The Helena independent., 1894-11-15
BRAzIL'S NEW CHIEF.
Moues VIII 30 lnaugurated President Of
the Big Republic at Rio
To-day.
FIRST EVENT Of THE KIND IN BRAZIL,
Entire Harmony Exists Between the Retiring
and Incoming Administrations In
That Country.

Washington. Nov. li.-Brazlllan OIL
GERS here give interesting details OF the
new cabinet OF Brazil as briefly am
nounced by cable. The significant feat
ure OF the new cabinet is that Il dis
closes the cordiality between the reign
Ing president. Peixoto, and the new
president, Moreas, who will be inaugu-
rated tomorrow. The new minister Of
war Is one Of Pelxoto'a closest friends.
Minister Mendonlca. OF Brazil has re-
ceiyed official programme OF the fetes
and festivals Will reign throughout
Brazil In honor OF the Inauguration OF a
new president on Thursday The
occasion is much like the auadriennlal
Inauguration of president Of the
United States. except that the festlyl-
ties extend over five days and conclude
with the formal swearing in OF the chief
executive. In View OF reports OF riot
aud revolution In Brazil. Senator Men
donlca gives an interesting outline Of
the ceremonies as showing the tranquil
ity OF the country and It's interest in re-
publican institutions. The present In
auguration has special significance, as
IL Is the first induction OF president
elected by the people since Brazil put
aside monarchy and became IA republic.
The first president after Dom Pedros
abdication was chosen by congress, and
on his death the vice president. Peix-
oto, succeeded to the presidency and
has administered the office up TO this
time. There have been critics OF Bra
zils departure from monarchy TO re-
publicanism who have prophesled that
she would follow the course of other
southern republics in perpetuating the
presidents. But this has not been real
lied. On the contrary, an election was
held last March. at time when Brazil
was cJnyulsed with the revolution by
Admirals Da Cana and DE Mello. The
candidate VI the republican party was
SenOr Moreas, who was elected with
little opposition.
Moreas Is a type of new republican
ism I'm Brazil, as he was president of
the constitutional convention which
gave the republic its constitution and
afterwards president OF the senate,
where he participated In the enactment
of legislation. The Inauguration cere-
mony began at Rio de Janeiro Saturday
with a grand military review and the
reception OF special ENJOYS from Uru-
quay and Argentine. The Uruguayan
officials bling medals and decorations
TO be conferred in consequence OF the
war with Paraguay. During the re-
maining days the city is To be given
over TO military and naval reviews, pro-
cessions, etc. Elaborate preparations
have been made and the Brazilian capt.
tai is in gala attire. similar TO the APP
pearance of Washington on inaugura-
tion day. The Brazilian congress has
granted ample appropriations for the
event.
Speaking OF the reported movement
10 prevent the Inauguration of Moreas
and proclaim Peixoto dictator. Minister
Mendonica says it Is entirely unwar-
ranted. as the celebration begun Sat
urday indicates. President Pelxoto will
continue To hold his position as "A gem
eral of the army. Senator Mendonlca
says the rebellious element In Southern
Brazil has recently been counselled by
its leader to abandon the fruitless
struggle. In any event. the minister
says, the rebellion Is OF small conse-
quence. the strength and resources of
Brazil being Loyalty given to the con-
lsttution and republican government.