The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-20
The Brazilian Police Have Ds- covered a Dangerous
 Schema
NOW ON THE TRACK OF
 CHIEF CONSPIRATOR
Profound Impression Is Created in Rio Janeiro by the Discovery, as It Is the First of the Kind
 to Occur There.

Rio De Janeiro, January 19-The Bra lillian police have discovered an anareh- istic plot here, having as it's object the destruction of part of the American fleet now lying in the harbor The conspir- acy, while centering in Rio de Janeiro and Metropolis, has ramifications in Sac Paulo and Minas Geraes. An individual named Jean Fedher, who resided in Petropolis was the chief conspirator here, although It is understood that foreign anarchists are deeply involved in the plot. Fedher Is believed to have fled to Sac Paulo, and the police, who know him, have sent to that place for the purpose of apprehend- ing him. One of the detectives who was well acquainted with Fedher, returned from Metropolis today. after having made investigations there, and had a long con- ference with the chief of police at Rio The latter give 1t to be understood later that the Sac Paulo police are on the track of the arch-conspirator and expect to arrest him soon.
 In an official note which the chief of police sent to the correspondent of the Associated Press, he says:
 Some time before the arrival of the American fleet at Rio Janeiro the Bra gillian government received from Wash ington and Paris adviees that anarchists of different natlonalities intended to dana-. age one or several of the ships of the American fleet. The names and ad- dresses of the conspirators were included by information which the police had re- ceived previously from France and Ger many. The police of this district are working with the police of Sac Pauio and Minas Geraes, and I am sure every precaution will be exerted and the most rigorous vigilance observed, both on land and at sea to prevent any injury being done"
 The chief of police. after having made this official statement, said that he did not feel he should go Into further de- tails with regard to the conspiracy but he authorized the statement that the plot was organized by Fedher and he added that the people of the United States could rest easy as all of the conspirators had taken refuge in the interior.
 As yet the people of Brazil are ignorant of the details of the plot to do injury to the visitors. The impression which the exposure of this plot will create here will be a profound one, because it is the first anarchistic conspiracy that has ever been known in Brazil. T.
 The police of Sac Paulo have sent word that they are on the track of the male factors, who they declare, will not be able to come to Rio de Janeiro.
 Interview With Officer.
 Da+ro to night gives an interview with Officer Carlos Hamman, who, it was declared. has been sent to Sac Paulo to arrest Jean Fedher, the alleged anarchist. Ham, man is quoted as saying that the only information he has concerning con- spiracy was learned from the newspa- pers. He admitted, however, that he had been to Sac Paulo and Santos during the past ten days, but declared his bus mess had been entirely personal at these places. The dispatch says that the po lice of Metropolis. upon orders from Rio de Janeiro, were observing the utmost vigilance and are keeping suspicious per- sons under constant surveillance. Ad- miral Evans is still suffering from rheu- matsm in his right foot, but declares that otherwise his health is perfect. He expressed regret t)day that his affliction had prevented hirA from taking part in the receptions rendered the officers of the fleet, but declared that he was pro- foundly grateful for the attention that had been paid them by the government and the city of Rio de Janeiro. He hopes to be able to leave his cabin to- morrow. but will probably be unable to go ashore during his stay in port.
 Foreign Minister Rio Blanco will give a banquet tomorrow to the officers of the fleet at the Monroe pavilion. The torpedo destroyers Lawrence and Stewart have made slight repairs necessary in their machinery and the Hopkins has gone into drydock for the purpose of putting new propeller in place and to- morrow will be coaled in preparation for the departure on Tuesday. Rear Admiral Thomas and his staff will pay visit tomorrow to the Mayor of Rio de Ja- neiro to express, on behalf of Admiral Evans and the other officers of the fleet th ,iy appreciation of the reception given tan by the city of Rio de Janeiro.