THE REVOLT IN BRAZIL.

New Zealand Mail, Issue 1030, 27 November 1891, Page 33

THE REVOLT IN BRAZIL.

By Electric Telegraph.—Copyright. DISSENSION IN THE JUNTA. ACTIVITY OF THE REBELS. HIGH-HANDED PROCEEDINGS. THE JUNTA INCREASING THE ARMY. WARLIKE ASPECT OF AFFAIRS. THE REBELS GETTING THE UPPER HAND. RAILWAYS CUT~BY THE REBELS. ABDICATION OF FONSECA. NEW GOVERNMENT ARRANGEMENTS. THE NAVY JOIN THE INSURGENTS. (PRESS ASSOCIATION.) Rio de Janeiro, November 18. A difference has arisen among the members of the Junta. General Fonseca has opened a credit of 13,000,000 milreis for war material. The rebels have sunk a ship at the mouth of the Rio Grande, removed the buoys, ancl mounted heavy artillery. The rebels sacked the house of the governor of Paraguay, wounding the governor and killing several of liis officers. / Rio de Janeiro, November 19.

Eighteen regiments, comprising almost the total force in Rio Grande, have joined the Junta, and the movement is largely in favour of a restoration of the monarchy. Santa Noel, Parana, and Cruzalla have joined the rebels. Bio de Janeiro, November 21.

It is reported that General Fonseca is dying and that lie offers to recognise any local government elected. The Rio Grande Junta declares that the deposition of General Fonseca is imperative, and urges the residents in the province of Santa Catharina to revolt. Thq rebels in Rio Grande have re-

pulsed an attack made by the President’s warships. The President has imprisoned all tha Rio Grande deputies and intended similarly to treat those in Rio de Janeiro, but four escaped. Those remaining were taken into custody. Rio de Janiero, November 21. Government vessels are joining tha Junta. San Luis soldiers are patrolling tha streets. The Governor’s residence ha 3 been converted into a military depot. The Great Powers do not regard General Fonseca as Dictator. The entrance to Rio Grande i 3 guarded by torpedoes, but foreign war vessels and merchant vessels are permitted to pass. The insurgents, on being asked wliat were their grievances, replied that they wanted General Fonseca to resign aud respect the Constitution. The squadron the Upper Uruguay, which was reported to be faithful to General Fonseca, has revolted. General Fonseca has made overtures to English firms for munitions of war. It is reported he has begged for peace with the insurgents and oft’ored them local government. There are now 30,000 armed men in Rio Grande. The Britisli warship Cleopatra has been despatched to watch British interests. Monte Video, November 21. The Uruguay Republic remains neutral in connection with the Brazilian revolt. Paris, November 18.

The Brazilian Minister here denies the statement that anarchy is raging in the country, and declares that Fonseca is a sincere Republican. London, November 19. The Santiago correspondent of The Times wires that the Brazilian J unta is increasing its army by five regiments of cavalry, three each of artillery and infantry, and ten battalions of the National Guards. Five gunboats are to be obtained, and the Junta has assumed control of all military stores in Rio Grande. The banks and private persons are offer' • irjg funds. Rio de Janiero November 23. Ten thousand of the National Guard at Pelotas have refused to join the Junta’s troops. The rebels have cut the railway line leading to the capital. General Fonseca has fixed the dato-of the elections for 20th February, and has summoned Congress for 3rd May. He demands the independence of the Judiciary and the reduction of representation, tho upholding of the veto of the President, and the limiting of the power of Congress. Bah ia and Pernambuco are arming with a view to revolting. General Allison has left the city with a force in transports, to engage the rebels at Rio Grande. Six ships belonging to the J unta are guarding the entrance to the river. it is rumoured that the insurgents are preparing to capture Desterro, in the Island of St. Catharina, for the sake of its harbour. A rising has broken out here against General Fonseca, who has abdicated. General F. Peixoton, the Vice-Presi-dent, along with the temporary Government, which succeeded on the dethroning of the Emperor Dom Pedro, are at the head of affairs. Rio de Janiero, November 24. Brazilian 5 per cents fell 1 per cent, and 4 per cents -g per cent on Tuesday. The navy has revolted and captured the arsenal. One person was killed. The officers demanded the resignation of General Peixoton. It is expected that Congress will be recalled. There is mild enthusiasm in the city at the action of the officers. General Fonesca’s newspapers have been destroyed.