AFFAIRS IN BRAZIL.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XII, Issue 3971, 24 November 1891, Page 2

AFFAIRS IN BRAZIL.

Tho President reported to lie Dying-

Neutrality of TJruguay.

Secessions to the Junta.

Revolts of the T/rusruay.

Eio de Janeiro, November 21

It is reported that General Fonseca is dying and that he offers to recognise anylocal Government elected. The Rio Grande Junta declares that the deposition of General Fonseca is imperative, and urges the residents in the province of Senta Oatharina to revolt.

The rebels in Rio Grande have repulsed an attack made by the President's warships. The President has impiisoned~all the Rio Grande deputies, and intended similarly to treat those in Rio de Janeiro, but four escaped. Those remaining were taken iuto custody. Government vessels are joining the Junta.

San Luis soldiers are patrolling the streets, The Governor's residence has been convened into a military depot. The Great Powers do not regard General Fonseca as Dictator. The entrance to Rio Grande is guarded by torpedoes, but foreigu warships and merchant vessels are permitted to pass. The insurgents, on being asked what were their grievances, replied that they wanted General Fonseca to resign and'respect the constitution. The squadron on the Upper Uruguay, which was reported to be faithful to General Fonseca, has revolted. General Fonseca has made overtures to English firms for inanitions of war. It is reported he has begged for peace with the insurgents, and offered them local government. There are now 30,000 armed men at Rio Grande. The British warship Cleopatra has been desp-tched to watch British interests. Montevideo, November 21. The Uruguay Republic remainneutral in connection ■with the Brazilian revolt.