Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, Transmitted to Congress, With the Annual Message of the President, December 3, 1889

Mr. Adams to Mr. Blaine.

[Telegram.]

Legation of the United States,
Rio de Janeiro, November 16, 1889.

Revolution by army and navy yesterday. Ministry deposed. Prime minister imprisoned. Minister marine wounded. Emperor prisoner in palace. Provisional government issued proclamation. Imperial dynasty deposed. Council state abolished. Parliament dissolved. Republic declared. Principal provinces acquiesce. Order maintained. Opinion republic successful. Await instructions.

Adams.