Mr. Thompson to Mr.
Gresham.
Legation of
the United States,
Petropolis, February 28, 1894.
(Received March 31.)
No. 182.]
Sir: I transmit herewith copy and translation of
decree No. 1679 of the Brazilian Government, continuing the state of siege
declared by decree No. 1663 until the 28th of February.
I have, etc.,
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[Inclosure in No.
182.—Translation.]
Decree No. 1679, February 25, 1894, continuing until
the 28th day of the current month the martial law declaimed by
decree No. 1663 of January 31 last.
The Vice-President of the Republic
of the United States of Brazil:
Whereas the serious considerations of public order which led to the
martial law declared by decree No. 1663 of January 31 last and preceding
decrees for the federal district, the capitals of the States of Parahiba
and Pernambuco and the States of Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo, Parana,
Santa Catharina, and Rio Grande do Sul, involving the suspension of the
guarantees of the constitution, are still in existence,
Decides under article 80 of the constitution to continue the said martial
law until the 28th day of the current month.
Federal capital,
February 25, 1894, sixth year of the
Republic.
- Floriano Peixoto,
- Cassiano do Nascimento.
