Mr. Thompson to Mr.
Gresham.
Legation of
the United States,
Petropolis, March 6, 1894.
(Received March 31.)
No. 190.]
Sir: I transmit copy and translation of decree No.
1683, Brazilian Government, dated March 2, 1894, continuing the state of
siege in various localities of the country until the 20th of April next.
I have, etc.,
[Inclosure in No.
190.—Translation.]
Decree No. 1683, March 2, 1894, declaring anew the
state of siege, with the suspension of the guarantees of the
constitution at various points of the national
territory.
The Vice-President of the Republic
of the United States of Brazil:
Whereas the grave internal disturbances which have caused the suspension
of the guarantees of the constitution at various points in the national
territory have not yet ceased and to which the decree No. 1679, February
25 last, and others before referred, Resolves by the terms of article 80
of the constitution to declare anew martial law with the suspension of
the guarantees of the constitution for the federal district, the
capitals of the States of Parahiba, Pernambuco, of the States of Rio de
Janeiro, Sao Paulo, Parana, Santa Catharina, and Rio Grande do Sul until
the 30th of April of the current year.
Federal capital,
March 2, 1894, year sixth of the Republic.
- Floriano Peixoto,
- Cassiano do Nascimento.
