We give the Brazilian news elsewhere ; its general effect
is not favourable to the solidity or the success of the new Republic ; but we may mention here two or three recent facts. It is believed, or indeed known, that the Provisional Govern- ment is importing gold in a hurry from Europe, which looks as if financial trouble might be ahead, the produce of the taxes not coming in freely. It is affirmed, moreover, by the Lisbon correspondent of the Daily News, that the Empress's caskets of jewels, containing the finest Brazilian diamonds in existence, and so valuable that the Emperor relied on them for the means of subsistence, have been "stolen." Such jewels are hardly saleable by thieves, even if thieves had access to them; and it is possible that they have been temporarily " sequestrated " as security for a loan to the Republic, which requires cash to strengthen the Army and Fleet, and keep them in good temper. It must be observed that private accounts from Rio represent all as tranquil, but that the censorship exercised over all telegrams does not appear to be relaxed.
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