The insurrection in Brazil has at last come to an
end, Admiral de Mello having surrendered his fleet, and fled into Uruguay or Buenos Ayres. The legitimate Government reigns therefore throughout the Republic, though many of the States are sullen or inclined for separation. The point of interest now is whether Marshal Peixoto will proclaim himself Dictator, or surrender power in November to his elected suc- cessor, Dr. Pradente Moraes. His choice is apparently matter for his own decision exclusively, there being in Brazil, as in all other South American Republics, no means of resisting the decision of the armed force. The presumption is that Marshal Peixoto will choose to continue ruling, but he may, as he has great wealth, be content with a Bill of Indemnity, and guaran- tees against the vengeance of those he has oppressed,—the half-avowed allies of Admiral de Mello. The magnitude of Brazil seems to operate in favour of its stability. Time is always in favour of an organised Government, and time is secured by the vastness of all Brazilian distances, while the energy of all Revolutionists is dissipated. Half of them only care to " liberate " their own provinces.
