832.00 Revolutions/102: Telegram
The Chargé in Brazil (Washington) to the Secretary of State
[Received October 18—4:40 p.m.]
109. In view of the reports from Bahia, it is recommended that the IT. S. S. Pensacola proceed directly to that port and save the time that would be necessary for going into Pará.
There is a distinct feeling of dissatisfaction in Rio de Janeiro over what appears to the public to be inactivity on the part of the Government in proceeding against the revolutionists. The disturbing news from the vicinity of Bahia and Victoria is threatening the morale of the Government supporters in this city.
[Paraphrase.] From reliable sources it has been learned that several times during the last two weeks high Army and Navy officials, and possibly an actual member of the Cabinet, have urged the President to reach some agreement with the revolutionists in order to save the country from a long civil war, but he has persistently refused to compromise and they have remained loyal to him. [End paraphrase.]