It is said that the examination of the body of poor Dr. Ruiz has revealed the fact that he was beaten to death, and so Fondeviella has been removed.
The dispatches that mention him now speak of him as Colonel Fondeviella. When he went to Guanabacoa his rank was only that of Major. It would seem that his atrocious conduct has not prevented the Spaniards from promoting him.
It is reported that the Laurada has safely landed her cargo and passengers in Cuba, and that the expedition which sailed from these shores, under the command of Colonel Roloff, has joined the force of General Garcia.
Gomez is said to be waiting for the cannon and supplies that Roloff brings him, before he advances farther to the west to join Ruis Rivera.
War clouds are hanging low over South America.
Two rebellions have broken out there.
The first is in Brazil.
Brazil is the largest of the South American countries. The Amazon, which you all remember is the greatest river in the world, flows through Brazil.
Until 1889 Brazil was a monarchy, the only monarchy in South America. In November of that year there was a revolution, the Emperor was dethroned, and forced to leave the country. It has been a republic ever since, under the name of the United States of Brazil.