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October 27, 1917 in Pine Bluff Daily Graphic

Foreign News October 27, 1917

Pine Bluff Daily Graphic

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Brazil Germany War, Declaration Of War, Chamber Of Deputies, Rio Janeiro, President Braz, German Gunboat Eber

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Brazil's chamber of deputies declares state of war against Germany by vote of 149-1 on Oct. 26 in Rio de Janeiro, with acclaim; President Braz sanctions it; orders to seize German gunboat Eber in Bahia.

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BRAZIL DECLARES
STATE OF WAR
AGAINST GERMANY

Resolution Received With General Acclaim by the Populace.

Rio Janeiro, Oct. 26.—The chamber of deputies today, by an almost unanimous vote, declared that a state of war existed between Germany and Brazil. The vote was 149 to 1. After a debate on the opportuneness of proclaiming martial law, the president of the diplomatic commission spoke in favor of a resolution worded as follows:

"A state of war between Brazil and Germany is hereby acknowledged and proclaimed. The president of the republic is authorized to adopt measures enunciated in this message of the 25th of October, and to take all steps tending to insure national defense and public security."

The virtually unanimous vote of the deputies was received with general acclaim. President Braz has sanctioned the proclamation of a state of war with Germany.

According to newspapers, torpedo boat destroyers have received orders to proceed to Bahia and take possession of the German gunboat Eber interned there.

The Eber is a vessel of 984 tons. She is 203 feet long and has a draft of 9 feet and 8 inches.

What sub-type of article is it?

War Report Political

What keywords are associated?

Brazil Germany War Declaration Of War Chamber Of Deputies Rio Janeiro President Braz German Gunboat Eber

What entities or persons were involved?

President Braz

Where did it happen?

Rio Janeiro

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Rio Janeiro

Event Date

Oct. 26

Key Persons

President Braz

Outcome

vote 149 to 1; state of war proclaimed and sanctioned; orders to seize german gunboat eber

Event Details

Chamber of deputies declares state of war with Germany by almost unanimous vote after debate; resolution authorizes president to adopt defense measures from October 25 message; received with acclaim; torpedo boat destroyers ordered to Bahia to take possession of interned German gunboat Eber (984 tons, 203 feet long, 9 feet 8 inches draft).