The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-11-21
DEFEAT OF THE ALLIES.
The Army Badly Beaten and Their
Fleet Disabled Before
Fort Curupaity.
The English Built Iron-Clads
Destroyed.
The Oriental Army Withdrawn and the War
abandoned by Flores.
10. &c. &c.
our RIO JANeIao CORRESPONDENCE.

10. &c. &C.
our rio AxEao CORRESPONDENCE.
RIO JASKIRo. Oct 9, 1896.
Asother saneuinary engagement has taken placethis
time in mont Of Cuupaty, BY land and wasrbetween
ne Paaguaysns and the allies resulting dsasrousy 10
the arms OF latter contrary all expectation in this
sity, % you shall learn.
uIvrR lUsx or LOPsx
On me Sd inst steamer arrived from the river Plato
With dates nom Bnsuos Ayres and Aontevideo 10 the
"a and 3esh ul&, respectively. From the intelligence
rsesivsa . general impression prevailed that pesce
would b restored terms advantageous TO Bra
s and 40 h1mmpAe' shouted through the Streets
ID the Exchange the several hotels and cafes and in
private families l beg pardon; The Brazlians never
shout; they don't seem to know how. Consider there
fore, that ! employed one Of those dangerous edge
sools-a figure Of spsech--as Cobbett hath it, Al all
events sho people did the next best thing 10 shouting
they looked jubilant The fact is shey thought tho
very facs Of Lopez proposing condi.sons Of peace was
SYNONYMOUS with suing for peace, and was indicative
u hB inability 70 continue the war Alas the
Joy that prevailed throughout che city was Of
short duration, for tho brought information Of
terrible disaster 70 Brazil through the Vaccinations
81 that cunning FOX Lopez The following from one Of
she city journals fair exponent Of what was expected
result from the proposals Of Lopez made in person
ne allied comnsnders and exhibits the bitterness OF
she disappointment that experienced whom the
whole truth became Known
rne allics have just gained q great moral victory.
Lspex asked for interview with the generals OF the
allied army and In conference which lasted i've hours
manifested desire TO make peace, which amounts 70 as
much saying that he longer capable OF fghtng
Il N not easy foretell what Influence this fact viii
Aaers and on Inc whole country We SEQ in il pressge
Of great triumph, and with Il the CONCLUSION OF the
var
II seems however, from all l have been able to
Eatherfor the precise terms proposed by Lopez have
TRANSFERRED the shrewd diplomats. and soldier
Ad MOI ssr any basis for peacsabe adjustment; that
- only manifested desire to mako peace conditions
aFsreut from those established the celebrated triple
alliance
General Mitre submitted the Dctstor's proposals .
council Of generals who decided nnicaiing them
- their respective governments without stopping, how
ever the operations Of the Letters from Truuiy
give the following details Of the memorable interview
By the morning OF the 18th OF September every
shs army knew that Lopez 10 hold that day
ference with the allied commanders Nor was he waited
for long AZ half past eight A. NJ the foremost vdet,e
rspoed Lopez and his suite approaching the allied camp
with . nag OF trsce.
nEsnsG ars1fsc.
General Htre, followed by General Hornos and all his
meet him Whom near each other the two generals
vsoced few yards their respective escorts, and
meeting shook hands Generals Flores and Polydoro had
been invited by General hitre at the request OF pre-
Gent Lopez attend the meeting The former accepted
che invitation boa the Brazilian general refused take
any part In The cspsrencs saying that the command
srn chief would b. present though, his presence
that place would b usslsse. sensible man, that
rw ocsvAs
The conversation lasted I'VE hours, already stated
SApsx beng almost exclusively ihs speaker He an
aySsd NE policy Of Byazn ana her two allies said
that In he II the Lopez manifested
rather VOC earnestly his little sympathy for Brsy and
that such violent language that Mtrs had 10 tell him
sAst he could hear h,n, NO longer such sabiece II
o. A,ss Asvmsd that separating tho oo
nssScn ssshansed whips, Lopcs being tho frat per
form this net OF rssh~ dubious Van rrompike polite
nea
vns wm srow,
Here cannot resist the temptation to transmit ID.
following amusing sqnb, taken from tho Nd-oa sbou,
tho conference between the rival commanders in
whsch viii be- that the order OF procedure on The
exchange OF WHIPS reversed from that already
toned II IL but honest mention, however that the
translation Is that OF the Buenos Byrss Stcwtafd,-
At A NJ on Wednesday, ~, General Nitro aud Pres.
don't Lopez met nj YaaytCora, tho latter having de-
snandod conference 81 the former, but % tho
Httle behind both rode forward and disnoYntng,
daily shook hands Lopez looked well, and displayed
an auabs, dgnncd manner; he cash and sword.
top-boois, ana carried sod-mooniei riding whip He
wn the FIRST to speak.
How do you do, ceroraif You seem very little
changed since had the pl u seeing Ba.nos
Ayresn
Pretty we'll, thank YOU, Marshal yon an no. n,uch
changed either since Nofemb.r 1850. received your
invitation 10 conference. aud have great pleasure
accepting H. We afford 70 meet gaak opponents
IN the intervals between crossing swords II
THANK you, General. and H.. Nv
pro-onco here explained by the events and obligations
inseparsse rom men IN our position, Who, while
ruling TIE destiny 81 orr peoples, alec r.sponsl
HE for their mle.ortuncs I have made wai
= Brazil, because ! have feared thai no
but ultimately threaten 70 .ngulf All III ~ I have
slWays entertained as ALL do tho highest esoen Cor
ths Argentine nation Perlsps n I had occasion for
nearer relations WITH your Fsceiencys government
many difficulties aud mlsfortnnes might have been
avoided But = vas not 70 ne So ana have .ntsnd
! considered you bound NJ with Brazil In the Oriental
question feel thai tho blood already shed IN SUI
heant ~ wpeout mutual offences and injuf>s and
time perhaps arrived when put end 20 this
terrible war, by agreeing the conditions ~ peace
solid, lasting aud honorable 70 al par'os-
AS man Of principle and tho ruler cf ar enlishieped
people. you may be assured, Mr. President. that my
Wishes and efforts will always 20 snhs'sd Tor an honor.
able peeso, provided Il gives no the results we
obliged ~ seek for force OF In defence of
Ishs but surely your ENcellsncy cannot, under the
present propose such terms 70 ihs aee
Al representative Of the lriple alliance. cannot onsr
you other terms than those stipulated 10 the Defensive
l.ay entered into BY Brazil, trgshf ana Voc arssp.
-. spaohc, and even Any negotiation mnt' - rhtiheu
~ TIE governments ~ the stei Ps.rsrs Docs your
Ise.nsney ss ss- any pc.site nod - ~ settling dm
~lues espept ~ The sword ~
"Gonerai. the ronds sms III the frpl. asncs treaty
~. ~ ~ sAole Tor me batit key ~ allies mag
sau .s.d interest 70 eepAu frsn no ave y not
soah nsnt ~ o.s 70 the last nshind my usnobee ny
assr General hirc, terms a. yon n neD
Torn 'ne hass q treaty o. pence they arc eas.aled
against ~ In sseh ess were snssses sssy even 70
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