The record-union., 1893-12-30
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ST. VINCENT, Dec. 29.-Delayed dis
patches from Pernambuco, dated Decem-
Der 22d, say there was serious fighting in
Aguas Bellas on the 21st. The soldiers
attempted to capture Constantin Rogo-
berto. who was in fortified house on a
hill. In the conflict fifty soldiers were
killed. The result of the battle was not
given when the dispatch was sent.
There is report Of q revolt on the con-
vict island Of Fernando de Norohna. The
agents of Admiral Mello corrupted some
of the guards, who allowed part of the
convicts to get arms. They revolted, en-
trenched themselves, and were threaten
ing the capture of the fort, to turn the
island over to the rebels. A number Of
guards and soldiers were killed in the
conflict. The insurgent war vessels were
expected there to help Hberate all the
convicts, to the number of 1000 or 1000,
and take them to Rio to fight the Govern
ment. 1t is understood Government
cruiser has been sent there to suppress
the revolt and defend the island against
the insurgents.
DE GAMA's THREATS.
from Rio de Janeiro says that Admiral de
Cana recently threatened to lombard the
city, ana only deSiSted when informed by
the commanders of the foreign warshipS
that such an extreme measure was not
justified, and that in any case he should
give the city two days notice, in order
that all non-combatants might be able to
get out of harm's way.
RECOGNITION REFUSED.
matte representatives have refused tho
formal demand for recognition as bellig-
erents made by Admirel De Cana, COM
mander of the rebel forces in the absence
OF De Mello.
THE GOVERNMENTS WARSHIPs.
Rio DE JANEIRo, Dec. 29.-Inquiries
were made to-day in Government circles
as to the cause of the Governments in
action in regard to the Nictheroy and
America. 1t is reported that both vessels
have been delayed at ports where they
arrived on account Of the intrigues of
agents OF Melo. In reply it is officially
stated that the Government does not in
tend to attack the rebel warships until
after the arrival OF the torpedo boats pur-
chased in Germany, as the Government
force is not considered strong enough to
engage the rebel fleet until these rein
forcements arrive.
Representatives of the Government
were asked how it was that these vessels,
which sailed several weeks ago, and were
due here some time ago, have not yet
reached Brazil. The reply was that the
torpedo boats had undoubtedly been de-
layed by storms, and two weeks more
might elapse before they reached the
coast of Brazil. Cana has not made any
progress worth mentioning since the last
dispatches were sent, and nothing new Of
an important nature has occurred up TO
the hour this dispatch was sent. The
exchange of compliments between rebel
warships and the Government forts con-
tinue, with about the same result.
CfAMA'S FORCES WITHDRAWN FROM Cow
ERNOR's ISLAND.
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LONDON, Dec. 29.-The Times to-mor-
row will publish the following dispatch
from Rio of December 22d, via Monte
video, the 2Sth: During the past week the
Custom-house has been closed on accoant
of firing from Cobra Island. The Govern
ment forts continue pounding Fort Vile
gaignOn. The rumOr Of naval fight
near Desterro is not true. The Tiran-
dentes and Bahia are now at MontevideO,
and the Aquidaban and Republica at Des-
terro. SalgadO, with 100 men, arrived
at Desterro Wednesday from the south.
CANA has Withdrawn his forces from
Governors Island. He states that the
number Of men he can dispose of is not
sufficient to occupy such large island,
and he prefers to concentrate his forces
on board the ships. From Forts Cobras
and Villegaignon the insurgents continue
firing upon the shore front, rendering
communication between the merchant
shipping and the shore dangerous.
'Gama's forces number l,200 and he
proposes keeping the Government in
check by harrassing the troops until the
.,~,. al Of nj frDYe1 tho cOufh aVd
then attacking northward Of CANA. If
able to hold out until the arrival Of the
insurgent reinforcementS he will prob
ably meet with success.
II consider the present position of the
insurgents at Rio extremely critical.
Without the aid of Cana this cannot hold
out. The Government will await the ar
rival of the new ships, and then attack
in force, opening fire with all shore ar
tillery, and using every effort TO crush
CANA
''rhe result of the revolution greatly
depends upon the advance Of the insur-
gents during the next ten day.
"Advices from the south state that in
surgent General Saraivo has defeated
1000 men under General Lima on the
frontier of Parana, and is now pursuing
them.
Letters received from Rio Grande do
Sui of December 18th say 1000 soldiers
are in that city and 1900 insurgents III
close proximity. Advices from Desterro
say the insurgent army numbers 1900,
but are in need Of ammunition.
The Government has reoceupied Mu-
cangu Island, after a sharp skirmish.
81 spent two hours Friday on board
the Tamanda with Cana, while the
Armacao battery was firing. Four
shells struck the ship piercing
her starboard quarter, exploding be-
tween the decks. Cana states that
ii any discomfort is apparent on account
of his monarchical opinions, ne will offer
to resign his command"