Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-09-15

The latest estimates place the figures of
the Brazilian navy at 5000 men, all told. In
1880 the figures were as follow :One admiral
twelve rear admirals, twenty captains,
twenty commanders, $50 leutenants $50 SUBJ
lieutenants and ensigns, and fifty. midship-
men, or 433 line officers; besides these there
are about ninety paymasters eight surgeons
and 23O engineers. or 4Oi staff officers. There
are some twenty-five marine officers and 600
marines. The sailors number $500 seamen.
$50 warrant officers. and 1,5O0 apprentices,
making a total of $3.50.
The rebels are also probably in control
Of the navy yard at Rio where a complete
plant for the building of steel cruisers has
been established. and ironclads Of moderate
oughly repaired. All native work is done In
the navy yards by the government.
story Of the Bomb rdment.
Buenos Ayres. Argentina, via Galveston.
Texas, Sept. lathe rebel fleet under Gus
todio Jose Mello fulfilled his threat and op-
ened fire on the fort commanding the entrance
to Rio yesterday.
After bombarding the fort, the guns of
the hostile fleet. the AQuidaban the Repub-
city. The arsenal was APPARENTLY the main
point of attack, and many shells were
thrown at 1t.
A Landing Party Repulsed.
An attempt to make landing was re-
pulsed. Both sides met with losses. but the
details have not been learned.
The captain Of the gunboat Alacoas de-
serted from Admiral Mello's squadron He
hurried to Rio and there gave information
to President Piexotto Of the movement of
the rebel ships.
All points which were favorable to the
landing of an invading force were strongly
intrenche3. 1t is reported that perfect order
was maintained In the city during the bonn
bardment.
The bombardment of the city of Rio lasted
from II o'clock in the morning until o'clock
in the afternoon. But little damage was
caused.
The ships opened fire on the city again
today. but the result was the same as that
of yesterdays attack.
A messenger sent from President Piexot-
to to the Brazilian minister here states that
1t is expected that the rebel ships will sur
render In few days. Brazilian residents
here. however. doubt this.
Surprise is expressed here that the foreign
fleet In the harbor would permit the bonn
bardment Of the city
From other sources it Is learned that the
city is quiet
dispatch vessels freely for Brazilian ports.
Their operations after arriving at Rio are
carried on under the protection Of warships
Of the nationality Of the flag they fly.
A Sea Fight Expected.
The Introduction on clearing vessels for
Brazil applies only to those under the Brazil
Ian nag.
Telegraphic service is still suspended
The German gunboats, the Alexandria
and Arcona. have sailed for Rio. There was
much enthusiasm manifested by Piexotto's
forces who still remain loyal to him The
warshiD Tiradentes. which still remains
loyal, has put to sea. 1t Is expected she
will meet the armed merchant schooner
Itacoa, which was to aid the rebel fleet.
If the two vessels meet a desperate sea
fight is inevitable.
The loyal ship Bahia has been ordered
back from Panama, as the upper river
squadron remains loyal All Of the news in
this dispatch emanates from government
sources.
Students with the Rebels.
The students in San Pablo have declared
against President PieXotto. All the foreign
ships in the harbor remain neutral, and
have decided not to interfere in the revo-
luton.
/ tried to send a message to Rio, but the
government refused to allow its transmits
sion beyond Porto Allegro. Nothing unfav-
orable to Piexotto Is allowed to pass over
the wires
Brazilans living in Buenos Ayres believe
that the success Of the revolution means
| the restoration of the monarchy.
The British telegraph offices are situated
near the arsenal, and the stan of operators
fearing the building would be shelled. aban-
doned their post. 1t has been for this reason
impossible to get details Of the lombard
ment.
Decline to Dispatch Vessels.
Consuls for Great Britain in this city and
Montevideo decline to dispatch vessels for
any port N Brasil except Santos.