The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-12-16
NOT THEN READY.
Why De CANA Delayed
His Revolt.
NOW FOR A BIG BATTLE.
Rio Once More Under a Heavy
Fire.
NOW FOR A BIG BATTLE.
MANY ARE REPORTED KILLED.
American interests i'm Danger Be-
cause Picking and Thompson
Do Not Agree Well.

New YORK, Dec. 15.-The Herald's
Montivideo special says: The Herald's
correspondent in Rio de Janeiro sends
word that on December notice was
issued by all the resident consuls, warning
merchant vessels in the harbor to move
their anchorages from the vicinity of
Cobras and Euchadas islands. as the Gov
ernment intended to take them by an ex-
pediiion from the mainland. under cover
of fire from the shore batteries. Tons of
sand bags and also steel plates were
being put in position to defend the landing
near the marine arsenal, at Mariaha,
while quick-firing guns were being turned
upon Cobras Islands, though the Geneva
flag still flew from the hospital thsre.
Guns had also been planted upon Santa
Theresa and other hills which overlook
Cobras Island which is held by the
fficers of Admiral Saldanha de Cana
with force of 600 men. Tue Gusnabara
had been moved into the vicinity of the
islsnd. also.
The British Minister in Rio had informed
all persons of bis own nationality in Rio
that in his opinion it was dangerous for
them to remain in the city. and haa ordered
all british merchantships in the harbor to
be towed higher up the bay. The excite
ment in Rio in view of these preparatio
for bonn bardment was intense.
In the abOrtive attempt made by Peix-
uto's men to capture Fort Villegaignon,
formerly reported, about twenty men were
killed.
Minister Of the Interior Lpbo has re-
signed his position in Peixoto's Cabinet.
The Italian steamer NapOli has Just been
reported total wreck near Victoria, n
maritime town of Brazil and the capital of
the province of Esperito Santo. The
Dogall has gone 10 the aid of her crew,
none of whom were reported lost.
1t has been learned by the Herald cor
respondent in Rio that few days previ-
Gus 10 the outbreak Of the revolution, at q
meeting of naval officers, Admiral Sal
danha de Cana. protested against revolt
Just then, urging that the time was not
opportune. He advised them to wait till
March next, when Peixoto would want 10
be elected President again. Then he said
would be the proper time TO take decisive
Steps to cut short his power.
Several other prominent officers who
were present agreed with him and also
said that the republic ought to have q
civilian, not a military President But
their views were overruled by the majority
and De Cana then declared mrhatically
that he would not openly espouse Melio'
cause.
Americans in Rio are indignant at the
insulting comments which have been sent
10 New York by certain newspaper corre-
spondents upon the conduct of United
States Minister Thompson and Consul.
General Townes.
Both gentlemen are regarded in Rio as
using their utmost endeayors to protect
the interests of American residents there
British merchants in Rio had cabled news
to London of the stoppage Of commercial
affairs, and several American sea captains
saw Captain Picking. and to them he SAID
he would protect the lighters plying be-
tween their ships and the shore, but he
said it would not be possible to protect
wharves of the city. He advised them
therefore not to do this.
There is not that amount Of cooperation
between Captain Picking on the one hand
and Minister Thorn pson and Consul-Gen-
eral Townes n'the other which American
residents here would like to see under the
circumstances.
The Worlds special from Buenos Ayres
says: Terrific BON harding is reported in
the harbor of kio de JaneirO Today. Many
persons were killed.
BUENos AYREs, Dec. 15.-It is stated
that the rebel warships now completely
blockade Rio and Santos. A number of
failures of merchants in Sac Paulo have
ocourrad