The morning call., 1893-09-26
UNDER SEVERE FIRE.
Rio Again Bombarded by the
Insurgents.
De Mello Issues a Proclamation
Which Smacks of the Restora-
tiOn of the Empire.

! NEW YORK, Sept. 25.-The Herald's
MOntevideO correspondence cables: The
rebel fleet, which has been so long block ad-
ing the harbor of Rio Janeiro, again bom-
barded the city yesterday under Admiral
de Melos' orders.
The firing was very severe, and the dam
age done exceeds that at the first bonn
bardment. Several women and children
were killed. but the extent of the damage
and loss of life is not yet known, as no
news is permitted by the Government to
be sent direct from Rio de Janer0.
Copies of De Mello's proclamation have
been received here. The leader of
| Piexc,o. with the aid OF corrupt
members of the Senate and venaI
deputies has overridnen the restrictions
put upon his powers by the constitution
Peixoto. be asserts, is trying TO place Bra
I'll under the rule of an absolute tyranny.
IF by nv aid," the proclamation con-
tinues. 'in making this stand for liberty
our cause shall triumph shall hand over
the Government to The charge of hon ora
BILE men who gave freedom to our nation
before
Four members of the Brazilian Congress
on board the rebel cruiser Aqudaban have
signed an address to the public. They
say that President Peixoto and the
members OF his his Cabinet have been
stealing public funds. destroying the
autonomy or States and fomenting
national war in order to serve their
own personal ends. These acts, the
address says. together with the
other dictatorial conduct of both the
President aud Vice President compel
the signers as representatives of the ma
tional will, to make the present a solemn
fight for freedom. They gave Admiral de
Mello command of their forces at this
juncture with a view to restoring peace,
restoring law and re-establishing republi-
can principles.
The address closes with an appeal to all
patriotic Brazilians to help their cause.
The confirmation of the report of a re-
newal of the blockade of Rio Grande by the
revOlters has been received. Fighting has
taken plaac at Uruqua and the Brazilian
Minister here is sending arms and horses
to General Hipolito- The State OF Parana
is in apen revolt against Peixoto.
A special to the World from Monte
video says: The insurgent squadron re-
Moved the bombardment of Rio de ia.
neiro yesterday. The forts opened fire
upon the warships. which thereupon
ceased shelling the city. Many persons
were killed. The Government of Brazil
has appropriated $4,000. 900, it is said. for
the purchase of cruiser from the United
States.
LONDON. Sept 25.-The Pail Mall Ca
Zette says a cypher letter received from
Rio de Janeiro shows that the restoration
of tile monarchy is undoubtedly the inten-
tlon of the revolt and adds that the army
and navy will soon cooperate to this end.
The Brazilian Minister in this city has
received the following official dispatch: /:
'Rio de Janeiro-The revolution is grow
ing weaker day by day. Admiral de Mello
is reduced to the last extremity. All the
States denounce his attempt to overthrow
the present Government and the people
are enthusi site for Peixoto. The army
generally is loyal, the city is as tranquil as
if no revolt had occurred and the Govern
ment is fully fident that it is sufficiently
powerful to maintain its authority
BUENos AYREs, Sept. 26.-The ships of
the insurgent feet are blockadlug the port
of Santos.
NEW YORK, Sept. 25. = The United
States flagship Newark sailed to-day for
kiO.