The record-union., 1893-09-23
Special TO the REcoRD-USlox.

Special 10 the REccRD-UNIoS.
LoNpoN, Sept. 22-Advices early this
morning from Rio Janeiro are to the
effect that the city is still in the hands of
the Government forces, but the surrender
is momentarily expected.
The rebel Admiral, tiring of the dila-
tory negotiations by the Government. had
ordered the decks cleared for action.
drums beat to quarters and guns shotted
and run out. All eyes are turned toward
the flagship, whence the signal to COM
mence firing is expected every moment.
The utmost CONSERVATION prevailed
among the inhabitants still in the city.
Everybody expects the day Will decide
the fate of the city. 1t will either be
shelled into subjection or surrendered
before firing begins.
SEDITIoN CONFINED TO THE SQUADRON.
LONDON, Sept. 22.-The following dis
patch was sent by the Brazilian Govern
ment: Sedition is confined to part of the
squadron. All the States, without ex-
ceptiOn, agree with President Peixoto as
to the necessity of suppressing the sedi-
ton. The rebel vessels in the bay are
deprived of the power of movement.
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sistance OF the land forces, nor leave the
bay on account OF the ire of the forts.
The Republica succeeded IN escaping, but
was repulsed at Santos.
A prominent Brazilian diplomat, now
at Vienna, is quoted as saying the rebel
Admiral was trusted friend of the late
Dom Pedro. lie is convinced that he
will eventually triumph and Prince Pc
dro, grandson OF Dom Pedro and the son
of the Countess d. Eu, now in retirement
in France, will be placed on the throne.
A representative of the Associated
Press discovered the Countess place of
retirement. She received the correspond
ent kindly. but refused to express any
opinion concerning the revolution, SIM
there would be no bloodshed.
a Brazilian delegation, representing
the rebels, arrived to-day on a delicate
diplomatic mission, it is supposed touch
ing the recognition of the new Govern
ment when ii IS established.
PEIXOTo HOLDS THE TOWNS.
LONDON, Sept. 22.-A telegram from
Rio declares that Peixoto still holds Rio.
The rebel warships cleared their decks
Tor renewed bombarding this morning.
The Brazilian Legation asserts that all
kilograms arriving from Rio up to yester-
day bearE Peixoto cachet, proving he
hold the town.
Passengers by the Brazilian, mail ship,
which arrived at Southampton to-day,
declare there is no prospect of coalition
between the army and navy, owing TO
mutual jealousies, street conflicts be-
tween the two forces being very frequent.
PEIXoTo AS A SPENDTHRIFT.
VIENNA, Sept. 22-The Tag6Iott has an
interview with prominent Brazilian
diplomat just arrived there, who declares
the revolution is due to Peixoto's squan-
dering the nations money and his sys-
matte nepotism. He has wasted untold
millions of the public funds. One lady
friend OF his alone accumulated 10, ,000,0 900
francs during his term of Office. The fail
ure of the cotton crop caused discomfort
and brought matters to climax.
AMERICA HAS WARSHIPS AT RIO.
CHICAGO. Sept. 22.-Secretary of State
Gresham, who arrived in this city to-day,
was questioned about the situation in
Brazii I'VE have got some warships at
Rio," he said. When asked about the
bonn mbardment, the Secretary added sig-
nifcantly: They have Instructions to
protect American interests"