The herald., 1893-09-26
THE COMMANDMENT RENEWED.
Rio Again Shelled by the
Rebel Fleet.
The Extent of the Damage Inflicted
Not Known.
Admiral Meilo issues q Proclamation
Setting Forth the Cause and Pur-
pose Of the Revolt-The Ar
geutine Rebels.

NEW YORK, Sept. 25.-The Heralds
Montevideo cable says: The rebel fleet
which has 90 long been blockading the
harbor of Rio de Janeiro bombarded the
city yesterday under General Mello's
order. The firing was very severe and
the damage done exceeds that OF the
FIST bombardment. Several women
and children were killed, but the extent
OF the damage and the loss Of life are
not yet known as no news is permitted
by the government to be sent
direct from Rio de Janeiro. Part Of
Mello's feet is still keeping up vigor-
GUS blockade of Santos. Copies OF Cen
eral Mello's proclamation have been
received here. The leader of the re-
volters declares that President Peixoto,
with the aid of corrupt members of the
senate and venal deputies, has overrid-
den the restrictions put upon their
power by the constitution. Peixoto, he
asserts, is trying to place Brazil under
the rule of absolute tyranny.
''If by my aid," the proclamation con-
inues, Gin making this stand for iiber-
our cause shall triumph, shall hand
yer the government to the charge OF
hose honorable men who gave freedom
our nation BEFORE"
Four members of the Brazilian con-
gress on board the rebel cruiser Aquida-
ban, signed an address, in which they
say President Peixoto and men,
bers of his cabinet have been
stealing public funds, destroying
the autonomy of the states and foment-
ing national war in order to serve their
own ends. These facts, together with
the dictatorial conduct of both the
president and vice-president compel the
signers, as representatives of the
national will, to make the present
solemn fight for.freedom. They gave
Admiral Mello command OF their forces,
with view to restoring peace and law
and re.establishing republican princi-
peal to all patriotic Brazilians to help
their cause.
Confirmation OF the report of the re-
newal of the blockade OF Rio Grande by
the revolters is received. Fighting has
taken place at Uruguayana. The Bra
lillian minister here is sending arms and
horses to General Hvpolite. The state
of Panama is In open revolution against
Peixoto.
NEW YORK, Sept. 25.-A special from
Montevideo to the World says: The in
surgent squadron renewed the lombard
ment OF Rio de Janeiro yesterday. The
forts opened fire upon the warships
which thereupon caused the Smelling OF
the city. Many persons were killed.
The government of Brazil has sppropri-
ated $3,000,0 900, it is said, for the pur-
chase Of cruiser from the United
States.
LONDON, Sept. 25.-The Brazilian
minister in this city has received the fol-
lowing official dispatch:
Rio JANEIRo, Sept. 25.-The revolu-
tion is growing weaker day by day. Ad-
miral de Mello Is reduced to the last
extremity. ALI the states denounce his
attempts to overthrow the present gov
ernment and the people are enthusiastic
for Peixoto's government. The army is
generally loyal. The city is az tranquil
as if no revolt had occurred, and the
government is confident that it is pow
erful enough to maintain its authority.
BUENos AYREs, Sept. 25.-A chip of
the insurgent fleet il blockading the
port of Santos.
The town of Rosario is in the hands of
the rebels. The national troops have
retreated to San Nicholas, so miles dis
tant from Rosario.
New YORK, Sept. 25.--The flagship
Newark sailed today for Rio.
LONDON, Sept. 25.-The Pail Mall Ca
zette says cipher letter has been re-
ceived from Rio de Janeiro showing that
the restoration OF the monarchy is un.
doubtedly the intention Of the revolt,
and that the army and navy will soon
cooperate to that end.