The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-11-04
BRAZIL'S NEW WAR SHIPS.
UNDER INSTRUCTIONS TO sAIL FROM
THIS PORT ON NoT. II.

UNDEH (NSIRUCTIONS TO SAIL FROM
THIS PORT ON NOV. II.
Two Tarrow Torpedo Boats Expected Hero
by Tuesday-Cnpt. Baker VIII Re JOINED
by Two War Ship, In Braziiian Waters,
and VIII He Instructed to Attack Meiio's
Vessels In the Outer Harbor OF Rio, and,
n ne sabdues Them. TO Attack the Bat
tie Ship Aquidaba. In the Inner Harbor.
WARRINGTON. Nov administer Mendonca. IL
10 said tonight has given instructions for the
sailing on the 14th inst, Of the heterogeneous
and fourishing feet ofimerchant ships con-
verified into war ships and steam launches into
torpedo boats. Tho feet will contain only
two large vessels-El Cid. flagship. md the
Britannia Captain Baker. who is to command
FL Cid. will be the Admiral OF the fleet and will
conduct oil its operations against Mello's
vessels. The commander Of the Britannia has
not yet been selected but there are several
names OF sea Captains under considera-
ton. and some one will be chosen In the
next few days. The two Yarrow torpedo boats
are now on the ocean and will reach New York
on Monday or Tuesday. Besides FL Cid and
Britannia, there will be the dynamite cruiser
Destroyer. the Javelin. and Feiseen. which
have been turned into torpedo boats. and the
two torpedo boats on their way to New York.
These will constitute the entire force which
will sail from New York. It IL said that posi-
lively no other ships have been purchased by
the agents Of the Brazilian Government and
that none will be.
Minister Mendonca IL in communication
daily with the firms engaged in turning the
various crafts into.fghting machines and be-
neves that they will oil be ready to get under
way By the 14th. The Feiseen and Jevelin are
to DO hoisted on the decks Of the FL Cid. and
the two yarrow boats will be taken BY the
Britannia. Tho Destroyer 10 to be taken in
tow by Capt. Bakers ship. Thus fitted
out tho command will sail for some
port In Brazil. which will not be made
known for fear that Admiral Mello's
friends In this country may inform him and
that he will send one Of the war vessels now
OF Rio to engage Cnpt. Baker. Expert engi-
neers and seamen and men familiar with ord
nance have been secured at the Minister'S in
struetions and will sail with the vessels The
American flag will fly from Ell Cid and Britain
mia when they sail. but soon after passing out
Of Sandy Hook the Brazilian colors will be
hoisted on both vessels.
Capt. Baker was in the navy during the war.
and Is said to be fighter and fine officer.
Some surprise was expressed when it
was said to-day that the two ships
and the torpedo boats would not be
manned by native Brazilian officers and
men on reaching Rio. but the fact that
the entire crews will DO from this country and
will fight the vessels. is due to the inability OF
the Peixoto Government to sooure efficient
men just now in the republic. All of the men
are enlisted at high wages.
At the point In Brazil whore Capt Baker will
FIRST stop he may be joined by the only two
naval ships In Brazilian waters which have re-
r..
Both Of these vessels are now In the River
Platte. being equipped and manned to meet
Admiral Mello's war ship Republica. which is
lying OF Montevidio waiting for crack at the
Tirandantes when she comes out This ves-
eel 1t Ia said at the Navy Department. Ia no
match for the rebel vessel. but with the assist
ance Of the Bahia. a fine cruiser. the two will
probably be able to make the Nepublica strike
her colors.
Capt. Baker will receive instructions before
sailing from Minister Mendonca. directing his
course OF attack. He will be told. 1t is said. to
sail down on Mello and let drive right and left
on the vessels In the outer harbor OF Rio. and
II they can be subdued then to continue on to
the inner harbor and tackle tho battle
ship Aquidaban. which is unable to join
the ships outside on account OF the fire
she would have to undergo in passing the
forts. The Aauidaban. Minister Mendonca is
Informed. is in a crippled condition. owing to
injury to her machinery and the damage she
received from the forts Much dependence is
70 be PLACED on the eb guns nf the G
effective work. 1t is not believed that FL Cid
and Britannia will stand much show against
the terrific IRE they will get from heIio's
II is said here on excellent authorit that the
now at fouion undergoing repairs, are loyal
to the Government. despatch has been re-
and that he would stand by by President peixoto.
Unfortunately for the Government. however.
France before the latter part OF November
Their side plates we're taken nn Off to allow OF
pecsssar H9t to replace the pste!. Should the
Richelo get of In time to attack the Aauida-
ban. naval officers predict lively battle as
sp ssn ye matched. u '"0 'a' ''A'' anu a0'u'
The Rlchello would have the advantage. how
she ' carries Ave '' new torpedo tubes. The
Aguida5an has none; The C9 hin Is mod;
Gsllo seh e sp Except his agsSih '
The full strength of Me!lo's fleet was learned
to-day. His finest vessel undoubtedly is the
battle ship Aquidaban. ana tho next best Is
{aa Tirandantes. which 10 in frst-class ahape.
The Trelano. an iron clad. T. capable Of doing
great destruction. ana the september Is
The Javary is an old monitor. ana has to be
from sts s hsr snfpss
Hers say she, would be the most dangerous
for a Gent RfS sSp to .%cn The
vessel turned into Gut warshp Molos torDefo
Gushing. or some Of the crack boats in
Europe. He has IN addition several steam
are capable Of doing. good, work. Minister
Mendonca has been informed that Mello's sup;
ply OF ammunt was considerably reduced
by his bombardment OF the city. He depends
on his supplies OF stores and provisions en-
tirely from small sailing vessels on the coast
which he seiZes and ransacks.
family now living in France. Of the name OF
LsiprAdo. are said to be giving substantial
financial aid to Melos cause, They lived in
Brazil under Dom Pedro, but when the Em-
peror was dethroned they left with him and
have aimee lived abroad.
Collector OF Customs Kilbreth was in this
city to- lay and called at the Treasury to flo
his bond. When asked II his visit had any con-
nection with the preparation OF the Brazilian
feet to sail for Bio. he said 1t had not.
LOOKING FOR n DESPATCH BOAT.