The record-union., 1893-09-11
tial evidence against him which tallies
with Clark's confession.
BRAZIL REVOLUTION.
Rio Janeiro Likely to be Bombarded |
Within a Few Days.

Rio Janeiro Likely to be Bombarded
Within a Few Days.
LONDON, Sept. 10.-An official dispatch
has been received at the Brazilian Lega-
ton here which seems to throw light
upon the situation Of affairs in that dis
turbed republic. The message says Rio
de Janeiro is in a state OF perfect tran
qulIllty, alarmingreports to the contrary.
The official message adds that tn Brazil
ian Government is strong, has the conf
dence of majority Of the people, and
that 1t IS able to repress, and will repress,
all revolts.
Congress, continues the official COM
mnnication, has just declared a state of
siege, but it added the Government pre-
terS not to be obliged to carry out the
workings OF martial law. There is a sig
nllcant ending to this message, how
ever, and that is, it is admitted that the
insurgents have attempted to make sew
eraI landings at various points, but they
were repulsed, and, 1t is said, appear
to be thoroughly disheartened, and likely
to surrender at any moment.
The lnSurgent squadron, it appears, is
now held in check by the forts at the en-
trance TO the bay, where the officers in
command have orders to fire upon the
revolutionary vessels the moment they
d
posts night and day, and submarine tor
pedoes are reported to have been placed
IN the channels likely to be followed by
the insurgents if there is any attempt to
put to sea and steam for Santos, with the
intention of capturing that port and join
ing issues with the insurgent FORCES in
the reyolted districts.
This official message is regarded here as
being somewhat reassuring, though the
fact is not lost sight of that it is an "of-
hcia" communication from the Brazilian
Government, and therefore likely to de-
pict the situation in the most favorable
colors. On the other hand a message
sent by the United States Minister to
Brazil, Thomas l.. Thompson, stating
that there is danger of a bombardment of
Rio de Janeiro, is looked upon as being
the most trustworthy statement of tho
state of affairs existing there.
Secretary Gresham has ordered the
United States cruiser Newark at Nor
folk, Va, to set sail without delay for Rio
de Janeiro, as the bombardment by an
insurgent fleet would asSuredly cause
considerable damage to foreign mer-
chants.
In view of the statement made by a
Brazilian delegate in Europe to the effect
that the naval revolt was not inspired
by patriotic motives, the opinion ex-
pressed by naval officers here is that
INC insurgents SnlpS SnOulQ De treated
as pirates, and if the Government
Of Brazel is unable to bring them to terms
foreign war ships should be called upon
to restore order, though this should be
done i'll any case if the bombardment of
Rio is attempted.
NAVAL INSURGENTS HEAIMED IN.
BUENos AYREs, Sept. l0.-BraziPs ma
val insurgents are hemmed in within the
confines of the bay, surrounded on all
sides by land forces loyal to Peixoto, and
for lack of reinforcements or supplies the
revolt is soon expected to end in a tiasco
like Rear-Admiral Wandekolk's recent
attempt.
The latest advices received here say the
insurgents have attempted to land at va
rious points in the bay, but have every
where been repulsed, and appear to be
disheartened. Admiral Mell0s invited
the garrison in Santa Cruz to join in the
revolt, but met with firm refusal.