The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1893-09-26
RIO REALLY FIRED ON
Several Women and Children
Killed BY Insurgents.
PORT OF SANTOS sLockADED'
Rebels Declare They Are Irss Espubii-
cans who Oppose Tyranny-ArgsE-
tine Rsveis sprssdiag.

vgw Yorx. Sept 25.-The Heralds
Montevideo special says: The rebel feet
which has so long been blocking the hsr-
Dor of Rio Janerio bombarded the city
yesterday. Under Admiral de Nelio's
order the firing was severe, and the dam
age done exceeded that of the first
bombardment. Several women and chii-
dren were killed, but the extent Of dam
age and loss of life IL not known, as no
news is permitted by the government TO
be sent direct from Rio Janeiro. Part OF
De Mello's feet is still keeping up avigor-
Gus blockade of Santos. Copies OF
Admiral de Mello's proclamation have been
received here. The leader of the revoiters
declares that President Peixoto, with the
aid of corrupt members Of the senate and
venal deputies, has overriden the restric-
tons pnt upon his powers by the conssitu-
ton. Peixoto, he asserts, Is trying
TO place Brazil under rule
of absolute tyranny. eff by my aid, the
proclamation continues. Sin making this
stand for liberty our cause shall triumph,
shall hand over the government TO the
charge of those honorable men who gave
freedom to our nation before"
-Four members of the Brazilian congress
on board the rebel cruiser Aqutdaban
have signed the address to the public.
They say that President Peixoto and the
members OF his cabinet have been stealing
public funds. destroying the autonomy OF
the states and fomenting national var IN
order TO serve their own ends. These acts,
together with the dictatorial con-
duct of both the president and
vice-president. compel the signers.
as representatives of national will,
to make the present solemn night
for freedom. They gave Admiral dc Mello
command of their forces with view 10
restoring peace, restoring law and re-es-
tablishing republican principles. The adj
dress closes with an appeal TO all patriotic
BraziIians to help their cause.
Confirmation of the report of the re-
newal of the blockade of the Rio GFande
ports by the revoiters has been received
Fighting has taken place at Uruguana
The Brazilian minister here is sending
arms and horses TO Gen. Hypolete. The
state of Panama is In open revolt against
Peixoto.
NEW York, Sept. 25.-The United States
flagship Newark sailed today for Rio.
LONDON. Sept. 2a.-The Pail Mall Gazette
says cipher letter has been received from
Rio de Janeiro showing that restoration
of the monarchy is undoubtedly the. in
tention of the revolt, and adding that the
army and navy will soon cooperate TO this
end.
The Brazilian minister in this city has
received the following dispatch from Rio
Janeiro: The revolution is growing
weaker day by day. Admiral de Mello is
reduced TO the last extremity. All the states
denoance his attempt to overthrow the
present government, and the people are
enthusiastic for Peixoto's government.
The army generally is loyal. The city is
as tranquil as if no revolt had occurred,
and the government is fully confiden, that
it is sufficiently powerful to maintain its
authority.
BuEsos AYREs. Sept. 25.-Ships of the
insurgent fleet are blockading the port OF
Santos. The town of Rosario is in the
hands of the rebels. The national troops
retre4tei TO San Nicolas, fifty miles
distant from Rosario.