The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1893-12-28
Nictheroy Waiting at Pernam-
buco for Mello's Ships.
HER DYNAMITE GUNS PREPARED.
Watch Kept Day and Night for the
Approach of the Rebels.
British Soldiers Reported to Have Been
Slaughtered by MatAheles-ferror is
Madrid During Trial OF Two Anarch-
fsfs-A Prince Attempts Suicide.

McyTsvrpEo, Dec 2z-INew York Herald
Special. "A dispatch from Rio says word
has reached the city from Rio Grande do
Sui that the loyal garrison in Bage is
being sadly deuoralixed by hunger, due 30
difficulty in getting provisions through the
insurgents lines.
Peixoto is said to be considering the ad-
visibility OF ordering the Nietheroy and
America TO 60 10 Rio and make an attack
upon Cobras island and upon the in
snrgent ships now at anchorage among
the foreign vessels in bay. The feeling in
Rio seems to be that anything which
would end the present state of suspense
would be a relief.
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. o7.-The American
schooner Grace Andrews. commanded by
Capt. Andrews has arrived from Brazil.
Capt. Andrews tells story of outrageous
treatment by Peixoto's soldiers in Rio
harbor. Capt. Andrews had started from
his ship TO the harbor in small boat,
and when within hailing distance
Of the shore hoisted an American
dag. but the soldiers on shore
shouted, IF you don't stop we will shoot"
aid fired several shots. Therefore the
captain put the boat on shore and was ar
rested. together with three sailors, and
placed in prison. then taken to Rio. where
the chief Of police put them in jail without
any food. lie managed to communicate
with the American consul and obtain
his release. The captain complained about
the soldiers having hauled down the
American flag on his small boat. but the
counsel paid no attention toit. He claims
the facts of the situation at Rio are sup
pressed by the officials. and that the Amer
lean press has incorrect news.
PERSaNBUco, Dec. 27.-The greatest
mystery surrounds the movements of the
rebel admiral, Mello. Nothing has been
seen of him since he sailed north on the
10Th, presumably 10 show fight to the new
government cruisers Slctheroy aud
America Word is received of trouble be-
tween Brazil and Portugal because. by
order OF President Peixoto. the Portuguese
minister was detained against hi, will.
1t is stated that the minister tried to leave
despite the presidents orders and that
force was employed to detain him.
The Spanish warship cristobal Colon,
from Rio. reports that on Christmas eve
heavy engagement took place between the
rebel warships and the forts Both sides
in the day great excitement was caused
by the news that Admiral Msllo had ar
rived at Bahia, and the men on board the
Nictheroy began with aIacrity to put
things in readiness to meet the enemy.
The rebel warships are reported coaling at
Bahia preparatory to starting for Pernam-
buco to capture or destroy the Nictheroy,
after which, If successful. thev will give
"A
pected here tomorrow. 1t is not expected
that he will attack in broad daylight. 1t
is now said the Nictheroy will steam out
to meet him.
Rumor saws Capt. Nunez may torpedo
the haroor and take other precautions to
prevent being taken by surprise at night
or any other time. The electric search
hight is kept constantly in thorough work
ing order, and The people of Pernambuco
are again worked up to the highest pitch
of excitement in anticipation of witness
ing battle between the dynamite
cruiser and the rebel warships A sharp
lookout Is kept all along the neighboring
coast. and signalmen are stationed upon
every elevation of ground from which q
good view of the coast waters may be OBJ
tanned. The government torpedo school,
ship Parahyba. recently ordered north,
destination unknown. arrived here and
almost as suddenly disappeared. fearing
TO be engaged in the coming struggle be-
tween the Nictheroy and the rebel ships.
An other version of the sudden departure
of the Parahyba is that she was ordered
by Peixoto to steam for parts unknown
upoh an important mission. The
Nictheroy's crew have not been idle, and
are now thoroughly trained in working
the big dynamite gun and in handling the
rapid-tring guns. which are likely TO play
the most active part in midnight attack
should Melio decide upon attempting to
cut out the Nictheroy.
NEw YORK. Dec 27-0rders for the
Miantonomoh to prepare in twenty-four
hours to go to sea were received at the
navy yard today. The ultimate destina-
ton of the monitor will undoubtedly be
Rio.
LISBON. Dec. 27.-A great sensation has
been caused in government circles by news
of the forelble detention in Rio Janeiro of
the Portuguese minister. Count Paco
Arcos. He was recalled recently ard
Was TO have arrived here Monday. Pas
ssngers by steamer from Rio confirm
the report. The ministers brother IN
Rio iorxaFded message TO the same ef-
feet. and the minister himself has tele-
gTaphed relatives, telling them to give in
faymstlon that he Is unable to embark.
being forcibiy detained. /, i. said Portu-
gal has asked the representative of one of
the powers represented at Rio 10 act for IL
IN the matter.
LoNpoN. Dec. 27-Advices from Rio
Jsneiro report the insurgents in critical
condition. Admiral CANA is disturbed by
the n0H-arrivaI OF reinforcemenis Sew