The herald., 1893-09-11
Some Light ON Affairs in the
Perturbed Republic.
The Naval Revolt Will End in
a Grand FiascO.
Insurgent Warships Shut Up in the
Bay of Rio de Janeiro.
1t Is Not Probable That They VIII Bonn
bard the Cspital-Their Surrender
or Destruction Thought to
BE Inevitable.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
LONDON, Sept. 1O.-An official dis
patch has been received by the Brazilian
legation here which seems to throw
light upon ths situation of affairs in
that disturbed republic. The message
Gays Rio de Janeiro is in state of per-
feet tranquility, Notwithstanding
alarming reports to the contrary. The
official message adds: "The Brazilian
government is strong. has the confidence
ofthe majority of the people and is able
to repress and will repress all revolts.
Congress has just declared state of
siege, but the government prefers not
to be obliged to carry out the workings
of martial law"
There is significant ending to this
message. and that is that it admits that
the insurgents have attempted to make
several landings at various points, but
they were repulsed, and, it is said. ap-
pear to be thoroughly disheartened and
likely to surrender at any moment. The
insurgent squadron, it appears, is now
held in check by the forts at the entrance
of the bay, where the officers in COM
mand have orders to fire upon the rev.
olutionary vessels the moment they are
sighted. Gunners are kept at their posts
night and day, and submarine torpedoes
are reported to have been placed in the
channels likely to be followed by the in
surgents IL they attempt to put to sea
and steam for Santos with the intention
ef capturing that port and joining issues
with the insurgent forces in the revolted
districts.
This official message is regarded here
as heing somewhat reassuring, though
the fact is not lost sight of that it Is an
''oficiai" communication from the Bra
lillian government, and therefore likely
to depict the situation in the most ia
vorabe colors.
On the other hand, the message sent
by the United States minister to Brazil,
Thomas Thompson, is looked upon as
being the most trustworthy statement
OF affairs existing there. Secretary
Gresham's orders for the United States
cruiser Newark at Norfolk, Va, to set
sail without delay for Rio de Janeiro,
is approved here. as bombardment by
the insurgent fleet would assuredly
cause considerable damage to foreign
merchants.
In view of statement made by
Brazilian delegate in Europe to the ef-
feet that the naval revolt was not in
spired by patriotic motives, the opinion
expressed by naval officers here, ia that
the insurgent ships should be treated as
pirates, and if the government of Brazil
is unable to bring them to terms, foreign
warships should be called upon to re-
store order, though this will be done in
any case ii the bombardment OF Rio is
attempted.
BUENos AYREs, Sept. 10.-Brazil's
naval insurgents are hemmed in within
the confines of the bay, surrounded on
all sides by the land forces loyal to
Peixoto and, for lack OF reinforcements
or supplies, the revolt is soon expected
to end in fasco like Rear-Admiral
Wandenkolk's attempt. The latest
advices received here say the insurgents
have attempted to land at various points
in the bay, but have everywhere been
repulsed, and appear to be disheartened.
Admiral Mellos invited the garrison in
Santa Cruz to join the revolt, but met
with firm refusal.