Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-20

Gen. Tavarez. the Brazilian, Wins q Battle,
but Is Afterward Routed.

ACCORDING 70 rcpOTt teltSTdpne0 TO the
New York Herald yesterday, Gen. Tavarez,
leader of the revolution in Rio Grande do Sui,
Brazil. on Friday last routed and put to fight
the army of 5000 men which the government
of Brazil sent against him under the command
of Gen. Tellos.
The battle was fought near Ypacaray. to
which point Gen. Tavarez retired when the
advance guard Of Gen. Tellos' troops reached
Santa Anna on Wednesday. Tavarez's retreat
was in reality feint, by which he led the
enemy into a trap and forced him to give battle
on ground selected by the leader of the revolu-
tionary army.
The attack upon Tavarez's army was made
Friday morning Skirmishers were thrown
out, out the resistance shown from the start
showed the commander of the government
troops that victory was not to be won so easily
as he had expected. Reinforcements were hur-
riedly sent forward, and in less than thirty
minutes after the attack opened the
gageInent became general one
ANOTHER STORY
The Herdlfs Valparaiso correspondent now
cables:
Inc success which Gen. Tavarez won for the
revolutionary cause in Rio Grande do Sui.
Brazil. Last night was a short lived one. He
has experienced success and defeat within two
| days. While flushed with the victory of Friday
ocu laNareZ, VINO tnen cOntrOueu the tel
egraph wires, sent out the graphic stories of his
success which reached Rio Grande do Sui and
Rivera
different story was told yesterday. The
wires are now again in control of the govern
ment and a story has been sent out which tells
of federal defeat. following federal victory, and
Of government success on the heels of govern
ment disaster. Taverez's victory on Friday
was wrested from the national guard of Rio
Grande do Sui, organized by Gov. Satilho. and
the victory won without much fighting.
| None of tine troops forwarded by the general
government in Rio JaneirO took part in the en-
gagement. These arrived few hours after the
defeat of Gen. Tellos and Tavarez found them
soldiers of different sort from those against
which his army had heretofore been pitted. In
tine battle OF Friday the members OF Castiliho's
national guard acted like cravens. When Gen.
Tellos who commanded the Castulhstas found
that his ranks were being weakened by deserters
he made an effort to stem The tide but after a
short hight his lines broke and his troops fed.
Tavarez. who believed he had won a victory,
issued manifesto announcing the fact, and
also declaring that be had no intention of re-
storing the monarchy. Then he began prepa-
ratons for marching toward Uruguayana, to
seize which has been his object from the start
TAvAEEz DEFEATED.
But meanwhile reinforcements of troops of a
different order were approaching. They were
q detachment OF the regular army sent by the
general government in Rio. and were COM
manded by Gen. Portugal. They were only 500
strong, but they proved a more effective force
than the 5000 Castulhistas whom Gen. Tellos
believed he was leading to battle. The govern
ment troops appeared before Santa Anna yes
terdav morning.
Without hesitation they attacked the town
and routed the revolutonsts. who are reported
to have fled before them like sheep.
The retreat was not ended until the federal
soldiers had reached the frontier line and
crossed over into Uruguay. Many of those
who crossed into Uruguay were captured and
dlsarmed. 1t Is even reported that Gen. Tav-
arez himself and other federal chiefs were dis
armed, bUt that part of the story las not been
confirmed. Should this be confirmed the early
collapse Of the revolution may be expected.
URUGUAY INVADED.
The only real fighting of the day is reported
to have taken place between the Brazilian and
Uruguayan troops. detachment of Gen.
Portugal's forces crossed the Uruguay frontier
IN pursuit OF some OF the fleeing reyolut;onists.
They were ordered back by the commander Of
a body OF CruSuayans. The reply of the Bra
lillian commander 20 order an attack upon
the Uruguayans. whom he charged with giving
shelter to the rebels who had crossed the line.
The fire was re turned with interest and num-
Der of men fell on each side. In a short time
Col. Garcia arrived at the head of a body of
achievements for the Uruguayans, and the
across the border.
Satisfaction has been demanded from Brazil
by the CrugUavans for this invasion of her
soil. tbs believed that further trouble will
srow out of this difficulty because the Uru-
Sunyans sympathize with the Rio Grande do
sui rebels.
STORY OF TIE REVOLUTION.
The revolutionary movement in Rio Grande
do sui is not affair of yesterday says the
New York HeraN. When President Deodero
ia Forseca was overthrow and his place was
taken by President PeiXoto. much confusion
followed, ard nowhere there much un-
essiness felt in the hourishing state OF Rio
GEaIide do sui.
This uneasiness was intensified when Dr.
Barras Cassal the governor of the state ap-
pointed by President Peixoto. promulgated a
new and to many persons an obnoxious consti
tuition. Discomfort spread rapidly and the
result was that a revolution soon started.
with DIR. Julio de Castihos and Gen. Tayarez
as the opposing leaders.
From March to June 1892 the struggle con-
tinued with varying results. many severe bat
ties being fought. in most OF which, it is
Claimed, the Castihistas were victorious.
PORTO ALEGRE BoMBARDED.
In the last week of June what prom ised to be
decisive event occurred. Capt. Candida dos
Santos Lara, in command of the federal gun
boat Marajo. after consulting with Gen. Silva
Ilvar6s, the feuerai commander. bOubarUed
Porto Allegro and almost destroyed the city.
The bOmbardment was futile. however. for
two Castilhista gunboats, the Enrique Dias and
the Csmorin, joined with the land forces in
combined attack. and not only forced the
Marajo to withdraw. but also captured her.
Several fierce battles followed. and the result
was that tine revolutionists practically secured
control OF the state. During the trouble both
sides were guilty of the most savage barbarities.
and consequently all lovers of law and order
joiced at the news that the rival chiefs had
tered into a mutual agreement the main fea-
lures of which were that the federal authority
should be recognized and the entire personnel
OF the state government should be changed.
TAvAREz's SONS KILLED.
In spite OF this agreement however, the
condition of unrest continued, and q
movement was inaugurated for
the purpose of withdrawing Rio Grande
do Sui from the Brazilian confederation
and annexing it to Uruguay. In Novem-
Der, 1892, the revolutionists again took
up arms. and in a skirmish in Porto Allegro
several of them were killed by the government
troops. In subsequent conflict between the
police and the rebels the two sons of Gen. Ia
yarez were killed and Gen. Tavarez himself.
with several others, was wounded The loss of
her two boys more than the generals wife
could bear and gaef for them drove her insane.