The record-union., 1893-12-28

Suffered Seyerely-People at Per-
nambuco Worked Up to a High
Pitch of Excitement.
Copyrighted, 1898, by the Associated Press.l
| PERNAMBUCo, Dec. 27.-The greatest
mystery surrounds the movements ofthe
rebel Admiral Mello. Nothing has been
seen of him since he sailed north on the
the Goth, presumably to show fight to the
new Government cruisers Nictheroy and
America.
Word is received of trouble between
Brazil and Portugal because, by order of
President Peixoto, the Portuguese Min
lister is detained against his will. tits stated
the Minister tried to leave despite the
Presidents order, and that force was en-
ployed to detain him.
The Spanish warship Cristobal Colon
has arrived from Rio and reports that on
Christmas eve there was heavy engage
ment between the rebel warships and the
forts. Both sides are said to have suffered
severely.
Later in the Gay great excitement was
caused by the news that Admiral Mello
had arrived at Bahia,, and the men on
board the Nictheroy began with alacrity
to put things in readiness to meet the
enemy.
The rebel warships are reported coallng
at Bahia, preparatory to starting for Per-
nambuco to capture or destroy the Meth
eroy. After which, if successful, they will
give the America drubbing.
Mello is expected here tomorrow. 1t
is not expected he will attack in broad
daylight.
it is now said that the Nictheroy will
steam out to meet him.
Rumor has it that Captain Nunez may
torpedo the harbor and take other precau-
tionary measures to prevent being taken
by surprise at night or any other time.
An electric search-light is kept con-
stantly in thorough working order, and
the people of Pernambuco are again
worked up to the highest pitch of excite
ment in anticipation OF Witnessing bat
! tie between the dynamite cruisers and
rebel warships. A sharp lookout is kept
all along the neighboring coast, and sig
nal men stationed upon every elevation
of ground from which good view of the
coast waters may be obtained.
| The Government torpedo school-ship
Parapyba, recently ordered north, desti-
nation unknown, arrived herr, and al
most as suddenly disappeared, fearing to
be engaged in the coming struggle be-
tween the Nictheroy and rebel ships.
Another version of the sudden departure
of the Parapyba is that she was ordered
by Peixoto TO steam for parts unknown
upon an important mission.
The Nichteroy's crew have not been
| idle, and are now thoroughly trained in
working the big dynamite gun and in
handling the rapid firing guns likely to
play most active part in night attack,
should Mello decide upon attempting to
cut out the Nichteroy.
THE MIANToNoMAH's ORDERS. tsasss
NEW YORK, Dec. 27.-Orders for the
Miantonomah to prepare in twenty-four
hours to go to sea were received at the
navy-yard to-day. The ultimate destina-
ton of the monitor will undoubtedly be
Rio.
THE DETENTION CAUSES A SENSATION.
LISBON, Dec. ga great sensation has
been caused in Government circles by
the news of the forcible detention in Rio
Janeiro of the Portuguese Minister, Count
Paco d' ARGOS. He was recalled recently,
and was to have arrived here Monday.
! Passengers by the steamer from Rio con-
firm the report. The Minister'S brother
in Rio forwarded a message to the same
effect, and the Minister himself has tele-
graphed his relatives, telling them to give
the information that he is unable TO en-
bark, beirg torcibly detained. 1t is said
Portugal has asked a representative of
one of the powers represented at Rio to
act for it in the matter.
INSURGENTS BEING woRsTED.
LONDON, Dec. 27.-Advices from Rio
Janeiro report the insurgents in a critical
condition. Admiral de Cana is disturbed
by the non-arrival of reinforcements
Several concerted uprisings have been
checkmated.
AMERICANS oUTRAGEoUsLY TREATED.
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 27.-The Ameri-
can schooner Grace Andrews, COM
manded by Captain Andrews, has arrived
from Brazil. Captain Andrews tells a
story or outrageous treatment by Peix-
oto's soldiers, in Rio harbor. Captain
Andrews had started from his ship to the
harbor in small boat, and when within
haiIing distance of the shore he hoisted
the American flag, but the soldiers on the
shore shouted: IF you don't stop we
will shoot you," and fired several shots.
Therefore, the Captain put the boat on
shore, and was arrested, together with
three sailors, and placed in prison. They
were then taken to Rio, and the Chief of
Police put them in Jail without any food.
They managed to communicate with the
American Consul and he obtained their
release. The Captain complained about
the soldiers having hauled down the
American flag on his small boat, but the
Consul paid no attention to it. He claims
the facts of the situation at Rio are sup
pressed by the officials. and that the
American press has incorrect news.
GARRISON AT BAGE DEMoRALIzED.
New YORK, Dec. "a Her0Ld's
Montevideo dispatch from Rio says:
Word has reached this city from Rio
Grande do Sui that the loyal garrison in
Bage is being sadly demoralized by hun
ger, due to the difficulties of getting pro-
visions through the insurgents lines.
Peixoto is said to be considering
the advisability of ordering the
Nictheroy and America to go
to Rio and make an attack upon
Icobras Island and upon the insurgent
ships now at anchorage among the for
eign vessels in the bay. The feeling in
Rio seems to be that anything which
would end the present state of suspense
would be relief.
ANARCHISTS IN SPAIN.
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