Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-01-31

The Brazilian minister today expresseA
the belief that the end of the revolt was inn
minent. and said that even IL Admiral Da
Cana had not actually surrendered TO the
United States admiral, he had certainly an
nounced his Intention of so doing and the
moral effect Of his action would be the
same upon the insurgents as IL ne had
handed over his sword to Rear Admiral
Benham.
Continuing. the Brazilian minister warmly
praised the enterprise of the Associated
Press in outstripping every kind Of compe-
tition. and In being able to hold the posi-
ton OF being the only news agency able to
obtain authentic news from Rio de Janeiro.
The Brazilian minister also said that II
Admiral Da Cana finally surrendered TO
Rear Admiral Benham. II is likely that
he viii be handed over 10 President Peixoto.
In any case" the Brazilian minister as
serted. THE combined Brazilian govern
ment squadron is now approaching Rio de
Janeiro and IL is strong enough to compel
the surrender of the rebels"
United States Ambassador Bayard also
highly complimented the enterprise Of the
Associated Press. and repeated that he
thought that there was not much sianifi-
canoe in Admiral Benham's action, as the
latter was merely protecting his own coun-
trymen. And" added the United States
ambassador. IF foreign warships are NOT
at Rio de Janeiro for that purpose. OF what
use are they?"
Mr. Bayard also remarked that a similar
instance with an American warship oc-
CURED in Haytian waters during his term
as secretary of State. Strangers. according
TO Mr.. Bayard. always suffer during strus-
giles like that now going on in Brazil
III they are in the interior" said Mr.
Bayaro. In conclusion, they cannot easily
pe heiped, but if on the coast. they
must and will be protected"
The Exchange Telegraph Company saws
that dispatches have been received in this
city today which appear TO establish be-
posed TO surrender to Admiral Benham. ana
that he would have done so had AZ NOT been
for the fact that his officers refused 10 ner-
NIT him to carry out his Intention Ii ID
also again announced here that Admiral de
Mello has captured Curitibu and a iargs
quantity OF specie.
Connrmatory Advfces.
When the British admiralty oa,cia,s
shown the Interview with Admiral Benham
they admitted that they had received to-
day dispatch from the British admiral
confirming the Associated Press news.
Commenting on the interview with Ad.
miral Benham. a high official OF the Brit
ish admiralty said that 1t confirmed the Of
hcial information received by the admiralty
IN every way, except that the dispatch
from the British admiralty said that the
Americans were the first to open fire.
Dissntistied With Gama.
BUENoS AYRES. Jan. 31.-Dispatches re-
ceived here from Rio Janeiro say that the
Brazilian insurgents are making prepara-
tons for vigorous attack upon Santos
and Sac Paulo.
The news that firing had taken place be-
tween the United States warships and the
insurgent vessels seems to have been great.
ly exaggerated.
Dispatches received say that only signal
shots were exchanged, and no shot was
fired in real earnest
IL Is added that the insurgents feel very
much discouraged at Admiral Da Gama'O
practical surrender to the United States
admiral, ana it is reported that the younger
ofilcers are IN favor of having Admiral Da
Cana replaced by a younger and more en-.
ergetic commander.
ENGLAND's POLICY AT RIO.
London Papers Crfttcise Lord Rose.
berry fO Lack of Action.
LONDON, Jan. 3l.-Lord Rosebery for.
eign secretary. writing in reply to a cor.
respondent, says that he regrets the de-
plorable state Of affairs in Brazil The gov.
ernment, however, he sets forth. cannot de-
part from its general policy Of non-inter.