The record-union., 1894-12-14
srt cial to the RGcoRD-USrox.


New YORK, Dec. 13.-Advices from
Peru, via Colonna, per steamer Alliance,
are to the effect that General Pisrola, who
Is IN arms against the Peruvian Govern
ment, Is gaining accessions The general
sentiment OF the people appears to be in
his favor. He has control of several priu-
cipal ports, and is very strong in the in
terror of the country. He has a we'll
equipped army, and is close TO Lima. the
Capital.
The Pacific Steam Navigation Com
pany's steamer Pung was, OH her arrival.
November 18th. subjected to rigid exam
4natlon by Government troops to dis
cover II 1t was carrying arms or ammu-
nltlon. y company OF soldiers remained
on the boat until it arrived at Callao. the
port Of Lima, to prevent communication
with the adherenJs of General PierCla and
inspect all the cargo landed.
Inc same company's steamer Serna had
lively experience at Cerro Azul the 1irst
port OF call north of Callao. The vessel
had on board detachment of Govern
ment troops IN charge Of prisoners. AS it
entered the port it set the usual signals
for lighters. 1t not being known the
PIerola forces had captured the town, a
lighter, apparently loaded with sugar
went alongside the Serna.
Those on the steamer were greatly sur
prised when the lighter was found filled
with armed reVolutionistS who after q
short struggle, captured the Government
troops and released the prisoners. During
the struggle the Captain of the Serna at
tempted 10 take his vessel out of the har-
Dor, but rifle presented at his head
caused him to change his mind.
w hen these advices were dispatched
h16 i lyNff ~
Railroad, and traffic TO Ancuo was sus-
pended. The only railway in the country
remaining n operation was the Orea liue
from Callao to Lima.
November I'D the Government fitted
out an armored train, with q Gatiing gun
! battery, to carry 2,U0J soldiers along the
Oroya Railroad to drive OIL the revoIu-
tlonlsts along the line. As the train ap-
preached the camp OF the revolutiOuists
| i,JD Government troops deserted with
arms and ammunition and Joined the
rebels. The remainder OF the Govern
ment forces returned TO Lima.
The condition of the Goyernment
| troops is deplorable, owing 10 bad food
and lll-treatment, and as they have not
received any pay for several months rho
dlScontent is almost universal, and de-
sertions are numerous.
Great distress and suffering prevail at
| Lima and Callao owing 10 the high prices
and scarcity Of provisions. The people
| who are able to do so have provided
| themselves with sufficient food in antiei-
patton of a thirty-days' siege.
In Callao the marines on one of tho
| Government hulks muunied. ToSepte-
! vent the INSTRUMENTATION from sDreaGiflg
all hands were placed under arrest on a
huIk anchored between TWO Government
ships, and all the shipping in The bar Dor
was notified 10 withdraw from the line of
fire.
Paclhc Steam Navigation Companies are
subjected to search and inspection by
each party and are doing practically no
business in Peru.
THE BRAZILIAN OUTBREAK.
RIO JANEIRo, Dec. ia special from
RIO Granue says: Governor Casti lho is
regarded mere as strong enough 10 resist
removal by force, and his friends assert
he never will give up his post until tbe
Government at Rio de Janeiro reiLl-
burses him for money spent and gives
him an Office Just as good or better. More
persons have been arrested. IL is said
that the plot was directed from Rio lie
JaneirO.
MoNTEvIDEo, Dec. I3.-The rebels now
number over 5000. They have lett the
mountains, being tired OF waiting for ann
nesty. 1t is reported a battle was fought
yesterday at Santa Marta. ~ large uuan-
tity Of arms was sent from here last week
for the rebels. The breach between Del
mos and Da Cana is healed. Ii is be-
| lieved Da CANA will take command of
the fleet awaiting him and attack Presi-
dent MOraes' ships and some of the coast
ports.
RIOTS IN HONDURAS.
TEGUCIGALPA, Dec. I5.-Riots have oc-
cured at Comayaqua, whore the mob
shouted, Death TO the Bouelia family ~
The Central American Federation
scheme, which is substituted for the Cen
tral American Union, allows each cOun-
try it's own President, the Presid ents
choosing President OF the federation,
who shall live in a neutral district, and
on retiring give place in rotation to all
the other Presidents, each to have ono
vote i'll the council OF federation.