The record-union., 1894-02-03
Copyright, 18o4. by the Associated Press.

Copyright, 1894. by the Associated Press.I
LONDON, Feb. 2.-The Times has re-
ceived advices from Rio de Janeiro Of
Tuesday last, via Montevideo, concern
ing the affair in Rio harbor on Monday.
This report verifies in detail the account
of Admiral Benham' s saction regarding
the protection of American merchant
ships, already given in the Associated
Press cable from Rio.
In an interview Da CANA said: "We
can continue here, as things are now, for
ments of troops next week. Our force
will then probably be suf1icientsto enable
us to effect landing and take up posi-
ton on shore, and there await the ad-
vance of the southern army"
The Admiral said the supply Of ammu-
milton was short, but was sufficient for
present needs. The insurgent officers
who attended the conference called by
Da CANA on Monday were most emphatic
in their expressions of loyalty to him.
They gave him no reason to doubt that
they placed entire confidence in his judg-
ment, and told him they would abide by
any action he might,decide upon. Many
volunteers are joining Da Cana.
AdVices from DesterrO say 1t is reported
that the Government fleet IS now ready
to proceed to Rio. The fleet consists of
the Nictheroy, Britannia, Aurora and
Parnahyba and seven torpedo boats.
These vessels are now anchored at Bahia.
Admiral ConCalVes is in command OF the
squadron.
The Minister of Finance called a meet
ing of the managers OF leading banks, and
stated that the Government wished to
raise The rate of exchange. He set, forth
the position of the Government, and
asked if the banks would lend assistance
to tide over the temporary embarrass-
ment. No direct answer has been made
to the Minister.
The foreign diplomats have held con-
ference to discuss the question of the
rights of the insurgents to be recognized
as belligerents. No actual decision was
reached, but the feeling was distinctly
favorable to such recognition, except on
the part of the American representative.
The majority of the Ministers have seut
dispatches to their respective Govern
nents, informing them Of the delibera-
tiOns of the foreign representatives, and
advising them to recognize the insur-
gents as belligerents.
Brazilians on both sides are adverse to
the action OF the American teet.
There is much dissatisfaction among
the Ministers Of PeiXoto's Cabinet, and a
number threaten to resign, complaint be-
ing made that the Government does not
show sufficient activity in the present
crisis.
Martial law has been prolonged to Feb
ruary 18th.
A MINISTER RESIGNS.
BUENos AYREs, Feb. 2.-Dispatches
from Rio say the Brazilian Minister Of
War has resigned on account of a dis
agreement with President PeiXoto on the
subject of prolonging the state of siege.
The Minister OF War favors conciliation.
1t is said the Government transport
Itaipau has joined the insurgents and
blockaded Bahia.
DISPATCH FROM BENHAM.
WASHINGTON, Feb. "A cipher dis
patch received this morning from ADJ
miral Benham is thought TO be q request
for instructions in the view of Da Gama's
declaration that ne would bonn bard Rio
when he pleased without giving notice to
foreign commanders. 1t is believed this
dispatch was sent before Benham re-
ceived Secretary Herberts message to
him yesterday leaving matters at Rio in
his discretion. All the civilized nations
agree that previous notice OF bonn bard
ment must be given. The time allowed
usually is forty-eight hours. 1t is be-
lieved the foreign commanders at Rio
will not allow a commandment on shorter
notice.
THE MONROE DOCTRINE.
LONDON, Feb. 2.-The PajE 1lnE Gaz-
cite says: Brazil is no more under CIeve-
lands suzerainty than the United States
is under our own. Admiral Benham, and
quite rightly, has met with the steady
opposition OF all the other Powers. The
Monroe doctrine has not yet been codihed
with the law OF nations.