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men-of-War From what ships the shots were
fired cannot Dee learned. Admiral Benham's tele-
gram to Secretary Herbert doubtless gives de
tails on the subject but closely are the facts
guarded by naval officials that definite informa-
ton cannot 1e obtained. Even at the Brazilian
legation where general account Of the engage
ment has beer received. Intelligence on this in
tcresting point is either not known or withheld
AMERICAS GvNNERY ACCURATE.
That several shots were exchanged and that
those from the American vessels were fired with
an accuracy unknown to Brazilian gunners
however. there is no doubt y report is current
that one officer AMI two men on the Detroit We're
injured during tn engagement. Naval officials
will not speak Of this report. one official said
to-day that even II the report We're true. the
wounds could not be- serious. No news is given
ont at the Navy Department as To the ca asualties
on pa CANA \ vessels. Presumably the facts as
10 the damage done by the guns of the Detroit
and the American ships known but from
reasons of public policy they are withheld.
ia CANA ASKED FOR QUARTER
The engagement between the combatants was
Of short duration. Before dozen shots were ex-
changed Ia CANA asked for quarter. which was
instantly granted. Almral Benham reports that
the duty of the American men-of-war in taking
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QUIGG DEFEATS BROWN.
SIGRIST BEATEN BY STRAUG.
VOTERS IN TWO CONGRESS DISTRICTS
SAY SMASH THE WILSON BILL"

IN THE XIvTH, THE DEMOCRATIC MAJORITY OF
s.s25 WAS REPLACED BY 4 REPUBLICAN ONE
OF 9s4-IN THE MYTH THE FREE-TRADE
PLURALITY WAS CUT DOWN FROM Ii.s69
TO 4Cs7-REPUBLICAN ENTHUSIASM
The voters Of tho XIVth and XVIII Congress
districts had ar. opportunity yesterday to ex.
press their condemnation of the Wilson Tariff
bill and the income TAX. They did it in un-
mstakable terms by electing Lemuel l.. Qugg
over Colonel William l.. Brown in the XIVth
District by plurality OF 9S4. against a Demo-
cratic plurality of S.s25 in 1892, and by cutting
down the Democratic plurality in the XVth
District from 1869. the figure at the last Con-
gress election, to 46S7 Here Nathan StrauA
Democrat. was elected over Frederick Sigrist,
Republican. The election was a special onA
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doubt about the result was at end. there were
loud demands upon Mr.. Quigg for a speech He
finally forced to get on the table and say q
few words He gave his heartiest thanks to
those who had worked for his success, and told
Just what was the significance OF the result.
Loud cheering interrupted him frequently.
INTERVIEW WITH THE CONGRESSMAN ELECT
Later. Mr.. Quigg and some OF his supporters
went to Resenweber's restaurant Fifty eighth
St and Eighth-avc.. for dinner Large numbers
of Republicans heard Of his presence there and
graduating him on his victory. Fx-Commis-
soner French. William II. Bellamy. secretary OF
the Republican County Committee and other
well-known Republicans We're In the happy
assemblage Mr.. Quigg when asked his views on
the election said:
The campaign was conducted on the bread-and-
butter issue The speakers who talked on the Re-
publican side had nothing to say about partisan
talked only about the Wilson bill | am elected
because the people OF the great commercial city Of
New-fork are opposed to the tariff policy embodied
In the Wilson bill.
Nothing is further from my mind than to claim
personal victory. Nor II be said that
the canvass thousands Of Democrats assured me
that they would vote for me- and the result of the
balloting shows that they did so.
We made hard. resoute fight. and we endeav.
ored present the issue clearly and fairly. Per-
sonal ties were not INDUCED in. nor was any money
for the payment OF the services of three Repub
lican poll-workers in each election district.
fair expression of the popular will II is the sober
second thought OF the people on the issue between
Protection and Free Trade.
Mr. Quigg. with Messrs. Leary. Einstein aaA
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and when forced to act by the foolish conduct OF
the insurgent commander the American Admiral
showed that he meant what he said, and that
the vessels Of this country engaged In legitimate
trade with a friendly port were not to be sub
jected to restrictions of caprice petty selfish
ness. To maintain his position in the matter
Admiral Benham was compelled to employ shot
and she'll. but he succeeded in what he deter
mined to do promptly and effectually.
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the merchantmen Ito their wharves was com
pletcd To the satisfaction of himself and his
staff.
Further important dispatches are expected
from Admiral Renham tonight. There is great
anXiety 10 know the present status of affairs
at Rio. Interest In the matter attaches more
particularly to the attitude of Ia CANA toward
the American fleet after his engagement with 1t.
Much curiosity is also exhibited as to the effect
Of the engagement on the general situation at
Rio. The report that Da Cana finally sur
rendered To Admiral Renham Is regarded as ab-
surd by naval officials. Da Cana is not at
with the United States He was foolish
enough To fire upon vessels of TINS country
while engaged in the legitimate duty OF aHordihS
protection To American commerce Such an ACT
does not constitute hostilities In the sense that
Admiral Benham would have the right or power
to accept terms of surrender and dictate terns OF
peace. Whatevc" war existed pes"i Win .he
Grst shot from Da Gama's vessels II ended
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was confirmed by advlces received from Admiral
H"nham by Secretary Herbert. The dispatch
from Admiral Benham was received last nigh;
about 10 o'clock II was long message. and
officials OF the Bureau OF Navigation were occu-
plea until about O'Clock this morning in trans
la'ing II from the cipher code Admiral Benham
Informed Secretary Herbert that he had been
compelled. in the interests of American com
merce. TO fire upon the flagship ~ admiral da
CANA. and that after a short engagement the
BRAZILIAN rebel had asked fo- quarter; that for
the present quiet prevailed. and that American
shipping was unmocs,cd in efforts to land car
goes. Admiral Eenham also reported that all
the vessels under h!s command were engaged In
The contest. although only two Of them actively
took part. To the Detroit fell the duty of be-
inning the fir" of the American squadron and Of
Commander Brownsons course in the engage
ment ADMIRAL Renham spoke in words " praise
SHORT AND sJfARP ENGAGEMENT
The enlargement between the rontending forces
was short and decisive The advantage was all
on the side - the American ships and the end
Ing ~ the combat showed The superiority of the
training and practice of Yankee gunners. The
injury done - the crews Of the rel ii Brazilian
vessels T. not known. Presumably there were
some casualties among the officers and men. II
IS certain that Ia GIma's flagship. the AIuia-
ban. was struck several times and that II was
account of injuries received by her that Ia
Cana finally asked for quarter Details of Al
mral Benham's Geographic adyiccs cannot b"
obtained at either the state or Navy Depart
ment. As soon as the advccs were translated
from the cipher code thcv we're sent To- Sccrc-
tary Gresham at the Arlington Hotel. II was
then 3 "a. IN. Shortly thereafter Secretary Gresh-
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| RIOT SEEMED IM.NINENT.
GREAT EXCITEMENT AT TIE MEETING
IN MADISON SQUARE GARDEN.
SAMUEL GoMPERs AND OTHER SPEAKERS
LOUDLY HlSSED-ANARCHIsTs CAUSE MOST

LOUDLY Observation-Disclosures CAUSE MOST
OF THE TRoUBLE
Had II not been for the cooness of
DR.. Stanton Colt and several other men
there might have been n serious disturbance
in the Madison Square Garden last night. \
mass meeting Of the unemployed Of this city was
held there, and much Anarchistc and Social
istc sentiment shown by number of men
that conflict between the two elements seemed
imminent more than once. The building has
seldom. If ever had many people in II.
Whether or not the meeting will develop prac-
teal results one present dared to say.
Speeches were made by men representing the
trades unions. knights Of Labor. various Social
st bodies and by one man who called himself
a Socialist-Anarchist With the exception Of DR..
Colt. Seth Low. Er. Hainsford and Felix Adler.
every speaker met storms of Kisses and applause.
Samuel Gompers tried to make speech but his
words We're drowned by Kisses from the Social
lists Daniel De Leon, editor of THE People,
a Socialist paper. made a long speech amid Kisses
and cheers. Joseph Barondcss called upon
for an address, but the outbreak from the
Socialists was so violent that he excused him.
self
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y
The Mechanics National Bank has agreed to
subscribe. but the amount OF it's subscription has
not been determined. The 50 900 900 subscription
OF the American Exchange National Bank in
the foregoing list is in lieu of the 81 900 900 made
a week ago The ST. 900 subscription Of the
Fourth National Bank is in place of the $4,000
600 authorized by its Board of Directors, but
sent to Washington. Among the names
missing from the list Of institutions and firms
usually prominent in Government bond sub
scrptions are those Of DreXel. Morgan & Co..
Morton. Bliss e. Co. Harvey Fisk * Sons and
the First National Bank II is believed in Wall
Street that before tomorrow noon other large
subscriptions will go to Washington including
bids from few of the large savings banks.
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urr,E IN THE LEvEE NEAR SACRAnENTO.

Sacramento Jan. 30.-A break occurred carry ulS
r,orpinr in the levee above the city on the Sacra-
,, s,1, ard water is now coming through gap
thirty feet wide As the city Is now well protect"i
hv hack cvees no great amount oI daHag, y 'N- N
ns s,s "a Srrr, ms source unless there should BE- an
i,u,racednnred i rise in the river during The next
,,r,rnty-four nours The river is hgh. but ~ sun
s",crol fent below the danger POM.
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called by Governor Flower TO fill the vacancie~
caused by the resignation of Colonel John R
Fellows and Ashbel p Fitch, who became Dis
trict-Attorney and Controller.
The splendid victory OF Mr. Qugg, in revcrs-
ing the figures Of November 1892, by 200 votes
and the deep cut made into the Democratic
majority in the XVth District, have more than
a local significance They are fair examples
of what the country at large thinks of the Will
bill and the Democratic Administration.
The verdict that the people do not want
idle looms and empty workshops; that they are
heartily tired Of hard times and the political
party which is To blame for them and is seeking
10 continue them.
A WINTRY DAY.
The contest in the XVIII and XVIII districts
was one Of National Importance and the Re-
publicans worked as II conscious that the eyes
Of the country them. The day was one
by no means favorable to Republican success.
The snow fell at times, and the wind blew raw
and cold. But the men whom fear Of the effect
Of the Wilson bill had thrown out Of work had.
in general. 100 iecp interest in the election Of
Messrs. Quigg and Sgrist to stay at home. OF
course some Republicans neglected to vote. but
enough Of them and of anti-Free Trade Demo-
went TO the polls 10 show unmis takably
the temper Of the metropolis on the questions Of
Free Trade and income tax.
\ well-organized force Of Republican chal-
lengers went to the polls early and remained all
day. They had less to do, however than they
would have had If so much preliminary work had
not been done In Tho Tribune had been pub
lished list Of all the voters in the XIVth Dis
trict who had died or changed their residences
since the November election. This doubtlessly
prevented much illegal voting by men who would
otherwise have cast ballots in the names Of these
citizens
ENTHUSIASM FOR MR. oUIGG.
Mr. Quigg. with William Leary, w. NJ K.
Olcott and others who had aided him I'm his
canvass. received the returns at his headquarters
No. l1I3 Broadway. \ crowd Of Republicans
completely filed the place. and cheered loudly
the reading Of each bulletin as it was received
by telephone. As it became clear that Mr..
Quigg was elected. the enthusiasm grew tu-
multuous About 1:3O o'clock, when all possible
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tary Herbert was present at the Navy Depart
ment while Admiral Benham's message
being translated.
THE ApMIRAI.s COURSE COMMENDED
At the Cabinet meeting to-day the news from
Brlzil was the chief topic Of discussion. Ad-
mral Benham's message was carefully consid-
cred. and after some delibciation his course was
approved. Immediately after the Cabinet ses-
sion a telegram was sent from the President To
Admiral Benham approving the position he had
taken In protecting American commerce I'm
Brazil. and expressing the hope that no further
hostilities between the American forces and the
Brazilian Insurgents would be necessary
Admiral Eenham Is the hero Of the hour. lie
has had the courage to say that American com
merre in the harbor of Rio shall no longer be
molestcd. and. what Is more To the point. h.
has shown that his words were spoken In ear
nest Admiral Benham has not only asserted
the rights OF American shipping masters to land
their cargoes at Rio. but he has used the guns
Of the vessels under his command To protect the
interests of Americans In defiance of the pro-
tests Of Admiral dl Cana. the real leader OF
the Brazilian Insurgents. He has used his guns
opportunely and with accuracy. and to-day and
hereafter steamers and sailing craft trading ana
sailing under the American flag In Brazilian
waters can safely pursue their business without
fear of mOleStatiO1.
THE FLAG MADE SAFE IN FOREIGN WATERS
To establish the precedent that American COM
merce has rights In Rio Harbor which neither
the Government nor the insurgents can inter-
fere with, Admiral Benham had To resort to
force. but the promptness displayed by him in
the execution OF his firm intention to put an end
to continued and embarrassing Interruptions TO
American trade will commend his course to the
American people who believe in the sacredness
Of the flag of this country in foreign waters
Firmness and fairness were displayed by Ad-
miral Benham in his controversy with Da Cana,
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From trustworthy sources it is learned that
the Detroit Commander Brownson. led the col
umn of American ships. She headed directly
for the Custom House wharf AS she approach he'd
q certain point. signal hoisted from Da
Gama's flagship, the Aquidaban, to proceed no
further under penalty Of being sunk. As Da
Cana had received the ultmatum Of Admiral
Benham, which was in effect that American
merchantmen would be taken to their docks TO
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THREE AMERICANS SAID TO HAVE BEEN
WOUNDED BY THE FIRE or THE REBEL GUNS
THE BRAZILIAN LOSS UNKNOWN-ADMIRAL
BENHAMs COURSE WARMLY COM
MENDED by THE PRESIDENT
AMERICAN COMMERCE. TO BE
PROTECTED At ALI. HiZ-
hGDS-EFFECT OF THE
FIGHT UrON THE IN
SURGENT CAUSE
fBv TELEGRAPH TO TIE TRiBrxr1
Washington Jan. 30--The news that an engage
ment between tho vessels of Admiral Benham
and those OF Admiral dl CANA had taken place
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MERCHANTMEN ATTACKED BY INSUR-
CENTS IN RIO HARBOR
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unload their cargoes and Immediately afterward
De "lthdrawn. the signal from the Aqudaban
was disregarded entirely. Da Cana next desig-
mated another point beyond which the American
vessels should not 30. Again was his signal
disrcgard'd As Il Detroit passed the point
named hy the chief Of the insurgents. a shot
from one ~ Dd Gamas vessels whiZzed over
me Detroit coming dangerously near to her.
commander Brownson instantly replied to the
nre' presumably I'm obedience TO signal orders
rom Admiral Benham on the San Francisco.
Following IN rapid succession were other shots
from Ia Gama-s Nessels and from the American
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ADMIRAL DA CANA FORCED TO ASK FOR
QUARTER.
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AMERICAS FLAG INSULTED.

PROMPT TENGEANCE TAKEN.
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SEVERAL SHOTS PIERCE TIE AQrIDABIy
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THE OLD UNION SOLDIER.
MS sHAMEFUL TREATMENT BIZ THE
CLEyELASD ADMINISTRATIONS.

a.. M, s.,s,.. ,.,,. Tbre. wounds. Par
-. g.. Vybo., Father aus
- o., g. an. vr,,or
"rO -.
ruined o"t o'" -.
Master CARLISLE Tor Fe"''eH'
Tn rur Enron M Tpr suS-yr: Among the
rr,c.ia.s rai,c. which mr. children cherish with
no,,Io,ic nridc e. n commission In tho army. Is
srsl sous tbirtv veors AGO IN their father, after
80 ,h.r ,wo yoors, soryIce in the ranks. This
com mission boars the signature.
"C A n.S. Assistant Secretary OF War"
sonobor az Iook on that old discolored docu-
- ~ .anras,arcos unJor which
thousands OF such we're issued, and the appeals
made nj tina, time nv all representative Of the
Government from President Lincoln down,
cannot feel that the appeal for justice ana com
mon decency I'm the treatment OF tho old soldier
. 49, 81, .....Iu ,nhoodad upon this
OF the war can Iali ut'erly uhheou.u
ears of the signer Of my commission in the Union
army. do not plead for myself, but for others.
Iva,,n,a, ~ oo,tnn : have meyer bcon nm ap-
"ouunue ~ w : 900, rnd.r the
Goysrnmant snsos for a clSss' not for myself.
In ,ha Are, ,y.oLs ~ The war a lawycr of west
In ,ne nrst weeks Oh lne wau S~S Won, ,n,o
., a,'ny. liz M. ~ =, nil pnn ona son was
killed later. A second son persisted miserably
from starvation in Andersonvllle The third
l., .a. la 90 , o ,,boo ho ,pIistad ,~aa ahot
SON. u mere lou oi . "neh 40 c"iio.e', ""o o
through the wrist; again shot In the knee, ana
had half of one foot carried away.
mi. - aaun,I,,.a -, ~ onroar. IN no
ihiS MAJ comhiit.ou VIM. Nv" "pPoai'
the objectionable folly of believing in the graft
- n.Is. -, Conuua.. N. o,,i,od
plcuseu ny rres'ueht WV Nonkio
for a position some years ago in the Office OF the
Supervising Architect OF the Treasury. Tn
.It.....nI .. 81, ~ ,roa ,nto,n,a5 ,bon
fortunately ir hin' ne u "Ppo'"'ou .h'"'
and, feeling secure In those old but now dlshon-
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1894-11-04
sHO WING UNCLE AROUSD.
A Good Old Man. hut Not Accustomed q
City Ways.
From the Chicago Herald.

From the Chicago Herald.
There are some old men living who have not
seen all the sights OF the city. Now and then
one comes in who Is a counterpart of Joshua
Whitcomb. such a one was here last week. He
has lived nearly forty years not far from a Wis
consin town which Is within two hours ride Of
Chicago. He has a nephew here who took him
around for two days, and the nephew is enjoy
ing himself relating some of the antics of his
Badger uncle.
I'VE took an elevator" said tho nephew, - In
one OF the retail dry goods houses. and while the
man in charge was waiting for Others to get in
my uncle said to him: Hurry up, now; IL
you're going to wait for a load, well get out and
walk Just as the car started he said to the
man; Don't let go the rope, reckon ! conld
the full ride II It's the same to YOU %ss
reached the third floor and the man called out:
Third floor ladies eorsetsy underwear, sink
out my uncle, and turning TO mt he said Como
on, Jim; this is where ! want TO land. and as we
utes till we come back. Now don't run away,
cause want to go down to the roof when l get
We were soon in the midst of the young
looking about tor a moment. remarked in a per
iiSSss e oP Siad sas; m ma ESss's se9 S9s ARE .fa, all y or;
SSS% jo e, i'm awful fa1 sorry y f sSp To, 10 fi Iss
~ away uDl n VII
can come out to, II meet you and take Won
ont 10 the farm and give you the beat we got.
My ole woman would he powerful glad 20 have
you. jim, here is my nephew: lives here In
Chicago; reckon you all know Jim; hey, Jim p
The situation WAS embarrassing, and
pulled him away. The young women were
blushinR and laughing. As we passed out he
saw one of these ugly Chinese gods In the tea
department. Before | could stop my uncle
he had hit the idol In the face with his slouch
hat, Kicked at II, and then said 20 me, SAY,
Jim, II your Aunt Betsy had that out 10 The
farm she'd use IL for a bee gum. / wonder
what they'll let 1t go fOrY / tugged at Ms
elbow until got him away. We were then
from my clutch and. making a dash for The
caT, he called hack TO me, Come on, Jim:
III holder till you get aboard and when
reached the car he had a hold Ike a vice on
me, cable, while the conductor was crowded
back IN the corner. Keep back. or I'll brain
you. my uncle was saying TO the conductor. Il
hhoM what am doing. Say, Jim, grab the rome
= niInate ~ SPIT on my hands, aud then III
by the time he released the rome | had him
"a the corner, where ! held him untl we reached
me ,irst noor. | got him out of the ear and
hhAIly got nun 10 his train, and while | enjoyed
MS antics was ttckled when ] knew he was
gone, FOR ! didn't know. while he was here, what
minute he would break. away aud cause ms
trnupic, lie is one of the best old men thar ever
thlng that Is novel"
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Gaelic Athletes end The sun.

To THE EDITOR or THE SuN--Str: At a meet
ing otlhe Central Council Of the Gaelic Athletic
Association Of America, held at Military Hail
lOa Bowery, on Wednesday evening, il was
hnalIy decided to return thanks 10 you and Your
paper for the kind aud generous man.
her IN which you have noticed our football
games at Wallace's Ridgewood Park under
Gaelic rules each sunday. Your paper. which
Is considered 70 be tho best authority on sports
Inc tLs IL, y mas neeh lhe means OF POpuiariz-
Standard which tnow enjoys at EidRewSod BE-
every sunday. Thousands attend tie rsan1.s
~ - n,G we hsSe Noticed many college play
freshmen In this city who take IA grsat a"'ooV
"a pc game, and rHE SIN l. eonsider,d tavht
lselT champion. The true and Impartial rsn cT ~
1o w sSniss gre much admired. II is not az
uhlTulH eL.h 4 say that more 81 the piaveIs soJ
patrons OF the sport can wait until nsxt ~, Ind
70 ger lHE SrN 10 Zee what YOU hat ~ ans
i INN % oG1 b'ayihs. Hoping that you will con.
,,Eue ~ Iass hoticg Of as, and thanking YOU and
toislutratinn, J remain, in behalf ~ Ehsnstnts
ASSOCIATION of America,
hiCHARn O'kEEFE SECRETARY
WV" i,udS flrst avenue.