The record-union., 1894-03-14


RIO DE JANEIRo, March 13.-The war
is practically over, and the cause of the
insurgents is lost. The rebel forces sur
rendered Internationally, almost with
out firing a shot. The officers of the in
surgent fleet have taken refuge on board
the French and Portuguese warships.
One French vessel has put to sea with
many of the rebel officers on board. 1t
is said Da Cana is on board the British
warship Sirius. When the fact became
known that Da Cana had offered to ca
pitulate the Government fleet entered
the harbor quietly. As the vessels made
their way up the bay they were saluted
by the Government batteries. The great
est excitement prevailed in the city. The
streets were crowded and everywhere
could be heard the cry of viva Peix-
oto." For the last two days the streets
have been packed with people, and all
available trucks and handcarts have been
busy carrying household goods out of the
city, until this noon, when it was learned
that the struggle was over. This was
most joyful news to the people, who fully
expected battle. There has been much
suffering in the city. All the business
houses have been closed, and it has been
very difficult to get food. Probably
100000 persons have left the city, trans
portation being free. The Government
is feeding the poor.
To-day at II o'clock precisely the bar
fortress opened fire on Fort Villegaignon.
In short time the Government forces at
Fort Armacao and Fort Gragotoa joined
in the bonn mbardment. The fire was not
returned by the insurgents. The bonn
bardment continued until 3 oclock, when
it ceased. CASTILLO, San Pento. Saude,
Curvello and all the city batteries then
opened furious fire upon Fort Vile
gaignon, and the insurgent works at
Cobras Island and other places. The
forces at Enchadas lowered the hospital
flag and hoisted the insurgent ensign.
The works on Cobras Island took fire,
but the flames were soon extinguished.
The firing of the batteries lasted an hour.
No great damage was done. The insur-
gents did not fire shot, outstanding their
ammunition.
At 4 o'clock the Government fleet ap-
peared off the harbor, the torpedo boat
Aurora leading. The other vessels were
the Nictheroy America, Itaipa, Pahia,
Triadentes, Parahyba and two steamers
and five torpedo boats. Immediately
upon the appearance OF the squadron the
rebels hauled down the white ensign from
one of the ships and hoisted a signal,
which was answered from the shore. A
launch containing an officer then went
from one insurgent ship to the other, and
each vessel lowered the white flag. A
few minutes later the white ensign came
down from the fort, and at 5:45 the Gov
eminent fleet came up the bay.
welcome sight to the anxious people on
shore
DA GAMA's TERMS REFUSED.
WASHINGTON, March 13.-The follow
ing telegram has just been received by
the State Department:
RIO JANEIRo, March 18th.
"GreShdm, Secretary Of State: The
loyal forts commenced firing at noon to-
day. The fire was not returned by the
insurgents. The terms of Da Cana have
been refused by the Government, who
will open fire on him from the city bat
teries this afternoon at 8 o'clock. The
city is nearly abandoned and deserted.
THOMPSON, Minister"
DE CANA PROPOSAL.
TCopyrighted by the Associated Press.I
Rio JANEIRo, March 13.-The Brazil
ian rebellion, so far as Rio Bay is con-
cerned, at least, will probably soon be at
an end. Yesterday when Admiral Da
CANA, commander of the insurgent forces
here sought refuge on board the Portu-
guese warship Mindello, ne sent Presi-
dent Peix oto a message offering to sur
render ON the following terms: The rebel