Evening journal., 1894-03-15
Minister Thompson Reports.

WASHINGTON, March t5-rhe following
cablegram from Minister Thompson at Rio
was received at the department Of state:
The operations We're directed by the presl-
dent from the marine arsenal on the water
front. AT $3.50 o'clock Tuesday afternoon flags
OF truce were hoisted on Enchadas island. The
president sent Immediately and escertained
that the whole force OF the insurgents were
thcre with the exception OF the officers. who
had taken refuge on the French, Portuguese and
English men-of-war. A surgeon alone re-
mained with the forces Da Gamn had left on
the French cruiser Junou. About 6o'olock the
government ncet entered the bay. led by the
Nicthoroy. and anchored I'm front OF the city.
the rebel war vessels and Fort Nillegagnon
and Coh1as island had been abandoned by the
rebels. Business has been resumed aud every
thing Is tranquil. Thompson.
The news OF the surrender from Rio de
Janeiro contained in Minister Thompson
cahlegram was very welcome TO Secretary
Gres ham, and to Secretary Herbert partic-
ularly. To the first IL serves as relief
from the ever present apprehension lest
something should occur that might involve
the United States government In some ugly
dispute with one of the combatants or per-
haps with some of the foreign powers that
hive so jealously watched the course so
firmly and consistently pursued by this
government.
no Secretary Herbert the surrender
means the ability To relieve most of the
American sailors, who have endured much
hardship and exposure 10 yellow fever,
from further service at Rio. and TO utilize
the ships now there for duty in other places
where they are much needed. Italsomenus
q considerable saving To the navy depart
ment, for the maintenance Of the large
fleet at Rio has been very expensive.
our Naval Officers Acted Wisely.
Minister Thompson and Admiral Ben
ham have both acquitted themselves OF
their delicate and responsible duties to the
perfect satisfaction of the president and
| their superior officers. Secretary Gresham
said that there was nothing for the United
| States to do now AT Rio. We had acted
with perfect fairness throughout, and there
was no occasion now Tor interference 50
| long as American interests We're safe
| Whether OF not the French, British and
| Portuguese naval commanders have laid
| themselves liable to a charge of violation
of neutrality in receiving the fugitive rebel
/ officers aboard their ships Is a matter in
which the United States feel no concern,
particularly as we are blameless on thet
score. The naval officers here are we'll
pleased that Da CANA should have escaped
| believing That he Is q man OF sterling quail
titles and brave to fault. lt is surmised
that he viii be landed at Montcvide0 ol
some other neutral port and it is believed
that he will have no,hing more to 40 witt
rebellion in Brazil.
! lt Is suspected by naval officers that ID,
CANA has been nude "a scapegoat by Alcllo
for it Is now believed that when the latte
sailed away from Rio with the Aquidahai
and Republica he realized that the rebe
cause at that place was absolutely hope
less.
Secretary Herbert is still confined TO nj
home by slight touch OF the grip, and hi
representative, Assistant Secretary Nc
Adoo said he presumed steps would b
taken Immediately leading to the dispersa
OF the American fleet at Rio.