The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-02-01
II Has Had a Most saluiary Effect
on Affairs at Rio de
Jansiro.
American Admirars Course APP
proved by All Commanders
in the Harbor.
Da Cana Kicks Against the Pubiio Man.
Hsr In which lie Was Humiiiated
by Benham.

Copyright. 1894. by tho Associated Press.l
RIo DE JANFIRo Jan. 3l.-The action OF
Admiral Benham in protecting American
ships hSs had a saluta,y effect. English
and merchant ships Of other nAtionsiities
are now coming up 10 the whafvos without
any sign Of molestntiou by inHurQeua vea-
Gela. Benhau's bold stand is generally ap-
plaueed. Tho exchange OF shots between
the insurgent and government forces has
practically ceased during shs past twenty
four hours. This is the FIRST time for four
months day has raised whsrs thsre was
not more or less firing.
All foreigners arc delighted with the re
sult Of the American Ndmiral's conduct.
The commanders Of foreign fleets held
conference to-day to discuss the action Of
Benham. and resolutions were adovted fully
endorsing ths course pufsusd.
Much regret Is oppressed at tho absence
from Rio OF American Consul General
Townss. Vios-Consul Lewis is little mors
than a boy. and Americans hardly think
him fitted to act as the representative Of
the Unitsd States at such a critical juno
ture. They say his lack Of familiarity with
diplomatic affairs is liable TO lead him CON
stantlY into blunders.
Da Cana feels aRgrieved at Benham. He
sent letter 30 the American admiral to-
day, protesting against the ostsntatious
manner in which the American commander
had humiiated him; be says he will yield
for the time to superior force but that 1s
he was compelled to allow American ships
TO come TO wharves he has officially noti-
fed representative Of all other nations that
they may do the same. He declares the in
surasnts havs held the hsrbor for hve
months and says nov il the shore batteries
Ere on him he will be unable to reply for
fear Of hurting neutral ships, and will also
be unable to protect his men.
Ds Cana also sent q letter 10 the officers
in conference to discuss Bsnham's action,
asking that he might be permitted TO bonn
bai the city without notice. No answer
was sent 10 him. but Benham said later 20
an Associated press correspondent that he
would grant the insuFRsnt general psrms-
sion TO lombard she city. but would require
that forty ty-eioht hours notice be given, so
that nvn-combatants would be able 10 seek
shelter.
LONDON. Jan. 3l.-Nsval. political, mill.
tary and commsrciAl cirelss heartily sp-
plaud the jou nalistic Achievement OF the
Associated press in setting the conflicting
runOra as TO the situation in Rio JaneirO
at rest by obtaining an Exclusive interview
with Admiral BeHhAm. Bat for this. con-
fictinR reports to the effect shat Admiral
da Cana had surrendered would probably
have been current several dRys.
A. the admiralty and foreign Office Ben
hams attitude was heartily approved. The
Brazilian minister said TO the Associated
press to-day that he believed the end Of the
| revolt was i'm mminent. Tbs fact that Da
Cana talked Of surrender would have ths
same effect uEon the insufRent ranks As il
l ha A. ~ "a hal na
insurgent admiral finally sufrsnders TO
Benham, he will be handed over TO Brazil.
The 81. James Gazette says; The ~ soious
Monroe doctrine seems TO be construed into
allowing the United States alone to inter
fsrs in south American affairs"
NEW York. Jan. 3l.-The Hsrald's dis
pAtch from Rio says = launch loaded with
coal. and flying the German flag was fred
on by the GuanabArA yesterday IN the har-
Dor. Capt. HofmeJsr, Of the German
man-of-wAr Areoma, went aboard
the ship and told the commander
hewas now receiving the last warn
ing, and II he led again upon anything
| hying the German flag the German war
snips would sink his vessel. The rebel
commander replied that he could only be
sunk once. and he woald nght the
thing out. Capt Hofmeyer cabled
Berlin. stating be would co
operate with thu American admiral
/ In defending commerce from rebel molesta-
tioD. 10 is expected the English naval
commander will soon receive instructions
TO tue same effect. After a futile effort BY
she insurgents OfoTos a Landing at Arma-
Gao to-day ths ships resumed their old
| anchorage.
WASHINGTON. Jan. 3l.-Neither the state
or navy department recsiVei any informa-
tion during the day on the brazilian situa-
/ ton Further info nation has been re
quested from Admiral Bsnham. as thore
seems to bs one or two feat
l ures OF the incident that are
rather vaguely understood by the
department. Surrender bF 90 Cana TO
ionham would emba'rass this govsrn nisnt.
ana Benham has either signihed that be
. understands this or has been warned OF tue
/ fact. His purpose IL not 10 be understood
I as intervening against the insur gents. bat
/ simply Rs projecting American interests
l against asRTsesions by the insurgents. and
| the policy OF tho government ls understood
TO be one OF approval OF Benham's course
IN compelling recognition Of all the rights
Of American shipping. while RETAINING
from Interference IN the interneoine htrug-
/ - an HravI