The record-union., 1894-12-14
Spe cial to the RECoRD-UNrox

| NEW YORK, Dec. 13.-Advices from
Peru, via Colonna, per steamer Alliance,
are to the effect that General Pierola, who
is IN arms against the Peruvian Govern
ment, is gaining accessions. The general
sentiment OF the people appears to be IN
his favor. He has control of several prin-
cipai ports, and is very strong in the in-
terror of the country. He has we'll
equipped army, and is close TO Lima, the
Capital.
The Pacific Steam Navigation Com
pany's steamer Pung was, OH her arrival,
November l4th. subjected to rigid exam
| Inatlon by Government troops to dis
cover If it was carrying arms or ammu-
nltIon. y company OF soldiers remained
on the boat until it arrived at Callao. the
port OF Lima, to prevent communication
with the adherenJs of General PieroIa and
inspect all the cargo landed.
Inc same company's steamer Serna had
aIIYely experience at Ccrro AZuI, the first
port OF call north of CallaO. The vessel
had on board detachment of Govern
ment troops in charge Of prisoners. AS it
entered the port it set the usual signals
for lighters. 1t not being known the
Pierola forces had captured the town, a
lighter, apparently loaded with sugar,
DE-
Those on the steamer were greatly sur
prised when the lighter was found filed
with armed revolutionists who, after 3
short struggle, captured the Government
troops and released the prisoners. During
the struggle the Captain of the Serna at
tempted To take his vessel out OF the har-
Dor, but a rifle presented at his head
caused him to change his mind
hen these adYlces We're dispatched
Pleroja's forces had control of the Oroya
railroad, and traffic to Ancuo was stIs-
pended. The only railway in the country
remaining IN operation was the Orea limo
from CaIlao to Lima.
November 22d the Government fitted
out an armored train, with q i4atIinr gun
battery, to carry 2,C0J soldiers along the
! Oroya Railroad TO drive Off the reyotu-
tIonlsts along the line. AS the train ap-
preached the camp of the revoIutiouists
I,ooU Government troops deserted with
arms ana ammunition ana Joined the
reDeIS. lhe remainder OF the Govern
ment forces returned TO Lima.
The condition OF the Government
troops is deplOrable owing TO bad food
and lu-treatment, and as they have not
received any pay for several months tho
dlscOntent Is almost universal, and de-
sertlonS are numerous.
Great distress and suffering prevail at
Lima and CallaO owing to the high prices
ana scarcity OF provisions. The people
/ ihffnT1lseiXeSS III with sufficient food in antici-
Government hulks mutinied. 10 pSe-
vent the insubordination from spreading,
all hands were placed under arrest on a
hulk anchored between two Government
ships, and all the shipping i'll the harbor
was notified 10 withdraw from the line of
fire.
The mail steamers of the Chilean and
Pacific Steam Navigation Companies arc
subjected to search and inspection by
each party and are doing practically no
business in Peru,
THE BRAZILIAN OUTBREAK.
RIO JANEIRo, Dec. ia special from
Rio Grande says: Governor Casti Tho is
regarded here as strong enough to resist
removal by force, and his friends assert
he never Will give up his post until the
Government at Rio de Janeiro reiLl-
burses him for money spent and gives
him an office just as good or better. More
persons have been arrested. 1t is said
that the plot was directed from Rio de
! JaneirO.
! MoNTEvIDEo, Dec. I3.-The rebels now
number over 5000. They have LETT the
| mountains, being tired OF waiting for am
nesty. 1t is reported a battle was fought
| yesterday at Santa Marta. a large guam
| tity OF arms was sent from here last week
! for the rebels. The breach between Del
! mos and Da CANA is healed. 1t is be-
| lieved Da CANA will take command of
the fleet awaiting him and attack Presi-
dent Moraes' ships and some of the coast
ports.
! RIOTS IN HONDURAS.
| TEGUCIGALPA, Dec. 13.-Riots have oc-
cured at Conayaqua, where the mob
shouted, "Death to the BOnelia family ~
| The Central American Federation
scheme, which is substituted for the Cen
| trail American Union, allows each coun-
| try it's own President, the Presid ents
choosing a President of the federation,
who shall live in neutral district, and
on retiring give place in rotation to all
vote III the council OF federation.