The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-03-21

RIO JANEIRO, March 13.-The war is
practically over and the cause OF the in
surgents is a lost one
There is much rejoicing in this city at
the elimination of the struggle, which
has continued so many months with no
result seemingly but to hamper business
and destroy property
The rebel forces have surrendered un-
conditionaHy. almost without firing a
shot The officers of the insurgent fleet
have taken refuge on board French and
Portuguese warships One French YES
sci has put to sea with many Of the
rebel officers on board.
The insurgent warship Aquidaban is
not in this harbor. Admiral de Mello
was false to the emperor and to Presi-
dent Fonseca and President PeiNoto. He
now proves false TO Admiral Da Cana.
Where he and his vessel are now are
not know.
The Final Battle.
Today, II O'Clock precisely. the bar
fortress opened fire upon TT. Vile
gaignon. In a short time the govern
ment forces at Ft. Armacao and Ft.
Gragoata joined in the bombardment
The fire was not returned by the in
surgents The bcinbatdment was con-
tinued until , o'clock when 1t ceased
CasteSlo san Bento, Saude, CurVellO
and all the city batteries then opened
furious fire upon TT. Nillegaignon and
the insurgents warship Tamandare. The
fire was also directed upon the insurgent
works at Cobras island and at other
places. The forces at EnchadaS lowered
the hospital nag and hoist the insurgent
ensign. The garrison at Governors 5
island also took part in the attack on
Ft VillegaignOn. which was badly nam
mered by the government guns. The
works on Cobras island took fire but the
flames were soon eXtinguished.
The firing Of the batteries lasted for an
hour, No great damage was done. The
Insurgents did not fire a shot, husband
ing their ammunition.
At o'clock the government fleet ap-
peared off the harbor the torpedo boat
Aurora. leading The other vessels in the
fleet were the Nictheroy, America, ltaipu,
Bahai Tiradentes and Parahyba and two
steamers and five torpedo boats. Imme-
diately upon the appearance of the
squadron the rebels hauled down the
white ensign from one of the ships which
was lying near Enchadas and hOisted
signal, which was answered from ashore.
A launch containing an officer then went
from one insurgent ship to another and
each vessel lowered the white flag. Two
torpedo boats from the government fleet
outside then entered the bay. one OF
them went to TT. Nillegaignon, and ii
was shortly followed by the launch from
the rebel ship.
A few minutes later the white ensign
came down from the fort, and at 545
o'clock the government fleet came up the
bay being a welcome sight 10 the anX-
ious people on shore.
BJTENOS AYRES. March ia dis
patch received from Rio de JaneirO says
that President PeiXoto insists upon the
surrender of Admiral da Cana and the
other rebel officers who have taken
refuge on board Portuguese vessels. The
president declared that they will be tried
by the ordinary tribunals.
The Portuguese admiral has refused to
give up the officers who have sought
refuge on board the Portuguese ships,
but he has promised to refer the matter
to the Portuguese government and to
act in accordance with the instructions
which he may receive from Lisbon
The Portuguese steamer Cida de Porto
attempted TO leave Rio de Janeiro with
the insurgents on board. but she was
stopped by Ft. Santa Cruz. the officer
in command Of that post threatening to
fire upon her if she did not put back.
dispatch received from Rio do Sui
saws Admiral de, Mello is actively en-
gagged i'm organizing land forces. 1t is
reported that De Mello has ordered the
Aquidaban TO attack some OF the north
ern ports Of Brazil.
The rebel warship Repubhca is said
to be repairing damages and recoaling
at Paranagua.
The torpedo boats under the command
of Admiral de Mello are said TO have as
sembled at the entrance of Santos.