The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-03-14
PEACE AT Rio JANEIRO.
Government Vessels Take Formal
Possession of the Harbor.
DA CANA SAID TO HAVE ESCAPED
He Is Believed to BE on the British
warshIp Sirius, While Other Insur-
gent Officers Are nt Sea on French
War Vessel,

He Is Believed to BE on the British
warship Sirius, While Other Insur-
gent omcers Are at Sea on n French
War Vessel.
Rio 1ANEIRo, March 14-Yesterday at
10 o'clock precisely the Bar fortress opened
fire upon Fort Villegaignon, In short
time the government forces at Fort Anna
Gao and Fort Gragoata joined in the bonn
bardment. The fire was not returned by
the insurgents. The bombardment con
tinued until 3 o'clock, when it ceased.
Castello, San Bento Saude, Curvello and
all the city batteries then opened furi-
Gus fire upon Fort Villegaignon and the
insurgeht warshp Tamandare. Tho fire
was also directed upon the insurgent
works at Cobras Island and at other
places. The forces at Enchadas lowered
the hospital flag and hoisted the insurgent
ensign. The garrison at Governors Island
also took pa . in the attack on Fort Vile
gaignol whfsA was badly hammered by
the government guns
The works of 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 shot, outstanding
their ammunition.
At o'clock the government fleet ap-
peared off the harbor, the torpedo boat
Aurora leading. The other vessels In the
fleet We're the Nictheroy, America, ltaipu,
Bahia, Tiradcntes and Parahydia and two
steamers and Ave torpedo boats.
Immediately upon the appearance of the
squadrt n the rebels hauled down the
white ensign from one of the ships which
was lying near Enchadas, and hoisted a
signal which was answered from ashore.
A laundh containing an officer then went
from one insurgent ship to another, and
each vdssel lowered the white flag The
torpedo boats from the government fleet
outside then entered the bay. One of them
went to Fort Villegaignon, and 1t was
shortly followed by the launch from the
rebel ship. A few minutes later the white
ensign Dame down from the fOrtes, and at
5I5 the government fleet came up the
bay being welcome sight to the anxious
people on shore.
There ls much rejoicing in this city at
the elimination of the struggle which has
CONTINUED 40 many months, with no object
seeminAly but to hamper business and de
stroy property.
The officers of the insurgent feet have
taken refuge on board French and Portu-
guese warships. One French vessel has
put to sea with many OF the rebel officers
on bonrl 1t is said that Admiral da CANA
is on board the British warship Sirius
Wheu tie fact became known that Da
Cana had offered to capitulate the gov
ernmenl fleet entered the harbor quietly.
As the vessels made their way up the bay
they were saluted by the various govern
ment batteries. The greatest excitement
prevails in the city. Tho streets are
crowded, and everywhere can be heard the
cry Of "Nive PeiXoto'
There has been much suffering In the
city. All business houses have been closed
and il il very difficult to get food. The
whole available police force has been on
duty co Instantly, but there has been little
disturbance, Almost tho whole popula-
tion is gathered in the center of the city.
Probably 100000 persons have left the city.
Railroad transportation to the suburbs is
free, and the government is feeding the
poor.
The ihsurgent warship Aquidaban is not
in the harbor. Admiral de Mello was false
to the emperor, and to President Fonseca
and President PrXoto He now proves
false to Admiral da Cana. Where he ex-
poets to go Is not known.