The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-03-16

THE LONG STRUGGLE NOW ENDED
IN BRAZIL.

excitement Prevails In inc city ana cries
OF "viva Peixoto" Are Heard In the
Crowded streets-The insnrgent MelIo
Proves False To His Friends and His
Whereabouts Are Not Known.
Rio JANEIRo, March 14.-The war is
practically over. and the cause of the
insurgents is lost one. There is much
rejoicing in this city at the culmina-
ton of the struggle which has contin-
ued so many months with no object,
seemingly, but TO hamper business and
destroy property.
The rebel forces have surrendered I'M
conditionally, almost without firing a
SHOT.
The officers of the insurgent feet have
taken refuge on board French and Port
ugese warships.
One French vessel has put to sea
with many of the rebel officers on
board.
1t is said that Admiral Da Cana is
on board the British warship Sirius.
When the fact became known that
Da Cana had offered to capitulate the
government feet entered the harbor
quietly. AS the vessels made their way
up the bay they were saluted by the
various government batteries.
The greatest excitement prevails in
the city. The streets are crowded and
everywhere can be heard the cry of
"Viva Peixoto." For the last two days
the streets have been packed with peO-
pie and all the available trucks and
handcarts have been busy carrying
household goods and personal effects
ont of the city. The tram cars have
been jammed until it was learned that
the struggle was over. This was most
joyful news to the people who fully ex-
pected that battle was at hand. There
has been great suffering in the city.
Business houses have been closed and it
has been very difficult to get food.
The whole available police force has
been on duty constantly, but there has
been little disturbance.
Almost the whole population is
gathered in the center of the city
Probably 100000 persons have left the
city. Railroad transportation to the
suburbs is free. The government is
feeding the poor. Great crowds have
collected on the hills with the expecta-
ton of witnessing battle between the
two forces
The insurgent warship Aquidaban is
not in this harbor. Admiral de MellO
was false to the emperor and to Presi-
dent Fonseca and President Peixoto.
He now proves false to Admiral da
Cana. Where he and his vessel are
now is not known.
Tuesday at IL o'clock precisely the
fortress opened fire on Fort Villegaig-
non. In a short time the government
forces at Fort Armacao and Fort Ora
goata joined in the bombardment. The
fire was not returned by the insurgents
The bombardment was continued until
o'clock, when it ceased. CASTILLO, San
Bento. Saude, Curvello and all the city
batteries then opened a furious fire
upon Fort Villegaignon and the insur-
gent warship Tamapdare. The 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 part in the attack on
Fort Villegaignon. which was badly
hammered 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 shot, hus-
banding their ammunition.
AT 4 o'clock the government fleet APP
peared off the harbor, the torpedo boat
Aurora leading. The other vessels in
the fleet were the Nictheroy, America,
Itapu, Bahia TiradenteS and Parahyba
and two steamers and five torpedo
boats Immediately upon the appear
ance of the squadron the rebels pulled
down the white ensign from one of the
ships which was lying near Enchada
and hoisted II signal, which was an
swered from shore.
y launch containing an officer then
went from the insurgent ship to an
other and each vessel lowered the white
flag. Two torpedo boats from the gov
eminent fleet outside then entered the
bay. One of them went to Fort Vile
gaignon and ii was shortly followed by
the launch from the rebel ship.
A few moments later the white ensign
came down from the fort and at 5:45
o'clock the government fleet came up
the bay, being a welcome sight to the
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