The record-union., 1894-01-24
THE WAR IN BRAZIL.

Admiral Benham Asked to Act as Ar
bitrator.
Copyrighted 1894 by the Associated Press.
PERNAMBUCo, Jan. 3D. a dispatch
from the Associated Press correspondent
at Rio Janeiro says it is probable the
United States will be called on to arbitrate
the differences between the Government
and the insurgents. Lately President
Peixoto sent out teelers in that direction.
In reply the United States officers here
intimated they were not in position to
arbitrate any dispute at the request OF
only one of the parties thereto.
1t was learned to-day, however, on
good authority, that Admiral Da CANA
the rebel Admiral, has requested Ad-
miral Benham OF the United States force
here to act as mediator between the in
surgents and the Government, with the
view of bringing about an understand
ing. This news was hailed with the
greatest satisfaction by every body when
the news reached shore. Nobody seems
to doubt the American Admiral will soon
be able to patch up peace, as both sides
are heartily tired OF the conflict.
GOVERNMENT TROOPS DEFEATED.
LONDON. Jan. 23.-The Times to-mor-
row will publish the following, dated
Rio, January 10th (via Montevioeo, jan
uary 10TH: The insurgents attacked
Mocangue Island, while the Aquidiban
made preparations to advance. She kept
no a heavy fire with her machine quick
firing guns, until half-past o'clock.
Then at 1 o. clock the insurgent launches
advanced, covering the landing of three
parties of twenty-seven men each, who,
with reserve of thirty men, were placed
on Mocangue Peqnena. The insurgents
landed Just at day break, ana Immediately
charged the Government battery, captur-
ing krupp field piece, one heavy Whit
worth, and large supply OF ammunition.
The insurgents turned their battery
against the Government troops stationed
at MORO d. Armacac and Punta da Areia.
A sharp hand-to-hand fight took place on
the island, ana was maintained half an
hour. At the expiration of this time the
Government troops surrendered. The
total loss to the Government is as follows:
A commanding officer and ten soldiers
killed. fifteen wounded, and three officers
and 200 men taken prisoners. The Gov
ernment loss on the mainland is un-
known. but it must have been heavy.
The insurgents lost i've killed and seven
wounded.
The insurgents are reported to have re-
ceived notice of a consignment Of 5000
Manlichter rifles, 100000 cartridges,
forty EIGHT krupp guns and large sup
ply of ammunition Tor use OF the reYolu-
tioDary forces.
PEIXoTo's wARsHIPS SAIL SOUTHWARK.
RIO DE JANEIRo, Jan. 23.-After long
delay Peixoto has given orders for his
new warshIpS TO sail southward and be-
gin the long expected naval contest.
Word was received here that the Nicthe-
roy, America, Aurora and Paranhy ba
reached Bahia to-day on their way to
Pernambuco. Rio is reported TO be fully
manned and in good condition for fight
ing.
Much comment has been excited by the
visit yesterday OF Da CANA to Admiral
Benham. 1t confirms the rumors that
Da Cana made proposals to Benham to
act as mediator between the insurgents
and Government. The conference lasted
four hours. The nature was kept secret.
Information that the Governments war
vessels had sailed for Pernambuco, it is
believed, was conveyed to Da CANA by
some adherents in the north, and his visit
to Benham was the result Of this news.