The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1894-02-03

o.r.,. Position Growing wOr-e-us
s,,a- y Circular 60 an the AdrnirsIs.
Copyright fS9f. I ns Umt.d P-,',
NJ, pE J,NEtRo. Jan. 30 via Montevideo.
ran The associations for arbitration OF
,Ss diirerences between the Government and
,hs Insurgents have been continued during
~ last week. Admiral da Gsma's written
.,oposi,ion has been submitted to Rear Adj
nt,sl Benham. commander ofthe United States
at The Governments propositions were
.orbleted Yesterday and were placed in the
hands OF Gen. Ca-valho last night. to be de-
lysrsd to Rear Admiral Benham to-day
"a NJ. Rollins has been Admiral da Gama's
.sspt in the negotiations lie says that his
,bIsi il IN xious FOR peaceful settlement. The
noverntr ent is willing TO make a compromise.
A.sp,te all warike reports. The trouble over
si.chareing the carRoes OF American vessels
,,tsrruptei the reg citations but did not stop
them permanently.
The spectacle OF the American feet ready for
action Yesterday was rnAgn hcent All Ameri-
,,ns in the city are rejoicing over Rear Adj
mlr.l Benham's decisive action in behalf OF
United states commerce. The British Minis
Mr. cabled 1000 words concerning the incl
dent to the London Foreign ONCE. Persons
,ympathlzing with the insurgents are bitter
toUsrd tho American commander. They say
that he acted solely in the interest OF President
pelIoto. and otherwise misrepresent his
course
Admiral da Gama's position in the harbor
srows worse daily. Three desperate night
attacks on Armacao have failed. and the
Goyernme nt has mounted several new finch
runs shat point. Rear Admiral Benham said
yesterday:
Admiral da CANA will not be able to leave
the harbor. even. unless he acts soon, but he
can surrender and obtain asylum with US at
any time
Admiral ia G am aid Yesterday that Admiral
Melo with the insurRent cruiser Republica
and three transports Of troops was approach
ing Santos. cooperating with an army that was
marching on the city. The naval and military
forces ought to reach Santos to-day. he said,
and proceed at once to the attack. The in
turgsut commander expects that Santos will
surrender at once. Only the insurgents be-
leye the reports Of the coming attack on
Santos.
The younger officers Of the insurgent feet
IN tho harbor are i'm patient for action. They
urged Admiral da CANA fiercely yesterday to
fight the United States fleet. and they may
persuade him at any time to lombard Rio de
Janeiro. The foreign fleets might not prevent
the bombardment in case two days notice
should be given. for Rio. with it's forts on the
hills and its cannon on the beach. 10 not an
The Government feet was reported of the
hsrhor last night, and the Captain Of the
America came ashore 70 get orders. The
America may 90 south before attacking the
insurgent feet.
Many new cases Of yellow fever are reported
here The deaths number more than thirty
daily. The hcalth OF oil aboard the United
MoyrEviDEo, Feb. IA despatch from Rio
teIaneiro under the date OF Jan; 80 says:
New today 0 that the e ea eoSd
gsI weeks more, H. He is still especti1g
When these .reepforcements come. he thinks.
he will be able TO take some point on the main
he ins 1q of army SS'i from "' the South
Although the Insurgents are somewhat
81 Ss sSsy hs
Ss disssssiseton With President R'f Foi1otos
The insurgents profess. as ever, 10 have
good news from Desterro, The needed rs4n-
ward both by sea and land the land force to be
led by Gen. saraiva into the state OF Sac Peulo.
feet e have
mia. Pernahyb a. Aurora. aud seven torpedo
q steamer with ammunition for this fleet but
the steamer was wrecked and the ammunition
was lost Only three members OF the crew
The Minister of Finance conferred yester-
day with the principal bankers Of Rio; He an
nounced that the Govern ment wished TO raise
dorsement of such a course by the bankers
The Minister OF War lett the Cabinet on satur.
day His grievance was that Peixoto had been
too hassh t9ws nd Officers susPseted Of
folio has been taken by Gen. Costsllat. super
inlendent Of the military schools and warm
The right Of the in urgcnts to be recognized
Is belligerents has been discussed again at a
meeting Of foreign Ministers but no conclusion
United States Minister the, diplOmatists
seemed e favor reeogRItion OF the insurgents,
their Governments to grant belligerent
rights to pa Cana and his men; Their
Rear Admiral Bsn6sm's policy Il is reported
that snme OF the Cabinet expect to resign in
case the Government remain inactive much
LONDON Feb 2.-The commanders OF the |
various war ships at Rio Janeiro have received |
, rom Admiral da Cana the following circular
At the beginning. Of the revolution Rio
saaero was defended by only six field pieces. |
harbor;. The chiefs OF the foreign naval fleets, |
- collective aud unanimous note, declared |
the land
PsixOto, therefore. withdrew his field
building Of fort works in the city. with heavy |
and numerous guns. was Immediately com |
menced first secretly. and then completed |
openly, All the hills around the city were |
iuitlhet Monasteries and factories were CON- |
tefIed Into torIesses and trenches were dug |
~ the streets The Government soon opened |
nte on the squadron. Are not you to blame |
ioT the change Should not you force Peixoto
70 Keen his compact?
The squadrons task is more arduous and |
aanGcIous, but We will not talter. Our COM |
kast VIII be kent TO the last, but reserved the |
nsht TO rePly to the city batteries when de- |
s sn without giving notice. The blame OF the |
result Will he on YOU"
admiral Iienham, commanding the Amert- |
san squadron, replied that he would not inter-
,,sLe Sth military operations. but would pro- |
tset American vessels.
buenos Ayres despatch from Rio JAneiro |
seys that the insurgents have obtained q
ssneSAl OF their supplies. A brisk can
nohade has occurred between the insur- |
Esnt squadron and the Government forts. |
me me lnsuTgent war ships Almirants Tam
salaTe and Aquidaban were slightly dam
81 Hitherto the insurgents have not |
PAU sufficient supply of rifles to carry on
..shd OPERATIONS. but now, having received Q
mosh surlly OF arms. preparations are being /
made 10 disembark part OF the insurgent |
,oiees The despatch adds that the Govern
HSht wires have been cut.
ne ran Man GazThs. commenting on the
srlon OF Admiral Behham at lilo JAneiro