The record-union., 1894-02-01
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Copyright, 1894. by the Associated Press
RIO DE JANEIRo, Jan. 3l.-The action
of Admiral Benham in protecting Ameri-
can ships has had salutary effect. The
English and merchant ships of other na-
tionalities are now coming to the wharves
without any sign of molestation by the
insurgent vessels. Benham's bold stand
is generally applauded. The exchange of
shots between the insurgent and Govern
ment forces has practically ceased during
the past twenty-four hours. This is the
first time for four months that day has
passed that there was not more or less
firing.
All foreigners are delighted with the re-
suit of the American AdmiraIs conduct
The commanders Of the foreign fleets held
a conference to-day to discuss the action
OF Benham, and resolutions were adopted
fully indorsing the course he pursued.
Much regret was expressed al the alb
sence from Rio of American ConSul-Gen-
eral Townes. Vice-Consul Lewis is little
more than boy, and the Americans
hardly think him fitted to act as repre-
sentative of the United States at such
critical juncture. They say his lack Of
familiarity with diplomatic affairs is liable
to lead him constantly into blunders.
Da CANA feels aggrieved at Benham.
lie sent letter to the American Admiral
to-day protesting against the ostentatous
manner in which the American COM
mander had Inundated him. He says he
Will yield for time to superior force, but
that as he was compelled to allow Ameri-
can ships to come TO the wharves, he has
officially notified the representatives of
all other nations that they may do the
same. He declares that the insurgents
have held the harbor for five months.
and says now if the shore batteries fire
on him he will be unable to reply, Tor fear
of hurting neutral ships. and will also
be unable to protect his men. Da CANA
also sent a letter TO the officers in confer
ence to discuss BenhaIn's action, asking
that he might be permitted to lombard
the city without notice. No answer was
sent TO him, but Benham said later to an
Associated Press correspondent that he
would grant the insurgent Admiral per-
mission to lombard the city, but would
require that forty-eight hours notice be
given. so that the non-combatants would
be able to seek shelter.
NO FURTHER NEWS AT WASHINGTON,
WASHINGTON. Jan. 31.-Neither the
State nor Navy Departments received
any further Information during the day
of the Brazilian situation. Further in
formation has been requested from Ad-
miral Benham, as there seems to be one
or two features of the incident that are
rather vaguely understood by the depart
ment. 1t is not known, and 1t is thought
not to be trne, that any instructions have
to all naval commanders to
protect the rights of American citizens.
He announced to the Navy Department
last Saturday the course he proposed to
pursue, and it was undoubtedly approved
before he acted. The surrender by De
CANA to Benham would embarrass this
and Benham has either sig
nified that he understands this, or has
been warned of the fact. His purpose is
not to be understood as intervening
against the insurgents, but simply as pro-
tecting American interests against ag-
gressions by the insurgents, and the pol
icy Of the Government, as understood to
be, is one of approval of Benham's
course in compelling the recognition of
the rights of American shipping while
from interference in the inter-
necine struggle in Brazil.
BENHAM's ATTITUDE APPROVED.
LONDON, Jan. 31.-At the Admiralty
and Foreign Office Benham's attitude is
heartily approved.
The Brazilian Minister said to the AS
sociated Press to-day that he believed the
end of the revolt is imminent. The fact
that Da Cana talked Of surrender would
have the same effect on the insurgent
ranks as if he actually had done so. He
believes if the insurgent Admiral finally
to Benham he will be handed
over to Brazil.
United States ambassador Bayard said
there was not much significance in Ben
hams action, adding: "If the foreign
are not there for that purpose,
of what use are they?"
The st. James Gazette says: The preci-
Gus Monroe Doctrine seems to be con-
strued into allowing the United States
alone to interfere in South American af-
fairs. 1t is announced that Admiral MelIo
has captured Curitibu and large amount
of specie.
The Globe remarks: Admiral Da Cana
tried to bully Admiral Benham and got
the worst of it. The events show that
Benham does not take the same
view OF the affair as Lord Rosebery, the
British Secretary of Foreign Affairs. Re-
he regretted the deplorable state of affairs
in Brazil: but said his Government can
not depart from its general policy of nom
in the affairs of a foreign
State. Lord Rosebery added that the
British naval officer at Rio de Janeiro is
giving the same protection to British
subjects as other foreigners are receiving
from the naval forces of their respective
Continuing, the Globe
says if Washington indorSes Benham's ac-
ton, England will be at direct variance
with the United States on vitally inn
portant provision of international law.
The British Admiralty Office this morn
ing received a dispatch from the British
at Rio confirming the Associated
Press interview with Admiral Benham,
except that the British Admiral said the
were the first to open fire.
ONLY SIGNAL SHOTS EXCHANGED.
BUENos AYREs, Jan. 3l.-Dispatches
from Rio say the insurgents are prepar-
ing for a vigorous attack on Santos and
San Paulo.
The news of the firing between the
United States warships and the insurgent
vessels seems to have been greatly exag-
gerated. Dispatches here say only signal
shots were exchanged, and none were
fired in real earnest.
The Insurgents are greatly discouraged
at Admiral Da Gama's practical surren-
der TO the United States Admiral. 1t is
the younger officers favor hav-
ing him replaced by a more energetic
A WARNING FROM THE GERMAN WAR
SHIPS.
NEW YORK, Jan. 31.-A Herald dis
patch from Rio says: A launch loaded
with coal and flying the German flag
was fired on by the Guanabara in the
harbor. Captain Hofmyer of the German
Arcoma went aboard the
rebel ship and told the commander he