The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1894-03-14

Government Vessels Take Formal
Possession of The Harbor,
DA CANA SAID TO HAVE ESCAPED.

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warship Sirius while other Insur-
gent Officers Are at Sea on French
War Vessel.
Rio JANERo, March 4-Yestcrdav NJ
l2 o'clock precisely the Bar fortress opened
fire upon Fort Nilegaiguon. Iua short
time the government forces at Fort ANA
caoand Fort Gragoata joined i'm the bonn
bardment. The fire was not returned by
fhe insurgents The bomhardncut con
tinued until 3 o'clock, when it ceased
Castello, San Brnto, Saude, Curvello and
all the city batteries then opened "a furi-
Gus fire upon Fort Villegaiguon and the
insurgent warship Tamaudurc The fire
was also directed upon the nsurgcut
works at Cobras Island and at other
places. The forces at Euchadas lowered
the hospital flag and hoisted the insurgeut
ensign. The garrison at Governor Island
also took part in the attack ON Fort Vile
gaignon, which was badly hammered by
the government guns.
The works OF Cobras Island took fire,
but the flames were soon eXtiuguished.
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 Itaipu,
Bahia, Tiradentes and Parahydia and two
steamers aud five torpedo boats.
Immediately upon the appearance OF the
squadron the rebels hauled down the
white ensign from one of the ships which
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signal which was answered from ashore
A launch containing an officer then went
from one insurgent ship to another and
each vessel 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 came down from the fortes, and at
5:45 the government feet came up the
| bay, being a welcome sight to the anxious
| people on shore.
There is much rejoicing in this city at
the elimination of the struggle which has
continued so many months, with no object
seemingly but to hamper business and de-
stroy property.
The officers of the insurgent fleet have
taken refuge on board French and Portu-
guese 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 tie fact became known that Da
| Cana had offered to capitulate the gov
ernment 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. The streets are
crowded, and everywhere can be heard the
cry of "Nive PeiXotow
There has been much suffering i'm the
city. All business houses have been CLOSED
and it is very difficult to get food. The
whole available police force has been or
duty constantly, but there has been little
disturbance. Almost the whole popula
tion is gathered in the center of the city
Probably 100000 persons have left the city
Railroad transportation to the suburbs i,
free, and the government is feeding tn,
poor.
The insurgent warship Aquidabanis not
in the harbor. Admiral de Mello was falls,
to the emperor, and to President Fonseci
and President PeiXoto He now prove,
false to Admiral da CANA. Where he ex
poets to 20 is not known.