The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-03-24

IsLA FLORES, Monteyideo. via Galveston,
Tex, March 23.-lSpecial cable to the New
York Herald. l-Captain Manuel Que Zena,
formerly an aide-de-camp of Balmaceda,
now an agent of the revolutionary govern
ment here and special representative OF
Admiral Mello, was asked his opinion or
the reported triumph of President Peixoto
in Rio de Janeiro On behalf of the revolu-
tionary party, he authorized me to send
the following statement to the Herald:
"The defeat of Saldanha da Cana by
President Peixoto does not mean the end
of the federal revolution in the south. IL
only delays the victory. The re-
sources Of President Lorena il the
naval and land forces and his
financial aid insures the Federalists the
possession of ahe states of Parana and
Santa Catharina, and The continuance of
effective operations in Rio Grande do Sui.
Meantime Admiral Mello, with the Aqul-
aaban, Republics, Iris, Meteor, Aranus, Es-
peranza, two ocean torpedo boats and six
transports can successfully combat any
squadron which President Floriano
Peixoto can send against them. The revc-
lutionary army Is now defending IlaIne
and Ienape. Gederal SSrayia has 1900
men in his command and General Salgaca
100. They are equipped with excellent
artillery aud Knapp guns. which were
taken from Presiden5 Peixoto's forces at
the battle of Parana. Abundant ammu-
milton was brought down from Rio by the
kQuidabsn.
1.-The armies in Rio Grande do Sui have
been reunited, and now General Zavores
has 1900 men under him and General
Caosds 500. It is believed that Governor
Castilos will soon surrender. The revoiu-
tiOuists control the states OF Parana. Santa
Il 40 Ar.l A
large army will undoubtedly soon he in
operation In the state of Sac Paulo. After
ths victory which we expect in Rio Grande
do sui, a more effective campaign viii be
started in Sac PaulO. 1t is true we are dis
appointed at the unconditional surrender
Of Saldanha in Rio, as it was hoped he would
seize the custom house and take all of the
receipts there, thus supplying money TO
carry on the war. But the revolutionary
party has never attached supreme import
snce to the defeat of Saldanha. The revo-
luton viii be continued. and the leaders
who signed the constitution on Nov. 10 are
determined to continue the contest and
hope for recognition or beligerent rights
from neig hboring republics We believe
President Peixoto induced Saldanha TO
withdraw the garrisons from lsla das
Cobras and Fort Villegaignon. We hope
to be able TO reinforce the squadron. The
crews will probably remain idle for a time
TO recupefhGe. 90 DOb DelleN6 That they
will surrender without further struggle,
after the campaign OF the last six
months"
Admiral De Nello has been chief of the
provisional government. He succeeds
Provisional President Lorna who since his
appointment has accomplished nothing
except to Issue note to various powers
asking for recognition as belligents for the
insurgents.
The cabinet which President Lorna ap-
pointed resigned and has been succeeded
by junta of Federalists. This juuta con-
sIsts of a representative from each of the
insurgent states. General Gumersindo
SartiVa retains the chief command of the
laud forces.
Captain Alexander of the Aquidaban,
which was Admiral de Mello's flagship,
will probably succeed to the command of
the fleet
News has been received of another i'm
portant insurgen5 victory. After battle
lasting two days the rebels under Peaa
captured the city of Santa Maria, which
had been fortified by President Peixoto's
forces.
The loyalists were defeated with heavy
losses. Tue Insurgents captured many
prisoners, much ammunition and a large
stock of provisions. General Hipolyie,
who commands the government troops in
the south Is leaving for Santa Maria with
II force of 1900 well equipped men, He
Will attempt To recapture the town.