The Brazilian War

Feilding Star, Volume XV, Issue 228, 1 February 1894, Page 2

The Brazilian War

■ ♦ THE U.S. FLAG INSULTED. A SHARP ENCOUNTER WITH THE REBELS. SURRENDER OF THE LEADER AND FLEET. [rEB PBESS ASSOCIATION-] New Yobk, Janunry 30. A report has reached here from Rio Janeiro to the effect that Admiral Gama's vessels fired on the the American squadron, and a sharp engagement ensued, resulting in the complete surrender of the rebel leader and his fleet. January 31. Further particulars of the collision between the United States and the rebel Brazilian warships show that while Admiral Benham was escorting a trading vessel into the harbour, the Guanabara fired at the merchantman. The cruiser Detroit thereupon fired a shell at the Brazilian vessel, and was about to follow it up with a broadside, when the Guanabara signalled ceased firing. Admiral Gama offered to resign his sword, and called a counsel of his officers, expecting all would seize the opportunity to seek an asylum on board the American fleet and so avoid an approaching conflict with Pioxotos' ships from Europe and the United States. The younger men, however, refused. Admiral Benham states that Gama's failure to surrender has lost an easy way out of the trouble. Bio DE Janikko, January 31The rebels have captured Port Madamo, thus cutting off all communication with the Government troops. The Admiral of the Austrian fleet cleared for action to assist the American Admiral against the rebels. London, January 31. Lord Rosebery declines to dictate that the hostile operations at Rio de Janeiro be restricted to suit British interests.