THE BRAZILIAN REVOLT.
Admiral Be Gama has abandoned his squadron,' and taken refuge on a warship. President Peixoto insists on the unconditional surrender of the rebel leaders. The forts fired on the rebels, who remained silent aud did not reply.
On the 13bh the whole population of Rio de Janerio withdrew to the suburds. Heavy bombardment began upon the insurgent fleet to which one rebel forfc replied. The remainder were silent. The Government fleet entered tho harbour and all the rebels lowered their flags. The surrender was unconditional. The French and Portuguese warships refused to give shelter to the insurgent officer?. Admiral Gama is reported to be aboard the British man-of-war Sirius. Admiral Mello is on board the Aquidaban,^which is out at sea. Admiral de Grama left the harbour on board a French warship, having been ejected from the Portuguese vessel. Admiral Mollo has not surrendered.
Precident Piexoto has liberated 500 insurgent prisoners.
The rebels collapsed for the want of provisions.
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Clutha Leader, Volume XX, Issue 1026, 23 March 1894, Page 6
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161THE BRAZILIAN REVOLT. Clutha Leader, Volume XX, Issue 1026, 23 March 1894, Page 6
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