THE WAR IN BRAZIL.
THE REVOLT SPREADING.
RIO DE JANEIRO DAMAGED BY
SHELLS.
THE PRINCIPAL STREETS IN "
RUINS.
THE REBELS IN POSSESSION.
FLIGHT OF THE PRESIDENT.
Press Association.—Electric Telegraph.—Copyright.
Buenos Ayres, September 15. The opinion is current here that the success of the revolution in Brazil will mean the restoration of the monarchy.'
It is believed that the revolt at Rio de Janeiro is spreading to the army. The rebel squadron has inflicted great damage on the city.
Another attempt of the rebels to jffect a landing was frustrated. The Government have despatched a warship to waylay armed merchant steamers coming to the assistance of the rebels.
Although at first it was announced that the foreign men-of-war would not pevmit the city to be shelled, they have refrained from interfe ring.
Rio de Janeiro, September 15.
The principal streets of the city are in ruins. The rebels bombarded the town for six hours, directing their fire on the arsenal and public buildings, and avoiding foreign houses as much as possible. They also seized a gunboat. Many of the combatants were killed.
" No further details are available, the cable offices having been abandoned.
Washington, September 15.
News from Brazil states that a desperate sea fight has taken place between the loyal Brazilian warship Bahia and the insurgent vessel Alagos. The latter was disabled.
The bombardment of the capital lasted two days, and the rebels have gained a foothold in Rio de Janeiro.
The President has abandoned the capital and retreated to Santa Anna with a few loyal, troops.
The rebels have been reinforced with supplies of arms by sailing ships.
The rebellion is spreading, and Bahia and Pernambuco are joining the rebels.
All the forts in Rio de Janeiro except one have gone over to the rebels.
An attack on Rio Grande is feared.
Washington, September 16.
News to hand states that the bombarders aro protecting the islands in the harbour of Bio.
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New Zealand Herald, Volume XXX, Issue 9308, 18 September 1893, Page 5
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