THE BRAZIL WAR.

New Zealand Mail, Issue 1136, 8 December 1893, Page 37

THE BRAZIL WAR.

York, November 28. Sews ha§ been deceived that the City of Far'a* iil Bi*a till has joined the insurgent leadefy Adriiifal de Melld. j. . The fleet of war vessels scteutea by President Peixoto, of Brazil, including a dydamite gunship, is concentrating in the West Indies, and will shortly sail for Rio de Janeiro. , _ ;• The order to allow Lieutenant Zalinski is instruct the officers of the Brazilian navy Ift the ftsb &f the dynamite gun has been cancelled, and KiS jilftce its instructor will be taken by another officer. Rio de Janeiro, November §9: Admiral De Mello’s fleet has left this port to intercept the President’s' fleet, which is said to be" concentrating in the West Indies. V ,: ' v " ‘ Rio de Janeiro, December 1. The insurgents fired on the British steamer Sardinian Prince, doing some damage to the vessel and wounding some of the sailors on board. New York, December 1. A report is current here that President Peixoto, of Brazil, has been assassinated, but it latoks confirmation. The insurgents have been successful in a two days’ engagement in the Rid Negro. General Isidoro and 1000 troops were Captured, and about 2000 men Were killed. ! Rid de JaniSro, December 2, j The reported assassination of President j Peixoto is denied. I New York, December 3. j Word has been received that the rebel : fleet under Admiral De Mello has escaped ; from Rio Bay, the vessels passing out in J the face of a raking fire from the forts. The Admiral intends to attack the weak points along the coast. Rio de Janeiro, December 4. Admiral De Mello asserts that he merely desires to get rid of President Peixoto’s dictatorship, and does not desire to restore the monarchy.