Show IX GREAT LOSS OF LIFE GJEAI Result of the Destruction of the Transcript Mcrcurlo Rio Janiero Feb 24The destruction of the insurgent transport Mercurio is said to have resulted in a considerable loss of life The shots penetrated the boiler which burst and killed a number of insurgents The ship then caught fire and many of the injured are said to have been burned to death a number num-ber were drowned while attempting to swim ashore and others were captured Telegraphic communication with Ba hia has been cut off I is reported that the Peixoto fleet has finally left for Rio and Bahia This is believed to be the reason the government has cut off telegraphic communication with Bahia Another report says there has been a battle there and the insurgents are supposed sup-posed to have gained some advantage There is no news of the whereabouts of the Nictheroy or the Aquidaban and Republica The latter is supposed to be searching for the dynamite cruiser |