in 1862, when fiume was the scene of protests against austrian empire, he had to stay in prison for one month because he was thought to be enemy of the government. when he was released, starčević returned to šram's office, where he stayed until 11 october 1871, when he was arrested again, this time on the occasion of the rakovica revolt. the rebellion was started by kvaternik, who was not a serb hater as his political ally starčević. kvaternik had become convinced that a political solution, as starčević called for, was not possible. while several hundred men were rebelling against the government, both croats and serbs, it was soon defeated by imperial austrian troops. the croatian party of rights didn't exist anymore. starčević was released after two months in prison.