Norwich bulletin., 1913-11-27

Mexico City, Nov 26.-"Remove the gunboat Bravo or we shall fire on the oil tanks in the city of Tampico and along the banks of the river above This threat, according to private in formation received here today, was sent to the commander of the fedefals At Tampico yesterday.
 So long as the garrison at Tampico is aided by the guns of the BraVo, which Is anchored in the river Just oH Fiscal pier, there appears to be little chance for the rebels to capture and hold the city, But they might easily devastate the entire region by carrying out this threat to shoot up the tanks barrels Should the oil in the tanks ID river be fred the floating flame would be carried into the heart of the city. most effectuauy removing the menace offered by the gunboat, destroy all shipping and probably set fire to a part of the town-
 Attack on Tampico Probable
 That the rebels will carry out their threat is regarded by some of the off, cials here as by no means improbable, although foreigners owning property in the neighborhood of Tampico are depending upon the promises of the rebels not to molest the wells or tanks.
 Advices from TuxpaIn and Tampico are meagre because the lines of com munication are interrupted Practical ly the only method of communication is by wireless from the warships at Vera Cruz, from which point the in- formation thus obtained is relayed to the capital. There is a growing belief here that the campaign inaugurated by the rebels against TuXpam is direct ed against Tampico more than against the former port. It is suggested that the rebels have sought to attract att tention to their approach upon Tux pam so that the advance against Tarnpico might be overlooked and the government send troops away from Tampico.
 800 Federals at Tamp1co.
 The central point of concentration of town at the head of the lake, about half way between the two ports. Rebels are also moving southWard from the neighborhood of Victoria, in the state of TaLnaulipaS, towards Tampico- At TaInpico there are said to be about 500 rebels. supported by the gunboat Bravo.
 The war department has announced that General Joaquin Massas Jr. who figured largely in the campaign north of Monterey, would proceed at an early date from Vera Cruz with reinforce rnents for Tampico. but as yet he has not started.
 Campaign of Destruction.
 There is no prospect of the resump- ton of traffic over the main line of the National railway. The rebels who blew up a train recently at CaTneros, south of Sa1tillo. also destroyed several bridges.
 The orders to the Zapistas men are said to be to burn every hacienda they pass and inaugurate a campaign of destruction more vigorous than ever,
 In the Mexican capital the organiza- ton representing the European colo mes, the members of which have band ed together for possible defense, is working quietly and exDeditiously,
 Provisions for Foreign Defenders.
 The foreign residents hope to agree upon some locality where they may concentrate if necessary and which will be regarded as a neutral zone. Steps have been taken to procure 1000 head of beef cattle, 100 milch cows, 1,sGO sheep. and food In sufficient quantities to keep tbem for several weeks.
 Marines Start for Pensacola.
 Boston. Nov. 1.-Two hundred ma rtrlee. 115 from the Charleston and S5 from the Portsmouth. N. H., navy yards. left here today for Philadelphia, Efle~e they will board the transport Toratr4e for Pensacola. to await further s1.dE%E.