New Britain herald., 1914-05-02
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distributed to citizens if necessary.
 General Funston reported that con-
 ditions had improved SC much outside
 the city that the way now was open
 for trade in vegetables and cattle.
 Garrison Is "Reinforced." Admiral Badger reported to the navy department today that the federal garrison at Tampico had been somewhat "reinforced' but that fight ing ceased yesterday and had not been resumed up to midnight last night. Sailors and marines who were killed at the occupation of Vera Cruz will be honored With funeral services of national character on the arrival of their bodies aboard the United States cruiser Montana at New York, the navy department announced to- day.
 German Woman Killed. Vera Cruz. May Mrs. Clara ing to rumor, was mistaken for an American, was killed by a mob in the streets of Mexico City on April 27, according to news brought here today by refugees from the federal capital. No confirmation of the incident has been received here.
 Mrs. Beckemeyer was a widow of three months. She wore at her collar a small silk German flag, but the mob. regarding this merely as f1imsy disguise of nationality, is said to have dragged her through the streets and so maltreated her that she died. Tampico Situation Discussed. The situation at Tampico and the effort of the Mexican governor of the state to cut off the food supply of Vera Cruz divided attention today. The reported massing of the con- stitutionalist forces against Tampico is regarded as important, because it is felt to be certain that the fall of the city will have some bearing on the immediate policy of the United States.
 Many persons who are we'll in- formed of the federal preparedness in Tampisco are skeptical of the pre- dictions of an early rebel success. They point out that three federal gunboats have thus far easily re- pelled all attacks.
 The situation of the town is such that force cannot approach with out exposing itself to the fire of four inch quick firing guns, except from one direction. That point is defend ed by triple line of trenches and 1 many machine guns and field cannon. Gunboats and soldiers are plentifully supplied with ammunition.
 Rebels Without Artillery. The rebels heretofore have been without artillery. Unless guns have reached them from the north it will be difficult for them to drive out the federals.
 The fall of Tampico might help solve the food situation in Vera Cruz. In that event it is presumed the trade between Vera Cruz and Tampico l would be resumed and that the ter ritory about Tampico would supply the market here to some extent. Just l now the only supplies reaching Vera Cruz are coming from the small l ranches near enough to the city for ] owners to feel assured of American
 protection. Scores of natives carry l ing eggs and milk arrive daily, but l this supply is small The hotels are
 unable to obtain fruit and butter. If l the order of the federal governor of l the state of Vera Cruz threatening ex- ! ecution of any one bringing food to l the city is effective people will be l forced to depend upon goods shipped from the United States and else- ! where.
 Appeal to Governor.
 Many ranchers from northern and 1 southern truck gardens a few miles l out called at Governors Kerr's office l today and wished to know if they 1 would be protected if they brought in ] supplies. The order not to extend
 the American lines, however, prevents l giving the protection desired, and the ] only ranches which the authorities l can count upon are those within the narrow boundaries of the outposts or
 within range of the pickets rifles. The money situation also is peculiar l The banks have been virtually at a | standstill for all except small ex- l change business because of the lack of stamps required by the Mexican laws now in force. Nearly O,O0O pesos of captured stamps were placed l in circulation today to relieve the sit ! uation. It is getting impossible to 1 find Mexican silver change and the supply of small bills is exhausted Some merchants are doing business on a double standard. Goods bought 1 in the United States or abroad are sold only on 8 gold basis, while goods bought in Mexico City are sold for Mexican money. But little American change is available and small business is hampered. The city is becoming flooded with Mexican bills of large denomination through the efforts of 1 refugees to obtain American money