New Britain herald., 1914-05-09
HUERTA'S DELEGATES
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ing to the regimental detachment of the 2Sth infantry, apparently went in- sane. He took two horses, the prop erty of Lieutenant Colonel Taggert, of the 18th infantry, and rode into the Mexican lines. It has been reported to General Funston that the horses were seen in the possession of Mexican troops. There is also a rumor that ar unknown American civilian in the Mexican lines was executed two days sgo. Parks fate is not known. Mexi- can troops were last heard of in the neighborhood of Tejeria, where the tracks of the Mexican National rail- way have been torn up."
 Reports Are Denied.
 Reports that Mazatlan, on the west coast of Mexico, had fallen into the hands of the constitutionalists were denied today in message received at the navy department from Admiral Howard. Admiral Towards message read: "Mazatlan not fallen. Fighting still continues between federalists and ccnstitutionalists. Will keep you fully informed.
 Silliman Is Safe.
 American Vice Consul Silliman, re- ported imprisoned by Mexican feder- als at Saltillo safe and wei, accord ing to assurances made to the French legation in Mexico City by the Mex ican war minister transmitted to the state department here today.
 Bryan Is Silent.
 Secretary of State Bryan called at White House early today. before the president had reached the executive office. He left without seeing the pres ident and would not discuss the re- ports about the German merchant vessels in Mexican waters.
 At the navy department announce ment was made thaN the monitor ozark had been ordered to join Ad- miral Mayo's fleet at Tampico. The Ozark has light draft and two 12-inch guns and is capable of navigating the Panuco river. She is now on the way to Key West.
 Secretary of War Garrison reassert- ed today that as yet no additional troops had been ordered to Mexico. When asked whether orders had been issued for the fourth and sixth brig ades at Texas City to make ready to embark, he replied: They are sup posed to be ready to embark at a mo- ment's notice."
 Coast in Darkness.
 On Board U. S. S. California, Mag atlan, Mex, May 8, by Wireless to San Diego, May 9.-By order of Huerta, lighthouse service on the west coast of Mexico has been abandoned and the coast last night was in dark ness.
 The American brig Geneva was cap- tured on the high seas April 26 by the Mexican transport Korrigan, ac- cording to information received here today. A, the demand, however, of Captain Magruder of the United States cruiser Raleigh, the brig was re- leased.
 Fall Seems Imminent.
 The fall of Mazatlan seems to be imminent. The city officials embarked last night on the federal gunboat Guerrero and the steamer Liman- tour, both of which are ready to sail for Salina Cruz.
 The federals have abandoned the gunboat Morelos.
 A wild shot from the Guerrero to- day passed through street of the city, causing a panic.
 As result of a three days battle the townspeople are in state of ter TOT and hundreds are fleeing.
 It is reported that c. B. Kelley, an American and G. H. Williams, an Englishman, were killed and two other Americans, Walter Neal and Patrick Baird, were wounded near El Favor Mine in the vicinity of Hostatipuuillo.
 No Clash Participated.
 Vera Cruz, May 9.-Even if the re- ported execution by Gen. Maas' men of Private Samuel Parks, the orderly missing since Wednesday, proves true. army officers are inclined not to re- gard one such incident as likely to precipitate a clash.
 They believe such an act would probably be that of a subordinate of fcer without authority and that Gen. eral Maas would be wholly ignorant of the incident until the Mexico City government asked for an exclamation. It is assumed here that the matter will be taken up by the authorities at Washington through the Brazilian minister at Mexico City and that the Huerta officials will make a prompt investigation.
 General Funston deems it inadvis- able to open formal communication with General Maas and is, therefore,