Evening star., 1914-05-16
Offered to Huertistas.

The State Department had adjusted the
back to the Huerta keepers if they would
the constitutionalists from their nearby
position at Tuxpam would present new
issues, as to carrying out the offer to
restore the lighthouse to the Huerta
keepers. or turning it over to the con-
stitutionalists if they occupy the island
and agree to run the light.
Secretary Bryan said today that the
question Of permitting the shipment OF
arms from the United States to Mexican
ports was not before the State Depart
ment for consideration. In view of Sec
retary Garrison's explanation that pro-
hibition Of further shipment Of arms
across the Mexican border was done at
his direction, and applied only to the bor-
der. it was assumed that no attempt
would be made to interfere with any ship
ment consigned to Tampico or Tuxpam.
Manufacturers Obey Mandate.
Secretary Daniels. however. said rep
resentatives of two u the largest am
munition manufacturers in the United
States conferred with him after the
situation became acute in Mexico and
assured him that their firms would
not send further shipments to either
of the Mexican faction ME.. Ra pis1s
further said these promises from the
hrms came voluntarily and without any
solicitation on his part. The repre-
sentatives said they considered such a
course the only patriotic one to be pur-
sued in the circumstances. Secretary
Daniels also said that although naval
officers are under instructions TO watch
for any arms shipments to Mexico. none
had been reported No orders have
been issued from the Navy Department
into Tampico.
Rear Admiral Mayo reported to the
Navy Department today that the Mexi-
can federal gunboat Vera Cruz previously
reported to have been abandoned, was
sunk in the Panuco river at Tamos.
Calls of Courtesy.
Admiral cradock. commander of the
British naval forces at Tampico. called
yesterday with his entire staff and two
captains upon Gen. Gonzales. commander
of the constitutionalist troops. Admiral
Mayo said he had arranged to call today,
but with the understanding that the visit
would be informal.
The American admiral added that bust
Tess of the port of Tampico was being
resumed slowly. Two Oil ships cleared
Yesterday Perfect order is being mann
tanned by the constitutionalists in the
town and the surrounding country. NO
banks are open, and money Is extremely
scarce. -
Rear Admiral Badger reported from
Vera Cruz that the cruiser Chester had
sailed for Puerto Mexico to Join the three
other American war vessels there.
Tuxpam in Rebels Hands.
Taxpam, on the east coast of Mexico,
between Vera Cruz and Tampico. is IN
the hands of the constitutional.sts, ac-
cordine to a report to the State Depart
ment today from Consul Canada, at Vera
Cruz. Consul Canada said a party OF
Spanish refugees arriving in Vera Cruz
from Tuxpam in a launch informed hIm
that constitutionalists under Gen. ASullla
had occupied the city.
Admiral Badger reported the ARRIVAL
today at Puerto Mexico from Iamplco
of the Mexican gunboats Bravo. Zara-
gosa and the tug Tampico. The cruiser
Tacoma and two destroyers are with
them.
While the arrival of Huertas S dele
gates in Washington today attracted
, keen attention in diplomatic circles, yet
the two-day postponement of the confer
ence had the effect OF keeping interest
centered in the movements of the con-
stitutionalists at Tampico and plans for
their southern campaign.
All Foreigners Assured Safety.
Mexican constitutional forces, under
Gen. Gonzales. now occupying Tampico
! have assured United States Consul Mil
| Ter that Americans and other foreigners
may return to the city, and that every
sui Miller reports everything quiet. and
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