Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-14

Vera Cruz, May 13.-General Fun
sten need fear no trouble along his
outer lines. if a letter sent into the
city last night by General Rubio Ma
varrete, in command of the advanced
positions of the Mexicans. is a true
indication of the Mexicans' attitude.
General NaVarrete addressed the ed
itor of a local newspaper, Los Suceso.
regarding the reported movement by
his forces against Vera Cruz.
/ beg that you deny this news"
siad General Navarrete, since in ae
cordanee with orders which we have
received all offensive movements have
been stopped while the armistice lasts"
Little Uneasiness
The Americans are informed regard
ing the positions of the Mexicans in
the vicinity of their outposts and
know reasonably well their strength.
So weak are they at present that the
staff has felt no uneasiness regarding
the outcome of any aggression. But
they have feared somewhat the COM
pIication which might follow the har-
RAISING of their lines by small bodies
of troops.
General Navarrete's assurance, al
though not reaching the American
headquarters in official form, have
served to convince General Funston
that there is no intention to precipi-
tate trouble at this quarter.
Huerta Threatened
There does exist here, however, a
vague apprehension of important de-
velopments at the capital. This is not
traceable to any specific information
and in no quarter could there be found
any tangible evidence on which to base
this theory. Staff officers and many
away from headquarters, however ap-
pear convinced that Provisional Presf-
dent Huerta must face a crisis within
a few days.
1t appears improbable that the reb-
els will be in a position to attack the
capital for many days and perhaps
weeks, but there is a growing feeling
of unrest among the residents and
few high officers in the army now
stationed at Mexico City are said to
have been manifesting signs of I'M
willingness to continue supporting
man whom they regard as already de-
feated and in whose policy they do
not fully agree.
Stories that General Huerta is
Strengthening the city against attack
continue to arrive and some are that
he is terrifying certain positions and
erecting wire entanglements. He has
| withdrawn to the capital more men of
his army taking troops, it is said, even
from the districts between the capital
and Vera Cruz.
GeperaI Mas oGta hiiohpd baad-
| quarters at Cordoba and many of his
| field pieces which a week ago he had
as far south as Pacho Del Macho.
where General Navarrete is still lecat-
ed, have been removed north to Cor
doba.
No more troops, so far as can be
ascertained here have been moved in
the direction of the American position.
Number of Mexican Troops
The Mexican outposts, while mostly
of detached character, are almost in
sight of the American lines but it is
reasonably certain that the total num-
Der of Mexican troops within striking
distance is less than 5000 men.
In view Of the undeniable fear that
sharp developments at the capital may
/
ger of Americans there the American
consul has renewed his efforts to get
out as soon as possible as many as
he can. A train due today is reported
to have a considerable number of
Americans aboard.
The postal authorities are consider
| ing bringing back to Vera Cruz the
| big pile of mail which is now being
soaked in daily rains at the gap in
the railroad The bags of mail in
tended for Mexico City and other in
! terror points delivered TO the Mexicans
some days ago are as yet unmoved
and the Vera Cruz postal authorities
may reopen them and distribute the
contents so far as possible among the
/ Mexicans and the representatives, of
| Mexico City houses who have come
here.