New Britain herald., 1914-05-13

outer lines if q letter sent into the city last night by General Rubio Navarrate, in command of the advance positions of the Mexicans, is a true indication of the Mexicans attitude.
 General Navarrete addressed the editor of a local newspaper, Los Suceso, regarding the reported move ment by his forces against Vera Cruz.
 Asks Report Denied.
 "I beg that you deny this news" said General Navarrete, since in accord ance with orders which We have re- ceived all offensive movements have been stopped while the armistice lasts
 The Americans are informed re- garding the positions of the Mexi- cans in the vicinity of their outposts and know reasonably we'll their strength. So weak are they at present that the staff has felt no un- easiness regarding the outcome of any aggression, but they have feared some- what the the complications which might follow the harrassing 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.
 Vague Apprehension Exists.
 There does exist here, however, q vague apprehension of important de- velopments at the capital. This is not INlN to irefo f irv1 and in no quarter could there be found any tangible evidence on which to base this theory. Staff officers and many away from headquarters how ever, appear convinced that Provision al President Huerta must face crisis within few days.
 It appears improbable that the rebels will be in position to attack the capi- tai for many days and perhaps weeks, but there is a growing feeling of unrest among the residents and a few high officers in the army now stationed at Mexico City are said to have been man ifesting signs of unwillingness to con- tinue supporting man whom they re- gard as already defeated and in whose policy they do not fully agree.
 Huerta Strengthening Capital.
 Stories that General Huerta is strengthening the city against attack continue to arrive and some are that he is fortifying 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 He has withdrawn to the capital more men of his army, taking troops, it is said, even from the districts between the capital and Vera Cruz.
 General Maas has established head pfay. oh4 ~H l.: field pieces, which a week ago he had as far south as Pacho Del Macho where General Navarrete is still located, have been moved north to Cordoba.
 No more troops, so far as can be ascertained here, have been moved in the direction of the American posi- tion.
 Outposts Almost in Sight.
 The Mexican outposts, while most ly of a detached character are almost in sight of the American lines, but it is reasonably certain that the total number of Mexican troops within striking distance is less than 5000 men.
 Tn view of the undefinable fear that sharp developments at the capital may be of character to increase the o1SiAoSi OA <AiAicilCdAS there, the Amer, ican consul here has renewed his eff forts to get out as soon as possible as many as he can. train due to- day is reported to have a considerable number of Americans aboard
 Mail Traffic Blocked.
 The postal authorities are consider Ing bringing back to Vera Cruz the pig 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 terlor points delivered to the Mexi- cans some days ago are as vet un moved, and the Vera Cruz postal au- tnorlt1es may reopen them and distri- bute the contents as far as possible among the Mexicans and the represen- tatives of Mexico City houses who have come here,
 Americanization Goes Forward.
 Vera Cruz. Mexico, May 10. bv Mail Via New Orleans, May 13-The Americanization goes steadily for ward and everywhere there ara ev,. dences of the manifold abilities of tho army and navy as advance guards .or civilization.
 When the American blueiackets first landed here Admiral Fletcher was confronted with finding means of transportation and communication between his outposts. On the cus- toms house wharf there were three