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

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however. that the American emissaries
would have certain Instructions and
probably would be able to participate in
the elimination of some points in the
proposals as they were made.
New Phases in Situation
The developments at Tampico in
eral situation.
The virtual certainty that the Con-
stitutionalists would be in control of
Tampico made 1t apparent that the
United States would be in position
to bring about return of normal
conditions in the oil district.
Negotiations with the Constitution
alists to permit Americans and other
foreign employees to return to the wells
will be begun as soon as news of the
complete occupation of the, district by
the Constitutionalists is received.
Another phase of the situation which
produced much discussion in executive
quarters was the question of ammu-
milton shipments destined for Tam
pico when the Constitutionalists are
in control.
Rebel Ammunition Low
Constitutionalists here state that af-
ter the battles of Tampico and Saltil-
10 now being fought the rebels will
have little ammunition left with which
to continue the fight against Huerta
With an embargo on the importations
of munitions of war across the Amer
lean border in effect, the rebels be-
lfeve their only chance of getting adj
ditional ammunition would be from
abroad. On the other hand, should the
Constitutionalists be allowed to inn
port ammunition through Tampico
some officials point out, Huerta prob
ably would protest that the holding
of shipments of arms for him at Vera
Cruz was unjust.
Tampico Dispatches
News of the fighting at Tampico
came in brief dispatches to the navy
department. First, Rear Admiral Mayo
reported firing since A. NJ, contin-
uing until the afternoon. He stated
that the Federals lacked ammuni-
ton and could not hold out The Mex
lean Federal gunboats, on whose g.
Founders the garrison depended for
protection against the artillery fire
OF the Constitutionalists had taken
a position far up the river but at 2
P. NJ, they withdrew to the outer har-
Dor where the American and other
foreign ships lay. Their purpose was
not explained, but il was inferred that
they were getting out of range of the
rebel artillery in order to avoid de-
struction. Shortly afterward reports
came from Admiral Mayo that the
Fedeal evacuation had begun.
Secretary Garrison has directed no
movements of troops which have any
relation to the Mexican situation
The secretary let it be known that
Lieutenant Charles NJ. Maigne. the re-
tired army officer, who incurred war
department displeasure by going
through the Mexican Federal lines as
newspaper correspondent, would not
be courtmartialed but would be sent
home.
Mr.. Garrison stated emphatically
that all war correspondents must COM
ply with the war department regula-
lions, especially formulated for their
guidance. He announced that failure
to observe all the rules would result
in forfeiture of the privilege of remain
ing with the army.
Secretary to U. S. Delegation
Secretary Bryan announced today
that II. Percival Dodge. former minis
ter to Panama, had been appointed
secretary to the delegation which will
represent the United States before
the Argentina, Brazilian and Chilean
mediators in the Mexican crisis, who
take up their duties at Niagara Falls
next Monday.