Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-05
Cecil Spring-Rice Fears De-
Struction of British-0Wned
Line in Mexico.
REPORT OF RUMOR MADE
STATE Department
Carranza Said to Contemplate Pre-
vention Of Traffic Between Vera
Cruz and Capital.

Sir Cecil Spring Rice. the British am
bassador. Informed the State Depart
ment today of a dispatch from British
Charge Hohler. I'm Mexico City, saying
reports were current that Gen. Car
rama was planning to destroy the
British-owned railroad between Vera
Cruz and Mexico City by blowing up
certain tunnels.
The ambassador also informed the
department that Carranza has seized at
Vera Cruz British shipments of cotton
consigned to interior mills as we'll as
other shipments of British goods. He
is understood to have made no specific
request of the United States and his
action was in line with the established
policy of communicating to the depart
ment all reports from Mexico City.
Grave Concern Expressed.
Grave concern was expressed. how
ever, over the reported threat of Car
rama to put out of commission the
only line of railway operated between
Mexico City and Vera Cruz. If this
were done by destroying tunnels
long time would be required to restore
traffic. Meanwhile British subjects and
other foreigners in interior Mexico
would not have that means of escape
from Mexico City.
Sir Cecil let 1t be known that the
British government has not taken a
position of unfriendliness toward the
possible candidacy of Villa for the
Mexican presidency. 1t is understood
that England will not undertake to
pass upon the right of any individual
to aspire to leadership In Mexico.
That, however. does not mean that
an indemnity for the death of the Brit
ish subject. Benton. would not be de-
manded from Villa should he become
president or from whoever may uiti-
mately be settled in that Office.
Bullion Restored to Americans.
Bullion of the American Smelling and
Refining Company. seized by Gen. Gar
cha and Mexican troops. has been or
dered returned to the company by
Gen. Villa.
State Department advices today also
reported that the governor of San
Luis Potosi has issued full guarantees
for the operation of the Santa Maria
de la Paz mine. a British property,
under the rightful owners.
Gen: Bliss reported today that sniping
bullets are falling from time to time in
Naco. Ariz.. and in the American cav.
airy camp near that town.
No Change in Situation.
Situation unchanged" says Gen.
Bliss. Operations somewhat influenced
by cold weather. Reliably reported
that Hill will receive shortly three
three-inch field guns. Shipping during
day and bullets coming into Naco, Ariz,
and cavalry camp; one half dozen shells
from Maytorena's western battery. and
replied to by Hills Hotchkfss this
afternoon One government mule shot
on Main street in Naco. ARK. while de-
livering supplies to outposts. No indi-
cations of immediate attack"
Col. Hatfield. commanding the Ameri-
can troops at Naco. Ariz, was obliged
yesterday to send anothers protest TO
Gov. Maytorena. the leader of the Mex
lean forces. besfeging Gen. Hills Car
rama garrison in the Mexican town OF
Naco.
Col. Hatfield reported through Gen.
Bliss that Antonio Brachmont, a Mex
lean. twenty-three years old. had been
shot through the chest on the Amer
killed and John Miller. private in
troop A, 10th Cavalry. had been
wounded while i'm camp on the Amer
lean side. but will probably recover.
State Department advices from Vera
Cruz today were that Gen. Carranza
the first chief, had been located day be-
fore yesterday in the town of San Mar
cos. which is about 125 miles inland
Mexico City.
Predicts Carranza's Success.
Rafael Zubaran Capmany, Carranza
agent here, made public last night
telegram from Gen. Aware Obregon.
dated Thursday at Vera Cruz, declaring
his confidence in the success of the Car
rama faction. The message said:
you can feel assured that We have
honest men in sufficient numbers to over
power the reactionary movement headed
by Villa We look upon the present
struggle as a necessary evil which will
afford us a splendid opportunity to set
definitely in relief those who like our
selves are fighting for principle and those
whose only inspiration is selfish ambi-
ton"
THE northeastern army corps under
my command is we'll equipped and dis
ciplined, and its ranks are swelling
each day. From among the students
alone 400 have sought to enlist. Pub
lie opinion Is with US just the same
when We fought against Huerta; II
cannot be easily deceived.
Regarding the union of Villa, Zapata
and Angeles you may remain at ease.
The bad faith of these men will never
permit their union"
1t became known last night that Gen
Orozco. who declared a new revolution
against Carranza upon the downfall OF
Huerta, passed through Washington
several days ago on his way to New
York. Orozco is understood to be headed
for Canada to join his wife.
TOTAL VOTE FOR GOVERNOR.