The Sentinel=record., 1914-05-28


 consigned to the Huerta government in Mexico which had been kept in the hold of the German steamship Ypiranga since the American occu- patton of Vera Cruz, was reported to have been landed today at Puerto, Mexico. Consul Canada at Vera cruz cabled this information to the state department. It was reported from other sources that arms as- signed to Huerta had been landed at Puerto Mexico from the German steamer Bavaria. Both steamers be- long to the Hamburg-American line.
 United States officials made no ef- fort to prevent the delivery of the ammunition as Puerto Mexico Is an open port and the United States has agreed to a suspension of hostilities during the Niagara mediation. The state department made it plain that the only way for the United States to have prevented the delivery would have been to have seized the customs house at Puerto. which was done at Vera Cruz. This would have violated the armistice.
 Robert Lansing, counsellor of the state department, made public the re- ports concerning the delivery of the ammunition. Secretary Bryan being absent. When Mir. Bryan returned to the department later in the day he was informed of the emssage, What" he said, evidencing some surprise. already landed the arms 2"
 MT. Bryan then read the dispatches and, declined to make further com ment.
 Mediation developments at Niagara Falls were reported to President Will son and assurances were reiterated that no serious obstacles had been encountered.
 During the day John Lind and c. A. Douglas, an attorney and repre- sentlng the Mexican constitutional ists, called on Secretary Bryan to discuss negotiation which might lead to Representation by agents of Gen eral Carranza at the peace confer ence. Mir Bryan was engaged at the time and another conference was ar- ranged for tomorrow. Other reports of constitutionalists here stated that no word had come from Carranza in- dicating any echange in his determi- nation not to participate in negotia- tioDs Involving the internal affairs of Mraicu.
 Rumors and reports that Huerta MAS making preparations to leave Mexico City continued to reach Washington. One report said Huerta was trying to make arrangements to leave provided he could do so with dignity.
 Late today Rear Admiral Howard, commanding the American fleet in Mexican Pacific waters, reported that constitutionalist forces in south western Mexican states were threat ening Acapulco
 Considerable surprise was mani fested here when it became known that constitutionalists had interrupt ed railroad and telegraphic commnni- cation between Mexico City and Guadalaiara for several hours Tues day. It was pointed out that mineral resources in the vicinity Of Guada'a- iara were alluring inducements to the constitutionalists.
 Advices to the navy department stated that the American, Smith, who shot several Mexican brigands who attacked his place near Tolana, IS stnl under arrest and must undergo trial He was reported to be well treated. however. His family was said to be at liberty. These facts were developed by the visit to Arista of the United states cruiser Albany mo Albany had a hard time to get in touch with Arista because or the heavy surf. One of her boats finally reached shore and officers proeeeded inland and communicated directly with Smith.
 The Bavaria's captain is liable to fine under the Mexican laws, anu these are the laws that are being au' ministered by the collector or the mort The landing at Puerto MeXico of arms consigned for Vera cruz Vlo- lates the laws, and the absence or a manifest. a second violation. lhe Bavaria is held here only because