New Britain herald., 1914-05-14
TAMP|CO FALLS INTO.
 HANDS. OF REBEL
Mexican ftdtras Blow Up Bs
 racks Before Leaving City. \
MILITARY AvIATORS ACANETECIII


 ican Troops. Arouse Suspicion
 An Aggressive Movement.
 Washington, May 14.-Further conN hrmation of the fall of Tampico in. the hands of the constitutionalis1 was received at the navy departmeiI today in message from AdmirsI Mayo, transmitted through Admirs Badger. This report says the Mexica federal gunboat Vera Cruz still WI. up the river at Railway Bridge.
 Admiral Mayo further reported thsN the federal troops blew up their ba r racks before retiring from the cit, By 4 o'clock yesterday afterioon h said the firing practically had cease
 Ask An Interview.
 The captains of the Mexican fed eral gunboats Bravo and zaragosa which came down the Panuco rive from Tampico yesterday afternoon nave asked Rear Admiral Mayo so an interview and he has informed them that he will receive them 0 board the Connecticut.
 iVeois DaHelS. mas given Real Admiral Mayo full power to sen American warships up the Panuo river to Tampico if, in his judgmen conditions should warrant such ed tion.,
 Must Await Orders.
 Secretary Daniels explained tha. while Admiral Mayo had full dis cretionary powers to take his shin back into the Panuco river he wouIM not land any forces at Tampico, ex cept in a grave emergency. withou specific orders from the department It was explained that he proba bl would place his hospital ships at tn disposal of the authorities at Tam pico for the care of the wounded, re gardless of their allegiance.
 One reason for sending the Amer can ships back into the river. if va explained at the department, was be cause of the hurricane season whio is setting in along the Mexican coas This makes it hazardous, particular for the small boats in the torped fiotilla, and shelter win be affordc in the river. officials here do nd expect any objection to be made b constitutionalist leaders to the Amen ican ships occupying positions in tn river. bH
 New Chapter Added.
 The reported capture of Tampic by constitutionalists after a pro longed stubborn siege that ended wit fierce fighting in the heart of the sea port added a new chapter today the exciting history of the Mexica pointing to the possibilit of developments that might grow ou of the rebel victory.
 It was believed the constitutional ists immediately would move to i'm port arms and ammunition throuR Tampico for use in their souther If that were permitte some officials suggested todayfs Una probably would protA,H ft1t the halting of shipments of Arflsgfc him at Vera Cruz was unjust
 Commercial Relations Assured.
 Despite the possibility of such the view was taken many quarters that the capture Tampico would dissipate embarrassin created by the menac to big foreign interests in the terri tory. President Wilson was expectea to make representations to rebel lead CTS aimed at resumption of operation In the oil field. list agent asserted the victory on the east coas would immediately relieve the inter national situation. They declare Gen eral Gonzales would protect all for sign property. thereby eliminating an necessity for intervention. Carranxa' agents claimed Gonzales victory gay he constitutionalists absolute contro )f northern Mexico and assured th| of commercial relation between interior cities and the mar <ets of the world.
 Unofficially, the fear was expressed lere that General Zaragoza's s federal might attempt extreme reprisals | heir reported retreat from Tampico It was suggested that as they fled pack from the coast through the ricl ,il territory they might ignite tank ,f petroleum, directing its flow int he river and threatening disastrou ire in Tampico. Military observer 1ere stated that such a move was no Q be unexpected. General Gonzales { was believed. would send a force 'ebels in pursuit to check any sucl ,ttack. However, with few hours tart, it was pointed out that the re treating Huerta soldiers could do Ire nendous damage. oil wells stretc 'or miles back from Tampico, an( tt many points there are huge reser ,oirs containing petroleum.
 Gen. Maas Dcposcd.
 Unofficial reports that Huerta had .emoved General Maas commanders a he troops who were driven out . Vera Cruz during the American oe and named as his successo General Pena, were received will arying interpretations here. Tea vas expressed in some quarters tha [ might forecast an aggressive move.