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the event of the failure of mediation
proceedings.
Huerta Promises Probe.

hutTt1 EFODhbch
The Secretary OF State received yes
terday a communication from the Mex
lean government In reference to Parks.
Hnerta merely gave assurances that ne
would investigate the complaint OF the
government. This seems to be merely a
temporizing move for the complaints OF
the Washington authorities IN this case
have been before him IN one form or an
other for week. II Is expected here
that Huerta will drag out his investigs-
ton as long as possible. realizing that
the United States win not take any
drastic move that would ruin the chances
for mediation.
washington oficials yesterday contin-
ued to receive information which LED
them to believe that Huerta is nearing
the end of his rope and that his down.
fall may be expected at any time. The
Washington government was reliably IN
formed that preparations already are be-
ing made for Huerta's flight from Mexico
City, in the event OF his sudden over
throw. These preparations. It Is under
stood. include plans OF departure from
Puerto Mexico. The federal gunboats
which steamed away from Tampico, fol-
lowing the rebel victory there. have ar
rived at thiz port, which Is now the only
one on the Gulf coast In direct telegraph
and railroad communication with Mexico
City.
Tuxpan Reported Fallen.
Ii is believed here that the gunboats
Zarasosa and Bravo will remain Tor the
present at Puerto Mexico. for the de-
Tense of that port which will be SO nee
essary to Huerta in the event OF his de-
string to leave the country by way OF the
Gulf of Mexico.
Admiral Badger at Vera Cruz already
has .tispatched the Chester to Puerto
Mexico to keep an eye on the federal
gunboats and to report on conditions
there.
The State Department believes that an
other Gulf port, carrying with 1t control
of an oil field next in importance to that
of Tampico has fallen into the hands
of the rebels. Consul General Canada at
Vera Cruz reported that Tuxpan. on the
Gulf coast, has been captured by the con-
stitutionalists The United States consul
received his information from a party of
Spaniards who arrived at Vera Cruz In
a launch from Tuxpan. Details OF the
capture of this port are lacking, but 1t
was said that the rebels were under the
leadership of Gems. Aguilar and LUZ
BIaneo. Tuxpan is only about sixty
miles from Tampico.
The fall of this port, while OF secondary
Importance. is certain to hasten the
source of revenue and supplies. and Is
another important step in the bottling
UP process now being carried on SO rap
idly by the constitutionalists.
Guaymas Near Fall.
oficial information received here yes
terday indicated that Guaymas, on the
west coast, probably will be in the hands
Of the rebels within a day or two. Ad-
miral Howard reports that the food sup
ply of the federals at that port has been
cut off and that they are facing otarva-
ton.
At Mazatlan. too. the constitutionalists
are making Roadway. Admiral Howard
says that the water supply of the city Is |
still shut on and that deaths from sick /
ness 5among the inhabitants Of the town |
and 9he federal garrison are reaching |
alarming proportions. 1
. 1t was learned yesterday that officials |
of the Washington government give HUI
erta six weeks at the most in Mexico |
City, President Wilson and Secretary |
Bryan are counting upon the certainty of \
the forces of Carranza and Villa being |
in the possession of the Mexican capital |
within that period and possibly Sooner.
Zapata is causing Washington officials
some concern, but il is only through |
the possibility Of looting in Mexico City |
and complications with European powers |
WHICH might arise through d rdio Ny thls
Mexican leader and lis rowing bandits. II |
is pointed out in Washington that Zapata
hrs been within striking distance Of
Mexico City before, but has always re-
Trained from taking advantage Of his op-
portuHity. Many authorities here doubt
whether his men even now will under 4
take to face Huerta's artillery fire and
make charge upon the national cap
itaL
SilIiman Released.
Confirmation of the release of Consul
John r. Silliman from prison in Saltillo
was received at the State Department.
yesterday from the Brazilian minister in
Mexico City.
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