Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-28


At that time the Bavaria was reported
TO be en- route with her cargo, and the
announcement was made from the same
source that the ammunition would not
be landed upon orders of the steamship
company. Why different disposition of
the cargoes at this time was made gov
eminent officials here did not appear 10
understand. but the suggestion was made
that the arms on the kronpr inzessin Ce-
ellie originated from an American source
and that delivery was prevented by order
of the American shippers through the
steamship company officials.
Governments Hands Tied.
Robert Lansing. counselor OF the State
Department, made public the reports con-
corning the delivery of the ammunition to
Huerta, Secretary Bryan being absent at
the time the information reached Wash
ington Mr.. Lansing made no comment
except to say that there was nothing this
government could have done to intercept
the shipments. in view of the peace con-
ference. When Mr.. Bryan returned to
the department later In the day he was
at once informed of the messages.
''What?" he said, evidencing some sur
prise. Already landed the arms?
Mr.. Bryan then read the dispatches and
declined to make further comment upon
them.
Whether the federal dictator would at
tempt to make any explanation of the
use to which he intended to put the am
munition, as he explained the recent
movement of his troops to meet consti-
tutionaiists west of Tampico. was topic
of interest here today Official reports
that Huerta had received an additional
cargo from the Hamburg-American liner
Bavaria were borne out by statements
from Mexico City that two large ship
ments of munitions had been received
in the last two weeks. suggestions OF the
way they would be employed were con-
oil in hn Staf
now were well supplied with ammuni-
ton "te carry on their campaign AGAINST
the constitutionalists."
Detention of the Bavaria.
The detention of the steamer Bavaria
at Vera Cruz was regarded here as hav-
ing little significance While the vessel
was said to have landed ammunition for
Huerta, yet it was presumed that Gen.
Funston had ordered her held because of
her lack of clearance papers.
Continued optimistic news from Maya
ra Falls encouraged the administration
chiefs today. 1t was declared that the
main issues between the two missions
had been satisfactorily resolved in prin-
ciple. and that all remaining to be de-
termined was whether comparatively MI
nor matters would be included in the
negotiations. The prediction that a pro-
tocol might be signed within a week bore
out earlier expressions that the prelim-
inaries of mediation would not be pro-
longed
Word yet was to be received from Car
rama as to his attitude on mediation.
Particular study was given by constitu-
tionalst agents here of the expressed
hope of one of the mediators that as soon
as the northern chief became acquainted
with the mediation proposals he would
be ready to join with other elements in
common effort to heal the republics
from five IA afti-
tude of some of the constitutionalists
was indicated by the statement of Luis
Cabrera that without the constitutional
lists the Niagara conference cannot come
to a definite solution I'VE feel that we
ought TO be represented" he said, but
commended that any other man than Car
rama as compromise candidate for pro-
visional president would fail.
Intercession for Spaniards.
Senior Riano. the Spanish ambassador,
called today at the State Department in
the interest of Spanish citizens in Mex
leo. While 1t was not learned that any
new affronts have been offered the Span
iards by the constitutionalists. the case
of the expulsion from Torreon and the |
threats made before the taking of Sal |
ullo are still up for consideration by
the Spanish ambassador. The Spanish
ambassador made inquiries at the State
0pdTtIIleHt, out SO lar no reports mad
been received which could either in
crease or allay his fears for his fellow
countrymen. 1t is understood that the
notwithstanding threats have thrown
fear.
American Under Arrest.
Adviees to the Navy Department
: stated that the American (Smith) who
shot several Mexican brigands in SELF
defense as they were attacking his place
: near Tolana, on the southwest coast of
Mexico. still is under arrest there by the
local authorities and must undergo a
: trial. He was reported to be well treat.
ed. however. His family was said to be
at liberty and would soon leave Mexico
for Guatemala
These facts were developed by the
visit to Arfsta of the United States
cruiser Albany. which has returned tn !
Saiina Cruz and reported to the NAVY
Department through Rear Admiral Bad |
ger. The Albany had a hard time to get |
In touch with Arsta because of the
heavy surf, and one of her boats was |
capsized, but no lives were lost. The
boats crew and officers, after the wet
, ting in the surf. proceeded inland to
Tolana and communicated directly with
Smith, and then made their way by
trsin to Salina Cruz. where they rejoined
their ship.
resting the recently re-established
overland telegraph communication be-
tween Tampico and Washington, Rear
Admiral Mayo sent this dispatch to the
Navy Department.:
Consul has information considered
reliable that CarranZa will soon arrive
at Tampico to remain until the CAPTURE
Of Mexico City" Officials here do not
know whether this was intended as a
piece of Information. or merely as a
test message. At constitutionalist head
quarters. however 1t was said nothing
was known of Gen Carranza planning
trip to Tampdoo.
The telegraphio test did not work
particularly we'll The message came to-
day by cable. but it started overland
last night and still Is on the way.
Constuutonaltst representatives here
said that the Sabnas coal mines had
bean abandoned by their owners for
many months. and Gen. Carranza had
sent a~force Of men to operate them, be-
cause coal was badly needed for rail-
road operations. 1t was declaped there
NAsSno Intention of actually confcating
TIA p9opoxdess that the occupation was
Temporary and made necessary BY con-
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