The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-03-26


There is good reason to believe that
II an occasion arises that requires slch
srtion a landing party from the Georgia
vii go ashore at progreso. When the
suggestion was frs, made that another
Vessel be sent to Progreso the Department
ro-Sidered detailing a unbost for this
service. \ good deal of significance is
attached to the Department order Civ
Ing a battleship the assignment. The
Getrsia has aboard a crew of about 500
men, 500 of whom could be put ashore
Il necessary.
II is understood tina; the Georgia will
carry 70 r'rogreso A large sum Of none
either in gold or paper. intended for TIE
payment OF sisal thai is ready TO b..
shipped. While the Government is satis-
fed that his MONEY will fall into the
hands OF Carrauza. it is concerned only
IN getting sisal out Of Tucatan, the
private corporations interested being
content to turn over the money in ex-
change for fibre.
The Georgia is expected 20 reach Fro
rreeo In four days. Thu cruiser Des
MONIES and the collier Brutus already
are stationed at that port. Accordins
10 adv.ccs received from Admiral Caper-
on. AL Is quiet at progreso. Four for
eign steamers are in the harbor await
ne, i l. assumed, cargoes of sisal.
III q htNIdl'n received mere To-day,
rarranza claims a victory for his forces
AZ Ebano, which is about twenty-five
miles from Tampico, adding that the
Vl,istas were routed after three days
fgh,ing.
Transport 10 TnmpicO.
II Vas learned to-day thai as a result
~ The military activities around Tam
pico. state department officials are con
S'derlug ending AN army transport to
ma por; TO bring away Americans.
There are 5000 foreigners in tina vi
entity. IT. this connection IT is under
stood that the opposing forces have
agreed TO neutrallze the oil wells and
supplies ~ the Tampico territory.
Unofficial confirmation was obtained
ERE to-day Of reports that Gen, villa
has renounced all claim to the provi-
s'oral Presidency. II was explained
that villa as>umed civil authority solely
because Of the fact that the territory
N which he has been operating vac out
~ communication with the Constitu-
cation restored ii was said villa has
placed himself under the orders Of the
convention.
Wien Secretary Bryan admitted what
was aSser'ed III TIE L this morning,
hat he had been officially informed of
ne dissertation OF the American nag by
Iapitis.aS in Mexico city following the
murder OF John h McManus, he an
"ourccd that this ,;overnmen: had de-
" 'i"d that r"pirstion be made for
he insult to III. rational emblem.
T. was learned also hat officials are
.''.In'd 20 legard the general express
sion Of regret -nlered by the Iapatistds
r." povering the Dissertation OF the flag,
IS vel, rs the murder Of McMauus
II docs not appear probable that any
'urther act of reparation or apology
will he r.qulred Of the MeXicans, and
: is INST unlikely in any event that
h. United states viii 20 so far as
n demand that the flag be saluted.
NJ Bryius stat ments confirmed the
'90' that news of vitality important de
N'"pmr'tS in Mexico affecting The
''t'us If foreigners there is being sup
messed 81 the State Department. u
. SHOWN further that there is much
al 'i1ual data regarding recent events
H Mexico which are being withheld by
mo STATE department.
The fact that the American Nag was
decorated 10y the Zapata soldiers after
they had killed MtManus was reported
?" ne department first two weeks ago
"" Brazilian Minister said that tho nag
vas torn and dragged half way down
''" pole. This despatch WAS received OF,
N'f'N - dnG STATE department. '''''"'
SLOW that there has been no further cor
~r,spouirnce r.garding the flag incident
w." that date.
tronic.al hut reliable reports received
'a'"r a. the department Indicated ina
10" flag Wa defl"l much more grossly
ina. TIE brazilian Minister reported.
Thus far the stat" department na'
Obtained fuui times promises "f I'm
mediate punishment Of the guilty, bu'
.o'h.nS ha. get been received tnrous'
o".Iil channels TO indicate that th'
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