THE FALL OF TAMPICO.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LI, Issue 15610, 15 May 1914, Page 7

THE FALL OF TAMPICO.

FURIOUS REBEL ATTACK. i FEDERALS EVACUATE CITY. ; HUERTA'S LAST STAND. VICTIMS OF VERA CRUZ. ! FIGHT TO VIEW BODIES. By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright. (Received May M, 950 p.m.) Washington, May 14. The rebels encountered ft desperate resistance before they captured Tampico. Heavy firing continues around the city, and it is believed that the Federals are fighting a rearguard action. The Constitutionalists hold the railroads between Tampico and Monterey. Their losses are unknown. The State Department understands that the Federals have evacuated Tampico, as they were unable to withstand the fury of the Constitutionalists' attack. Lying in State. During the lying in state of two American seamen killed at Vera Cruz, crowds of people filled the hall at Philadelphia, and fought for places to view the bodies. Many women fainted and two men were seriously injured, one probably fatally. * " Huerta is understood to be preparing to leave the capital with his loyal troops and make his last stand at Pucbla, midway between Mexico City and Vera Cruz. Mr. O'Shaughncssy (recently American Charge d'Affaires at Mexico Cjty) is credited with making this statement during a conference with President Wilson. American Soldier Shot. The Mexicans arc reported to have shot an insane American soldier named Parks outside Vera Cruz, and afterwards to have burned the body. The Secretary for War (Mr. Garrison) demands that General Maas, one of the Federal leaders, shall explain the fate of Parks. THE POLICY OF BRITAIN. MEETING OF CABINET. (Received May 14, 11.20 p.m.) London*, May 14. The Standard says the. Cabinet is considering a Mexican despatch. It is understood that Sir Edward Grey (Foreign Secretary) indicates a policy to minimise further bloodshed. He is not hopeful of the South American mediation. SPIES FOUND EVERYWHERE. OPINION OF FOREIGNERS. Times and Sydney Sua Services. (Received May 14. 6.20 p.fii) London, May 13. The special correspondent of too Times with the American fleet at Vera Cruz recently visited Mexico City and was arrested as' a spy, but later was liberated. It is reported that spies arc everywhere and that summary arrests are frequent. Foreign residents anticipate the downfall of Huerta through a local revolution or his defeat by Villa, unless he is previously assassinated. An exodus of priests from Mexico City is taking place. They fear that Villa will carry out' his murderous threats.