A Clouded Horizon.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXIX, Issue 13, 6 May 1914, Page 5

A Clouded Horizon.

MEXICO’S DIFFICULTIES. ZAPATA BECOMES AGGRESSIVE. [By Electric Telegraph—Copyright] [United Press Assooxatv'n ' Vera Cruz, May 4. Zapata has issued a proclamation announcing his intention to attack Mexico City as soon as possible. He condemns Huerta and Blanquet (War Minister) to death if captured. Zapata arrested members of the Federal Committee, who were sent asking Zapata to join against the Americans. AN UNENVIABLE POSITION. THE MEXICAN DELEGATE. Washington, May 4. Huerta’s position is reported to be desperate. Troops, who had hitherto been loyal, are believed to be deserting. The War Minister, * Blanquet, has quarrelled with Huerta, who is now doubtful upon whom he can rely. Eabosa and Senator Garz have been appointed delegates by Huerta to confer at Washington with the South American mediators. FURTHER TROUBLE BREWING. The mediators have refused to recognise Carranza, in view of his refusal to suspend hostilities against Huerta pending mediation.

Carranza is likely to create trouble on the northern border against the Americans, as it is notorious that he was counting largely on American sympathy in his further plans against Huerta. General Maas arrested the American Consul at San Euis Potosi, threatening him with execution. It is probable that the Mediation Conference will be held at Montreal. It is understood that the flag incident will form the first question. General Funston has reported to the State Department that the Mexican Federals around Vera Cruz are increasingly insistent on the surrender of.the waterworks. General Funston has asked for orders with a view of the probable necessity of driving off the Mexicans.

HUERTA ON HIS LAST LEGS. THE BRANDY-BOTTLE STAGE. Times and Sydney Sun Seuvioes. (Received 8 a.m.) Mexico City, May 5. It is rumored that Huerta is on his last legs politically and physically;, and that he is contemplating to bolt. It is stated that he is too frightened, to sleep anywhere except in a motorcar, wandering about at nights with a brandy bottle in his hand.

THE RAILWAYS: UNDERMINED. BRIDGES TO BE DESTROYED. (Received 11.30 a.m.) ,J* Washington, May 5. The Mexican railway is undermined in the direction of Mexico City. Special details of Mexican soldiers have been told off to destroy the bridges in case the war continues. General Funston is anxioils to begin a forward movement.

ness. He (the speaker) would be open, frank and free in the negotiations. During the year a proposal would be brought down for an improved sanitary service outside the drainage area. It would also be necessary to build a new pound. On Monday evening he intended to present a strongly-worded motion in reference to the recessity for re-build-ing the post office. The people of Stratford should not stand still while other towns were getting all they needed. As he had said before, they were not asking for something ornamental, but for an absolute necessity. In conclusion, His Worship made an appeal to Councillors not to treat lightly their responsibilities in respect of committee work.