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FIGHTING IN MEXICO

SEVERE AND RECKLESS OIL TANKS IN LINE OF FIRE Bj Tclecraph—Press AEsoclatlon-Copyricht Mexico City, April 10. Rumours prevail that the rebels have captured Tampico, a seaport on tho Gulf of Mexico, situated 270 miles by rail from Mexico City. Other reports state that the gunboats are successfully defending tho city. Tho large oil tanks suffered during the bombardments, but there is little loss of life so far. Warehouses are ablaze. The fighting was severe and reckless. Many oil tanks, belonging to tho Cowdray interests, were ignored when shells wore being fired from tho Federal gunboats. RESULTS AWAITED. (Rec. April 12, 6.5 p.m.) Mexico City, April 10. Results of tho fighting around Tampico are awaited. ' Tho battle is proceeding, and tho American admiral has notified both sides that foreign property must bo protected. British, German, French, and Spanish warships are stationed in the harbour. ■■■ ' A Mexican officer arrested marines, from the United States gunboat Dolphin, and marched them through tno streets, but released them when the American admiral protested. President Huerta has promised reparation and punishment if the officer concerned is found guilty. DIRECT REPRESENTATION BY BRITAIN.. (Rec. April 12, 5.5 p.m.) Mexico City, April *0. General Carranza, the Constitutionalist leader, received Mr. Myles, British Consul, who requested protection for British mining property in the regions affected by the rebel operations. General Carrauza was greatly pleased at the British official's action, declaring that Britain gave the example to other countries in thus making representation direct, instead of through tho United States. As a result, General Carranza declared that ho would accord the fullest protection possible to British interests. ADMIRAL GIVEN A FREE HAND. (Rec, April 12, 0.25 a.m.) Washington, April 11. It now appears that Admiral Mayo, of the United States Navy, demandefl a Mexican salute, together with an apology, for the arrest of the marines from the Dolphin. President Huerta promised a full investigation into the arrests, but it is not known whether lie agreed to give the desired salute. The State Department leaves tho matter in the hands of Admiral Mayo, declaring that it is not issuing any instructions to him. Hundreds of refugees are daily boarding the American, and British warships at Tampico.

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Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 2121, 13 April 1914, Page 7

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368

FIGHTING IN MEXICO Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 2121, 13 April 1914, Page 7

FIGHTING IN MEXICO Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 2121, 13 April 1914, Page 7

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