Interesting Experiences in the Mexican Revolution

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D.C. · Jan 8, 1914

Interesting Experiences in the Mexican Revolution

THE following word comes from Brother C. P. Martin, written on board the battleship “Rhode Island,” in Tampico harbor, December 16:—

“Some one has said that ‘variety is the spice of life.’ If this is so, then we are still enjoying(?) some of the spices that belong to life. Long since you doubtless heard of the rebel attack on Tampico. The two New Mexican boys and I were there and had about one half of the town canvassed and many orders to deliver. We could not get

one out, but the commander refused to let any trains depart until Friday morning, and then, with no announcement, began to sell tickets to San Luis. Brother Ring and I learned of it, and he caught the train. Brother Carrasco, not hearing of it in time, could not go, so I concluded to stay with him.”

“Friday evening all consuls, through the North American consul, ordered all foreigners to go aboard the cruiser ‘Tacoma.’ I easily secured a pass for Brother Carrasco. We went down to the docks about 8 P. M., and two hours later were transferred to the little gunboat ‘Wheeling,’ which had just come in. We were then brought down the river, and at 1:30 A. M., Sabbath morning were placed on the battleships in the Gulf. (I was sorry our flight was on the Sabbath.) There are between four hundred and five hundred of us on battleships here in the harbor. We all have offers to be carried to New York or Vera Cruz or to stay here. I understand the New York boat is crowded. Nearly every one on board the ship expects to stay, I among the rest.”

“If Tampico is not taken, all the good orders I have on my list can be delivered. I can land today or tomorrow. The Lord is wonderfully blessing us, and I believe that he is leading.”