Air Scouts Scan Fleet.

New York Times 100 years ago today, March 16, 1913:
Hydro-Aeroplane Scores in Navy Manoeuvres — Unseen by Fleet.
    WASHINGTON, March 15.—The hydroaeroplane in war scored its first victory in connection with the manoeuvres of the Atlantic fleet in Cuban waters by discovering a supposed enemy far at sea and directing the fleet to the place.
    Lieut. John H. Towers and Ensign Godfrey De C. Chevalier of the Navy Station Corps put out from Guantanamo Bay just before sunset, a report to the Navy Department to-night states, to scout for the supposedly hostile fleet. Weather conditions were bad, there being frequent rain squalls, three of which the aviators passed through successfully. After proceeding seaward some distance the fleet of the enemy, composed of five battleships and two scouts, was discovered fifteen miles away. The aviation officers took observations of its location, course, and speed without being detected. They returned to Guantanamo Bay at dusk and reported to Rear Admiral Badger, commander in chief of the Atlantic fleet, who ordered out the torpedo boat destroyer flotillas, which engaged the enemy within an hour.

    LAREDO, Texas, March 15.— The Federal Commander of the military zone at Monterey, Mexico, received a report early to-day that Gen. Trucy Aubert had routed the Carranza forces at Monclova and was in pursuit of the rebels, who were retreating toward Bustamente. The loss of life was said to have been heavy.

    TUSCON, Ariz., March 15.— Max Muller, German Consular Agent in Hermosillo, Sonora, and manager of the Banco de Sonora, has been imprisoned by the authorities of the insurgent Mexican State and the bank has been seized, say reliable reports reaching here to-day. Muller is said to have aroused the displeasure of the State authorities by refusing to negotiate a loan. The bank was raided, but only 2,400 pesos was found, Muller having made other provision for the safety of the funds.
    The German Consul is cut off from direct communication with his Ambassador in Mexico City. He has sent out an indirect appeal to the German Ambassador in Washington.
    The Federal garrison in Guaymas, the California Gulf port, is cut off from aid or retreat on the landward side. Sinaloa Constitutionalistas, taking the field for the first time, are burning railway bridges between Navojoa and Empalme, closing the Southern exit against the Federals, while Sonora troops menace the Huerta garrison on the north.

    NOGALES, Ariz., March 13.— Max. Muller, the German Consular Agent and banker in Hermosillo, is held in solitary confinement in the Sonora State capital, it is reported by Americans who arrived here early to-day. Many other business men of Hermosillo have been imprisoned owing to their refusal to supply funds to the rebels. Muller is said to be the only foreigner arrested.

    WASHINGTON, March 15.— Count von. Bernstorff, the German Ambassador, communicated the facts relating to the imprisonment of the German Consular Agent in Hermosillo to the German Minister in Mexico City. He also asked for official advices regarding Muller's plight as soon as possible to determine what further action might be taken.
    Immediate recognition of the Huerta Government in Mexico was urged on Secretary Bryan to-day by Major Cassius E. Gillette, U.S.A. retired, interested in mining properties in the State of Mexico.
    "The sooner it is recognized by the United States the more quickly will the Government be able to get money and suppress the little revolutions in the outlying States," he said.
    Major Gillette called at the White House, but did not see President Wilson. He would not discuss Mr. Bryan's view of the suggested recognition.