Then he examined the paper contained in the envelope.
"Gentlemen," called Commander Bainbridge, "I have some information that I will announce to you, briefly, as soon as the meal is over." Every eye was turned on the executive officer.

After a few moments he continued: "Yesterday, at Tampico, an officer and boatcrew of men went ashore in a launch from the 'dolplin.' The boat flew the United States Flag, and the officer and men landed to attend to the purchase of supplies.

An officer of General Huerta's Federal Army arrested our officer and his men.

They were released a little later, but Admiral Mayo demanded a formal apology and a salute of twenty-one guns to our insulted Flag.

Some sort of apology has been made to Admiral Mayo, but it was not satisfactory, and the gun salute was refused.