The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-05
WHY IN MEXICO.
It is Likely He May Illustrate
Justica..

Kansas City, Dec. 5.-A prominent
Kansas City cattleman who is in a po-
s1tion to know declared Sunday that
Gtlett went to Chihuahua Mexico be-
cause he was assured of protection in
that state. The governor of the state
of Chihuahua, is declared to be an old
personal friend of PIunger GiIlett, who
Is just now in need of friends in high
places. The governor of the Mexican
state is very powerful parsonage and
his recommendations in the matter OF
extraditiOn Of alleged criminals go a
long way with subordinate officials
For instance, Mr.. Gillett is arrested
in the state Of Chihuahua. His attor-
neyS claim that he cannot be taken out
of the state on any such charge. The
governor is the man who is to saw
whether Gillett shall be taken out of
the state or not.
If the governor is a personal friend
OF Gillett he is in a position to give him
just the protection he seeks and by in
terpOsing his powers prevent the off,
GERS from getting him back to this
country for trial.
The treaty in effect between Mexico
and the United States is such that
persons cannot be extradited for many
of the crimes Of serious nature here
For instance, what would be embezzle-
ment here is only a breach of trust in
Mexico and no extradition can be Sc
cured for that Offense, so a we'll known
attorney said and he added it would be
necessary for the people from here who
want Gillett to absolutely establish his
guilt before the Mexican authorities
The result of the attempted extraditfon
of the man who robbed the Lombard
Investment company here is still fresh
IN the minds or those who were famil-
lar with that case. They state positive
ly that if Gillett is a friend of the Mex
lean governor and is we'll supplied with
funds he can Illustrate any efforts made
to compel his return to this country.
If troubles arise over extradition eff
forts there are men at the yards who
can command a vast amount of inf1u-
from NW2zhinETfnn IN haa ,a
request of his delivery to the American
authorities. The emphasis put in the
claim from Washington may have some
influence IN determining the final ac-
ton of the Mexican authorities, when
Gillett is once in actual custody.
The specific facts relative to the
whereabouts of Grant Gillette, the Kan
sas cattle plunger, showing that he and
his attorney, G. r. TrOxel, were in Chi
huahua, Mexico, but a few days ago are
of general interest here.
While the members of the George
Holmes Commission company have had
that information and have been waiting
for news from Mr.. Shaffer. who is going
there, the repeated rumOrS have not be-
fore been absolutely confirmed.
If President Shaffer and the officer
with the warrant made the usual time
in travelling they should have reached
Chihuahua Saturday. All day Sunday
members of the firm waited for a tele-
gram from Mr.. Shaffer, but they claim
ed none came. They expect to hear to-
day certainly.
Some stoczmen claim that it is quite
probable that when Mr.. Shaffer over
takes the plunger, Gillett, who is said
to have plenty of cash, will make an Of
fer of compromise of the $4,000 debt
that he owes the firm, and it is reason
ably certain a business proposition
would not be overlooked, especially if
troubles about extra ditiOn should arise
to add to the complications already in.
The stockmen claim, however, that
Gillett will be brought back ultimately
and punished as an example.