Arizona republican., 1901-11-15
PHOENIX. ARIZONA. NOV. IS. 1901.
Observing Americans frequently have

Observing Americans frequently have had occasion to lament that many of
 our countrynen when RUDENESS OF travelling abroad make AMERICANS it appear that they ABROAD. have left their man
 ners at home. The actions of American tourists in Mex leo, particularly, have always been subject for regretful comment, but 1t was supposed that our representatives to the Pan-American congress would be of such breeding as to give the so- cial side of their duties in Mexico a dis tinguishing mark from that applied to the general run of people who visit the great southern capital. But here is a letter from an American in the City of Mexico which speaks for itself:
 AS a citizens of the United States resident in, this city 1 have naturally taken an interest in the doings and behavior of the American delegates to the Pan American conference now in session here. cannot refrain from calling attention to some things which have attracted unfavorable notice from the members of the old and distin- guished society of the Mexican capital.
 Anyone who knows anything of such society understands how punctilious 1t is in the observance of it's strict re- 'QuiremeHts and how much such things count for among such a people. You will understand, therefore, the surprise and regret with which the Americans resident here learned of the perform ance of the chairman of the United States delegation on the occasion of the reception given by President and Mrs. Diaz to the delegates to the con- ference and their families.
 Ordinarily it would be considered a distinguished honor to be asked to lead in to supper the wife of the pres ident. But when this honor was offered to the chairman of the United States delegation he simply replied that he was tired and was going home. leaving the first lady of Mexico speeches. with astonishment. and the president unable to find words in which to express him self.
 If the chairman of our delegation had desired to plead his age he might have done so in a way which could not have given offence. but to announce bluntly his determination of going home under such circumstances was a rudeness which can find no excuse.
 Again on the occasion of the recep- tion given at the department of foreign affairs all the ladies of the United States party were present, but only one was in evening dress. the others being in various street costumes. shirt waists and tailor gowns. This was the most elaborate function Mexico can give.
 The inevitable comment is already heard among the members of the best Mexican society who thronged the rooms of the foreign department on that occasion that the American ladies either think the Mexicans do not know or do not care. or else they do not know themselves.
 "Either horn of the dilemma is awk- ward. Is there no one who can suggest to these delegates a more careful ob- servance of the proprieties?''
 Some months ago cultured gentle man of Phoenix returned from visit to Mexico. and while he spoke in warm praise of the politeness and refinement of the higher classes of Mexicans. he was indignant when describing the manners of American tourists. For that matter. all the stories are the same way, and it is-not pleasant to particu-