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The Forrest City times., 1911-05-12

For two weeks I had to be propped up in bed and I lost 50 pounds in weight. l was in terrible condition, in fact, came very near dying. As a last resort I began using Doan's Kid ney Pills. Since then I have gained back my lost weight and feel wonder fully improved"
 Remember the name-Doan's.
 For sale by all dealers 50 cents a box. Foster-Milburn Co, Buffalo, N Y.
The Forrest City times., 1911-05-12

evening, he will appear. Many of them come to his call by name and have been trained by him to perform tricks at his bidding. They submit to being picked up by him, perching on his hands, and. as shown in the ac- eompanying photograph, will ex- change positions with one another at his word of command.
The Forrest City times., 1911-05-12

If dose of Hamlins Wizard Oil taken at night will prevent your having a bad cold in the morning. isn't it good idea to have it ready to take the moment you feel the cold coming,
The Forrest City times., 1911-05-12
VETERAN CHARMER OF BIRDS aged Friend of Feathered Trib. oeeorated by French Minister
 of Agriculture.

Paris.-M. Henri Poll. the world famous and venerable bird charmer or Iuileries Garden in Paris, has been decorated by the French minister of agriculture. By dint of wonderful pa
 uence and study, Nj. Poll, who is now 70 years old, has won the intimacy of his feathered friends, who know ax. actiy at what time. morning and
The Forrest City times., 1911-05-12

IS often the beginning of s erious disease. Doan's Kidney Pills
 should be used per sistently until the backache and other symptoms disappear. Mrs. D. K. Jeiners, CnlfaY Wash cays.
The Forrest City times., 1911-05-12
u,s Record carqo of Bananas.

New York.-The steamer Madeir ense in New York from Port Antonio had a cargo of 4i.000 punches cf b ;, aanas, which is said to be the larg~s. ot of bananas ever breagat bei ne vessel.
The Forrest City times., 1911-05-12
Horrors! {!

''She is always doing something orig inal"
 Yes, but her latest stunt, if 1t be- comes a fad. will upset society"
 Why, what Is it?"
 "She has employed nurse to look after her poodle and insists on looking after her baby herself"
The Forrest City times., 1911-05-12
Even Her Mother.

Her Mother-I feel, Mir Owens, that l can trust my daughter to you.
 Owens-You can indeed, madam {; everybody trusts me
The Forrest City times., 1911-05-12
Better Days.

He (with little sigh)-This is the third winter hat you have had this year.
 She-Well, but dearest. summer will soon be here now.
The Forrest City times., 1911-05-12

. The sunset of your life will not be beautiful unless your home life was pleasant during your day of work. Colonel Hunter
The Forrest City times., 1911-05-12
His Effort.

Now, Johnny" said the teacher. you may try your hand at writing a short story"
 A few minutes later Johnny handed up his slate on which was written: us boys all loves our teacher. - Harper's Bazar
The Forrest City times., 1911-05-12

Sincerity transforms all things. The greatest fault, If 1t is avoided in 8 loyal kiss, becomes verity more beautiful than innocence
The Forrest City times., 1911-05-12
Do Ton U.e Eve S,,x.,

Apply only from Aseptic Tubes to Prevent Infection. Murine Eye Salve In Tubes-New Size 25c. Murine Eye Iia- uid 25c-50c. Eye Books in each Pkg.
The Forrest City times., 1911-05-12
Battersea's "OId Brown Dog"

death came to its release. Also n memory of the 232 dogs vivisected at the same place during the year 1902. Men and women of England how long shall these things last?"
The Forrest City times., 1911-05-12
Harsh.

Gerald-Coffee keeps me awake
 Geraldine-Me, too; I always drink an extra cup when I know you are coming to call.
The Forrest City times., 1911-05-12

RED CROSS BALL BLUE Should be in every home. Ask your grocer for it. Large OF. package only cents.
The Forrest City times., 1911-05-12
EalrlY Mon,

"Who gave ye tn black eye. Jim?"' Nobody gave 1t t me. had t fight fer it"-Life.
The Forrest City times., 1911-05-12

Mrs. winslow's Soothing Syrup for Children teething, softens the gums, reduces innamma. ton, allays pain, cures wind collie, 25c bottle.
The Forrest City times., 1911-05-12
KIDNEY cHIlIs AND eAckAcHE.

If, when you get wet CT take cold. 1t settles on the kidneys" and there is a shivery, chilly sensation in the back, it shows kidney weakness which
The Forrest City times., 1911-05-12

He that is not sensible of another's happiness is living stone-Beau- mont.
The Forrest City times., 1911-05-12

placed ssyvAsss, ss- traets C kiiis d | 0seo.
 Neat,cleAn, ornAxssA- tai l.convsniepLehesR
 Lasts All oessss.
 Made os metal ,eaAsos' spin e ttD ever. pif3
 not sosi ssin5afe any
 thing. GusFAnseea ef- feetivs. Ofali1salesD For ssntprepesd sos 1oA- HAROLD s0mKRa 150 Dskaib Ava. sroskiys, nss xsrk
The Forrest City times., 1911-05-12

If thou considerest what thou art in myself thou wilt not care what men say of thee.-Thomas a Kempis.
The Forrest City times., 1911-05-12
TO DRIVE OUT MALARIA

AND BUILD UP THE SYSTEM Take the old Standard GROVES TASTELEss CHILL TONIC. You know what you taking The formula is plainly printed on every bottle, showing 1t is simply Quinlne and Iron in a taste less form. The Quinne drives out the ma ia ria and the Iron builds up the system. Sold by all dealers for 30 years. Price 50 cents.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-03-13
DR.. H. W. TROY DEAD
Old Msthodist Pastor In iowa Dies at
Fayette as Result Of Paraiysis-hsd sd
Been III Almost Three Years-For-
ner Presiding Elder Of Dscorah Dis
trict-FuneraI Wednesday.

Special TO Times Republican.
rayette, March 13.---Rev DR.. II w.
Troy. for many years wei,-known
pastor OF the Methodist Episcopal
church in Iowa. died at his homo her"
last nigh. OF paralysis. DR.. Troy had
been in failing health since his nrs!
stroke OF paralysis. suffered IN 1907.
DR.. Troy wns a member OF tho Min
ncsota conference from 1891 TO 1888; of
the North Dakota conference from 1888
until 1887. and OF the Northern Wiscon-
Sin conference from 1887 to 1898.
In the latter year he entered tho Up
per Iowa conference. and became pas
tor at Charles City. where he served
until 1900 From 1901 until 1903 he
vas pastor at Hampton. and from 1908
70 1906 at Mount Vernon. He was at
Marion during the year OF 1908. and
rom there went to tho Decorah dis
'rict as presiding elder. Hc served the
district a year and r. few months be-
fore he was stricken with the illness
hat eventually caused his death
DR.. Troy was about IS years old, ant:
Is survived by his wife and three chill
dren.
Tn. funeral viii be hold hero We'd
aesday.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-03-13
OWENS STOPS RECOUNT
Orders Cook County Commissioners to
Refuse Demand Of Legislature For
Surrender Of Ballet Boxes - Judge
Lands Issues Restraining Order, On
Protest Of Congressional Candidate.

Chicago, March 13.-Judge John
Owens, OF the county court TO-DAY
ordered the election commissioner OF
Cook county to refuse the demand OF
the state legislature that the ballot
boxes for the Fourth and TN>ssy- -hftn
senatorial disti cts Ls '.l.si - the
state capital for recoun- TAe lowe
house had served the commissioners )
with an order to have the ballots IN
Springfield by Tuesday.
obiection was made to this by Fred
J. Crowley, candidate for congress
from the Third congressional district.
who 10 contesting the election Part OF
the ballots wanted at Springfield were
Included in his district Later under
protest Of attorneys Judge KenesaM
Landis, in the United States district
court issued q restraining order. for
bidding the removal Of the ballot boxes
10 Springfield until tho close OF the
contest over the vote for consrsssanEaan. q.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-03-13
FISHER TAKES OATH
ch;esso Man Today Steps Into Depart
mental Shoes Vacated BY Judqe Bal
linscr - Ceremony is Informal, and
Only Those Affected BY the Change
Are Present.

Washington. March 13.-walter y.
.Fieher. OF Chicago. took the oath of
office as head OF the interior depart
ment at 10 o'clock today. succeeding
Judge Richard A. Ballinser. who re-
tired.
The oath was administered in the
private Office by w. B. Acker, a divi-
sion chief OF tho department, acting the
capacity Of notary public. The for
maiity w:. en4ireiy without ceremony.
and only tho immediate principals to
the change were present Following
the oath taking solicitations were ex-
changed between the new and the re-
tiring sscretaries.
Tho new secretary spent tho morn
Ing receiving bureau heads and divi-
sion chiefs Of the department.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-03-13

around the city. twelve miles distant In
each direction. and are successful In
maintaining StoppaSe Of trains and
telegraph communication both north and
south.
When the last word was received
seven days ago II was that the food
question already had become critical.
meat and breadstuffs having been ex.
hausted.
Tho continued isolation Of the place
has given rise to grave fears as to the
fate Of the $4,000 Inhabitants. The
presence in the city Of 1000 federal
troops under Gen. Juan Hernandez.
while being looked upon as sufficient
protection against an attack. 10
thought to have more than ordinarily
depleted rations.
The Mexican federal troops have been
provided with military train by which
they hoped to be able to carry supplies
to the isolated districts. but the burn
ing Of the bridges and tho blowing up
plan impossible.
Strength Of Two Forces.
The best information obtainable here
as to the strength OF the opposing sides
In Sonora and Chihuahua states Is that
tho federals under Gen Navarro have
total Of $1,000 men, Of whom 1000 are
in chihuahua city, $50 in Juarez and
the rest scattered, while the insurree-
tors under Madero and Gen. Pasqua'
Orozoco have about an equal number.
but with no one force larger than l.ooo
Insurrecto sympathizers here assert
that the attitude of the Mexican gov
ernment In pronouncing for merc1less
war will intensity q situation already
tense, and will impose further hard
ships on non-oombatants. Including
women ana children. living in the small
towns scattered thruout the war
zone."
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-03-13
TEN BODIES RECOVERED.

Official. Bending Every Effort 70 Reach
Sixteen Others Buried by Avalanche.
Virginia. Mimi, March 13-Ten bod
les have been recovered from tho Nor.
man open pit mine. where cave-in
Saturday evening buried twenty-six
miners. Tho mine officials are bending
every effort to reach the other bodies.
The cause Of the avalanche is attri-
buted to the t1aaws OF the last few days
loosening powders and earth and fore
ing the ore body to slide toward the
bottom OF the pit.
Officials ard miners are noncorn NIT
tal and guards are stationed about the
works to prevent entrance OF those not
identified with tho plant.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-03-13
lowe euprsms Court.

Iowa Supreme Court.
Special to Tfmeo- Republican.
De Noinss. March 13.-Ths supreme
court today handed down tho following
opinions:
Hsrnstsd. appellant. against HEM
sted johnson district Affirmed.
Upp. appellant against Dasner.
wapslio district Affirmed.
Dckiss against De- Nolne0 Casket
Company. appellant. Polk district. AZ.
if1med.
Hes appellant against McKee,.
Ncocatine diotrict Affirmed.
Index Printing Compan1 asAtnst
board q supsEv1sseA appellant. Ass-s
catine district AAhyno6
Zeonnr against 0gu4tA aSpo1ont.
Polk district. Rsv0oo6 ss !;
DusnslnG aSainge HAins q Vvols
non. appsalasxts. wtasa 11seRtG S
4f4i
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-03-13
ExpREssMEM REPORT.

Men On Duty Today, Refusing 20 Join
strike Of Adams Company Employees.
New York. March 13.-At the usual
hour for beginning work there had been
no move on the part Of drivers and
helpers OF express companies to join
the strike movement inauSurated by
the Adams companys employees on Sat.
urday.
Howard B1ggs. secretary Of tho msn's
union. said the men had no nesotia.
tions for . settlement under way, and
company oficialS declare that mono
would bo entered into BY the company's
initiative. If the mon persisted IN re-
mafning out the hght would be one to
q finish, It was said.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-03-13
s.,roh For Dad continued,

Virginia, Mimi. March 13.-All last
night the search for .he remaining VIC
tins OF Saturdays cave-in at tho Nor
man m!ne was prosecuted hy a snail
army OF workers ard today the work OF
removing the immense mass OF ore and
debris received new impetus.
It is thought ny President w. j. AL
cott OF the Oliver Iron Mining Com
pany that II may hs two weeks before
the last OF the bodies will have been re
covered.
I. is believed the death list will no.
exceed fourteen or fifteen. From
four to six were injured.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-03-13
ROOSEVELT IN TEXAS.
Reviews Troops at San Antonio anc
Speaks Under Walls Of the Alamo.

Reviews eocpS 0t san Antonio anC
Speaks Under Walls Of the Alamo.
San Antonio. March l3.-Colone,
Roosevelt began the seventh day OF MS
tour with a flying review OF tho troops
battered near this city under the re
cent maneuver order OF the war de-
partment. Tho camp IL located q few
minutes ride by motor out OF tho city
at Fort Sam Houston, and at the SO
licitAtion Of General Carter. command
ing. and the other general officers. the
colonel agreed to sacrifice several hours
OF sleep in order to sweep thru the long
lines Of tents In an automobile. re-
cs.vo :he artillery salute due him, and
hasten back to the city to make an al
dress under the walls OF tho historic
Alamo
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-03-13
ARTIST ENDS IRE.

San Franciscan Commits Suicide a
Portland. Oeo.
Portland. Ore. March l3-Henry
Eoping. a well-known artist OF San
Francisco. was found dead on Council
Crest. in this city. with . bullet wound
in his temple. His death. according TO
a no,e in MS rocket. w.s 4e:Ae.sa
suicide. Melancholia was believed 70
have been the cauaa
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-03-13
LAW COMPLIED WITH.

euprssns Court Holds Thst Raiiroas
Telegraph Rules Are Lawful.
Warrington, March 13.-Railfoads
which employ telegraph operators fol
SIX hours. and then aber an interval
for three more. comply with tho fedora,
"hours Of service law" Of 1907. euci.
was the deciSlon today Of tho supreme
court OF the United states Despite the
claim Of the government that the nine
hours must be consecutive.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-03-13
THREAT FROM SEXTON
National Baseball pr..idsnt Say.
Thrss-I Leseus Must settls Troubles
BY April I or q, p:sbanded-Pro.
poses = Basis Of compremiss.

Rock Island. ILL.,. March 13.-A COM
promise by which the trouble threaten
lng to disrupt the Three-I League may
be averted was proposed today by
President NJ. II. Sexton. Of the national
association. who suggested that Water
loo be kept in the circuit for 1911. but
that tho league disbard at the end o;
che season.
Mr. Sexton proposes that the faction
showing the largest attendance during
the coming season be allowed to retain
the league name and organization.
The league will hold a meeting in
Chicago March IS, IN an attempt to
settle the difficulties brought on by the
effort to oust Waterloo. President Sex
ton says, If the trouble Is not settled
by April ne will ask this national
board OF arbitration to dtsband the
league "fcr the good Of baseball and
for the protection OF players"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-03-13
RICH FARMER FROZEN.

Wealthy Man, Overcome y Cold, Dies
From Effects Of Experience.
Orion. Ill, March 13.-Chaxles Swan
son. aged - years. owner Of four fine
farms near here. has Just died - the
result Of being frosen last January. He
lived alone in . large house. and when
found during ono OF the cold psriodA
was almost dead Of cold and hunssr,
having been unable 20 notify the neigh.
bors OF his condition.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-03-13
ONE DEAD; ONE DYING

Two Fatal Accidents at ottvmws.
Both Resulting In Fractured 8kuiis-
Young Woman Thrown From Morse,
Dies on Wsy to HespitsEWeman
Injured In Jumping From Street Car
Special 20 Times Republican.
Ottumwa, March 13-One II dead and
another 10 expected to die here from
Identical wounds. Buryl Dunbsrger
agsd 10 years. died on the way 70 the
hospital. from fractured skull re-
csived when she WAS thrown from q
horse. ana lfrs. Estella Wright lies
at the point Of death with the same
kind Of wound sustained while Jump
ing from . moving street car.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-03-13
IMsuRREcTos DEFIANT.
Resent Order Of determination Emam
atina From Capital.

Resent Order Of determination Emam.
atins From Capital.
Ell PaSo. Tex. March 13.-Panic con-
citions prevail thruout northern Mexico
because Of the serious turn In the rev.
olutionary movement within the last
few days. Added to the fear 10 the
danger Of . shortage OF foods because
Of the destruction Of the plantations by
the fighting forces.
The announcement by the Diaz gov
ernment that It will revert to tho long
dormant clause inthe constitution which
permits It to suspend civil trinls and
mary death as the punishment for all
cnught in any act of violence. has
lgindled rage in the insurrectos' ranks
ana they will retaliate.
In reply 20 the statement Of tho gov.
ernment. members Of the revolutionary
junta here today announced that the
insurrectos hereafter would proceed
along the same lines. waging q war OF
determination, with no quarter given or
asked.
Attacks on Numerous Towns.
Dispatches received today say that
the rebels in the states Of Chihuahua
and Sonora are displaying the great
est activity since the hostilities began.
Numerous towns. according to these
reports. are under siege by tho insur-
fectos. The rebels are reported to have
destroyed great amounts OF railroad
Z and telegraph lines.
Following the receipt Of corrected
details concerning the battle Of Casas
Grandes, q town Of about 500 people.
, $50 miles southwest Of Ell Paso. where
eighty mon were killed last Monday.
news reached here Of fight at noon
today at Aqua Prieta. on the border
across the river from Douglas. Aris.
Five hundred insurrectos attacked
800 federal troops. but were repulsed
: with q total OF tnirty-five dead ssS
wounded on both sides. The lighting
was short ana the insurrectos. armed
+ only with rifles. soon scattered under
the ire Of = machine gun.
Madseo Explains Dsfsae.
A letter written By Madero was re-
:. ceived today In which he denied he
made another attack on the town after
he WA. driven away. He asserts, how
ever. that he has gathered q force Of
1900 meai and 10 now within a few
miles. OF town.
q HJG explanation Of the defeat 10 that
several scouts, sent out TO reconnoiter
before the attack. failed to report Of
the coming Of Colonel Cusllar with a
fedsral 7forcA The unexpected arrival
Of the fedssals resulted In q panic
amo1g the insurfsctorA The scouts,
he aid. had been shot.
N hio lotter 1lAdero announced that
~. 6e1esais. had taken prisoner ana
:Would hojd for trial Col Jose eoto, .
NJ jsbor Qe his own stan. Soto eays
leAAgo vas tAksn prisonsr soon after
: tn. 1otSb4 from CAsa0 011ndoA
olsihaahua City leelsted.
No Wog6 Has come from the city Of
CA@hnAAuAS for seven days. 1t = re-
Ss.seA t. slysnpaaeAa0 aya AAOA@pod
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-03-13
RULING sv cossoM.

Decision Rendered On Manner of
Choosing Smith's Successor.
Des Moines. March l3.-Attorney
General Cosson Saturday afternoon
ruled that a successor to Congressman
Walter I. Smith. OF tho Ninth iowa dis
trict. mus. be chosen at q convention
and the delegates must be se!ected Ae
cascuses The delegates selected at the
last primary can not be reconvened,
the attorney general holds.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-03-13
ment TO the Payne bill passed by the
house. They remained there and be-
came . part Of the tariff act.
epsoial Excise Tax.


The provisions OF the law stated that
the tax was . Special excise tax with
respect to the carrying on or doing
business" Il was to be paid by every
corporation. Joint stock company or as
ISOLATION. organized for profit and hav-
ing q capital stock represented BY
shares, and every insurance company
organized under the Iaws OF the United
States or Of any state or territory" I,
was provided that the tax should be
equivalent to one per centum upon
the entire net income over and above
$4,000 received from all sources" ex-
elusive Of amounts received as diyi-
dends upon stock Of other CORPORATIONS
Joint stock companies. or associations
or Insurance companies, subject to the
tax
The law provided also that returns
should be made by those taxed to tho
basis for assessing the tax These yer,
open to Inspection. but in 1910 congress
enacted Legislation providing tha. the
returns should be open to inspection
only upon rules and regulations ao-
proved by the president.
Woman Started Suits,
The first action In the courts to tee,
t., coustitutione!,ty OF the law VIA u.
gun in tho Unitch States circuit corr,
for tn, district cf Vermont. A woman
began it. Stella p. Flint. guardian o,
the property Of Samuel n. Stone. Jr.
a stakeholder in the Stone Tracy Com
pany. Of Windsor, VT. began an actor
to have the company restrained from
paying the tax She claimed that tn,
tax was unconstitutional. Her attorney
Maxwell Evarts. brought the case e
the supreme court, after the circuI,
court had declined to hold the tax un-
constitutional.
When the Stone Tracy case came ur
for argument before the supreme cour
IN March. 1910. fourteen other case.
likewise raising the validity OF the Law
and decisions likewise sustaining thu
constitutionality Of the tax, had reach.
ed the court. They were advanced ant
heard with the original case. Because
presumably Of vacancies on the bench
the cases were restored to the docke
for reargumert. This rearsument oc.
CURED In January. 1911.
Attacked From All Points.
Tho constitutionality Of the tax wa.
attacked from all the points from
which any taa possible Of enactment
by congress could bs attacked. Prom.
inent among the objections 10 the Law
was the argument that the tax was {
direct tax. no4 apportioned. according
to the constitution Some dubbed thu
tax "a. corporation income tax" and in
vaEd fop thk game rec Hcne that the In.
come tax was declared unconstitution'
al IN 1895. Others claimed that It VA
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-03-13

PACE ONE.
TsIssraphie Ns~ss
U. S. Troops VIII Not Cross Border
Secretary Dickinson Denies Yellow
Stories.
Corporation Tax Law Upheld.
Skrmishes in Mexico.
Vets and Drys Lock Horns.
PAGES TWO AND THREE.
lows Nsws:
Cummins and Reciprocity.
stiles Estate Goes to Jones.
Dancing Question Divides Churches.
Large Reward For Banker Penflald.
PAGE FOUR.
Editorial:
Fools Are All Alike
Why No, STATE Superintendent?
Make the Tramp Jsef,ii.
Topics and Iowa Opinion.
PAGE FIVE.
iowa Ns~s,
Clue In Hermsmeier Murder Case.
Notes From Central Iowa Towns.
PAGES SIX AND SEVEN.
City Nsws:
Saloon Crowd Works Smooth Game
Puts Labor Ticket in School Election
Heaviest Vote In Years Recruits.
Municipal Primary Quiet.
Vote Smaller Than Two Years Ago
Fire Department Has Busy Day.
General and Brief City News.
PAGE EioAT.
Msrksts and General:
Wheat Inclined TO Waiver
Buying Campaign In Corn.
Best Cattle Steady.
Sharp slump In HOGS.
War Department on the Jump
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-03-13
Ena,and 10 Assur.d.

London, March l3.-Speakin9 on be-
half OF the foreign office. in tho house
OF commons today. Under Secretary
Thomas AfcKinncn Wood said there
was no reason to suppose that British
subjects aud interests IN Mexico we're
IN danger, nor was there. according to
the irforn,ation OF the foreign office,
which as watchinG events In that coun-
try. any reason 20 think that the Mexi-
can government would b unable 20
protect their subjects ana British inter-
ests should they be affected.