The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-07-23
Washington Sentiment for Re-
peaIing Neutrality Law.
Was Never Intended for Situa-
ton Mexico Presents.
REBELS COULD THEN WIN SOON
Department Investigates Amer
lean Held for Ransom.
Rebel General Protects Ameri-
cans Against Bandit Gangs.

Washington. July 23.-Repeal of
+be neutrality proclamation prohibit
ing exportation of arms to Mexico Is
being considered by the adminlstra-
tion as the next step in the Mexican
situation Conferences between fresi-
dent Wilson and congressional lead
ers were planned today lot dlscus- d-IE+-
sion of the proposal to whlch many
leaders have given their approval
While official statements were lack
ing today as to what support Presl-
dent Wilson has given to the project,
a partial canvass OF the mouse anu
senate foreign affairs committee led
those Interested to believe the prohibi-
ton against shipments of arms
couId be repealed with little delay.
It is understood to be the belief OF
administration officials that should
free expectation of arms be permit
ted to all factions, in Mexico, the
present situation might adjust itself
The constitutionalists have repeatedly
claimed that lack of arms was the
only bar to quick victory. The re-
peal is proposed on the ground there
is no recognized government in Mex
leo and that when the prohibition was
enacted a regularly constituted gov
ernment recognized officially by the
United States was in existence
American Held for Ransom.
Acting Secretary Roosevelt of the
navy called upon Rear Admiral Cowles
at GuGymas to investigate the report
that Thomas Hind, assistant general
superintendent Of the Southern Pa
cific galway, is held fer ransom by
Mexican federals there
The state department was without
information The supply ship Buffalo
has gone from Guaymas to Topolo-
bampo and reported conditions quiet
at the latter port. and the battleship
Louisiana, which went to Tuxpam, has
returned to Vera Cruz This latter
movement leads navy department Of
ficialS to conclude that a measure or
order has been restored at TuXpam,
relieving Americans of the danger
they were in when the battleship was
sent there under rush orders. State
department reports today say that
while the activities of American cow
boys at MADEIRA has strained condi-
tions there, there is said to be little
danger except to the persons respon-
sible for the killing of two of Ell
Mocho's' bandits.
Rebels Protect Americans.
General Pancho Villa of the con-
stitutiOnanst forces is reported to be
taking an interest in the safety of
Americans at MADEIRA, the federals
having no force in the vicinity.
Suspension of communication be-
tween SaltiIlo and Monterey and Tor
ron is reported from Saltillo with no
communication over the National rail-
way to the south.
No further discussion of Mexican af-
fairs occurred today in the senate
Senator Falls resolution for protection
of Americans there had gone TO the
calendar and Mr.. Fall did not attempt
TO renew the request for action upon
ii.
Admiral From Mexico to White House.
Newport, July 2S.-Rear Admiral
Frank E. Beatty. commander of the
Fourth division of the Atlantic fleet
today received orders to report at
Washington The admiral arrived here
Monday with his flagship Minnesota
from Vera Cruz, Mexico. where the
battleship had been stationed for more
than two months. 1t is understood
that administration officials wish to
consult with him regarding conditions
in Mexico.
Used Bible Leaves for Cigarettes.
Dallas, July 23.-How some of ris
Mexican captors used leaves in his
Bible for cigarette papers was tolI bv
J.. L Davis, of Dallas, who reached
home today after being a prisoner Of
consututiOnalists in Mexico from Nav
13 until July 19. Davis said there
were only a few chapters left in his
book when he was released
He said his captors at times had If
tie to eat themselves but always
shared equally with him. He had been
held for ransom but was released on
demands by American consular author
tiles.
General Trevino Says Truce Possible.
Los Angeles, July 23.-Gen. Geronimo
Trevino veteran of old battlefieldS in
Mexico, announced today after A con-
ference with Mexicon Consul Penay
Cuevas. and Juan R. Orci. former
Mexican senator. he was ready to =
turn to his native land and act as a
mediator between the warning factions
A general truce is possible in Mex-
ico," said General Trevino, and if is
my earnest wish never to hear of an
other battle in my revoIution-harrfad
native land"
The general declared he was too old
TO seek office and suggested a con-
ference between the opposing factions
be held at San Luis Potosi.