The Washington herald., 1913-08-24

The policy of unyielding sternness in
demanding that both of Mexico's warning
factions protect Americans in that re-
public, which Secretary of State Bryan
laid down Friday in serving notice on
both Federal and Carranzista leaders al
La Boquilla that they would be held per-
sonaIly responsible for the safety OF ser :
tain Americans there against Whon
threats were reported TO have been maoe'
was further emphasized yesterday oy m
structions which Mr.. Bryan forwarded 20
the American consul general at LII
huahua.
Mr.. Bryan cabIed the consul to convey
to the military commander OF the Chl- C
huahua district direct the intorlnatloii
that the band of guerrillas that kllleo an
American named Griffen in July must De
apprehended and adequately puhlsheo'
He also instructed the consul 10 HlNesti-
gate the reports that an American named
HAYES had been killed at MADEIRA, and In
the event the rsport proved to be well
founded. TO demand of the military con-
rnander at MADEIRA the punishment Of the
guilty parties
statement Given Out.
This statement was given out at the
State Department with regard to the in
structious given by the Secretary yester-
day:
'aThe American consul at Chihuahua
has been directed by the State Depart
u1ent that a demand be made on the
military commander of the Chihuahua
district that the guerrillas who killed
Griffen near Churuchupa on July and
assaulted Arch. F. Parks be apprehended
and adequately punished.
He also has been instructed to inves-
tigate and report on the rumored killing
Of an American named Hayes and ne
gro named Tom by Federals shortly after
the taking of the town of MADEIRA on
August I5. In the event of the truth
Of these rumors being established, the
military commander is to be informed by
the consul that the United States de-
mands the apprehension and punishment
Cf the persons responsible
inquiry was made of Mr.. Bryan as tC
Just what steps would be taken to carry
out the threat that Federal or revolu
tionary commanders at La Boquilla
would be held personally responsible"
If harm came 10 Shirley c. Hulse, the
Pennsylvania, TO whom threats of death
are said TO have been delivered. The
secretary said he did not think it wise
tC announce what steps this government
would take to hold a military officer
Of Mexico responsible for a reprehensi-
bile act until such act had been commit
ted. He pointed out that in no case
where such representations had beer
made direct to the military commanders,
as Well as to the foreign office at Mex
ico City, had the commanders failed TO
I rotect the American concerned.
Note OF GrinrneSS.
There was a note Of grimness in Mr..
Bryan's conversation that indicated
greater resolution on the part of the
state Department that Americans ir
Mexico should be protected. The Sec
retary concluded his announcement with
this statement:
We mean exactly what We said
The unofficial policy OF allowing no
arms to be exported to Mexico. which /
President Wilson fixed upon a short time !
before the recall of Ambassador Wilson |
from Mexico City, has been suspended /
to allow few incOnsiderahle shipments |
across the Texas border. Secretary |
Bran said these shipments We're author !
lied week ago, but the permits were !
held up in some way. The authorizations |
covered a shipment Of ammunition for |
the Federal garrison at Juarez and AMI
other for point in Northern Mexico |
" here it is considered desirable from |
the viewpoint Of safety of Americans |
that the Federal soldiers be we'll sup |
Piled with arms and ammunition.
1t can te stated. however. that the |
will adhere to its unofi- |
.:al policy Of preventing the tTansporta- !