The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-12-14

WASHINGTON, Dec. Ii. Two
Americans killed by Mexicans In the
state OF Sonora: Gen. Fuentes, SON.
in-law OF former Dictator Huerta, ex.
ecuted along with four minor officers
by firing squad; Carranza notifying
Secretary OF State Bryan that force
oy the United States at Naco would
be considered hostile" aot--these
were the Developments TO-DAY OF an
eventful 24-hours In the Mexican sit
uation.
CarranZaS note was followed by re-
ports OF another person shot at Eaco
on the American side OF the border.
Instructions TO special Agent Shall.
man to make every effort TO prevent
further executions for political rea-
sons We're teiegraphed by Secretary
OF State Bryan or receipt Of the news
Of tlfe shooting OF Gen. Fuentes.
The Carranza note stated that, al
though he considered IL impossible
for the constitutionalist troops at
Naco to wound Americans for the rea-
son that they were fighting with their
backs to the American side, he had
given instructions TO Gen. Hill 10
avoid such firing as would endanger
the lives of Americans.
Carranza stated that, although he
considered it impossible for the con-
stitutionalist troops at 'Naco TO wound
Americans for the reason that they
we're fighting with their backs to the
American side, he had given instruc-
tions to Gen. Hill to avoid such firing
as would endanger the lives OF Amer
leans.
Carranza declared he had no knowl
edge OF any acts OF violence TO Amer
leans, and deplored them II the re-
ports were true. He suggested that
the state department institute an in
quiry 10 ascertain whether the casual
ties at Naco occurred through the
fault of his troops or through lmpru-
dent curiosity" of spectators.
THE use Of force by the United
States at Naco would have TO be con.
sidered an act OF hostility, however
disposed the United States might be
in its Intentions Carranza wired.
such action would be directly aiding
Villa
He concluded with an appeal to this
government TO refrain from any nos
tile act
The war department received mes
sage from Gen. Bliss, at Naco, report
ing the wounding OF Mexican wo-
man on the American side or the bor-
der last night. Despite the fact that
casualties continue at Naco, no order
for a change OF policy has gone TO
Gen. Bliss from Washington, II was
stated.
Following the receipt Of Silliman s
dispatch announcing the shooting OF
Gen. Fuentes, Secretary or State Bry-
an telegraphed instructions TO SILL
man TO use his influence TO prevent
further executions for political rea-
sons In Mexico. He was told TO make
an effort to obtain permission from
Gutierrez for political enemies OF the
new government TO leave the country.
The charges against the executed
man were not given. 1t was
merely stated that they had been shot
by orders OF the Gutierrez govern
ment.
The Spanish ambassador was no
tiaed today that through the efforts
of the state department, the release
of Emile Gorilla, Spaniard, SEN
fenced 10 death at Tampico, had been
obtained.
Tho brazilian minister at Mexico
CITY informed the state department
this afternoon that Elmer r. Jones.
OF Los Angeles, yice-president OF the
Wells. Fargo Express Co., in Mexico.
and q. A. OBrien. general manager
OF the same company, who were un-
dor arrest in Mexico City. as q re-
suit OF the good Offices of the state
department representatives. have
been released and furnished trans
portation. the minister OF war giving
them full protection. ~. Perry Meak.
or an Englishman. has been impris-
oned at Navajo. sonora. charged with
transporting enemies OF the state In
his automobile. MealSer says he was
threatened with death and forced to
transport them.
Consul Simpich has taken the mat.
ter up With Gen. Moytorena.
A dispatch from Vera Cruz dated
Dec. IL, stated that strike OF the
railroad employees went into effect at
noon and that no cars are running.