The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-03-05
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Europe, II so disposed, could lay an
embargo on Japan's ambitions"

Europe, II 90 disposed, could lay an
embargo on Japan's ambitions"
How 1t Came About.
Nogales, Sonora. Mex. March 5.-Ap-
pOintment Of q Mexican commission
to investigate the Benton case result
ed. 1t was made known today. from
some difference OF opinion among Gen.
Carranza's advisers. While 1t was as
serted those surrounding the constftu-
tionalist commander in-chief realized
his delicate position as a result Of the
Briton's death, they had argued that
his act In refusing Information to the
Washington government had created q
false impression in the United States
and England in regard to his implied
meaning in the matter.
From those in close touch with Gen.
Carranza and his policies, it was learn
ed that the appointment of the Benton
commission was but the first step in a
series Of acts which would be calcula-
ted to do away with what was consid-
cred a misunderstanding. The hope was
expressed that the work of the COM
mission which has been ordered to con-
clude its work promptly would con-
vince the world of the good intentions
OF General Cafran1a toward the Wel4dfe
OF all individual foreigners in Mexico.
1t was explained that the appoint
ment Of a Mexican commission instead
OF the operations of one composed of
foreigners at this time in Mexico, would
eliminate danger Of q condition which
would be undesirable to all sides. The
gravity of the situation was not denied
here although the hope was expressed
that developments would soon allay
any danger of q breach Of international
good feeling.
Bryan Makes Statement.
Washington. March 5.-Secretary
Bryan today made public the text Of
the latest note from the Huerta gov
reflect upon the consequences" of
raising the embargo on arms for the
constttutfonalists. 1t came from the
state department through Charge
Algara Of the Mexican embassy here,
and was the same communication re-
Gently described in news dispatches
from Mexico City. Mr.. Bryan present
ed reports to the state department
from various sources regarding Amer
leans in. Mexico and told the commit
tee it would be inadvisable to precipi-
tate discussion in congress at this
time.
referring to Great Britain the sec
reta :, said all the foreign nations were
backing up the United States.
Mr.. Bryan expressed confidence that
Carranza would allow full investi-
cation of the Benton killing. He as
serted the number Of attacks on, for
eigners in Mexico had been greatly ex-
aggerated and the state department
had looked into all such reports.
He indicated that the United States
would insist upon reparation for losses
sustained by foreigners and the pun
ishment Of the guilty persons and that
an accurate list of attacks on foreign
ers and their interests might be made
public later. probably by President
Wilson. Secretary Bryan asked for
nonpartison congressional supprot OF
the administration in its Mexican
policy. Majority members declared the
Ainey resolution calling for informa-
ton regarding the safety of Americans
and their property would not be re-
ported.
Carranza Starts Southwark.
Nogales, March 5.-General Car
heavy guard Of TROOPS, left today on
a train. for Naco. Sonora From that
point the constitutionalist commander
in chief will ride into chihuahua,
probably touching at Aqua Prieta, op-
posite Douglas. Ariz., and arrive at
west Of Juarez.
Must Pay or Die.
Ell Paso. March 5.-Luis Terrazas
Jr.. who for many months has been
held a prisoner by the rebels at Chi
| huahua pending negotiations for ran
som, has until tomorrow to pay
100000 to General Francisco Villa
under pain Of death.
Arrest Is Ordered
Austin. March 5.-Replying to a
| Texas reQuisition for the kidnapers OF
| Clemente Vergara,s an American citi-
zen, General Mas. Mexican federal
| general commanding the district
| where Vergara was Iured into Mexico
and reported executed, today wired
| that he has ordered the arrest Of the
4 persons named" His telegram did not
say whether. IL apprehended. they
| would be surrendered to Texas ~
WAITING ON CARRANZA.