Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-02
Two Dispatches

Two Dispatches
Two dispatches from American Con-
sui Silliman and the Brazilian min
lister at Mexico City, which were read
to President Wilson and his cabinet
by Secretary Bryan, were given out
' in paraphrase tonight. They show that
while Gen. Zapata has been in Mexico
City he has declined to go to the Ma
tional palace, keeping his headquar-
tiers in the suburbs. Unofficial inform
alton from the Mexican capital is that
Gen. Villa similarly has arrived in the
outskirts of the city, and that both
chiefs await tile arrival of Gutierrez.
From Brazil Minister
The official dispatches gave a much
more hopeful and optimistic review CT
conditions than the American gov
eminent has received in many weeks.
Following in the summary issued by
the state department of a telegram
from the Brazilian minister, dated
p. NJ. Sunday and just received:
"A few cases of robbery and vio-
lence by irresponsible bands were re-
ported in the suburbs during the first
two days of occupation by Zapatistas.
These were against Mexicans and for
eigners Unfortunately. Americans
' included, but such cases have been.
punished-even with the execution Of
the culprits in some instances.
Redressins Damage
The Zapatista forces are doing their
best to redress the damage done. The
Spanish ambassador, more if possible
than his colleagues, is being attended
to even to the point of securing a
safe conduct for the Spanish consul,
ordering every one to obey and help
in behalf of Spaniards. A good amount
of money having been secured froD
the extraordinary tax, small loan of
10000 pesos made voluntarily by
bankers and business men was repaid
yesterday. The property and funds
taken from the tramway company
have been returned. The foreign af-
fairs office has been re-opened with
former employees serving under the
protocol.
The diplomatic corps is being at
tended to and due consideration is be-
ing shown and requests being compil-
ed with as effectively as possible. The
finance department has issued a de-
cree making valid and acceptable all
bills until present bills are replaced
by a new issue This measure meets
with popular approval and will great
| ly help the financial situation.
'Zapata arrived two days ago. He
has refused to come to the national
palace to receive popular demon
stration, but stayed at modest hotel
In the suburbs from which place he
will start for Pueblo to conduct further
military operations.
Angeles Arrives
General Angeles arrived with Viii
las advance guard yesterday, but is
waiting for Villa to make proper en-
try into the city. He published gen.
eral order to the effect that full guar
antees would be accorded to all, any
wrongs to be punished by death. Up to
this time the general situation in the
capital can be considered as very
good"
Supplementary Statement
The state department later issued the
supplementary statement:
"A dispatch from Mr. Siliman sent at
s p. NJ on the 30th and received here to-
day, corroborates the optimistic report
sent by the Brazilian minister. Mr. SILL
man held an interview with Zapata Sat
urday night and expressed the apprecia-
| tion for foreigners for the order that has
prevailed since the occupation by Zapata
TROOPS He presented the cause of Mr..
Hills, an American whose dairy had been
looted, this being one of the very few
cases of disorder. In Mr.. Sillimans pres
ence Zapata dictated an order requiring
the restoration of Hills property and
punishment Of those guilty. He left the
City Of Mexico yesterday, but his fol-
lowers are in charge of the city and quiet
prevails.
No Political Arrests
1.-THE city is well policed. No political
arrests have been made. The Zapata
troops have not molested either natives
or foreigners except In few aggravated
cases. Upon entry into the suburbs they
arrested the manager OF the cable Office
an American-upon information that false
notices were being sent from the city.
In conjunction with the Brazilian minis
ter. Mr. Silliman was able to secure the
release of those detained and the OPEN
ing of the Office, the officer in charge be-
ing prompt and accommodating when
shown Mr.. Silliman's card. The censor
ship that will be established will not ap-
ply to foreign representatives.
General Angeles arrived Saturday and
remains outside of the city. Mr.. Silliman
called upon him and he kindly offered the
use of the military wire for foreign rep
resentatives, the cable being interrupted
General Angeles was attentive. obliging
and friendly He spoke appreciatively of
the United States.
THE zapatistas are compelling the re-
turn of personal effects removed from
private dwellings by Constitutionalists
Banks and stores are resuming business.