Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-02-28

States to the Huerta government.
Washington, D.. c., Feb. 27.-That
the American government regards the
hanging of Clemente Vergara, an
American citizen near Hidalgoy Mex,
as subject for reparation by the
Huerta government, became known af-
ter today's cabinet meeting.
While the Benton incident was dis
cussed in great detail. members of the
cabinet were particularly concerned
over the hanging of Vergara. That act
they believed had shocked the Ameri-
can people and should not go unpunish-
ed. Steps will be taken to impress the
Huerta government of the feeling OF
the United States in the matter partic-
ularly after repeated assurance had
been given by the federals that We
cara would not be harmed
So far as could be learned, the cab
met was not inclined to condone the
killing Of Benton, but in discussing
responsibility Tor the act. some mem
bers were inclined to think Benton at
least was indiscreet in going into the
camp OF military commander with
whom he was not on friendly terms,
and entering into an argument with
him.
Final Judgment was not reached by
the cabinet as to the merits of the Ben
ton case, but it was apparent iS-
orous steps to procure the body for his
widow would be continued.
vergara's Friends Aroused.
Laredo, Texas, Feb 27.-Friends Of
Clemente Vergara, the American who
was hanged recently by Mexican fed
erals were aroused today by the re.
ports made by American Consul
Garrett to Vergara's brother-in-law, S.
]. Hill who yesterday visited the scene
of the rancher's execution near Hidal-
go, Mexico. Vergara's friends assert
that they will press the government
and the state of Texas for the fixing of
responsibility for the hanging and for
punishment of the Americans eXecu-
TONERS.
The dual investigation into Vergara's
death was expected to assume def
mite form today. The federal investi-
cation began several days ago, while
the states inquiry was ordelsed only
yesterday. by Gov. Colquitt, who indi-
Gated that he might take decisive
steps toward Furnishing Vergaras slay-
ers if they become known.
An attempt will be made to have
Vergaras body brought here for.
burial. -
Huerta Sends Note.
After long lapse in the diplomatic
exchanges between Washington and
the City of Mexico. an attempt has
made to reopen the correspondence by
the submission of an appeal by the
Huerta government for the reconsider
alton by the United States of the rec
ent raising of the embargo on arms to
Mexico.
The feature of the Mexican com
munication said to have been issued
at Mexico City last night is the allega-
tion that state of anarchy now exists
in SO much of Mexico as is occupied
by the rebel forces and it is also
charged that the immediate effect of
the decree permitting the expectation
of arms has been to place the rebels in
q favorable situation for permitting
outrages while preventing the Hnerta
government from repressing them as
quickly and energetically as it desires.
On the other hand, it is set out that
wherever the Huerta government is in
power, full protection has been given
to natives and to foreigners. There
fore, the United States is invited to re-
fleet seriously ION the sad conse-
quences" that arming of rebels will
bring, in the opinion of Huerta.
No Result Expected.
The assumption in official circles is
that Huerta does not by the presenta-
tion of such a remarkable note expect
to bring about, Immediately change
of policy on the party of the Washing
ton administration. The real purpose
is believed to add another note to the
exchanges, perfecting his case, as it
were, for the consideration of the
world powers.
1t is not expected that the state de-
partment will return any formal an
swer to this last communication.
Charge Algara at the American en-
bassy, was notified today that the
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