The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1914-03-10
GEN. DIAZ on VISIT
TO WASHINGTON
May Appear Before Senate Foreign
Relations GOmmittee-Carranza
Investigating.

Washington. March while ten
sion cha, had been felt over the Mex
lean situation as result Of the Ben-
ton execution practically has been re-
moved in official circles here, the dis
scussion of Mexican affairs about the
q capital and legislative quarters to-
day. revealed a broad interest in many
details of the Mexican problem,
ET5e expedition of the American COM
Emission to Chihuahua, to examine the
body of Benton, has been abandoned
only temporarily, according to Off
Il ciaIs. The outcome of the inquiry in
stituted by the Mexican constitution
alists themselves, however, is awaited
and officials have given no inkling as
to what their policy will be hereafter.
Gen. Carranza has addressed to
American Consul Simpich, at Nogales,
third note to the United States gov
ernment, setting forth that the COM
mission which ne had named to inves-
tigate the Benton execution would also
endeavor to clear up the mystery at
tending the disappearance Of Gustav
Bauch, an American citizen.
Secretary Bryan said the visit Of
Geo. c.. Carothers, consular agent, to
Gen. Carranza did not concern the
Benton case. He declined to say what
the purpose of the mission was.
Diaz in Washington.
Felix Diaz, who helped Huerta to
overthrow Madero and later fed from
Vera Cruz, because of fear of Huerta,
arrived here today. It is generally
supposed that he desires to appear be-
fore the senate foreign relations COM
mittee, though he has submitted no
request and has avoided publicity.
Senator Shivley, acting chairman OF
q the committee, said Diaz would be
heard, if he wished, as all information
possible on the Mexican situation was
being gathered by the committee. No
promise will be made for the support
of any counter revolution in Mexico,
such as two Mexicans who said they
represented Diaz outlined before the
foreign relations committee yesterday.
Senator Works, of California, will ad-
dress the senate on the Mexican sit
ua.ion, while Senator Fall, Of New
Mexico, will discuss the subject satur-
day.
Bryan Gives Information.
Secretary Bryan today appeared be-
fore the house committee on foreign
affairs and answered questions about
} conditions in Mexico. Afterward some
of the members of the committee said
he made a favorable impression and
that resolutio calling for informa-
ton would n3t be necessary. Repre-
sentative Ainey, Republican, of Penn
sylvaaia, however, who has a re ;olu-
>tion pending calling for info, m ltion
on the Mexican situation, has isssed a
statement declaring that the house
J was entitled 20 receive the facts and
thai they should be made public.
President wilson told callers today
that he did not think Gen Carranza
: intended to offe2d tne United States
government by denying information
to the United States government about
Benton.
Robert V. Pesqueira, confidential
) agent here of the constitute nalists,
issued a statement tonight based on
dispatches he had received from Gen.
Carranza, confirming the report of the
appointing of commission to investi-
gate not only the death of Benton, but
also the disappearance of Bauch.
Gen. Ca-ranza and his advisers,
said the statement, entertain the
opinion that Benton, having met death
in Mexican territory, the initiative in
ascertaining the real facts in order to
y fix responsibility should be. taken by
the constitutionalist authorities since
they are in de facto control of the
, State of Chihuahua Luis Cabrera,
I. formerly a member of congress, has
been selected by Gen. Carranza as his
special representative in the matter
and will assist and advise the com-
mission.
Carranza's Commission.
Gen. Carranza hopes that the pub
lie will suspend judgment in respect
to the Benton case until such time as
he may have opportunity to make pub