The Sentinel=record., 1914-03-06
APPEARS BEFORE HOUSE FOR EIGN RELATIONS COMMITTEES
 AND GIVES FACTS.
CONGRESS DISCUSSES MATTER
Senator Smith of Michigan Says Unit ed States Is Becoming an Interna- tional Spawning Ground for Latin American Revolutions.

Washington, March 5.-While ten sion that had been felt over the Mex. ican situation as a result of the Ben ton execution practically has been removed in official circles here, the disussion of Mexican affairs at both the capitol and executive quarters today revealed a broad interest iA many details of the Mexican prob lem
 The expedition of the American commission to Chihuahua to examine the body of Benton has been aban- doaed only temporarily, according to officials, The outcome of the inquiry instituted by the Mexican constitu- tionalists themselves, however, is awaited and officials have given no inkling as to what their policy will be thereafter.
 Gen. CarranZa has addressed to American Consul Simpich at Nogales, a third note to the United States, setting forth that the commission which he had appointed to inyesti- gate the Benton execution would en- deavor to clear up the mystery attend ing the disappearance of Gustav Bauch, an American citizen.
 Secretary Bryan said the visit of George c. Carouthers, consular agent, to Gen. Carranza did not concern the Benton case. He declined to say what the purpose of the mission was.
 Felix Diaz, who helped Huerto to overthrow Madero and later fled from Vera Cruz because of fear of Huerta, arrived here today. It is generally supposed that he deisres to appear before the senate foreign relations committee, though he has submitted no request and has avoided publicity. Senator Shively, acting chairman of 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, however, he said Senator William Alden Smith of Michigan, has declar- cd he would not give hearing to Diaz if he Had his way about 1t, as he believed the United States was becoming the international spawning ground of revolutions
 Senator Works of California will address the senate tomorrow on the Mexican situation, while Senator Fall of New Mexico will discuss the sub ject Saturday.
 Secretary Bryan appeared before the house committee on foreign af- fairs and answered questions about conditions in Mexico. Afterwards some of the members of the commit tee said he made favorable impress sion and that resolutions calling for information would not be necessary. Representative Ainey, republican, Of Pennsylvania, however, who has resolution pending calling for infor- nation on the Mexican situation is- sued statement declaring that the house was entitled to receive the facts and that they should be made pub lie.
 q have no patience" he said, "wita the suggestion that the truth might inflame the American people to de- mand war when they so universally desire peace. Diplomacy would stand on firmer grounds if it were more open and above board"
 President Wilson told callers today that he did not think Gen. Carranza intended to offend the United States government by denying information to the United States governmet about Beton
 Robert V. Pesqueira, confidential agent here of the constitutionalists' issued a statement tonight, based on dispatches he had received from Gen. Carranza, confirming the report of the appointing of committee to invos- tigate not only the death of Benton but on the American Baueh.
 Gen. Carranza and his advisers, said the statement, entertain the opinion that Benton having met death in Mexican territory. the initiative concerning the real facts, in order to place responsibility should be taken by the constitutionalist authorities. since they are in de facto control Of the state of Chihuahua. Luis Ca brera, formerly a member of congress.