The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1914-03-03

DUN meant little IN view OF the Wan,on
murder of Vergara.
vi tuaIly every move that mas ever
been suggested for the protection Of
Americans and foreigners in Mexico
and fer the restoration Of peace in
that country was discussed by the
cabinet. No conclusion was reached,
as far as could be learned, except that
there should be aggressive pursuit OF
facts in both the benvon and Fergara
deaths.
Bryan Sees Spring-Rice.
Late in the day Secretary Bryan
conferred with Sir Cecil Spring-Rice,
British ambassador, whom ne inform
ed that Gen. Villa had consented to
allow the body of Benton to be seen
or examined by two representatives Of
the American government, two rep
resentatives of the British govern
,ernment respectively, and one army
and any relative of Benton who de-
sired to accompany the party.
Mr.. Bryan poin.e out that the
Ame lean government would have
been satisfied if a single representa-
tive of the British and American gov
ernment respectively, and one armq
surgeon had been given permission to
Sc the body. He told the ambassador,
moreover, tnat a special tram lad
been promised by Villa to take the
parry to Chihuahua, whe the 5oaE
1as been located, and that start pr2-
badly would be made tomorrow or
next day.
1t had not been decided today exact
ly who would make up the party, but
it is regarded as certain .vaat the Brit
ish consul, Charles A. S. Perceval, and
his secretary; George C. Carothers,
American consular agent at Jua ez,
and Marion Le.cher. American consul
lat chihuahua, viii view the body,
along with two army surgeons, to be
detailed by the war department from
Fort Bliss, Texas.
Villas Order PIeaSes.
The news that Gen Villa had issued
an order requiring that American con-
sular rep esentatives in Mexico be ad-
vised of all arrests OF foreigners was
received with satisfaction here. Assur-
ances also have been coming i2direct-
ly that Gen. Carranza and other lead
ing constituticnahsts will see to it
that no further international compli-
cations are caused by their side Of the
rebellion.
Discussion of the Benton case in an
informal way among administration
officials has developed the view taa,
primarily Benton committed an indis-
Gre. ion in going TO Villa, with whom
it is admitted, he was on unfriendly
terms. To go into Villas camp under
such circumstances, high officials here
think, was to unnecessarily risk his
life. They contrast the affair with the
killing Of Vergara, wao did nothiag to
provoke Mexicans, but as an innocent
rancher was kidnapped by federals
and late- hanged.
Not Satisfied About Bauch.
Thus far the State department has
received no satisfactory advices con-
cerning Gustav Bauch. Consul Ed
wards reported that he saw him in the
Juarez jail on February IS; that since
then his whereabouts has been un-
known, Villa denying that Bauch was
IN Chihuahua City. Further inquiry
aas been made.
Speeches critcising the administra-
tion's Mexican policy. continued today
in the house. Representative Mondell,
republican, of Wyoming, making the
principal speech of attack. Admins
tration leaders believe big majority
;of the republicans in congress are in
clined to leave the question in the
hands of the executive department of
the government.
Secretary Bryan is keeping in CO
touch with members of the senate fo--
eign relations committee through Act
ing Chairman ShiveIy.
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