Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-03-13

by three cases Of lootng. Officials
said no other disorders occurred ano
tho city was quiet when the last dis
patches, dated p. m yesterday were
filed. 1t was said that the killing OF
McManus at first alarmed the foreign
ers, but when It became apparent that
the attack on McManus was an isO-
lated case and that assurances hao
been given for the protection OF
foreigners generally the tension was
| relieved.
The Brazilian minister reported al
length In several dispatches on the
murder. The motive for the crime, hC
explained, was undoubtedly one of re-
venge for the killing of two Zapata
soldiers by McManus when their forces
last left Mexico City. The minister
said that when the Zapata forces with
drew several weeks ago after the de-
parture of General Gutierrez some OF
them attempted to loot the home OF
McManus. The latter stood on his
doorstep and though it was never
established definitely who fired the
first shot, when the attackers fled be-
cause Of the arrival Of CarranZa forces
two were left behind dead
Apprehension of what might be his
fate on the return Of the Zapata
forces. McManus induced Tie Brazil
liam minister to seal his door with the
coat Of arms of the United States and
hoisted an American flag over his
home. Apparently the minister re-
ported McManus was killed by Sim
ultaneous volley for the shots were
fired ut 4 short distance and his hat
was filled with bullet holes. Previously
the American had taken precautions
to send his wife and family to the
homes Of friends and no one so far as
iI known witnessed the shooting,
Apprehension Increases.
The killing of McManus, coming
after The serious developments Of the
situation in Mexico City Of the last
week, increased apprehension here in
official quarters for the safety Of for
cignors. During Ohregon's occupa-
tior of the city swedish subject and
four Spaniards were killed.
Before leaving Mexico city, Obre-
gon gave the Brazilian minister GER
,iucate confirming the fact that the
SWcde was killed by his soldiers. The
certificate was given to afford the fam
ilv of the latter a basis for a claim.
The CdrrauZa commander IS under
stood TO have expressed his regret
over the occurrence and paid l,OOO
pesos toward the funeral expenses Of
tho victim.
Several Of the embassies and lega-
tious received word Of the occupation
of the city by the Zapata forces. Three
cases OF lootiug in the suburbs of the
capital were reported as having oc-
CURED with a German, a British ana
a French subject as victims. Unof-
Gciai reports that 2,GoO MeNicans had
tried To release the priests imprisoned
by Obregon and that general riot
had spread were not confirmed.
General Obregon's troops, according
to the official dispatches, left in good
order and tho Brazilian minister re-
marked that evidently the Carranza
commander was impressed by the
tone Of the American note. In view
Of this report the American govern
ment. it is said, probably would make
no representations to the Carranza
governments At first it was sup
posed that the killing of McManus
occurred through lack of protection
To foreigners by the departing force.
Secretary Bryan is preparing to in
sist that the railway between Mex
leo city and Vera Cruz be kept open
for transportation Of foreigners re-
gardless OF what authorities are in
control ut either end. While Amer-
cans i'm the Mexican capital, however,
have repeatedly been warned to leave,
none has even recently expressed a
desire to do SO.
Punish offenders.
The belief is that representations for