Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-03-12

3. McMsnus, killed in Mexico, was
one of the best known and most
responsible members of the Amer
ican colony in Mexico City, ac-
cordins to d prominent Chicaeoan
who has large interests there. He
had been in business in Mexico
City IS years. He was financial
agent for a firm which manages
a large group of mines in Guiana
juata.
Washington, D. c.. March John
b. McManus, originally OF Chicago.
and prominent American in Mexico
City, was killed yesterday when the
Zapata forces entered the city. because,
il is charged, he had killed three
Zapatistas when they were in the city
previously. The American flag was
flying over his house and the doors
had been sealed by the Brazilian con
sui. according to advices at the state
department from the Brazilian minis
ter. General Salazar. post command
er, promised the Brazilian minister he
would punish those responsible.
Secretary Bryan took the dispatches
on the killing of McManus to the
cabinet meeting and they we're laid
before the president. Bryan said
further reports on punishment of
those responsible were being awaited.
Accounts of the killing of McManus
vary. Some persons said he fired the
first shot at the Zapatistas as they
were trying 10 force an entrance to
his house. Others said the Zapatistas
began the shooting. The Americans
hat was full of bullet holes. indicating,
it is said. the attack was made ar
short distance After McManus was
killed his house was looted Generals
Barona and Guerra promised an in
vestigation.
Obregon, Caruanza commander, evac-
uated Mexico City with his troops
Wednesday night and the Zapata
forces entered yesterday morning.
Good order prevailed between the
time Obregon left and Zapata entered.
The city council took charge Of af-
fairs in the meantime.
Foreigners Fearful.
The fact that the American flag had
been hoisted over the house and the
doors sealed by the consul OF a neu-
trail power is taken by officials here to
Indicate either that McManus felt he
was in danger or that all foreigners
were fearful of their safety with the
entry Of Zapatistas and took steps for
protection. The killing of McManus
S described as having caused the
greatest excitement in the foreign
,olOny In Washington the news of
he killing was received with evil
T. 4
Is a searching investigation was under
way no steps were likely to be taken
Until all the facts we're before the
American government Search of the
tate department records seemed TO
establish that Salazar, commanding
he Zapata troops, was not General
the notorious bandit chief.
.harged with the murder of several
americans.
Carranzs Held Responsible.
President Wilson's note to Carranza.
alling upon him in strong terms to
liter his attitude toward foreigners in
lexico City, specifically pointed out
hat the American government intend
d to hold Carranza and Obregon per
responsible for any injury TO
lie or property of foreigners IL they
allied to provide adequate protection
4 the event of evacuation of the cap
.al
Official dispatches from other lega-
ions in Mexico City said one British
ouse was looted and 100 PERSONS
INJURED in the disorder which pre-
allied between the evacuation by Oh
egon and the entry of the Zapata
0rces.
The president sent a formal demand
D Salazar insisting that Zapatistas
uilty OF the murder OF McManus be
unished and adequate reparation be
lade to the family of the victim.
Riot al Palace.
Los Angeles. Cal. March 1.-Two
lousand Mexicans stormed the ma
onal palace at Mexico City yesterday
J an effort to release $50 Catholic
RESTS imprisoned there, according to
dvices. a riot followed. The chief
{ police was stabbed, two Mexican
who attacked him were kill
i and many persons injured