The Washington times., 1915-03-23
MEXICO APOLOGIES
FOR NJ 'MANUS DEATH
Zapata Commander Calls on
Brazilian Minister and Ex-
presses Regrets.
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eral soldiers who attempted to loot the
McManus home were killed by the
owner.
McManus, who was in the dairy busl-
ness, left wife and four children.
none of whom, however, was at the
house when the murder was commit
ted The widow has since signihed her
intention Of remaining in Mexico city
and trying to continue her husbands
business.
The dispatch from the Brazilian min
lister was taken by Secretary Bryan to
the Cabinet meeting, where it was
shown to the President. General salts
Mr.. Bryan said on his way to the
White House, that he had received no
dispatches relating to conditions at Pro-
greso. where the situation is now be-
lieved to be quiet.
To Aid Foreigners.
Officials of the State Department to-
day are preparing to protect foreigners
in Tampico. when the fighting reaches
that city.
General Carranza now has some q, 900
troops strongly intrenched in and about
Victoria. near Tampico, while Villista
forces are advancing in three columns
for the attack.
The foreign population of Tampico
numbers $500 Americans. 500 British, 80
Italians. 30 French, 1000 Spaniards, and
1000 Chinese.
Representations will be made both to
Carranza and Villa asking for the pro-
lection Of these foreigners, and also to
make the oil we'll zone about Tampico
neutral one. so that these great
properties shall not be damaged again.
At the same time the State Depart
ment is considering its next move in
Yacatan. Although Carranza has raised
the ban on exports from Progreso and
ships are clearing as usual with their
cargoes Of sisel. there is no certainty
that such conditions will continue.
Natives May Revolt.
The natives are declared to be arm
ing for a revolt. while a Villsta force
is reported to be operating in the state,
Enormous stores Of material for the
manufacture of hempen binder twine
are in danger of destruction by the
warning factions.
And not only the crops Of the United
States, but the crops OF every nation
where modern reapers and binders are
the dependence of the farmers to har-
this supply cannot be brought out
within the next couple of months.
II there were available shipping II
might be possible to bring much of this
| sisel to this country. but ships are
at premium, and the contractors have
been compelled to use sailing ships for
their exports.
Up to the present officials in Yucatan
have proven tolerant to American de-
mands. but II is admitted that this con-
dition may change at any moment and
the United States have a new acute
problem to solve.
Being Swept Away.
Further indications that Carranza S
forces are being swept from the north
country by the Villistas were contained
in advices received at the State Depart
ment today. The official paraphrase
given out by the department follows:
"Advices dated March % from Mata-
moros state that the Villistas have
taken Camargo. and that it is thought
there may be military operations di-
rected against Matamoros in the near
future. There has already been some
exodus from the city.
THE department is informed, in re.
ports dated March % from Eagle
Pass. that General Rosalio Hernandez
arrived at Piedras Negras with troops
| on March 81. bringing eighty prison.
ers and fifteen wounded of Carranza
General Herrera's command. the latte!
having been defeated by General Her,
nandez at San Carlos on March II.
Others Flying.
"The remaining Carranzistas are
said to be fleeing to the Burro noun,
tains. There is now telegraph com.
munication from Piedras Negras tc
| Sabinas. and gangs began repairine
ras Negras on March 81. 1t is expect
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