Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-03-12
Zapata Soldiers Deliberately
Shoot Down Former
Chicago Man.
PUNISHMENT OF
GUILTY DEMANDED
Washington Acts With Haste and Re-
paration Is Demanded--John q. Nc
Manus Killed in Homo Over Which
United States Flag Was Flying
Considerable Disorder Follows Eva.
euation Of Capital by Soldiers.

Washington, March 12-John B. Nc
McManus, prominent Amemican in
Mexico City, originally from Chicago
was shot and killed in his home yes
terday by Zapata troopers as they oc-
cupied Mexico City after the evacua-
ton Of General Obregon and the Car
rama forces.
Official dispatches today say the
American flag was floating over Nc
Manus' house and that the doors had
been sealed by the Brazilian consul
The Brazilian minister intimated the
killing was one of revenge, for when
the Zapata troops recently occupied the
capital McManus had killed three OF
their number.
The fact that the American flag had
been hoisted over the house and the
doors had been sealed by the consul OF
neutral power, was taken by officials
here to indicate that either McManus
felt he was in danger or that all for
eigners were fearful for their safety
with the entry of Zapata troops.
Causes Great Excitement.
The killing Of the American is de-
scribed as having caused the greatest
excitemtnt in the foreign colony. The
Brazilian minister reported that Cen
eral salazar. the zapata commander.
had promised to find the guilty troop
ers and punish them. The dispatches
did not indicate whether McManus or
the Zapata troopers began the shoot
ing.
y, ~,
deep concern. The Brazilian ministers S
dispatches arrived as tine cabinet was
assembling.
A search of state department records
seemed to establish that General Sal
azar, commanding the Zapata troops
was not Gen. Fnez Salaaar a notorious
bandit chief, charged with the murder
OF several Americans, among them
Thomas Fountain, taken as prisoner
while serving with the Madero army.
No General looting.
Supplementary dispatches from the
Brazilian minister said good order pre-
vailed in the capital from the time OBJ
region left and Zapata entered.
1t was pointed out here that Presi-
dtnt Wilson's note to General Carranza
specifically pointed out that the Amer
lean government intended to hold Car
rama and Obregon for any injury to
Hives or property of foreigners in the
event they evacuated the capital.
1t was reported to the state depart
ment that after General Obregon left
the capital there was some looting In
Popola. suburb. but that there was
no general looting or disorder.
Shot at Close Range.
General Salaza: told the 2razilia.
minister thet he wJuld see 10 makins
arrangement for transportation CT fooc
supplies into the city.
Accounts of the Killing o. McManu.
varied. Some person said he fred tht
first shot as the Zapfstas tried to force
an entrance to his house. The Amer.
leans hat was full of bullets and thi!
was taken to Indicate the attack or
him was made at short distance. The
matter was immediately reported t;
Generals Guerra and Barona, who
promised to make an investigation.
Cabinet Apprised 0f Facts.
Secretary Bryan took the dispatches
on the killing of McManus to the cabi
net meeting. Mr.. Bryan said further
reports on the punishment Of those re-
sponsible were awaited.
Secretary Bryan said that meanwhile
no representations would be made
pending receipt Of details from the
Brazilian minister.
The incident was regarded very- seri
ously at the White House.
Demands For Reparation.
After conference with President
Wilson and the cabinet formal de-
mand was sent to General Salazar in
sisting that the Zapatistas guilty Of the
murder be punished and that proper re-
paration be made to the family.
General Obregon evacuated Mexico
City with his troops Wednesday night
and Zapata forces entered yesterday
morning. Good order prevailed between
the time Obregon left and Zapata en-
tered The city council took charge
of affairs in the meantime.
Hundred Persons Injured.
Official dispatches received in dip
lomatic quarters from other Legations
in Mexico City said one English house
was looted and 100 persons injured II
the disorder which prevailed between
the withdrawal of Obregon and the
entry Of Zapata troops.
A. l.