New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-03-11

which for the first time really has
reached Mexico City, but it has been
aggravated by the conduct of the
merchants, who were openly defiant
and with concert of action closed
their commercial establishments in
moments Of greatest public distress
a protest against the humanitarian
relief tax which General Obregon i'm
posed.
Other Measures Taken.
During all this time large
amounts Of food supplies have been
taken into Mexico City and large
quantities of supplies have been dis
trlbuted among the distressed people.
Other important measures also nave
been taken looking to further relief
which l will mention in detail at
the proper time.
While 1t is proper to state to your
excellency that the right to occupy or
to evacuate Mexico City or any other
place in the republic must at all times
be reserved, and is 90 be exercised
when deemed by the responsible MIL
itary authorities to the furtherance or
the cause OF the revolution, the op-
legation on the constitutionalist army
to safeguard the lives Of foreigners Is
nevertheless fully understood and
realized. You will therefore permit
mo to assure you that at the time OF
the evacuation of Mexico City every
facility within my power will be af-
forded to the foreign residents In
that city to depart the country or to
go to other and safer places in the re-
public.
Protection to Foreigners.
Il always have tried to give and
have given the largest protection that
has been possible to the lives and in
terests Of Americans and other for
eigners even during the most difficult
period OF our struggle. ! have pur-
pose Of taking the same line Of con-
duct and have decided to take all
measures to avoid all damage to all
residents. With this purpose solely
in view I addressed note to the
diplomatic corps in Mexico City which
I have repeated twice, inviting them
in case of evacuation to come either
to this port or to any of the cities.
for instance Puebla Jalapa or Oriza-
ba, which are under the control of
the constitutionalist forces where they
can be assured perfect protection.
ut was only three days ago that
the state department at Washing
ton directed the attention of Ameri-
can residents in Mexico City to your
former advice that they should retire
from the country until conditions
should be settled. 1t is my most
earnest wish that the other foreign
residents follow a line of conduct
similar to the one suggested by you
to the American residents for the
adoption of such a course would be
the wisest measure that can be taken
to avoid consequences SO much to be
feared. ..
May Destroy Resolution.
Il wish / could adequately convey
to your excellency the political and
economic conditions in the City of
Mexico and their causes as they are
understood and known here to be con-
corning which representations by an
international committee has been
made to the state departm Perhaps
Il last effort is now being made by re-
dictionaries to bring about compIica-
tons which may cause the failure of
the Mexican revolution. After having
encountered and disposed of other and
much more difficult and embarras-
sing situations in the past, when there
were large number Of foreign resi-
dents scattered all over the territory
OF Mexico, 1t will prove to be most un-
fortunate If now, when Mexico CITY
alone is involved, situation shall
arise which will destroy the hopes and
purposes Of the Mexican people.
Because of this consideration per-
NIT me to repeat the hope, sewhere
expressed that foreign residents may
be induced to save your government
and the republic Of Mexico from en-
barrassments by temporarily leaving
the city of Mexico. Allow me to avail
myself of this opportunity to reiterate
to you the assurances of my highest
consideration and personal regards"