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NEW, BRITAIN DAILY HERALD, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1016. 76 AMERICANS KILLED IN MEXICO IN THREE YEARS "86 Slain on U. S. Soil During Same Period As Result of Republic’s Troubles— Wilson Gives Facts to Senate. Washington, Feb. Wilson s 18—President the senate yesterday the fall resolution adopted last month requesting him to report on facts leading up to recog- nition by the United States of the de facto government of Mexico headed by General Venustiano Carranza. It sent to response to yvas in the form of a long letter from | Secretary Lansing, summarizing the events which preceded recognition, and transmitting a great volume of data, including a list of all Americans killed in Mexico and along the border during the past six years. The president, through Mr. Lans- Ing, declined to comply with that part of the fall resolution asking for diplomatic and consular reports on political conditions and events in Mexico. The senate informed that it was not compatible with pub- llc interests to furnish this corrc: pondence inasmuch as it was of a highly confidential nature, and ‘“sub- mitted by consular officers of United States, by diplomatic or con- sular ojcers of other gpvernments which have graciously conSented th: their officers might supply this gov- | ernment with information during the | D necessary absence of resentatives, and by Yesiding in Mexico.” Reasonably Adequate Protection. As to the ability of Carranza to fulfill his promise to protect foreign lives and property, Mr. Lansing said that under all the circumstances, the de facto government, which at the time of recognition contained mo than 75 per cent. of Mexico's te tory. was affording “reasonably ade- quate protection to the lives and pro- perty of American ecitizens.’ The data disclosed that seventy-six Americans were killed in Mexico in the vears 1913, 1914, 1915, as com- American rep- other persous pared with forty-seven in the three | years preceding, and that twenty civi- Han Americans and sixteen soldiers were killed on American soil in the last three vears as a result of Mex- ican troubles. Sen. Fall Disappointed. ‘When the report was received, Sen- ator Stone, chairman of the foreign relations committee, moved that it lle on the table and be printed as a public document. He made no com- ment on its contents. Senator Fail expressed himself as disappointed be- ctuse the president had not included the confidential correspondence. “The report is about what I expected,” he said, "“and is of little value. It s monly intended to seatter the fire of critics of the administration’s policy. Senator Fall was particularly dis- appointed because reports of the Br: zillan minister, reports of Ametican consults and consular representative: ‘were withheld. Stir Up Discussion The response to the resolution is expected to stir up anew discussion of the Mexican situation in the sen- ate and to bring a vote quickly on the nomination of Henry Prather Fletch- er as ambassador to Mexico. Sen- ator Fall introduced his resolution when the nomination was sent in. Re- publican members of the foreign re- lations committee held that the sen- ate should not consent to sending an ambassador to Mexico until it was thoroughly informed as to the char- acter of the government to which he was to be accredited. In view of the report, it is probable that foreign relations committee will pa oh Mr. Fletcher's nomination next Wednesday. Text of Letter. The text of Secretary Lansing's let- ter, transmitting the report to tho president, dated February 12, 1916, follows:— “The resolution adopted by WUnited States Senate on January 1916, requesting to be furnished, if not incompatible with the public in- terest, with documents, letters, re- ports, orders, etc., relating to Mexican situation, having been re- ferred by you to the department of state for report. “The Busy Little Store” Strictly Fresh the | | be able to restore order. the | I have the honor to | state, after earnest consideration of the request in the light of such study as the department has given this subject for a period of several years, that 1 believe it to be incompaile, with the public interest to transmit to the senate at the present time, the voluminous correspondence, called for in the resolution, between $he department of states and the repre- sentatives of the United States In Mecexico, or that between this depart- ment and representatives of the do facto government of Mexico of which General V. Carranza is the chief ex- ecutive. Concise Statement. “In response, however, to the in- quiries made in the resolution, [ have had prepared the following con- ci statement, together with copies of certain pertinent documents whici are hereto appended:— 1—The government at present ex- isting in Mexico is a de facto gov ernment established by a military power, which has definitely commit- | ted itself to the holding of popular elections upon the restoration of This de facto government of > of which General V. Carranza the chief executive, was recognized the government of the United ! States on October 19, 1915, and a copy of the letter to Mr. E. Arredondo, the | representative of the de facto govern- ment at this capital, informing him of such recognition is hereto appended. “The said de facto government has | since been recognized by substantially [ all the countries of Latin-America; also by Great Britain, France, Italy, Russia, Japan, Austria-Hungary, Ger- many and Spain and several other countries have recently announced their intention of extending recogni- tion. The said de facto government | is at present maintained at Queretaro, near Mexico City. Not Constitutional Government, “It cannot be said that the de facto | Eovernment of Mexico is a constitu- tional government. The de facto gov- ernment, like the majority of revolu- tionary governments, is of a military | character, but as already stated, that | sovernment has commlitted itself tc | the holding of elections, and it is con- fidently expected that the present gov- ernment will, within a reasonable time, be merged in or succeeded by a government organized under the constitution and laws of Mexico. “3—After July, 1914, the revolu- tionary party became divided into fac- tions, thereby delaying the pacifica- tion of the country; meanwhils " this government took no action, hoping that these factions would, by reunion, As this de- resolution had been achieved up to June 2, 1915, the president's statement of that date containing a warning to the leaders of the factions was telegraphed to the American con- sular officers in Mexico for circula- tion. A copy of this statement is ap- pended hereto. Pan-American Conference sirable “‘Several weeks after the statement was issued, as the factional aiffer- ences seemed to be no nearer to a settlement, this government sounded! the six ranking diplomatic representa- tives of Latin-America as to whether they would confer and advise with this government in regard to formu- lating some practicable plan, if pos- sible, for the solution of the Mexican problem. Under instructions from their respective governments, these representatives signified their desire to co-operate with this government, and the first conference with the rep- resentatives was held on August 5 last. As a result of that conference, the ambassadors of Argentine, Brazil and Chile, the ministers of Bolivia, Uru- guay and Gautemala and the secre- tary of state of the United States, act- ing severally, signed an appeal to the civil and military leaders of the revo- lutionary factions in Mexico, suggest- ing that the latter hold a conference { to discuss a peaceful settlement of | their differences, and offered to act as intermediaries to arrange the time, { Place and other details of such con- ference. TIdentical communications in | this sense were under date of August 13 and 14 last, sent by telegraph to all generals, governors and other leaders known to be exercising civil or mili- tary authority in Mexico. A copy of this communication is appended. Attempts Failed. CONNECTICUT EGGS 33co Right Trom the pest, not an egg in the lot a week old. Russell Bros. 301 MAIN STREET “The attempt to bring the factions | together for a conference failed. | Substantially all the commanders, and | others in authority who were associ- ated with General Villa replied direct- ly and independently in varied lan- guage, accepting the suggestion for a conference. On the other hand, all the commanders and others in author- ity who were affiliated with General | Carranza, lied briefly to the effect | that the appeal had been referred to General C'arranza, whose superior au- | thority they acknowledged and who would make such reply as he deemed proper. The inference to be drawn wag plain. On the one hand there | seemed to be no central organization among the Villista forces, while on | the other hand, submission to a cen- tral authority was evidenced in the re- | plies of the Carranzistas. | The unity and loyalty of the Car- | ranzistas appeared to indicate the | ultimate triumph of that faction, es- | pecially as the Carranzista forces were then in control of approximate- v seventv-five per cent. of the terri- tory of Mexico. Accordingly, the con- fere. after careful and impartial corsideration of all the circum- stances, decided unanimously to recommend severally to their respec- lti\'e governments that, in their opinion, the government of Wwhich General Carranza was the leader should be recognized as the de facto government of Mexico. Letter From Arredondo. “4—There is appended hereto a copy of a.letter from Mr. Eliseo Ar- rendondo, the local representative of General Carranza in Washington, dated October 7, 1915, transmitting scveral documents setting forth the program of the de facto government with respect to the protection of the lives and property of foreigners in Mexico, the settlement of claims arising from disturbed conditions and other matters appertaining to the re- storation of order. “As to the ability of the de facto government to fulfill its promises to protect lives and properties along the border, the undersigned has the honor to call your attention to the fact that since assurances in this re- spect were given to this government by the de facto government, the dis- turbances along the border have, in a large measure, ceased. In this con- nection a copy of a letter from the 1916, and copies of weekly reports for the weeks ending January 1 January 15, 1916, prepared by the war department concerning general conditions along the border, and here- to appended. Tt will be seen from these reports that conditions along the border are practically normal. Order Being Restored. “In respect to the evidence in the possession of this government of the ability of the de facto government of Mexico to fulfill its promises and obligations relative 'to protecting Ametican lives and property in Mexico, the department's information indicates that the de facto govern- | ment is now in control of all but a few sections of Mexico and that bear- ing In mind that the nation is just emerging from years of quate protection to the lives and is taking steps to extend its authority over and to restore order in sections now in the hands of the hostile fac- tions. “In this connection, however, should be stated that the conditions which have long continued throughout a large part of the terri- tory of Mexico are not easy to remedy and that the great number of bandits who have infested certain dlstricts and devastated property in such ter- ritory, cannot be suppressed immedi- ately, but that their suppression will require some time for its accomplish- ment, pending which it may be ex- prected that they will commit spora- dic outrages upon liv Protector of Lives. “5—With reference to the protec- tion of the lives and property of American citizerls on or near Mexican border, there is enclosed Lerewith an extract from a letter on the subject from the secretary of war, dated January 26, 1916. “6—With regard to the settlement of American claims against the Mex- ican republic for injuries to the lives or property of American citizens, the undersigned has the honor to direct your attention to the copy of a let- ter from Mr. Arredondo, dated Oc- tober 7, 1915, and its enclosure here- tofore referred to and hereto append- ed. “7—With reference to ance given by the Mexican gove ment concerning the protection of foreigners and ‘citizens’ particularly réspecting the free exercise of re- ligion, the undersigned inclosed a letter on the subject from Mr. Ar- redondo, dated October 8, 1915. Highly Confidential News. “$—As heretofore stated, it is not considered compatible with the public interest to transmit to the senate at the present time the correspondence regarding political conditions in Mex- ico. Much of this correspondence is of a highly confidential nature sub- mitted by the consular officers of the other governments which have graciously consented that their offi- cers might supply this government with information during the neces- sary absence of American representa- tives, and by other persons residing in Mexico. “To reveal the contents of the re- ports submitted by the representatives of the United States and by the rep- DON’'T BE BILIOUS, HEADACHY, SICK OR CONSTIPATED it Enjoy life! Liven your liver and bowels to-night and feel great. Wake up with head clear, stomach sweet, breath right, cold gone. 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Place Your Orders Now For Washington's — e— ———— — S— resentatives other would he incompatible with public in- terest as it would tend to impair the usefulness of theseggflicials to their respective ;:mnrnnm:x, and to mak public the personal and the frequent- ly confidential statements submitted from time to time by civilians might seriously embarrass them. “It may be added that the papers requested by the senate resolution comprise thousands of documents, the greater part of which set forth indi- vidual opinion and suggestions from different points of view and therefore contain a mass of divergent and con- tradictory matter, incapablé of re- duction to a harmonious statement of fact regarding the situation m Mexico, or of the plans proposed for its improvement. Closing of El Paso Port. —With reference to request for data, letters and reports relating to the closing of the port of Bl Paso and re-opening the same to importa- tions of meat from Juarez, the un- dersigned has the honor to state that the port of Bl Paso has not been closed during this administration to the importation of meats from Juarez. If meats were from Juarez time prohibited entry into the United States, it was because such meats were not properly pre- pared to pass the inspection main- tained under the regulations of the department of agriculture of this government and not because the port of El Paso was closed to any parti- cular class of imports. “With respect to the revocation of the mining decree issued by General Villa, the undersigned encloses an ex tract from a dispatch from the Amer- of governments Z, w4 i Stop scratching! 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There is also enclosed a copy of a telegram in regard to this matter from the Mine & Smelters Operators' association, dated at I, Paso, Tex., August 6, 1915, together with a copy of an undated telegram from George C. Carothers, the de- | partment’s special agent, received by the department on August 12, 1915, stating that General Villa’s mining decree would not be enforced. Vera Cruz Affair. “10—Concerning the and evacuation of Vera Cruz ny United States land and naval forces, the undersigned has the honor to enclose a copy of Admiral Fletcher's telegram to the secretary of the navy, dated April 9, 1914, quoting a telegram from Admiral Mayo of tha same date, representing the arrest at Tampico of the paymaster and boat's crew of the U. S. §. Dolphin; a copy of the letter from the secre- of the navy, dated January 9, 1916; and an extract from a let ter from the secretary of war, dat January 26, 1916, here in before men- tioned as enclosure No. 6, in which reference is made to border condi- tions. occupation “When the arrest of the men men- tioned was reported to the department | of state, informal negotiations e begun with the Huerta governme with a view to settling the aifficult: but owing to the refusal of Gener Huerta for a salute, the negotiations | were suspended. The American corn- | suls in Mexico were informed by tele graph on April 20, 1914, that the ne- | gotiations had been suspendec nd that the president would lay the matter be- fore congress on that date, with a view to taking such action as might | be necessary to obtain reparation for the offense against the flag and the navy of the United States, and they were {nstructed to advise Americans to withdraw from Mexican territory. Withdrawal of U. roops. [ “On September 15, 1914, at 7 p, in., the department of state dispatched telegram to the minister of Brazil at Mexico City, temporarily, in charge of American interests, for delivery by him onsul Silliman, in which the 1s instructed to say to Genera that the president was ar- ranging to withdraw the American troops from Vera Cruz and that he de- sired that some responsible authority be named to whem the custom house could be turned over, and that officials be designated to whom authority in the city could be delivered. On September 22, 1914, a telegram was sent to the minister of Brazil in which the Car- ranza government was requested to i glve certain assurances in regard to | the payment of taxes, treatment of | refugees at Vera Cruz, and other mat- ters. A copy of this telegram is en- closed herewith. | “On November ister of Brazil at Mexico City, tele graphed General Carranza’s reply the assurances requested on Septem- | 1 I 10, 1914, the min- to | ber 22. A copy of this telegram is en- closed herewith. 76 American Lives Lost. “I have also the honor to append a list, No. 12, of the citizens of the United States who from varfous causes have lost their lives in Mexico during the vears 1913, 1914 and 1915. The total is seventy-six. From the lat- ter part of February, 1913, when the military operations against General Huerta began, to the close of the year 1915, a period of thirty-four months, a great portion of the territory of Mex- ico was the scene of domestic strife. Yet, it may be noted that during the vears 1910, 1911 and 1912, when a much smaller area was disturbed by war, forty-seven Americans lost their lives in Mexico and this was at a time when the country was assumed to be at peace, since the Madero revolution which began on November 20, 1912, lasted only six months. “While seventy-six Americans their llves in the entire territory Mexico during the years 19013, and 1915, in the same period were twenty civillan Americans and ixteen American soldiers killed on American soil, adjacent to the inter- national boundary, and during those enclosure lost of 1914 there Birthday vears there were approximately nin ty-two Mexicans killed in the sam area. These figures indicate that condition of lawlessness prevalle along the border, due in a large mes ure to factional conflict in Mexicay territory for ports of entry and to th unfriendly personal relations existin between the American and Mexies residents in that region. 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