The Calumet Chieftain. (Calumet, Okla.), Vol. 8, No. 48, Ed. 1 Friday, June 30, 1916 Page: 3 of 10
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THE NOTE WHICH MAY
PRECIPITATE A WAR
THE SECRETARY OF STATE TO THE FOREIGN RELATIONS OF THE
DE FACTO GOVERNMENT OF MEXICO:
Department of State, Washington, June 20, 1916.
"Sir: I have read your communication which was delivered to me on May
22, 1916. under instructions of the chief executive of the de facto government
of Mexico, on the subject of the presence of American troops in Mexican
territory, and 1 would be wanting In candor if 1 did not, before making
answer to the allegations of fact and the conclusions readied by your govern-
ment express the surprise and regret which have been caused this govern-
ment by the discourteous tone and temper of this last communication.
"The government of the United States has viewed with deep concern ari
increased disappointment, the progress of the revolution in Mexico Contin-
uous bloodshed and disorders have marked its progress. For three years tn®
Mexican republic ha* been torn with civil strife; the lives of Americans and
other aliens have been sacrificed; vast properties developed by American
capital and enterprises have been destroyed or rendered non-productive; ban-
dits have been permitted to roam at will through the territory contiguous to
the United States and to seize, without punishment or without effective
attempt at punishment, the property of Americans while the lives of citizens
of the United States who ventured to remain in Mexican territory or to re-
turn there to protect their interests have been taken, in some cases barbar-
ouslv taken and the murderers not been apprehended.
"American garrisons have been attacked at night, American soldiers
killed and their equipment and horses stolen, American ranches have been
raided, property stolen and destroyed and American trains wrecked and
plundered. The attacks on Brownsville, Red House ferry, Progreso postomce
and I^as Paladas, all occurred during September last, are typical In these
attacks on American territory, Carranzista adherents and even Orranziata
soldiers took part In the looting, burning and killing. Not only were these
——murders characterized by ruthless
brutality, but uncivilized acts of mu-
tilation were perpetrated. Represen-
tations weer made to General Car-
ranza and he was emphatically re-
quested to stop these reprehensible
acts in a section which he has long
claimed to be under the complete
domination of his authority.
"So far has the indifference of the
de facto government to these atroci-
ties gone that some of these leaders
as I am advised, have received not
only the protection of that govern-
ment but encouragement and aid as
"The government has repeatedly
requested in the strongest terms
that the de facto government safe-
guard the lives and homes of Amer-
ican citizens and furnish the protec-
tion, which international obligation
imposes, to American interests in
the northern states of Tamaullpas,
Nueva Leon, Coahuila, Chihuahua
and Sonora. and also In the states
to the south. „.v,;ia
"In fact, as I am Informed, while
Villa and his bandits were slowly
moving toward the American fron-
tier in the nelghborhod of Columbus,
N. M., not a single Mexican soldier
was seen in the vicinity. Yet the
Mexican authorities were fully cog-
nizant of his movements, for on
March 6, as General Gavlra publicly
announced he had advised the Amer-
ican military authorities of the out
law's approach to the border so that
thev might be prepared to prevent
him from crossing the boundary.
bvSUikHtT/iuMi m i <n t>if unprovoked and cold-
Villa's unhindered activity citizens in the town of Columbus
blooded attack upon American soldiers and c nued repetition here In
on the night of March S), the details 01 wrncn uu of the crlme.
order to refresh your memory with the hideo anJ h-3 band!tgfleeing
"After murdering, burning and plunder g^^ry post at casas Grandea
south, passed within sight. of : the Care • officers and garrison of the de
and no effort was made to stop him Dy uie u
facto government stationed there. . American soli, but on
"In the face of these depredations, not lcan territory, the perpe-
American soldiers, citl*fni om unaijle, or possibly considered Inad-
trators of which General Carranza was una g(ates had n0 other recourse
visable, to apprehend, to * bands of Mexican outlaws who were,
other than to employ force to disperse the ar,.ua3 the boundary.
with increasing boldness, W'stemat J Columbus were driven back
pursued "into fffil
fconfnf°arn'"erfOorCt0Pto capture or destwy them. ^ 1Q upon notlficatlon to the
.ocai'^^
in any event In accordance ^lth n P ult Qf marauders across the in-
when there was no Moment og mjl£B ^ t
ternationai boundary. These troopsL p arau(Jars w ithout encountering a do-
ritory In pursuit of the Glenn Bp:r 6 , Mexican soldier. Further discussions
tachment of Mexican troops or a smge b( oause th(. American forces sent
S5 pursuit the*bandits recrossed into Jexas,or• of
" qUeU d,"°raCr "
out lawlessness, along that your communication Is not limited to a dls-
"I have noted the fact tnai J existing along the border and their im-
cussion of the peaceful relations of our governments but that an
portant bearing upon the p - other circumstances In order to support.if
effort is made to con"®^ri^7atlon of the attitude of the government of the
atate ln ettect tha—Amer 80
ShaSs%9ced evenaf0ssnlble
supply of VoA" by°the1 deterftion
£r9'rm " and ' munlUons, ePurehased
? fvn Mpvlran government and by
the detention of machinery Intended
f°^In^epl™taon^ sweeping charge
I can truthfully affirm at
American government has given
m™rv possible encouragement to the
de facto government in the pacifl
cation and rehabilitation of Mexico
From the moment of its recog?IJ Ti
it has had the undivided support of
this government. An embargo was
placed upon arms and ammunition
kolng Into Chihuahua, Ponora and
fower California In order to Prevent
their falling into the hands of the
armed opponents of de fae o gov-
ernment. Permission has been prant-
ed from time to time, as requested
for Mexican troops and equipment
to traverse American territory from
one point to another In Mexico in
order that the operations of Mexi-
can troops arairst Villa and his
o77h\s^igfrlndiractsatf'amnsurprised that the defacto government ha.
^•csrw; VJSrsx&STJJSSBir«- ri
in the r,afilJ°r^hlhen the war between the'revolutionary factions was in
Fc™n "interveTluo^^'su^h ^h^^beem^ t^he ^||pot^of"^he^n^ted ^ Btatts ^as^the
hav^°hadB°i^ ref^lnlnp from takfn?advantage of such opportunities other
thai? .unselfish frlendsn^p for ^the Mexican ^ t<| gup.
he no other than the lmme uept of tho da facto government
reasons I ha\o hereinituu T'nlted states has not sought the duty which
cannot now be entertain pursuing bandits' who, under fundamental prin-
has been forced upon it ol pursuing nanui« , pursued and arrested
oiplcs „f,™^ t^ ^^ p wlu aMume nnd
and punished by Mexican autnorii t'nited States, as it hns many
effect!vely exercise that ^e^onsihMuj th # ^ obl,Kat) fulfll!(,d hy
'I"1" ^qn governrrient of Mexico If, on the contrary, the de factor govern.
'Jt' l« nle^ed to ignore this obligation and to believe that In case of j
merit e pleasea to h roop, there Is no further recourse than to defend
refusal to retire these troops, in re i KOVernment of the United States
its territory hy an "'P ' ,lncPrttv and friendship if it .did not frankly im-
WO'ia upon\he de facto government that the execution of this threat will
press upon the "e Kp r,ce, ^vhilo this government would deeply
,pa . ,' h ™™l't it cannot recede from It" settled determination to matn-
rfere ,r natlonal rlihts and to perform Its full duty ln pre^-nting further
!fll O rff the terHtorv of the United States and in removing the peril
whhh Americans along the International boundary have borne so long with
patience and forbearane. "ROBERT LANSING.'
CALOMEL SICKENS!
IT'S MERCURY! DANGER
"Dodson's Liver Tone" Straightens You Up Better Than Salivating, Dangerous
Calomel and Doesn't Make You Sick—Don't Lose a Day's Work-
Wonderful Discovery Destroying Sale of Calomel Here.
You're bilious! Your liver is sluggish! ^011
feel lazy, dizzy and all knocked out. Your head
is dull, your tongue is coated; breath bad; stomach
sour and bowels constipated. But don't take sali-
vating calomel. It makes you sick, you may lose
a day's work.
Calomel is mercury or quicksilver which causes
necrosis of the bones. Calomel crashes into sour
bile like dynamite, breaking it up. That's when
you feel that awful nausea and cramping.
If you want to enjoy the nicest, gentlest liver
and bowel cleansing you ever experienced just take
a spoonful of harmless Dodson's Liver Tone to-
night Your druggist or dealer sells you a ou
cent 'bottle of Dodson's Liver Tone under my
personal money-back guarantee that each spoon-
ful will clean your sluggish liver better than a
dose of nasty calomel and that it won't make
you sick. .
Dodson's Liver Tone is real liver medicine.
You'll know it next morning because you will
wake up feeling fine, your liver will be working,
your headache and dizziness gone, your stomach
will be sweet and your bowels regular. You will
feel like working; you'll be cheerful; full of vigor
and ambition.
Dodson's Liver Tone is entirely vegetable,
therefore harmless, and can not salivate. Give ltt
to your children. Millions of people are using!
Dodson's Liver Tone instead of dangerous calomel
I now. Your druggist will tell you that the sale of
I calomel is'almost stopped entirely here—Adv.
His Bluff Called.
Bluffmnn—I owe you ten dollars old
,,)mp—can you change a fifty-dollar
bill?
Ranks—Certainly!
Bluffman—Ah—er-slnee you're so
flush, I guess I won't pny you till
next week—Boston Evening Tran-
script.
HEAL YOUR SKIN TROUBLES
With Cuticura, the Quick, Sure and
Easy Way. Trial Free
Bathe -with Cuticura Soap, dry and
apply the Ointment. They stop Itch-
ing instantly, clear away pimples,
blackheads, redness and roughness, re-
move dandruff and scalp Irritation,
heal red, rough and sore hands as
well as most b-by skin troubles.
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. U
Boston. Sold everywhere.—Adv.
Her "Dot."
Mrs. Youngwedd (a doctor's duugli-
ter)—Did papa say he would do any-
thing for you?
Youngwedd—Yes; he said he would
operate upon ine at any time free of
charge.—Pickings.
SB THE GUARANTEED
Remedy For Women
CTV t A vitae acta directly on the female orifanfl nnd rwrulatea
Ih J /unctlonVMeull" ti™ omen. It atop. relieve. Jan«er-
oua Buppreaslon, nnd banlshoa the terror, of
by weak, nervoua, run down women. It haa !iel;>od ll'0J™'ot '
fcrers and ia ^arnnteed to help you. Your money back on the ve y
firat bottle if you arc not benefits.—II at youi dealer a. 4
TIIACHER MEDICINE CO.. Chattanooga, Tenn-
'Twas Better Thus.
From ills couch a deaf mute arose
'tis quite true, and stepped oa a tuck
ln the dark; and perhaps It Is well
the world never knew, of his silent
but awful remark.
DON'T GAMBLE
that your heart's all right. Make
sure. Take "Renovine"—a heart and
nerve tonic. Price 60c and $1.00. Adv.
"Life would be so much better and
brighter If we would only let it be.
Dont' worry. "
The Brighter Side.
"Trench warfare is said to be fright-
fully monotonous.
"Maybe so," replied the peace-loving
man, "but considering what Is liable
to happen In a trench, I should think
the average soldier would be glad if It
failed to materialize."
The sl7-e of a man is not always the
size of his heart.
IF YOU on ANY FRIEND
Suffer with Rheumatism or Neuritis, acute ol
chronic, write tor my FltKE BOCK on Rlieuma.
tiara- ItB Cause and Cure. Most wotidertul boo*
ever written, it's absolutely FREE. Jew A
Uiiae, Dept. 0. W., Iirucktou, Muss.—AdT.
A Poser.
"The only weapons of the church
nre thoso of peace and quiet."
"How about the canon laws?"
NO MALARIA—NO CHILLS.
"Plantation" Chill Tonic is guaranteed
to drive away Chills and Fever or your
money refunded. Price 50c, Adv.
Taking Her Seriously.
"I've begun to think that fellow Is
really seriously In love with me.
"What makes you think so?"
He's taker, we to the theater three
times now und not once has he ever
tried to kiss me good night."
Red Cross Ball Blue, made in America,
therefore the best, delightB the housewife.
All good grocers. Adv.
Little Nonsense Now and Then.
"I think it's very unkind the way
some of those politicians make fun of
the 'favorite sons,'" rv,narked Mrs.
Twobble.
Oh, I don't know about that," an-
swered Mr, Twobble. "The average
political convention Is a nerve-wrack-
ing affair and I presume the delegates
feel that they are entitled to a certain
amount of relaxation."
It's a Picuic Getting Ready for a Picnic
1/ you choose
Spanish Olives Pickles Sweet Relish Ham Loaf Veal LoJ
Chicken Loaf Fruit Preserves Jellies Apple Butter
Luncheon Meats j
Pork and Beans
Ready to Serve
Food Products
Health Is the condition of wisdom
and the sign is cheerfulness—an open
nnd noble temper."—Emerson.
Imhl on Lilly'1 at
jtout grottr 'i
Libby, McNeill & Libby
Chicago
Your Grocer
IS RELIABLE
He wants to hold your trade
and tries to sell you brands
he knows you will like. \
He is always ready to recommend
! 1" KG Baking Powder -Ask him
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