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Domestic News July 22, 1919

The Daily Star Mirror

Moscow, Latah County, Idaho

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US Ambassador to Mexico Henry P. Fletcher testified before the House Rules Committee in Washington that 50 Americans have been killed in Mexico since his appointment three years ago without prosecutions, and warned that withdrawing recognition of Carranza's government would worsen turmoil.

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Mexican Situation is Serious.

WASHINGTON.-Henry P. Fletcher, American ambassador to Mexico, told the house rules committee today that since his appointment three years ago about 50 Americans have been killed in Mexico without a single prosecution by Mexican authorities.

Replying to Chairman Campbell's questions, Ambassador Fletcher said the withdrawal of recognition of Carranza's government by the United States would only increase turmoil in Mexico. He added that he did not know of any revolutionary leader capable of establishing a permanent government and restoring and maintaining order.

What sub-type of article is it?

Politics

What keywords are associated?

Mexican Situation Ambassador Fletcher American Deaths Carranza Government House Rules Committee

What entities or persons were involved?

Henry P. Fletcher Chairman Campbell Carranza

Where did it happen?

Washington

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Washington

Event Date

Today

Key Persons

Henry P. Fletcher Chairman Campbell Carranza

Outcome

about 50 americans have been killed in mexico without a single prosecution by mexican authorities

Event Details

Henry P. Fletcher, American ambassador to Mexico, told the house rules committee that since his appointment three years ago about 50 Americans have been killed in Mexico without a single prosecution by Mexican authorities. Replying to Chairman Campbell's questions, Ambassador Fletcher said the withdrawal of recognition of Carranza's government by the United States would only increase turmoil in Mexico. He added that he did not know of any revolutionary leader capable of establishing a permanent government and restoring and maintaining order.

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