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Show GOVERNORS URGED TO PREVENT OUTBREAKS MHDXJCO CITY, Sept. 10. Because of representations by tho American charge. Nelson O'Shaughnessy, to tho Mexican foreign office as a preventive measure and in line with the advices from "Washington "Wash-ington that the Mexican authorities would be hold responsible for any Injury done Americans, telegrams at urgunt rates and demanding acknowledgment were sent, tojay "by ordir of the president" io all governors to prevent by all tho means in their power demonstrations of any sort against foreigners on the occasion of tho celebration of Independence day, Septom- i cr 16. I he telegrams wero sent by Dr. U" rutla, minister of the Interior. Charge O'Shaogbnessy's action was Inspired In-spired by rumors which in recent years nw.ays have been current Just prior to Independence dav of anti-foreign uprisings.. upris-ings.. In part the Instructions read: "By special order of the president, I beu' you to dictate at once most appropriate appro-priate and energetic measures to prevent disturbances which might arise during tm approaching celebration. Especially it Is desired that nothing shall occur to affect the persons or interests of foi-clgncrs foi-clgncrs residing In your state." The president expressed his dedire, further, to demonstrate "our culture and reppect for the subjects of friendly nations na-tions and that we entertain for them a fraternal regard which Is demanded by reason of the justice that always governs the acts of tho Mexican people and the government of the republic." |