| Show ASKING FOR MERCY Oar tioxcrmucitt Ilcqiscsty the Par lion of thc Condemned Mexican Cm or MEXICO via Galveston May 1 Jfinister Manning has presented President Diaz the request of the American Govern ment for tim remission of the death sen tence of tho three Mexican officers con demned by courtmartini to be shot for a violation of American territory As the Americui Government was tho party in jured there exists no doubt but its interpolation interpo-lation fur clemency will save the lives of the pris tiers Tie action of Secretary Bayard is highly appreciated here and is regarded as an ixhibitiun uf the generous sentiment towards Mexico In government circles auiuiii leading politicians Judge Man nings h inUiin < of the oasa is commended as having probably prevented serious complications com-plications Tho Ministers conduct in the matter has been characterized bv moderation modera-tion and a desire t avoid exciting bad feel ing It is thought President Dniz will undoubtedly un-doubtedly be influenced by the representations representa-tions of the American Minister although it is known that ho felt a stern example I should be made in the case of these officers |
