That Latin Blood

Jose Maria Garza, former Mexican Minister to Holland, wrote a letter to Alberto Pani, Foreign Secretary. Senor Pani thought the tone of this letter insulting to the dignity of the Mexican Foreign Office. He sent the letter to the civil court. This annoyed Senor Garza, who sent seconds to Pani with a challenge to a duel to the death. Pani's attitude is unknown.

Jesus Augustin Castro, Governor of the Mexican state of Durango, became involved in a heated political discussion with Roque Gonzalez Garza, former President of Mexico. Castro wanted to settle there and then with fisticuffs. Garza replied by challenging him to a duel. Castro accepted with eagerness and was with difficulty prevented from settling the dispute on the spot. It is feared the outcome of this dispute will be fatal.