Señor Romero to Mr. Gresham.
Washington, May 22, 1894.
Mr. Secretary: I have the honor to inform you that I have received instructions by telegraph from the Government of Mexico to insist upon the demand for the extradition of Inez Ruiz and Jesus Guerra, who were guilty of the crimes committed in the attack on San Ignacio, in the State of Tamaulipas, Mexico, December 10, 1892.
Application was made to the Department of State for the extradition of these men, in pursuance of instructions from the Mexican Government, by the note of this legation of July 17, 1893, but the request could not be granted at that time for the reason that the accused persons were awaiting trial before the Federal court in Texas for violation of the neutrality laws of the United States.
On the 19th instant Judge Maxey dismissed the charge pending against twenty-eight persons, of infraction of the neutrality laws, Inez Ruiz and Jesus Guerra being among the number of said persons; consequently, the Government of Mexico thinks that the reason which prevented their surrender to the Mexican authorities no longer exists.
Be pleased to accept, etc.