Now. Mr. Chairman. the whole point here turns on the question whether Barrundia was sought for as a common criminal or as a political refugee. Even after al we know about it. the charges of crime can not be specifically stated beyond general allegations. which might easily be made in the heat of revolution. It was a doubtful point. perhaps. On the statement of the gentleman from Pennsylvania. Commander Reiter knew only that the attempt was to be made to seize Barrundia in his capacity as a refugee. and he says he was not responsible to the minister. I think itwas his dutyto give asylum to this man. Ifthe had been mistaken. diplomacy could have settled it afterward.