This technique is possible. Here is the correct syntax:
DELETE A.*,B.* FROM
member A INNER JOIN subscriptions B USING (type_id)
WHERE A.type_id = 1;
I have another post from June 26, 2013 on this same DELETE syntax on multiple tables : Deleting Data From Multiple TablesDeleting Data From Multiple Tables
As for the original question, @Michael-sqlbot has it right. The particular tool you are using does not support executing multiple queries. At the very least, it is not configured to run multiple queries@Michael-sqlbot has it right. The particular tool you are using does not support executing multiple queries. At the very least, it is not configured to run multiple queries.