READY TO ACCOUNT.

Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 1993, 26 February 1914, Page 5

READY TO ACCOUNT.

TO THE ENTIRE WORLD.

FOR BENTON'S EXECUTION.

REBEL LEADER DEFENDS HIS ACTION. By TelecrraDh— Press Aeaoolation-Ooriyrlelit El Paso, February 24. General Villa, tlio rebel leader, lias telegraphed to the American authorities that Mr. Benton, tho British resident who was recently executed, had been guilty, of four murders, and had frequently committed thefts of cattle. Itentou had attempted to assassinate him; therefore, he had duly executed him according to martial law. Villa declared that ho was ready to give an account,of tho execution to the cutiro worltl. An American citizen named Vorgara was hanged by the Federal troops after an American request for his release had been forwarded. WHAT THE JOURNALISTS WERE TOLD. . "BENTON PRODUCED A. REVOLVER," "Times"—Sydney "Sun" Special Cables. (Rcc. February 25, 6 p.m.) Mexico City, February 25. , General Villa informed some journalists that Mr. Benton gained entrance to his office on the pretext of personal business. He had not talked long when he produced a revolver. Villa grabbed Benton's hand and. thrust his own revolver to_ the pit of Beaton's stomach. He. (Villa) did not wish to appear bloodthirsty, therefore did not shoot Benton. instead, ho summoned the guards. A court-martial was then held, and Bonton was executed. *

THE BURIAL. . (Rec. February 25, 10.20 p.m.) Washington, February 2-1. Ell Paso reports say that General Villa stated that Mr. Bcnton was interred with full religious observances. He will not disinter the bodv, as he has no desire to be guilty of such a eacrilege. ' ' . UNITED STATES TAKING THE BEST v COURSE. (Rcc. February 25, 10.20 p.m.) . Nev; York, February 24. Sir C. Spring-Rico (British Ambassador) is satisfied that the United States is taking the best course in regard to tlio JJentqn case. . Tho British Consul at Galvestbn has bean ordered to proceed to El Paso to investigate Mr. IJonton's murder. BRITISH CONSUL. . TO VISIT JAUREZ AND SUPPLY • REPORT. London, February 24. In the Houso of Commons, Sir Edward Grey, Sccrotary of State for Foreign Aifairs, in reply to Mr. Bonar Law (Leader of-tho Opposition) said the Government had asked tho United States to inform Villa of tho feeling that had been created in Britain. Ho also considered it indispensable that' the British Consul should visit Jaurez and supply the Govornmont with tho most adequate, report on tho execution 1 of'Bontpn.;,',AMERICA MUST, INVESTIGATE. ' ' BUT CAREFULLY/-- -'T "Times"—Sydnoy "Sun" Special Cables. '..-'. Washington, February 24. • The lobbies.are, humming^with apprehension and indignation concerning Bonton's death, Tho consensus of comment is that America must investigate tho tragedy carefully. There is a tciidoncy to believe that intervention by the United_ States has been rendered practically inevitable. FRENCH PRESS. PROTECTION REQUIRED. "Times" —Sydney "Sun" Special Cables. Paris, February 24. The French Press gravely- insists that it would be pure- folly for President Wilson to risk a conflict with , Britain by humouring Villa, and maintains that French interests require protection.