THE KIDNAPPED CONSUL

Dominion, Volume 13, Issue 60, 4 December 1919, Page 7

THE KIDNAPPED CONSUL

AMERICA'S QUARREL WfTH Mexico. New York, Noveri'ber 28. The 1 Washington .correspondent of the New York'"Times" states thai; tha general opinion 011 the Mexican situation is that it is still capable of peaceful adjustment. Mr. R. Lansing, Secretary of State, is considering the teat of the Mexican reply, which will he considered by Cabinet on Friday. Mr, Lansing lias refused to comment on the sanation. Senators who were interviewed are of opinion that, means will he found to avert a completo break wi(!i Mexico. Some Senators and Congressmen blame the United States for lack of firmness in dealing with Mexico.—Ausu-N.Z. Cablo Assn.

FRESH COMPLICATIONS. Washington, November 29. It is understood 'that tike Mexican Ambassador, Mr. Bonillas, htul a conference with Mr. Robert Lansiag, Secretary of State. Mr. Lansing is reported to have said tliht the United States did not ibelieve charges had bujn preferred against Mr. Jenkins, and -outlined the inevitable consequences if 'the murders and molestations of Americans in Mexico continued.

Dispatches from Mexico City deny the reports of a new revolt. Tho State Department h«'S received a further report that tho Mexicans have shot two Americans.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.