THE MEXICAN TURMOIL

Lyttelton Times, Volume CXV, Issue 16488, 2 March 1914, Page 7

THE MEXICAN TURMOIL

THE BENTON MURDER. [ PERMISSION TO VIEW THE BODY. By Telogiaph—free* Association—Copyright ■ WASHINGTON, February 27. General Villa has agreed to allow two British representatives, two Americans, and two members of Benton'* family to view the body of Benton, which is buried near Chihuahua, SURGEONS TO ACCOMPANY THE PARTY. AN APPEAL BY HUERTA. “Times"—Sydney “Sun" Special Cab!**. (Received February 28, 5.35 p.m.) WSHINGTON, February 28. Mr Bryan has given instructions for two surgeons to accompany the party and examine the body of Mr Benton. It is generally, felt that Villa has procrastinated so as to render nugatory any efforts that might be made. Huerta has written to Washington stating that Villa murdered Benton, and requesting collaboration in the work of civilisation. THE IMPORTATION OF ARMS. UNITED STATES ASKED TO RECONSIDER DECISION.. •WASHINGTON, February 27. By Telegraph—Press Asaociation—CopyrigEi The Huerta Government is appealing to the United States to reconsider the lifting of the embargo on the importation of arms, Huerta contends that the United States’ action is merely allowing the rebels to commit outrages in district* where they control the situation, thus adding to the insecurity of foreigners. It is not likely that the United States will answer the communication. THE DEATH OF VERGARA. PUNISHMENT DEMANDED. Mr Bryan announces that the United States has despatched a demand to Huerta to punish those responsible for hanging Vergara. Although Mr Bryan refuses to allow tho despatch of the Texan Rangers to protect the frontier, Governor Colquitt has decided to take his own measures to protect lives along the frontier. Mr Bryan did not reply to the Governor’s message. _ . The Governor is recognised as responsible for order in the Northern States of Mexico. UNITED STATES TO CONTINUE PRESENT POLICY. MR BRYAN IN A DIFFICULTY. WHO ARE THE RESPONSIBLE AUTHORITIES IN MEXICO P (Received February 28, 5.5 p.m.) ' WASHINGTON, February 28. After a lengthy Cabinet meeting President Wilson announced that the United States would continue its present policy with regard to Mexico. The Cabinet was unanimous on the point. A message from Austin, Texas, states that Governor Colquitt heatedly telegraphed to Mr Bryan charging him with deliberately making him appear ridiculous before the people of tho United States by alleging that the Governor intended to send troops across the frontier. Governor Colquitt declares he never had any intention of sending troops across the frontier, but would send them to the border towns to protect Americans. Governor Colquitt demands again if Mr Bryan wjll tell him who are the reponsible authorities in Mexico from which to make demands for the surrender of the murderers of Americans. Such a demand is creating difficulties for Mr Bryan, as any answer to the Governor’s question would be taken, as equivalent to a statement what parties in Mexico the'United States recognise. , MR TAFT’S WARNING. INTERVENTION A CATASTROPHE (Received March 1, 5- p.m.) NEW YORK, February 28. . Mr Taft, addressing tho National Geographical Society, warned the United States of the vast responsibilities involved in an invasion of Mexico. . Every town would need garrisoning and fifteen millions of people 1 would require subjugating after a lengthy guerilla war. An immense treasury would be necessary. Mr Taft charaot' terised intervention as a catastrophe. FURTHER CRIMES REPORTED. TWO FRENCHMEN MURDERED. / : " Times "—Sydney “Sun” Special Cable#. PARIS, February 27. The newspapers report that two Frenchmen have been murdered in Mexico. ' '