TROUBLED MEXICO

New Zealand Times, Volume XXXVII, Issue 8362, 24 February 1913, Page 7

TROUBLED MEXICO

HUERTA’S STATEMENT MADERO ARRANGED LIST OF PROSCRIPTIONS. By T^lesrrapli—Preaa Association—- Copyrie*'* LONDON. February 21. A message from Mexico City says that General Huerta, Provisional President, publishes a statement to the effect that ex-President Madero arranged a list of proscriptions, including a number of senators and deputies, and all the foreign correspondents. The United States strongly protests against any further executions and is anxious to protect Madero. PEACE AT LAST THE PROVISIONAL PRESIDENT’S INTENTIONS. UNITED STATES WILL SECURE MADERO FAIR TRIAL: (Received February 23, 5.6 p.m.) WASHINGTON, February 23. Mr Secretary Knox has announced that the United States Government intends to intervene to secure a fair trial for ex-President Madero. MEXICO CITY, February 23. General Huerta is asking the rebel leaders to confer with the object of securing peace throughout Mexico. General Huerta has announced that ho intends to use ex-Presidout Diaz’s methods, if necessary, to secure peace and order, no matter at what cost. PRESIDENT TAFT’S VIEWS. (Received February 24, 0.36 a.m.) NEW YORK, February 23. President Taft, speaking at the Peace banquet, said that the United States would exercise every effort to avoid intervention in Mexico. He did not sympathise with the attitude of those advocating intervention for the purpose of gain or the exploitation of a rich country like Mexico.