Turbulent Mexico

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVI, Issue 207, 2 March 1914, Page 5

Turbulent Mexico

UNITED STATES POLICY.

DECISION OF CABINET. AN ANGRY UOYERNOR. iy Cable—Press Association—Copyright Received ], 6.5 p.m. Washington, February 28. After a lengthy- Cabinet meeting, President Wilson announced that the United States would continue its preI sent Mexican policy, and that the Cabinet were unanimous on the matter. The Texas Governor, Mr. Colquitt, heatedly wired to Mr. Bryan, whom he charged with deliberately making him appear ridiculous before the people of the United States by alleging that the Governor intended to send troops across

the frontier. Colquitt dec-lares he never had any intention of sending troops across the frontier, but would send them to the border towns to protect Americans. Colquitt demands again if Secretary Bryan will tell him who were the responsible authorities in Mexico whorefrom 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 will be taken as equivalent to a statement as to what parties the United States recognises.

WHAT INTERVENTION INVOLVES. 15 MILLIONS PEOPLE REQUIRE SUBJUGATING. Received 1, 5.5 p.m. New York, February 28. Mr. Taft, ex-President, addressing the National Geographical Society, warned the United States of the vast .responsibilities involved in an invasion of Mexico. Every town' would need garrisoning. Fifteen millions of people would require subjugating, which could only be done after a lengthy guirclla war. An immense treasury would be necessary. Mr. Taft characterised intervention as a catastrophe. TWO FRENCHMEN MURDERED. THE DEATH OF BENTON. j PROTECTING THE FRONTIER. Paris, February 27. The papers report that two Frenchmen have been murdered in Mexico. Washington, February 27. General Villa has agreed to allow two British representatives, two Americans, and two members -of Benton's family to view the body, which is buried near Chihuahua. 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 districts where they control the situaI tion, thus adding to the insecurity of foreigners. It is not likely that the United States Government will answer the communication.

Mr. Bryan announces that the United States has despatched a demand to Huerta to punish those responsible for the hanging of Vegara. Although Mr. Bryan refuses to allow the despatch of Texan Rangers to protect the frontier, Governor Colquit lias 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.

EXAMINING BENTON'S BODY. AMERICAN ACTION. Times—Sydney Sun Special Cables. Received 28, 8 p.m. Washington, February 2S. Mr. Bryan has instructed the American Consul in Mexico to get two surgeons to accompany Mr. Percival and examine the body of Benton. Huerta has written Washington stating that Villa has murdered Benton, and requesting collaboration in the work of civilisation.