MEXICO.

Taranaki Daily News, 4 December 1919, Page 5

MEXICO.

ATTITUDE OF THE STATES. A WARNING TO MEXICO. By Telegraph.—Press Assn.—Copyright. Received Dec. 3, 5.5 p.m. Washington, Nov. 29. It is understood that the Mexican Ambassador had a conference with Mr. R. Lansing (Secretary for State), at which the latter stated that the United States did not believe the charges against Mr. Jenkins, and he outlined the inevitable consequences if murders and molestations of Americans in Mexico continued. Despatches from Mexico City deny the reports of a new revolt. The State Department has received further reports that Mexicans shot two Americans.— Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. A LACK OF FIRMNESS. , Washington, Nov. 28. General opinion is that the Mexican situation is still capable of peaceful adjustment. Mr. Lansing is considering the text of the Mexican reply, which will be considered T>y Cabinet on Friday. He refused to comment on the situation. Senators who have been interviewed are of the opinion that a means will be found by which a complete break with Mexico may be averted. Some Senators and Congressmen blame the United States for lack of firmness in dealing with Mexico. Mexico, Dec. 2. A thousand of Villa's soldiers fell upon GOO of the 80th Regiment of Federal troops at Santa Rosalia, and massacred all but two, in revenge for the execution of General Angeles by Cnr-ranga.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.