"THE WORLD'S BULLY."

Sun (Christchurch), Volume I, Issue 25, 6 March 1914, Page 7

"THE WORLD'S BULLY."

REBEL LEADER ON BRITAIN. THE MEXICAN SITUATION. By Cable. —Press . Association.- —Copyright, MEXICO CITY. March 5. General Carranza is reported to have stated that the United States is being made a "catspaw" by Britain, which he characterised as the "world's bully." He declared that intervention would influence the whole of Latin America.

FRIENDLY, BUT FIRM. BRITAIN'S PATIENT POLICY. (Beceived March 6, 8.30 a.m.) LONDON, March 5. The Mexican Minister in London states that an obstacle in tlie way of the triumph of" the Government is the facility with which the revolutionists are provided with arms on tKe northern frontier.

Washington advices state that Britain's friendly, but firm patience, in regard to Mexico is appreciated. It is felt that what might have become- a nasty international incident, has, actually, by the good diplomatic management and public, common-sense in both countries, strengthened the. position of Britain in Washington. ,

A BLOODLESS BATTLE.

FIRST NAVAL ENGAGEMENT.

. (Received March 6, "11.5 a.m.) MEXICO CITY, March 5. The first naval engagement la the Mexican revolt ended bloodlessly. The vessels contented themselves with long-range broadsides.