THE MEXICAN PROBLEM.

Press, Volume XLIX, Issue 14823, 14 November 1913, Page 9

THE MEXICAN PROBLEM.

» ■■ -—. MB ASQUITH'S REFERENCE.

("Tite«e"- S y <ir ' c r "Sun" Special Cable.) NEW YORK, November 12. Mr Asquith's reference to Mexico has been made a feature by the newspapers, which express gratification at his statement of British non-interfer-ence in Mexico.

AMERICAN POLICY DECLARED.

•FINANCIAL PRESSURE" FIRST.

THEN* A BLOCKADE OF PORTS. NO ACQUISITION , OF TERRITORY. (Received November 13tb, 10.30 p.m.) WASHINGTON, "November 13. President "Wilson has formulated his policy with rrgard to Mexico. He declares that tho United States is prepared to invade Mexico if necessary, but will first endeavour, by financial pressure to secure Huerta's retirement. Foreign investors are warned that obligations incurred by tho present regime will not be. recognised. If peaceful persuasion fails, there will be a blockade- of Mexican ports to destroy the Customs revenue and prevent the importation of munitions of war.

When Huerta's elimination has been secured, efforts will bo directed to obtain a provisional President, acceptable to both sections, tinder the protection of the United States, until the general election provides a new Congress an" President. The declaration makes it dear that the United States will not acquire territory as a result of intervention. DIPLOMATIC RELATION'S BROKEN OFF. (Received November 1-Ith, 12.5 a.m.) WASHINGTON, November 13. Mr land, tho American Envoy, was ordered to notify President Huerta that if he did not agroo promptly to prevent the newly-elected Congress from assembling, the United States would thereupon break off diplomatic relations. President Huerta ignored tho demand, N aud Mr Lind left tho country by special train.