MEXICAN CATHOLICS
HEW RELIGIOUS LAWS CLOSING OF CHURCHES. Press Association—By Telegraph-Copyright MEXICO CITY, August !’ The Department of the Interior announces that the Roman Catholic Church “annexes,” except the actual places of worship, and all church valuables have been placed under Government seal throughout Mexico until the controversy is settled. The persons who wore arrested on charges of plotting against the life of Ercsfdent Calles have been discharged for lack of evidence. —Reuter. RIGHTS OF MINISTERS. TREATY WITH. BRITAIN. MEXICO CITY, August 10. The British Minister, Mr 10. Ovey, declined to discuss and rciused tq confirm or deny the report- that bo had made diplomatic representations to Mexico over the British-Moxican treaty of amity and commerce guaranteeing religious' ministers freedom to exercise their ministry in Mexico. The treaty expires in December. Mexico, months ago, said she would not renew it. ' It is unofficially understood that discussions between the two Governments over the renewal of tho treaty will probably be undertaken in Ijondnn between the Foreign Office and tho Mexican Minister. —Router.
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Evening Star, Issue 19325, 11 August 1926, Page 5
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