THE CRISIS IN MEXICO

Greymouth Evening Star, 22 April 1914, Page 5

THE CRISIS IN MEXICO

"A BLOOD-STAINED CRIMINAL." AMERICA'S INTENTIONS. (BY ELECTEIC TELEGBAPH- COPYEIGHX-] LONDON, April 21. English newspapers give prominence to President Wilson's statement that there is no war with" Mexico, and that the issue is between the United States Government and a person calling himself the "Provisional President," whose right is not recognised. "We are Mexico's friends and under no circumstances would the United States tight the Mexican peopleEven the seizure of Tampico and Vera Cruz was not an act of war.'' In support of this contention. President Wilson had quoted the British occupation of Corinto during the Nicaraguan trouble in 1895

The Daily Telegraph says that General Huerta framed his demands in order to lend colour to the suggestion that the United States recognised him. General Huerta's recent demands have given the United States air ' opportunity of correcting an attitude which filled patriotic Americans with dismay. It was incredible that the United States, after overthrowing General Huerta. should leave Mexico to a blood-stained criminal like General Villa.

NEW YORK, April 21. Stock has readied a record low figure this year. There is little nervousness, however. ... MEXICO CITY, April 21. . General Huerta, in a statement to the American press agency, said that he desired to emphasise the-fact that no American flag appeared on the boat at Tarnpico; consequently no insult thereto had been offered. President Wilson had evidently been misinformed, The American flag had nothing to do with the case. He wished that the American people would fully understand this. WASHINGTON, April 21. The House adopted a resolution empowering the President to use armed forces against Mexico by 337 to 37. Some opposition developed in the' Senate against, the resolution. The debate apparently is likely to continue throughout the Objection was taken to President Wilson's attempt to "individualise General Huerta," as one speaker phrased it. The President, addressing the newspaper correspondents, declared : "In no conceivable circumstances will we fight the people of Mexico." The press criticises this declaration as likely to lead to further trouble, as, unless a bold front is presented in Mexico, General Huerta. will not give way. President Wilson added that if, however, Mexico declared war. the United States did not desire to add any territory, but merely to intervene in order to restore law and order in" a much disturbed country.

WASHINGTON, April 20. Americans have been ordered to leave Mexico witliot delay.

The President admitted in a speech to Congress that President Huerta urged that martial law obtained at Tampieo when the Americans were arrested. No one was allowed, under the circumstances, to: ; land where Americans landed, hence the arrest.

Dr.' Wilson pointed (nit that American commanders wer>. never notified of any such prohibition,.\Even if they had been notified, • the request "for the. withdrawal of the Americans would have been a proper course instead of arresting, them. .. , _ The Ambassadors, including Sir Cecil Spring-Bice (British Ambassador), filled the front row of the Congress gallery. . '■ ' ""' f The Foreign Affairs Committee immediately reported a resolution giving the President necessary powers to deal with the situation. -i '■.' (Received this day at 8.35;a.m.') LONDON, Anvil 21. The Daily .Chronicle says it is plain Lhat President Wilson will not desist until he has driven General Huerta. from office. The occupation of y and Vera Cruz is insufficient. An expedition should be sent to Mexico City. All Englishmen will give the Americans 'good wishes ' for success is", their thorny, thankless task.

BERLIN, April 21. The Koelnischj Zeitung. approves of Dr. Wilson's action. The Frankfurter! Zeitung says Unit President Huerta's demand 'is scarcely disguised mockery. Nobody can blame Dv Wilson if he establishes a blockade and occupies the harbors: Other newspapers are less sympathetic with America. WASHINGTON, April 21.

Prominent officers of both services state that they are fully prepared.for war. There Vno delay similar to that preceding intervention in Cuba. When'the news of the result of the ultimatum was received, the hotel orchestras plaved the National Anthem and the guests rose and cheered Barricades had to be erected at the capital to prevent the crowds encroaching upon the Government departments. Soni" 2.500 students at Yale spontaneously marched to the residence oi Mr Wni. Tail, ex-President, who said that many circumstances, may yet prevent war.' Every lover of his country should pray that such a national calamity would be averted 'The authorities believe that Presi-. dent Huerta has just pUreluiscd consignments for the army, this delivery will frcatl'v strengthen him.

[Times and Sydney Sun Seuvicks-] ; (Rm , iv ed this day at 8.30 am.} LONDON, April 21. The Times, in the course of a leader, says that so long as the. Mexicans are ;,.ff i (1 field; it out aifohg; themselves, t present anarchy, with its attendant horrors, may continue. Given a restoiation of law and order, there is'nothing m problem of Mexico that defies solution. Education and the breaking up of big estates is needed. (Receded this day at 11.50 am.) WASHINGTON, April 21. War preparations are proceeding actively throughout the United States President Wilson hae agreed to modi y hid statement to Congicss 7 , to winch objection was raised on the ground that it nclividuabsed General Huerta. It is now expected that the Senate will approve of the President's proposals. _ Dr Wilson has ordered Admiral Hotelier to seize Vera Cruz Customhou.se to prevent the Huertan forces from securing large supplies of ammunition winch are expected 'to arrive there aboard a German steamer. As no blockade is enforced, ammunition eannbt be seized until landed.

THE APOSTLE OF PEACE. WHAT THE WAR HAS COSTReceived this day at 11.5 T a.m. NEW YORK. April 21. Mr. Norman Angell, interviewed, said that'Mexico would prove Inwards the United Stalk's whal the Irish problem is towards-Britain. .. Vh.e o United States was likely 1.0 spend years conquering Mexico. The next thins would he some insult towards (he Americanfrom the other republics. Finally the United States flaf would extend righl down to the Canal zone. Mr. Angall warned the United States thaA it was \ biffgm' problem to conquer Mexico than c.oVi'qw.fr the Boers. The-cflVei; of war, however, was certain lo be a :i'A back towards the United-Slates financially.