GREAT TROUBLE.

Hawera Star, Volume XLVIII, 21 June 1924, Page 5

GREAT TROUBLE.

TWO NATIONS AT VARIANCE. ; A WOMAN THE CAUSE. BY CABLE—PRESS ASSOCIATION—COPYRIGHT. LONDON, June 19. That a woman is at the bottom of the Anglo-American trouble appeared from My MacDonald’s statement in the House of Commons. He said that Mexico had accused Mr Cummins of writing insulting letters, and demanded his immediate withdrawal. The letters, which Mr MacDonald read, related to an attempt by the Mexican Government to dispossess the Britisher, Mrs Evans, of her farm.' Mr MacDonald said there was nothing objectionable in the letters. If a foreign office objected to such communications there would be no diplomatic relations at all. The Mexican Government’s behaviour was inexcusable. It threatened to break into the legation by the 16th if Mr Cummins did not surrender. Mr MacDonald warned the Mexican ConsulGeneral of the gravity of such a step, and requested that action be suspended until the Hohler mission had arrived. The Mexican Government refused, but the United States, at Mr MacDonald’s request, had arranged for the safe withdrawal of Mir Cummins, and to take charge of the legation. Mr MacDonald emphasised the necessity for protecting British subjects and safeguarding. tlie British Government’s dignity, and concluded: ‘‘l am not quite sure what happened to Mrs Evans, but it is believed that she has not met with any harm. The whole story is a most romantic one. Mrs Cummins’ letters said she is left defenceless and alone, except for the assistance of a brave young American.—Reuter.