MEXICAN TURMOIL.

Lyttelton Times, Volume CXV, Issue 16493, 7 March 1914, Page 11

MEXICAN TURMOIL.

EASY TO GET ARMS. WHY THE REBELS WIN. "Times.”—Sydney “Sun" Special Cable*. LONDON, March 5. Tho Mexican Minister in London states that the obstacle to the triumph of tho Government is the facility with which the revolutionists are provided with arms on the northern frontier. Washington advices state that Great Britain’s friendly but firm patience iu regard to Mexico is appreciated. It is felt that what might havo become a nasty international ir 'dent has actually, by good diplomatic management and public commonsensc in both countries, strengthened the position of Great Britain in Washington. NAVAL BATTLE. A BLOODLESS CONFLICT. By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright MEXICO CITY, March 5. The first naval engagement in tho Mexican revolt ended bloodlessly, the vessels contenting themselves with long-range broadsides. MR BRYAN DEPRECATES DIS-' CUSSION. HAS CONFIDENCE IN CARRANZA. WASHINGTON, March 6. Mr Bryan informed the Foreign Affairs Committeo that it was not advisable to precipitate a Mexican discussion. Britain and other Powers supported the United States policy. Reparation, Mr Bryan insists, must bo tho punishment of those guilty for foreigners’ losses. He had confidence in the investigation ordered by General Carranza. Representative Ainey demanded fu 1 information, deprecating the suggestion that the truth was likely to ’inflame the American people to demand war whilo they universally desired peace. A secret session of the committee thereafter was held. VILLA AGAIN. MORE BANDIT METHODS. GENERAL’S SON HELD TO RANSOM. MEXICO CITY, March 6. General Luis Terrazas has appealed to the United States to save his son, who is held by Villa to ransom for half a million pesos. Terrazas declares that ho is penniless owing to the Constitutionalists confiscating his immense wealth. Tho United States consul is unable to act. The rebels partially strangled tho sou until ho personally agreed to pay half a million of his own money. The remainder then . was demanded from the General. It is likely that a personal appeal will be made to Mr Bryan.