MEXICO.

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MEXICO.

BRITAIN DOES NOT INTEND TO LET THE MATTER REST."

DESIRE TO CONGEAL TRUTH ABOUT BENTON.

(Bi Eliotbic Tiligbaph—Copybight.) (Pib Pbess Association.) LONDON, March 4. In the House of Commons, Sir E. Grey said all efforts had failed to secure an investigation into the facte of Benton s death. There were persistent difficulties offered and there waa the strongest presumption that it was the desire of responsible persons to conceal the truth. The United States had shown every desire to secure the protection of Britishers.

Replying to Mr Bonar Law, Sir Edward Grey said several Americans had been killed in Mexico. "If the United States think it proper to take steps on behalf of its own subjects or the British wo will gladly await the result. Otherwise we reserve the right to secure reparation." Sir Edward added that he had no intention to send a force or blockade the port, but concluded "Britain does not intend to let the matter rest."

SIR EDWARD GREY'S DIPLOMACY

LONDON, March 4. Sir Edward Grey's speech has created a good impression in Washington. The opinion is growing that President Wilson will eventually be compelled to abandon his waiting policy and that he has been disillusioned regarding Cari anza and Villa, but he dreads sacrificing lives in quelling anarchy in Mexico. It is reported that Carranza has summoned his Cabinet to discuss the Benton incident. Carranza declares that Britain has no rights concerning Benton. England having recognised Huerta has no diplomatic standing. MEXICO CITY, March 4. Generals Nogales, Sonora and Carranza have been appointed a commission to investigate Benton's death. The stitutionalist Cabinet approve of the action. BENTON'S SISTER'S APPEAL. (Times and Sydney Sun Services.) Received March 5. 9 a.m. MEXICO. March 4. A sister oi Bon ton, writing from Nice, says: "We are apparently no nearer identification of our brother's body or enquiry into the manner of hie death which must be the prelude to the punishment of the cynical ruffian win murdered him. Are these negotiations going to bo dragged out until public feeling has subsided and the murder <;1lowed to pass thus unavenged ? Can Englishmen and women no longer de]>end on their country for protection o, redress?"