MEXICO.

Manawatu Standard, Volume XLI, Issue 9742, 6 March 1914, Page 5

MEXICO.

BRITISH-AMERICAN FRIENDSHIP STRENGTHENED.

(Times and Sydney Sun Services.) (By Electbic Telegraph—Copybight.) (Peb Pbess Association.) Received March 6, 9 a.m. LONDON, March 5. The Mexican Minister in London states that an obstacle to the triumph of the Government is the facility with which the revolutionists are provided with arms across the northern frontier.

Washington advices state that Britain's friendly but firm.patience in regard to Mexico is appreciated. It is felt that what might have become a nasty international incident hasaetually, by good diplomatic management and the public common sense of both countries strengthened the position of Britain in Washington.

BRITAIN "THE WORLD'S BULLY."

(Times and Sydney Sun Services.) MEXICO CITY, March 6. General Carranza is reported to have stated that the United States is being made a cat's paw by Britain, which he characterised as the "world's bully." He declared that Britain's intervention would influence the whole of Latin America. BLOODLESS NAVAL BATTLE. Received March 6, 11.5 a.m MEXICO CITY, March 5. The first naval engagement of the Mexican revolt ended bloodlessly, the vessels contenting themselves with long range broadsides.