MEXICO

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume XLVIII, Issue XLVIII, 17 April 1914, Page 5

MEXICO

UNITED STATES' NEW POLICY ENDORSED BY CONGRESS. (Press Association.—^opyiuqht.) WASHINGTON, April 16. Bdth Houses of Congress expressed approval of President Wilson's changed policy- Speakers expressed opinions favourable to the maintenance of the United State's dignity, even if war resulted. The Senate Committee on Foreign Relations expressed the opinion that _tho landing of an armed force on Mexican soil constituted an act of war, but no formal declaration of war was necessary, as the Cnited States had not recognised an" Mexican Government. Representative Mondell charged President Wilson with using the Atlnntic fleet to enforce the mandates of his personal prejudice against Huei'ta. Four Dreadnoughts are expected to arrive at Tampico. on Wednesday, v It ( is understood that Hnerta wishes to arbitrate regarding the alleged insult to the American flag, but the United States Cabinet is wholly opposed to even considering such a suggestion. Huerta called the .Mexican Senate together to advise him, but their decision is not yet known. Mr Bryan, Secretary of State, agreed to Caranza's stipulation that all representations regarding foreigners shall como through the United States Gdvern.rfcerit when foreign Governments request the United States 6pecificaly to act; A TERRIFIC BATTLE. ENORMOUS LOSSES AT SAN PEDRO. (Received Aoril 16, 10.55 a.m.) MEXICO CITY. April Iff. The Federal losses around San Pedi'o total 3500. A terrific battle raged for four days. Then unaccountable supports readied Villa, and the Federals retired in disorder, leaving hundreds oLdead. Villa captured fifteen hundred prisoners, and immediately enlisted them among Jjis pwn forces. SITUATION MORE ENCOURAGING. HUERTA PREPARED TO APOLOGISE. ' (Received April 17. 10.<15 a.ni ) MEXICO CITY. April 16. Huerta lias offered to apologise and salute the American flag, as required, if American warships acknowledge the salute. b Mr Bryan described the situation as ve-ry. encouraging. _ From what is gathered the -American iufibn nmenfc 1S acce Pt this SO-