MEXICAN MISRULE.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LI, Issue 15551, 7 March 1914, Page 7

MEXICAN MISRULE.

THE POLICY OF AMERICA.

DISCUSSION DEPRECATED

PUNISHMENT FOR GUILTY. CONFIDENCE IN CARRANZA. By Telegraph.—Press Association.—Copyright (Received March 6. 10.25 p.m.) Washington, March 6. The statement was made yesterday by Mr. Bryan (State Secretary) to the Foreign Affairs Committee that it would not be advisable to precipitate a discussion on Mexico at present. The other Powers supported the policy of the United States in trying to obtain reparation.

Mr. Bryan insisted that there must be punishment for those guilty of offences, even if they are foreigners. He had confidence in the investigation ordered by General Carranza of the death of Benton.

One member demanded full information, deprecating the suggestion that the truth was likely to inflame the American people to demand war while they universally desired peace.

A secret session of the committee was thereafter held.

BOY HELD FOR RANSOM.

APPEAL BY A FATHER.

Mexico City, March 5.

An appeal has been made by Senor Luis Terrazas to the United States to save his son who is held by General Villa for a huge ransom. Terrazas declared that he was penniless owing to the Constitutionalists having confiscated his immense wealth.

The United States Consul is unable. to act,. The rebels partially strangled the lad until he personally agreed to pay a great sum of his own money. The remainder was then demanded from bis father. It is likely that a personal appeal will bo made to Mr. Bryan. LONG RANGE DUEL. LITTLE DAMAGE CAUSED. Mexico City, March 5. Advices from Nogales (Sonora) show that the first naval engagement in the revolt ended bloodlessly, the vessels contenting .themselves with four long range broadsides and then each returning to its own port.

THE OBSTACLE TO PEACE.

PATIENCE OF BRITAIN.

Times and Sydney Sun Services,

London, March 5.

The Mexican Minister (Seuor Carbajal y Rosas) states that the main obstacle to the triumph of his Government is the facility with which the rebels are provided with arms along the northern frontier.

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