AFFAIRS IN MEXICO.

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume XLI, Issue 13393, 29 May 1914, Page 3

AFFAIRS IN MEXICO.

GERMAN STEAMER SEIZED

(Press Assn.— By Telegraph— Copyright.) VERA CRUZ, May 28.

A German steamer landed arms for the Mexidans. General Funston thereupon arrested the vessel as having no manifest. It is not expected that further action will be taken, as the United States has agreed to the suspension of hostilities during the peace conference. It is expected that the vessel will merely be fined for being without a manifest. (Received May 29, 8.30 a.m.) WASHINGTON, May 28. Mn W. J. Bryan, at the National Foreign Trade Convention, warned American manufacturers that the Government cannot assume responsibility for Americans who engage m enterprises beyond the United States' boundaries. The United States would support citizens engaged' legitimately in -trade with foreign countries if injustice were done, but manufacturers must not expect interference by force or the .menace of force m other countries' affairs. A,t the Niagara Falls conference regarding Mexico good progress m negotiations have been made. . It is expected that the .peace protocol will be signed within a Areek. The delegates . attended a garden- party, which the Duke of Connaught gave at Toronto. It is understood that only internal questions are .now* under discussion.. There is a likelihood tliat these will -be disposed of by a series of recommendations to the incoming provisional government. (Received May 29, 12.40 p.m. NEW YORK, May 28. The Pe&ce Conference has arranged, a transfer fof the executive power m Mexico from General Huerta to an unnamed provisional president, acting m conjunction with four Caibinet Ministers. These will arrange new elections. The United States pledges itself to recognition thereof,' thus simplifying their task. ' , A Japanese cruiser is reported to be convoying an .ammujnition ship from Japan to Mexico. General Huerta j ordered arms and ammunition from Japan months ago. It is understood that American warships will not interfere.