MEXICO.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXVI, Issue 67, 24 July 1913, Page 5

MEXICO.

THE PROTECTION OF AMERICANS

[By Electric Telegraph—Copyright] [United Press Association.] Washington, July 23. The Senate debated the need o exercising a stronger policy with : view to the protection of American citizens residing abroad, particularly in Mexico. Senator Fall urged that a stemei national policy would have prevented the present anarchy in Mexico. Senator Lodge attacked Mr Bryar because he followed Mr Taft’s iaisse;

f.iiro policy. Senator Bacon asserted that M Taft constantly used diplomatic mean. 1 to urotect American interests in Mexi co, but sought to avoid being drawr into war.

The question will later he discuss ed by the foreign relations commit tee, but it is believed that Dr. Wilson is steadily averse to intervention, desuite the constantly growing gravity nf the Mexican situation. BRITISH APPEAL FOR HELP. [By Ei.ectric Telegraph—Copyright [Sydney Sun Special Carle.] (Received 7.50 p.m.) / London, July 23. As a result of the Mexico rebels capturing Taxapan, the British Consulate has appealed for help. The bat tie,ship Louisiana left Vera Cruz at full speed.