The Death of Benton.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 54, 5 March 1914, Page 5

The Death of Benton.

A COMPLICATED CASE. LETTER FROM A SISTER. [By Electkio Telegraph—Copyright] Times and Sydney Sun Services. (Received S a.m.) London, March 4. A sister of Benton writes from Nice: "We are apparently no nearer the identification of my brother's body or an inquiry into the manner of his death which must prelude the punishment of the cynical ruffian who murdered him. Are these negotiations going to be dragged out until public feeling has subsided and the murder allowed fo pass thus unavenged? Can Englishmen and women no longer depend upon their country for protection or redress?"

PERSISTENT DIFFICULTIES.

London, March 3

Speaking in the House of Commons Sir E. Grey said that all efforts had failed to secure an investigation into the facts of Mr Benton's death. The persistent difficulties met with offered the strongest presumption that there was a desire on the part of the responsible persons to conceal the truth. The United States had shown every desire to secure the protection of Britishers.

SIR E. GREY'S SPEECH.

CARRANZA'S ATTITUDE.

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London, March 4. Sir Edward Grey's speech has created a good impression. Washington, March 4.

The opinion is growing that President Wilson will eventually be compelled to abandon the waiting policy, and that he is disillusioned regarding Carranza and Villa, but dreads sacrificing the lives entailed in quelling the anarchy.

Mexico City, March 4

It is reported that General Carranza has summoned the Cabinet to discuss the Benton incident. Carranza declares that Britain has no rights in regard to Benton. England having recognised Huerta, she had no diplomatic standing.

BRITAIN'S ATTITUDE.

Washington, March 3

President Wilson has conferred with Sir C. Spring-Rice (British Ambassador) and Sir Lionel Garden ißritish Minister at Mexico). He expressed approval and appreciation of the friendly sentiments uttered by Sir E. Grey in the British House of Commons. There was a fear that Britain would press the United States to take drastic action because of Benton's murder, but relief was nqjv felt liecause Britain did not demand reparation from the Unitecr States. Sir Lionel Garden explained the whole of the Mexican situation from a British viewpoint. Sir Lionel Garden assured the President of his desire to follow tho British policy in interposing no obstacle to the carrying out of American policy. A COMMISSION APPOINTED. Mexico City, March 3. Nogoles, Senora, and Carranza have been appointed a commission to investigate Benton's death, the Constitutionalist Cabinet approving of this action.