MEXICAN SITUATION.

Taranaki Herald, Volume LXVII, Issue 16610, 6 December 1919, Page 3

MEXICAN SITUATION.

DIFFICULTY OF RAPID ACTION,

By Telegraph—Press Assn.—Copyright. NEW YORK, Dec. 2., The \Vashiugtoii correspondent of the Times states That it is believed that, while the United States, in its Note to Mexico, Ims insisted that Mr. Jenkins must be released, it is doubtful whether the United States could act quickly in the event of Carranza’s refusal to comply. President Wilson’s health is r-ected to interfere witli the prosecution of any measure against Mexico. It is pointed out that the United States may, if necessary, blockade Mexico.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. WASHINGTON, Dec. 4. Mr. Robert Lansing (Secretary for State) admitted that tho State Department had not referred the Mexican situation to tho President. The Senate appointed a committee to interview President Wilson, and discuss the proposed measures.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. MR- JENKINS RELEASED. (Received Dec. 6, 11.20 a.m.) WASHINGTON, Dec. 5. The State Department has announced that Mr. Jenkins has been released.—-Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. NUMBER OF FOREIGNERS KILLED (Received Dec. 6, 1.50 p.m.) WASHINGTON, Dec. 5. The Senate has received Mr. Lansing’s report showing that 927 foreigners, exclusive of Americans, have been killed in Mexico since President Diaz’s overthrow. One third of those killed wore Chinese.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.