MEXICO.
j MEDIATION PROSPECTS. DIPLOMATS AT WORK. Press Association—By Tel.—Copyright. WASHINGTON, April 28. The diplomatic representatives met at the Argentine legation to discuss the peace proposals. The Cabinet was also convened. The President expressed gratification at the prospects of peace. NON-COMBATANTS HELD UP. VERA CRUZ, April 28. General Maas promised to release American and British held at Cordova, including several women and cliildren. A Canadian who was briefly detained at Cordova asserted that drunken gaolers threaten the lives of the Americans every night. Admiral Fletcher informed General Maas that he would hold him responsible for the prisoners' eventual safety. , General Furston, commanding 5000 'American troops, has arrived here. NEWS FROM THE CAPITAL. "Times", and Sydney "Sun" Services. Press Association —By Tel. —Copyright. WASHINGTON, April 28. Anti-American- demonstrations occur in Mexico City. A donkey waP paraded in the streets with a piciajre of President Wilson ornamentirtg its neck and the American flag adorning its tail. The populace were immensely amused. Americans accuse the Administration of colouring news for publication.
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Timaru Herald, Volume C, Issue 15334, 30 April 1914, Page 7
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