DEFENCE OF A WOMAN.

Timaru Herald, Volume XCVIII, Issue 18084, 21 June 1924, Page 9

DEFENCE OF A WOMAN.

Cause of Mexican Trouble.

MR MACDONALD’S STRAIGHT TALK. By Cabin—Press Association —Copyright. Reuter’s Telegrams. Received 5.5 p.m., June 20. LONDON, June 19. That a woman is at the bottom of the Anglo-Mexican trouble, appeared from Mr Macdonald’s statement in the House of Commons. He said that Mexico accused Mr Cummins of writing insinuating letters, and demanded his immediate withdrawal. The letter which Mr MacDonald read related to an attempt by the Mexican Government to dispossess a Britisher, Mrs Evans, of her farm. Mr MacDonald said there was nothing objectionable in the letters. If the Foreign Office objected to such communications, there would soon be no diplomatic relations at all. The Mexican Government’s behaviour was inexcusable. It threatened to break with the Legation by the 16 th if Mr Cummins did not surrender. Mr MacDonald warned the Mexican Consul-General of the gravity of such a step, and requested that action be suspended until the Hohler Mission arrived. The Mexican Government refused, but the United States, at Mr Macdonald’s request, had'arranged for the safe withdrawal of Mr Cummins, and to take charge of the Legation. Mr MacDonald emphasised the necessity for protection to British subjects, and the safeguarding of the British uovernment dignity. He concluded: “I am not quite sure ivhat happened to Mrs Evans, but it is believed she--has'-not met with harm.” The whole story is a most romantic one. Mr Cummins’s letters said she was left defenceless and alone, except ixr the assistance of a brave young American. ORDERED TO BE STOPPED. MEXICO’S SOFTENING ATTITUDE. By Cable—Press Association —Copyright. • ißectived 7.35 p.m., June 30.) MEXICO CITY, June 19. Proceedings by the Mexican Government to expel Mr Herbert Cummins (British agent) were ordered to be stopped by President Obregnon, upon his arrival in Mexico City. This action was taken after the President had conferred with the Foreign Minister Saenz, and learned that Great Britain had ordered Mr Cummins’ withdrawal on Friday.