THE MEXICAN CRISIS.

West Coast Times, 17 April 1914, Page 3

THE MEXICAN CRISIS.

EXITED STATES NAVAL DEMONSTRATION. IPBB PBEBB ASSOCIATION.—COPYBIOPT.] WASHINGTON, April 15. Cabinet has decided to order a naval demonstration off the Mexican roast. CAUSE OP THE TROUBLE. INSULT TO AMERICANS. WASHINGTON, April 15. The Tampico incident was made the starting point of a now police towards Mexico.

I resident Wilson has determined to uphold the national honour of the United States at all costs. Interviews between the President and members of both bouses are frequent. Dr. Wilson informed them that if President Huerta did not tire a salute the I nited States would first seize Tampieo and then Vera Cruz.

PARLI AM EN TS' -ENDORSEMENT.

„ . WASHINGTON, April 15, Hath the House and the CWress expressed approval of President "\Vil■son.s changed policy. The speakers expressed the opinions favourable to the maintenance of the United States dignity even if war resulted. The Senate ComniiTu-e of Foreign Relations expressed the opinion that the landing of an armed force on Mexican soil constituted an net of war, but no formal declaration of war was necessary as-the United Stales did not recognise any Mexi can Government.

MoihMj chftrgod President \\ ilsun with usinuc ih,. Atlantic fleet to enforce the mandates of his personal prejudice against President Huerta.

Four dreadnoughts were expected to have arrived at Tampico on Wednesday. It is understood that President Huerta wishes to arbitrate in reference to the alleges! insult to the American, but the 1 nited Stales cabinet is wholly opposed to even considering such a question. MEXICAN SENATE MEETS. WASHINGTON, April 15. President Huerta called the Mexican Senate together to advise him. Their decision is unknown vet.

Mr. tV. J. Bryan (Secretary of State) agreed to General Caranza's stipulation that all representations regarding foreigners shall come through the Cnited Slates Government when Ire foreign Governments request United States especially.