The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1914-03-05

London, England-The Mexican
situation and Sir Edward Grey's pro-
nouncement of the views of the Brit
ish government in regard to the in
vestigation OF the death OF Benton,
were the subject of much OF the COM
ment of today's newspapers. The Pail
Mall Gazette says:
THE temperate and restrained
language in which Sir Edward Grey
referred to the Mexican murder will
have the approval of all Englishmen.
Its moderation, however. will not
disguise the depth of their feeling"
Patience makes every concession
to Sir Edward Grey's difficulties.
but if there is any danger of that
patienccs being mistaken for indif-
ference, it would introduce an ele-
ment of grave disadvantage into in
ternational politics.
Every reason of moral and In
ternational rights requires of the
United States that the punishment of
Benton's murderers shall be under
taken without delay. AT the present
moment civilization stands flouted,
and Great Britain outraged. The ap-
plicaton of the Monroe doctrine is
paralyzed and mocked."
Holds Wilson Responsible.
The Globe says:
Sir Edwdrd Grey said much to
emphasize the gravity OF recent
events and very little to relieve the
disauietude which those events have
provoked. The public opinion OF this
country, however sympathetic to tho
United States, will not make consid-
Grafton for the embarrassment OF
President Wilson an adequate excuse
for acquiescing in such deeds as those
of which Pancho Villa, with the ap-
proval of Nenustiano Carranza, has
been guilty. II President Wilson can
not be held responsible for the be
havior of the Mexican insurrectionlsts
his policy is directly responsible fol
the state of things which led to theil
intolcrable excuses. What the Unltet
States has done is not merely TO alloN
civil war to persist, but to fomcnt u
by allowing arms and ammunition IL
be supplied to the belliscrenis.
The United States is bound TO cX
ert that predominant and excluslg'
influence which it claims for putting
an end to things which have becom
danger not merely to the Unitc'
States itself, but to the civilize
world"
The Westminster Gazette and Ev
ening Standard agree with Grey ina
the only possible policy is to awal
and secure reparation when circun
stances permit 1T.
Suppress Paper fer Attacking 7. :
Vera Cruz, MeX.-Government AT
thorities suppressed a local newsp;
per, Ell Moniteur, and arrested tn
entire staff OF six editors, who wer
consigned to The fortress OF San Jua
De ulua. They were charged wlth cll
culating false news calculated TO e.
cite popular animosity against th
United States.
Carra,iza May Investigate
JIl Paso, TeXas.-Although wo1
was received from Nobales that Gel
Carranza had appointed speci
commission to investigate the deaf
of Benton, the American and Britls
representatives, who were ordered
examine Denton's body at Chihuah,
continued to-day to await definite
structions from the state departme
at Washington.
O'Shaughnessy Kept from Father
New York City.--Colonel Jam
OShaughnessy. father OF Nelst
O'shaughnessy, charge d-affairs +
the United States in Mexico City, di'
today of pneumonia. aged Il. Char
O'Aaughnessy had made plans
reach his fathers bedside, but 7
growing tensity of the Mexican Sit
alton interviewed and he was fore
to remain at Mexico City.
Felix Dlnx Considers Revolution
Washington. D. C.-Pedro Del
lar and Cecelo Ocon. said to la
represented Felix Diaz. talked
vately today with the Senate II
eign relations committee about
Mexican situation. 1t was learn
afterward they told the Senators II
Felix Diaz is thinking of some NJ
tary activity in Mexico. and wan,
y 10 know what would be the positi
of the United States toward recogn
ing Diaz II he should start a reyo