The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-25
MEXICO BREAKS
Continued from pas. One,


of avoiding misinterpretation of
NMexico's action. The statement fol-
lows:
THE president of the republic and
the cabinet at a special meeting has
decided that it was an imperative
necessity to recall the Mexican dipIo-
matte representative to Cuba and to
suspend for an indefinite period the
sending OF new representative be-
cause it was considered an indispen-
sable measure for the high ideals and
interests of the two nations in the
actual moments of an acute world
crisis.
THE state of war in which Cuba is
involved has obliged the government
of Cuba to dictate measures which in
many cases affect the interests of the
Mexican government and her citizens
and for the reason the Mexican lega-
ton would be called upon to make
frequent representations to the Gu
useless and which would restrict the
liberty of action of friendly nation
which is now in an afflicted situation
Shows Respect for Cuba.
Mexico, upon recalling her dip
lomatic representatives from Cuba,
complies faithfully with the line of
conduct which President Carranza
has proclaimed upon innumerable oc-
casions, as the highest ideal of a true
society of nations, the equality of
nationals and foreigners alike and
complete submission of all to the ma
tional sovereignty. The crisis having
passed as the one in which origina ted
the revolution in our country is pass
over, Mexico and Cuba will be in a
better condition to renew diplomatic
relations upon the basis of justice and
equality only and the great aspira-
ton of the Mexican government in
her new international relations"
Washington Is Puzzled.
Washington, May 25.-The state de-
from its own source that the Mexican
, diplomatic representative at Havana
has been withdrawn by Mexico but no
explanation was given in the dis
patches. Further advices were ex-
pected during the day.
| The Mexican ambassador here said
he had heard nothing of the reported
break. He could not explain the meas
ureS Cuba was said to have taken
against the Mexican government but
recalled that Cuba recently held up
shipments of sugar the Mexican gov
eminent had purchased.
Admit Strained Relations.
Havana, May 25.-The report that
Mexico had severed diplomatic rela-
tons with Cuba could not be confirm
ed here early today. In official circles
last night it was stated that there was
ldDSOlul0ly no IOunOdIlOn LOT SuCn a
report. The Mexican charge d'affaires
left Havana yesterday for Mexico City,
but visited President Menocal before
leaving.
Several days ago there were rumors
that relations between Mexico and
Cuba were strained. These rumors
presumably were based upon the Fa-
bella incident. A message of felicia
ltions from President Carranza to
President Menocal on the occasion OF
the celebration of the sixteenth ami
lversary of Cuba's independence or
May 20, apparently served to discredit
the rumors.
:, On April 20 baggage belonging tc
Ysidro Fabela. Mexican minister tc
Argentina, was stolen from an en-
ploye of the Mexican legation in Ha-
vana, while he was taking it to yes
sci on which Fabela was to sail fol
South America. Two days afterwart
THE baggage was returned.