Evening Star Newspaper, September 2, 1924, Page 19

/OBREGON CHARGES . THAT ENVOY LIED !Says Cummins Sent False " Reports to London on Affairs in Mexico. Ry the Associated Press MEXICO CITY, September 2.-—Vig- orously attacking the nolicy of Great Britain in connection with the sus- pension of diplomatic relations with Mexico and the virtual expulsion of the British agent, H. S. Cunard Cum- mins, but declaring that the country had made notable progress during the Jast four vears of his administra- tion, President Obregon submitted his final presidential mes-age vesterday evening at the ovening session of the 31t congress Covering specifically the activities of the administration from August 1, 1923, to July 31, 1924, but referring generally to his work since his in- auguration on December 1, 1920, the President rendered an accounting to the nation of his policy as it related o the crushing of the De La Huerta revolution, begun December 5, 1923; pacificating of the republic, now com- pleted; the economic re-establishment of the government through economies, administrative reforms and the tem- porary pension of service of the foreign debt under the Lamont agree- i the cordial international rela- tions, with t xception of England and Venezuela. but including Soviet Russia, and the establishment of amicable relations with the United States through the special and general mixed claims convention, Support of Callex. Particularly significant was the President’s rtion that he would turn over the government peacefully to his sucl nce the overwhelm- ing majority of the joint session of the Senate and Chamber of Deputies were adherents of Gen. Calles and were expected to declare him elected 4s soon as they were organized into an_ clectoral college and completed | their examination of the returns. { Despite s that contested elec- tions would prevent the approval of a s ient number of credentials of deputies to make augurat the act confede: ing Call ssion, of the support- T house, in fore- of the creden- at one time last gave nearly a two-thirds ma- nauguration nate is like- ngly for Gen. Calles, it had no difficulty in obtaining a quorum. Claims Reports False. The sensation caused by President nqualified charge that the sh agent, Cummins, had rendered false reports to his goyern- ment relative to the spread of the re- cent revolution and had plotted to pre- | vent the departure from London of Sir Thomas Beaumont Hohler, special British commissioner, was equaled by that following upon the declaration of the P'resident that the de la Huerta revolt had cost the government 60,- 000,000 pesos to suppress in direct costs, and that approximately 56,000 men were included in the rebel ranks, counting 25,000 traitors from the; arms “Their defeat shows that the peo- ple won't tolerate imposition by armed forces,” President Obregon as- serted, “and marks in history the defi- nite conquest of democratic princi- ples.” Describing at length the events leading up to the Cummins case and the definite suspension of Mexican and British diplomatic relations, the president reiterated previous official assertions that Mr. Cummins “did not possess either a diplomatic or official character.” He added that the gov- ernment during Mr. Cummins’ first two years of administration had shown him personal considerations, despite the fact that he lacked of- ficial status and had mixed in politi- cal affairs, from which foreigners were absolutely barred. Offensive to Government. From the beginning of 1922, the President charged, Mr. Cummins' at- titude was offe to the dignity of the Mexican government. He next related the efforts the Mexican gov- ernment made to have Mr. Cummins replaced by what he termed a more tactful representative, charging that the British agent when the revolt Lroke out last December took ad- vantage of the opportunity to send partial and exaggerated reports to London and encouraged British sub- jects in Mexico to make impertinent Tepresentations. The president then said another effort had been made to have Mr. Cummins recalled, and this being tials of 1 Friday futile he was ordered expelled. Then followed the incident culminating in —_— e e = Tomy @un‘mm “Malted Grape-Nuts!” at a soda fountain. Abundant energy for a big morning! famous food in a new form: Postum Cereal Company, Inc. Battle Creek, Michigan ‘THE -EVENING STAR LIFE’S DARKEST MOMENT. HERE ARE A CouPLA TICKETS BTH BALL GAME . DON'T Come BACK. TiLL ToMorRROW, NN NG NN SN |\ i - COPR. 1924 (X. Y. WORLD). PhEsS PUR 0O Mr. Cummins being virtually besieged in the legation building and finally leaving the country. In this connec- tion President Obregon declared his government had grounds for the as- sertion that Mr. Cummins was pre- paring “a scandalous incident for the purpose of halting the voyage of Sir Thomas Hohler.” Moreover, the Mexican government attempted to avoid forcing Mr. Cum- mins' departure until the arrival of Sir Thomas Hohler, asking only that the British government refuse to authorize the terms of the “calumni- ous and discourteous letter directed to the foreign ministry” and other unacceptable communications. Presi- dent Obregon charged tnat the British government refused to consent to any solution, but on the contrary said it “could not, without denying what was plainly evident, consider as false the facts which had been sent by Mr. Cummins.” The president concluded with a reiteration of the statements made to By Ti WAY, AS you Go ouT TeLL MISS MCQUADE \'™M EXPECTING SACK DEMPSEY AN HIS MANAGER Ary MINOTE Ar To SEMO ‘Ec RIGHT e, GET YOUR HAT Now A -BEAT 1T, YOU'LL Miss T FIesT WASHINGTO! By Cable to The Star and Chicago Daily News. COPENHAGEN, September 2.—A curious fight hag started between the Copenhagen bakers and the associa- tion called the Consumers’ Guard. The bakers have raised their prices on several kinds of bread and the asso- clation has protested saying there has been mno reason for increasing prices. Consumers’ Guard members num- bering several thousand sent a peti- tion to the government, asking aid, but the government, although agree- ing that prices of bread were too high, refused assistance. Now the guard has declared a strike, asking not only their own members, but the whole population of Copenhagen no to buy bread at the Increased rates and start home baking. Several thou- sand people participated in the strike, but the bakers have declined to lower their charges, saying bread cannot be sold cheaper. The result of the strike is being awaited with much anxiety. (Copyright, 1924, by Chicago Daily News Co.) MALARIA Chills and Fever Quickly and harmlessly relieved with Milburn’s Capsules 35c—PEOPLES DRUG STORES and other druggists SPORTING EDITOR the British government that the at- tempted expulsion of Mr. Cummins was not due to representations which Cummins had made on behalf of British subjects, but on account cf his discourteous attitude toward the Mexican government. Only brief mention was made by the President with regard to Mex- ico's resumption of relations with Russia. Concerning relations with the United States the President said: Friendship with United States. “Not only have they been consoli- dated in a cordial and friendly fash- ion, but greater comprehension and a better spirit of understanding have facilitated the restoration of a nor- mal and complete friendship, which without doubt will bring about more efficient dealings between the two governments.” In connection with the general and special mixed claims conventions, both of which are operative at the present time, Gen. Obregon declared Do You Want a Home In Chevy Chase? | 5 | QUINTER, THOMAS & CO. i Main 8416 The Ginger Ale With That Farewell Flavor In 10 and 16 oz Bottles Only Ask for It Refuse Substitutes Mexico had not insisted upon her rights under international law, but ex-gratia accepted the moral ogliba- tion to indemnify just claims for losses. 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