LONDON, March 8, 1911 (UP) -- There are persistent reports to-day that representations were made by the British foreign office to the American state department that unless British interests were protected in the Mexican revolution, England might take a hand in the trouble.
It is considered significant by press and public alike that the order mobilizing the United States army in Texas took place at this time.
"We have not expected at any time that we would have to interfere," exclaimed one of the statesmen of Downing street to-day, "because we were confident that the United States would effectually handle the situation."
The United States, however, showed dilatory tactics, in the opinion of many English diplomats, which finally led to the hint of action on England's part. How strong this intimation was there is no way of finding out now. According to one official of the foreign office, Ambassador Bryce merely took the matter up informally with the state department.
English opinion generally suspects that the movement marks the beginning of absorption of Mexico by the United States. The Post says that if the American army invades Mexico "it is hardly likely that it will be within the government's power to limit the consequences."
The Globe says that the massing of troops on the Mexican frontier is a sign of possible interference which cannot be disregarded. The Mexican political situation is such that outside dangers will probably only intensify internal dissensions. If the United States should even go to the extent of annexing Mexico there would be little objection raised in this country, judged from the talk heard on the streets, but it is expected that such action would bring a vigorous protest from Germany.
