Thank you for visiting SNEWPapers!
Sign up free
Foreign News
March 31, 1914
The Fairmont West Virginian
Fairmont, Marion County, West Virginia
What is this article about?
In London on March 30, British Foreign Secretary Sir Edward Grey denied allegations of a secret US-UK understanding influencing President Wilson's Panama Canal tolls policy and support for his Mexico approach.
Clipping
OCR Quality
100%
Excellent
Full Text
Sir Edward Grey Makes Denial
By Associated Press.
LONDON, March 30.--Sir Edward Grey, British foreign secretary in the House of Commons today denied the published allegation that the action of President Wilson in regard to the question of Panama Canal tolls was the result of an understanding between the Government of the United States and Great Britain. "It has been asserted," he said, "that under the terms of the understanding Grey had undertaken to assist President Wilson's policy in regard to Mexico. There is no foundation whatever for these reports and I am glad to be able to take as early an opportunity as possible for saying so."
By Associated Press.
LONDON, March 30.--Sir Edward Grey, British foreign secretary in the House of Commons today denied the published allegation that the action of President Wilson in regard to the question of Panama Canal tolls was the result of an understanding between the Government of the United States and Great Britain. "It has been asserted," he said, "that under the terms of the understanding Grey had undertaken to assist President Wilson's policy in regard to Mexico. There is no foundation whatever for these reports and I am glad to be able to take as early an opportunity as possible for saying so."
What sub-type of article is it?
Diplomatic
What keywords are associated?
Sir Edward Grey Denial
Panama Canal Tolls
Us Uk Understanding
Mexico Policy
House Of Commons
What entities or persons were involved?
Sir Edward Grey
President Wilson
Where did it happen?
London
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
London
Event Date
March 30
Key Persons
Sir Edward Grey
President Wilson
Outcome
denial of allegations; no foundation for reports of us-uk understanding on panama canal tolls and mexico policy
Event Details
Sir Edward Grey, British foreign secretary, denied in the House of Commons published allegations that President Wilson's action on Panama Canal tolls resulted from a US-UK understanding, under which Grey would assist Wilson's Mexico policy.