WITH the handing of passports to United States Chargé d'Affaires Nelson O'Shaughnessy by the Mexican government and the handing of passports to Mexican Chargé d'Affaires Senor Don A. Algara by the Washington government, on April 23, diplomatic relations between the two governments were suspended. While this exchange of passports is not a declaration of war, it seems almost certain that such a declaration by these two governments will have been made before this issue of the REVIEW reaches its readers, and that actual war, with all its sad and terrible consequences, will be in operation. The occupation of Vera Cruz by the forces of the United States is generally looked upon by the various factions in Mexico as an act of war, and efforts are being made to cement these factions into one united force to oppose the United States. We should pray that the hand of God may overrule in this matter, and his will be done.
