Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-25
WILSON AND BRYAN
DISCUSS MEXICO
President Now Considering
Some Plan of Future
Action.
MEDIATION CONSIDERED
IN OFFICIAL CIRCLES
Believed That Bryan, as Peace Ennis
sary, Would Meet Cordial
Reception.

Reception.
The possibility OF mediation in Mexico
continues to be discussed In Washing
ton today The seemingly insurmount-
able difficulties in the way of any such
move on the part Of the United States
are given weighty consideration In Of
fetal and thoughtful review Of the sit
uation.
Those who are hopeful for a solu-
ton Of the questions presented with
the single view to the best interests
of Mexico cling to the possibility of
mediation. seeing in the prospect of
some such action the only formula
for tranquility and the general salts
faction u All uiscurdanL elements. But
me difficulties are well recognized.
Should Wilnam, J. Bryan, secretary OF
STATE, UNDERTAKE 10 go into Mexico Oh
mission or conciiAation, with The nope
OF arranging some sort OIL acceplAoIe
basis tor meuIatlon. there II every
reason TO DeIIese ne would be well
coined. Probably he would be greeted
with tremendous ovation.
No Positive Opposition.
None of those representing any fac
ton In Mexico are yet prepared to
speak In advocacy of q visit from Sec
rotary Bryan. but NO word Of positive
opposition to such plan is voiced
from such quarters. and the probability
that the Mexican public would be en-
thusiastic is widely suggested.
secretary Bryan, breaking into his
lecture tour. returned to Washington
this morning. and was closeted with
the President. The usual CABINET meet
ing was again called off on account of
the absence of the majority Of the
PRESIDENTS advisers from Washington.
1t was acknowledged that Mr. Bryan's
return was in connection with the
Mexican situation. He abandoned sew
eral lecture engagements with the
avowed purpose of being in Washing
ton for conferences with Ambassador
Wilson. who was at the time expected
to be here Friday. Ambassador Wilson
is not expected in Washington until
Monday.
Even with so few cabinet officers
here, they would have assembled for q
general discussion had not the Presi-
dent, on the arrival of Secretary Bryan.
called the regular meeting off. He took
the opportunity to discuss the Mexican
situation with his Secretary of State.
The President has been studying the
documentary evidence on the. situation,
consisting Oh state papers, S0Cn as con.
sular reports and letters.
works on Definite Program.
toward some definite program in the
Mexican situation he allowed to be-
come known yesterday. He has. he
made plain. the threads of many ideas
which he has not yet woven into def
mite plan He also allowed to appear
that he was awaiting the coming of
Ambassador Wilson and the light that
he would throw upon conditions to CO.
ordinate these ideas into some express
policy.
while the sending of Secretary Bryan
is merely one of the many suggestions
made as to procedure in the premises.
1t has not official sanction as a proba-
BILE or even possible course. 1t is ex-
tremely doubtful il he would be sent
intimation. official or semi -offfcial. from
Mexican sources. that his coming would
be highly welcome.
idea Not Expected to Aid.
The proposition of Senator Hitchcock
of Nebraska for the acquisition Of the
states of Coahuila and Sonora by the
United States and the recognition of
two governments. entailing a partition
of the republic is not calculated to
throw oil on troubled waters. The in
nate suspicion OF all Mexicans Of the
Interior motive of the United states Tor
the acquisition of Mexican territory
is apt to receive new impetus from
ments in Mexico interested in increas-
ing anti-American feeling are almost
certain to make capital of the senti-
ment expressed by Senator Hitchcock
H. ,,,S2 of
expression Of selfish motives on the
pait Of Americans seems calculated to
embarrass the administration in en-
deavor to establish the disinterested-
ness of its purposes toward Mexico.
The difficulties in the way OF media
ton are many. 1t is we'll recognized In
official circles, but the hope is enter
tanned that they are not insurmountabie.
Any overtures by the United Statesmen
predicated upon recognition-Would re-
ceive doubtful reception by the Huerta
government. Should the nations of the
world which have recognized Mexico join
In the endeavOr. there is much greater
likelihood that the proposition would be
given consideration.
United Action Dubious.
Whether the United States would con-
sent to act in cooperation with nations
Of Europe Is a dubious question. The as
sertion of the United States OF guardian
ship over the American continent might
preclude acceptance Of any such jointure
of action. Yet the recognized commercial
interests of Great Britain, Germany and
France might justify their alliance with
the United States in suggestions for me-
diation.
That Great Britain has rendered her aid
Is a current rumor. 1t is to be supposed
that the interests Of both France and
Germany also would make these two ma
lions willing to give their assistance to
any movement to bring about peace and
the restoration of commerce.
Mexicans Not Hopeless.
While Mexico is distracted with inter-
nal strife and has been in turmoil for
years. her citizens are not hopeless of
future tranquility and prosperity under a
benef1cent rule of her own leaders
Should, however any form OF media
ton be aranged-as through concilta-
tory and preliminary visit to Mexico-dis-
cussion Is in progress as to the course
to be pursued In placing In power In
Mexico constitutionally chosen govern
ment, and bringing about tranquility. The
method employed in Nicaragua to bring
about honest elections expressing the viii
of the people Is cited as precedent.
The recognition Of the Huerta gov
eminent as a preliminary necessary to
Ina