New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-07-16

the political erect on the DeIIlOCid
administration? Or. on the other hand,
would the administration thus driven
into a corner, accept the ether horn Of
the dilemma and undertake interven-
ton. with all that it implies in the eX-
penditure of blood and treasure?
Throughout the troubles in Mexico.
from the time of the Madero revolt
which overthrow Porfirio Diaz until
among Washington officials that there
has never been the slightest sign OF in
reference from European countries
despite the fact that English. German
and French have suffered solely from
the unstable conditions which have
prevailed. Now ii seems 10 oflclals
here the interested powers have at
least determined that the laissez-faire
policy of this administration calls Tor
come explanation.
Some of the officials of the admin
istration regard the course OF the
diplomatic representatives in Mexico
CITY as menacing the Monroe Doc
.trina. or at least as hostile thereto.
r. Others. however. point out that in the
absence Of action by the European
powers. and especially without knoWl-
edge of the precise form of the British
representations. 1t is impossible to de-
tcrmine whether that doctrine is
ignored or is recognized, and, being
recognized, is being made the basis Of
the representations.
1t is recalled that in the case OF
Venezuela. a decade ago. Great Britain
Germany and Italy submitted TO the
United States their desire TO institute
a friendly blockade" Of Venezuelan
ports. makinL clear their determine
ton solely to bring Castro to terms
and not to acquire territory, thus im-
plying complete recognition Of tho
Monroe Doctrine. Previous admins
trations have realized that the Monroe
Doctrine cannot be maintained without
the assumption of certain obligations
incident thereto, and have contended
that the United States could not say
TO foreign powers solicitous for the
welfare of their nationals in the same
breath, Thou shalt not interfere and
we WON'T"
Secretary Bryan talked with Presi-
dent Wilson for an hour and a half
this afternoon Afterward he said that
he had talked about Mexico and the
California Japanese question. But ds
to details or policies the Secretary
would not say word.
The Tribune correspondent knows
that the matter of recognition of the
Huerta government has recently been
discussed by officials of the govern
ment. One reason that nothing has
been done is the fear that if the gov
eminent should recognize Huerta at
this time the action might prove disas-
trous to Americans living in districts
controlled by the rebels. 1t is believed
that the revolutionists might take re-
venge upon Americans if their govern
ment should support Huerta. on the
other hand, If the rebels should be ac-
Americans residing within Huerta's
zone would suffer.
IL is probably realized that the adop-
ton Of a definite policy some months
ago would have made the present stu
alton impossible. Anything that is
done now is likely to prove disastrous
TO American citizens In Mexico.
Even if recognition were accorded to
Huerta at this time, 1t would at least
he embarrassing. in the opinion OF
some of the officials, for this govern
ment to be placed in the attitude of
being forced by other powers to take Il
definite stand in a matter which
hitherto has been regarded as Amer
ica's own problem.
II is possible that justification for
recognition of the Huerta government
may be found in the several recent
successes OF the federal troops. South
ern Mexico seems TO be practically nor
NAL and under the control of Huerta.
while the federal forces have gained
lsround in the north. recently capturing
several important points. 1t is con-
sidered possible here that the admin
istration may utilize these facts to jus
tfy recognition at this time.
London. July 15.-It was officially de-
clared here to-day that the statement
from Mexico City regarding the repre-
sensations made to their respective gov
ernments by the European diplomats
there on the subject Of the position taken
by the United States toward Mexicon is
correct
The British Foreign Office however. de-
cllnes TO discuss the matter in any form
or to express any opinion on the subject
on the ground that 1t is too delicate.
Vera Cruz, Mexico. July 1.-THE mill
tary governor of Vera Cruz to-day or
dercd the closing Of the offices of the
daily newspapers la Opinion and La
Union" accusing them Of fomenting revo-
lutionary sentiment.
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