The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-11-12
HAS STRONG HOPES
Of FRIENDLY STAND
BY FOREIGN POWERS
Looks for Support from Eu-
rope of Policy of Admins
tration in Mexico Now that
Asquith Has Spoken.
President Wilson Is Not Seek
ing Aid but Feels That if
They Volunteer Support
Long Step Toward Solution
Will Be | aiken.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1.-THE en-
enlargement which this government
has obtained from Premier Asquith's
speech of last night, on the Mexican
situation. was very apparent here to-
day. II has led the administration
to hope for a declaration In regard to
this governments policy, not only from
Great Britain. but from the other i'm
portant European governments.
President Wilson is not putting
himself in the attitude of seeking the
co cooperation of the European powers
but he feels that If they voluntarily
come forward in support of the pro-
gram of the United States for deal
ing with Huerta and Mexico. a long
step will have been taken toward a
clearing of the situation. There is
good reason to believe that Ambassa-
dor Page already has laid the views
and plans of the United States before
the British foreign office in detail. and
that similar steps have been taken In
regard to the other European powers
having interest in Mexico. The sit
uation so far as Washington is con-
cerned is now merely one of waiting
to see whether the foreign govern
rnents are to acquiesce In the plans or
the United States government which
contemplate q fat refusal on the part
of this government TO recognize any
of the acts of Huerta. or the Mexican
congress, and a determination to insist
upon the elimination of the dictator.
Support Would Break Huertn.
II the foreign governments lend their
support TO the United States in such
a way that Huerta is convinced of
their sincerity, the Washington ad-
ministration believes his retirement
will be only a question of a very brief
time, owing to his failure to obtain
further financial backing.
While Premier Asquith's speech
brought encouragement TO the Wash
ington officials. IL was apparent thai
no definite conclusions could be drawn
from IL as to the details of Great
Brftain's attitude toward this govern
ments policy. Premier Asquith appar-
entity RETAINED purposeIy from CIV
ing any definite pledges as TO details
There was, for instance, no statement
that the British government will pub
lIcly endorse the stand taken by the
United States in insisting that Huerta
must go, and in refusing TO recognize
his acts, or the acts OF the congress
about 10 convene.
on the other hand the Asquitt
speech contains Il distinct reminder
that the British government Will ex'
pect the United States to protect Brit
ish life and property in Mexico, oil
Great Britain would feel obliged Il
do so herself.
General Tone Favorable.
It is the general tone and spirit oi
the premier's utterances which are re-
garded with favor in Washington. and
! possibly "a presaging more definite
! statement by the British government II
regard to the policy Of the United
States.
/ A public endorsement of the United
states policy BY Great Britain would
! Il is believed here, lead inevitably e
/ "A withdrawal of the recognition which
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