The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1913-10-23
Sir Lionel Gardens Statements
in Mexico City Cause En-
barrassing Situation.
CRITICISM Is RESENTED
No Explanation Asked. as Brit.
i,h Envoy Has Been Upheld
by His Government.

errmcnts oi the I ntcd states aud Great
Britain in regard to Mexico continue to
grow in Importance.
The split between the two Governments
regarded as one of the most signiilcan,
~ dcN,lorincdts ia the Mexican situation
and ikclS to have FAR reaching results
1U,t the recent discussions between
Washington and London have been ac-
,ompanicd 10y some bitterness was
learned here to-day. kc,n.st disappoin; e
incnt VAS tclt hy the Washington Ad-
si'n st,atiun at the results OF the inqu-
ues addressed 10 the British Foreign OF
, Ice. This disappointment is the greater
because of the fact that the discussion
opened with the United States coming
orw2td with an expression of regret over
the course of Sir Lionel Garden IN Mex
20 tt, The answer of Great Britain
regarded rs not only an expression of
ZACH of sympathy with the policy OF the
United states but even as a rebuff.
The statement attributed to Sir Lionel
La;dcn in Mexico city last night has not
served to help matters In some quar-
tors his statements. as reported here.
were regarded as little short OF insult
ius, aud surprise was expressed that he
N,utur.d So far. No questions can be
asked by the United States, however. as
SIR edward Grey has already replied in
.'usN,r to the first complaint of this Gov
,rnmrnt that Sir Lionel has been acting
r1 instructions in all that he has done
hp ,pmtl,fe
Of his ,;ONorumcnt.
Intended to CriticiSr I. =. Policy.
SIr Lioncl's statements are regarded
here as open to only one construct ion.
hat he intended TO crticse the policy
of President Wilson III Mexico. His
Statement that II. did not feel 1t incum-
bent upo:, him to investigate what
liucrta might have done overnight be-
ore presenting his credentials as Brit
, sn Minister is but one way OF saying
Mat Great Britain does not believe In
;Ie policy of President Wilson in sub
lcctinS Iluerta's handling of the dolnes-
nc political situation to scrutiny on a
moral basis.
Even more sharply critical of Pres
oent Wilson s the remark credited to
me bTItlSIl tflNo. 10 tHe tUtNt tnut nC
= not consider it right for foreigners
10 Constitute themselves a committee OF
Iuyestigation into the internal affairs of
M,Sico
More frank and pointed than either ot
ta'ss statements however. was his decla-
atom that the United States does not
All. realize the seriousness of the Mexl-
,5u situation. That is reflection as
,onstruod here, not only on the wisdom OF
'hr rr' 'sident's policy but on his knowl-
-lgc of tuc situation in Mexico. and as
,ucn has occas!oned great surprise IN
Washington.
That Americans in Mexico have been
\ -t!.Hs for months just what Sir Lionel
warden is quoted as saying does not IN
Ne opinion Of Washington alter he grav-
'tN Of his conduc, in giving expression Ia
-ith views. II Is most unusual for the
. ilu'natic representative of one Gov
s-nment publicly to criticise the policy OF
mother Government represented at the
capital where he himself Is stationed
ireccdeut. it is declared, warrants the
Z n'tod States in demanding OF the British
Government some explanation.
Envoy Upheld by Britain.
The difficulty in the present instance Is
.t tnis Government already has been
o',iciall! informed that Great Britain
ADS. substantially the same views as
lose explained in most plain language by
Lionel, What is more. the United
\ >'ttcs gained this unwelcome informal ton
'' endeavoring to put check on Sir
Lionel and for its pains was told that
p,tt CT.
!. on'l aud its own course in Mexico
The effect Of these disclosures OF British
policy In comparison with that OF the
tg.led States has been 10 close up the
Administration SO far as information n
\ reeard to Its relations with Mexico are
"rcerncd. No one could be found at the
state Department to-day willing to admit
even the knowledge that Ambassador Page
Had had talk with Sir Edward Grey
secretary Bryan stayed home all day, re.
ceNng his callers at his house.
The most interesting question now ia
snat move. II any, will President Wilson
make in reply to Great Britains state.
nlent OF her position. 1t is believed that
an extraordinarily good stroke OF dipIo-
macy will be required on the part OF this
Iorernment to regain the advantage lost
- the rather truculent attitude OF Great
\frtain and the disclosure to the world
\at that Government is not acting with
-. united'States. There Is in some quar-.
u'rs disposition to believe that a mistake
vas made in attempting to discuss the
NeHicsn situation with other Governments
o. seeking their moral support for the
!residents policy OF reputation Of Huerta
.ld all his works.
Huerta supporters Encourased.
That the hold Of the United States will
-if'er by the developments OF the last
- days is generally believed here
> Ar"lta and his supporters will undoubt-
take heart at finding that they can
.'3n!tcly count on the support OF Great
h'ilin. despite urgent representation,
:om the United States along the line OF
Tie Presidents present policy. Represen-
'a'ves NJ other European Governments
'nrn $50 will probably, 1t is believed here
conclude that their w!sest course will be
io follow the lead Of Great Britain. cspc-
'@Iv As they already stand moro or less
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