Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-07-21
INTERVENTION BE.
LIEvED TO De ONLY
SOLUTION.
INVASION BY AMERICAN
ARMY SOONER OR LATER
Outlook 10 Embarrassing for This coun.
try Owing to Pressure by European
Powers-Many Believe Husrta Gov
eminent 10 Doomed to Fall and
United States Must Intervene.
Especial Correspondence

Especial Correspondence
Washington. July 21.-The new turn
in Mexican affairs. brought about by
the insstence of Germany. with the
apparent backing of other powers, that
j this country take steps toward the set
tlement of the troubles south of the
Rio Grande, presents in the opinion OF
men at the capitol who are competent
to judge ,one of the most difficult sit
uations the administrations has been
called upon to face. From whatever
angle the situation is viewed. 1t is filed
with possibilities Of grave sort.
The fact that the European powers
are demanding action by this govern
ment has given small surprise to those
who have been following the trend OF
Mexican affairs. The only question
has been when the European govern
ments would take this stand. That they
would eventually take It,. unless peace
and order were restored below the bor-
der, has been generally anticipated in
Washington, whether in army, con-
gress or well-informed official circles.
The fact that the United States could
not insist on the Monroe doctrine and
escape its responsibilities and that
these responsibilities in the case OF a
great nation like Mexico, involved in
civil strife and disorder. We're bound
to be heavy. has been obvious.
Outlook 10 Embarrassing.
Whichever way this government
turns. the outlook is embarrassing.
Public sentiment here does not look
kindly on the recognition OF the bloody
government of Huerta. Yet the indica-
tons are that If this government does
not recognize Huerta. the republic will
be hurried into still deeper tribulsr:oEs
than 1t Is in now. From many quar-
tiers, among Americans. in Mexico and
in this country. demand for recognition
Of Huerta is strong. On the other
hand, many insist that even IL r.cog-
nized the Huerta government Is
doomed to fall and there II much to
support this view.
From the standpoint Of expediency.
II not Of morals and ethics. the chief
thing this country ana other nations
desire IL restoration of order In Mexico.
But the difficulty IL that no course this
government can take promises much
restoration of order for years to come.
1t can not be done by words, apparent
ly. either by recognition Or non-recog-
milton. The United States might back
track on the Monroe docsr'ne and tell
European powers to go ahead and do
what they could to bring about leace
in Mexico but this course seems out
OF the uestionq II the feeling OF the
American people Is to be consulted.
international Means Long WarfarA
When it comes to Intervention which
is only another name for invasion and
forcible restoration Of peace. the re-
suits Of such a policy would have de-
plorable prospects. Years of armed
occupation would result II the Ameri-
can troops crossed the Rio Grande.
Moreover. there would. in the opinion
Of some Of the best informed military
men. be much heavier fighting than
Is generally supposed. to cay nothing
Of months and years Of guerilla opera
lions. 1t might be fine experience for
the army but 1t would cost by the
hundreds Of millions and tine toll Of life
would be heavy. Only the more rash
and raw OF the army officers are eager
to go to Mexico. Older and more cool
headed officers perceive that the cost
would be too great for the small re-
wards Of glory which might accrue to
few.
Must Consider American Relations.
Always. when armed Intervention is
discussed and this Is the only kind
seemingly that would be respected in
Mexico, there looms up the Possibility
of annexation Of a slice Of Mexicon ter
ritory. While this would be popular
In many parts OF the United States,
especially in the southwest, it would be
at heavy cost. Mere armed invasion
OF Mexico to restore order, to say
nothing Of annexation, would infiaIne
Latin American feeling against the
Yankees and hurt relations with most
! Of the rest Of the western continent.
Politically there are a'so pcssibili-
ties. To send the army boldly into
| Mexico and head it for Mexico City and
| to carry out successful campaigns for
F, the restoration OF order, :he;e would
catch the cubic imagination. 1t would
/! probably make democratic tenure in
congress and the white house mere
| certain than ever. 1t is hardly be-iev-
| able, however. that the Mexican ques-
! ton is to be treated with domestic
politics in mind.
Intervention Ultimate End.
The situation Is the more embarrass-
| ing because it promises to be with us
| for years to come. No matter il the
present trouble Is sur,nounted in ome
temporary fashion, 1t will, as viewed
| by nearly everybody here. recur and
recur n sny times. One Of these days.
| ARMED Intervention TX Iikr,y tr hsa
| forced, no mater how reluctant the
| government IS 10 ,rlcr IT or congress
to sa1c:ion 1t.
BLooMER "oiRLs" MoesED.