Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-27
ENGLAND IS AWAITING
RESULTS OF ELECTION
Governments Policy in Mexico
Depends Also on Action in
United States.

LONDON, October 21.--Before taking
any further steps in regard to Mex
leo England intends to await the re-
suits of the elections in that country
and also to await information as to the
policy of the United States.
The Associated Press was informed
at the foreign Office today that nothing
would be done without consultation
with the United States. President Will
son is expected to communicate with
Sir Edward Gray. the British foreign
secretary. as soon as he determines
upon his line of action.
Free to Consider Proposal.
AS the recognition of Provisional Presi-
dent Huerta by Great Britain lasts only I'M
til the election has been concluded. she
will then be free to consider any pro-
posals emanating from the United
States. with which she desires to work
in harmony. In spite of reports to the
contrary. England has not initiated or
participated in any exchange of views
between the European powers in re-
gard to Mexico.
The Telegraph, In an article on the
Mexican situation. argues that Great
Britain recognized President Huerta
only for a limited period, which ter
minated with yesterdays elections.
The diplomatic slate, says the paper,
is now cleaned. and 1t cannot be too
strongly insisted that any refusal of
Cen Huerta to respect his undertake
ing not to accept the presidency, or that
any violence shown toward prisoners
or otherwise would create a new sit
uation emitting Great Britain to re-
consider her recognition.
Gardens Interview.
The claim is set forth in the article
that the writer has the highest sane
ton for denying that Minister Gardens
interview with President Huerta had
any bearing upon the strained rela-
lions between Mexico and the United
States. 1t further states that Sir Ed
ward Grey has taken Amba ssador Page
fully into his confidence, that the most
pleasant relations exist between the
American ambassador and the British
foreign office. and that whatever ac-
ton may seem necessary after the cleo
tions. the same frank and friendly cor
respondence will continue.
Great Britain will observe entire heu-
trality and will not interfere unless some
arrangement for joint political action can
be made or unless the United States sug-
gests its inability to deal in a military
way with its turbulent neighbor
Compliments Wilson's Ideals.
The Times in an editorial this morn
ing, protesting against the sensational at
tempts on both sides of the Atlantic to
represent the relations between England
and the United States as strained. pays a
tribute to Woodrow Wilson's Swarthmore
speech as showing by what very high
ideals the Presidents view is supported.
I'VE do not question the elevation or
sincerity of these sentiments" adds the
Times, but we do question how far they
may be practical politics. If the United
States government has a practical plan
for realizing the immediate benefits,
which we and they agree Mexico re-
quires. We shall be ready to give 1t our
best friendly consideration. but. to speak
frankly, we do not believe 1t possible to
establish a government in Mexico which
will realize even roughly President Will
SON. ideals.