Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-21
Washington Is in No Way LulIed
Into Sense Of Security by the
Peaceful Passing Of Republics
independence Day Celebration,
Huerta, 1t Is Feared, Plans to
Have Friend Elected President
Who Will Soon Resign and
Name Him as Ruler of Nation.

WAoI1lANGl OENs sept Eu--O nlIeA
States warships will patrol the Mex
lean coast as long as there Is danger
to the lives and property of American
citizens there. The passing Of Next
can Independence Day without Sc
rious demonstration against the
United States has In no way lulled
Washington into a sense of security
which would cause a withdrawal Of
the fleet.
1t is hardly likely that the feet will
be ordered to other waters, even after
the Mexican national election of Oc-
tober 26; in fact, there is grave doubt
If any constitutional election will be
held. Election day is barely more
than a month Off and as yet Their has
been no candidate to announce and no
platform promulgated.
Administration officials read long
excerpts Of General Huerta's message
to the Mexican Congress, but no
formal comment was made. 1t is I'M
derstood that the Administration does
not attach much Importance to the
document though there are passages
in It which did not pass without care
full notice. e
Huerta's Point Answered.
Huerta's statement that THE tense
ness Of diplomatic relations" was
with the Government of the United
States although luckily not with that
people," invoked little attention, as
the same sentiment had been pre-
viously voiced by the Mexico City Of
ficials and the answer from here was
the enthusiastic reception which
President Wilson received when he
addressed Congress and the speeches
supporting him made by Republicans
and Democrats in Congress.
The references to the expiration of
the period during which American
warships were authorized to remain
In Mexican waters caused some dis
cussion. Inasmuch as the ships are
permitted to remain another month.
or until after the general elections are
held, no statement of policy in this
connection is likely to be made until
that time. Informally officials let It
be known that the vessels would be
kept In Mexican waters indefinitely IL
the United States deemed it neces-
sary for the protection of its nation
ais
1t was pointed out that in inter
national law the United States clear
ly has a right to protect its nationals
in foreign country where internal
disorders prevail and to that end NAV
dispatch warships to ports where
american interests demand protec.
Precedent for Fleet.
Within the last year American shfns
also have been dispatched on sucn
missions to ports in Niagara. Vene-
zuela and the Dominican -epuh,,c
where revolution or threatened revol.
made Americans apprehensive OF their
interests, Visits from vessels Of the
Asiatic fleet have Gained the fears IF
Americans in the Chinese revolution
airy districts.
II was pointed out to-day that
American warships in Mexican waters
would continue to adhere strictly t.
the Injunction Of President Huerta
not to entail an attack upon thu
dignity and sovereignty Of Mexico"
but further than that # is not likely
that the Wilson administration will
accept dictation from Huerta as 10
the circumstances IN which American
vessels may lie off the Mexican
coasts
Secretary Bryan sent cablegram
to John Lind, at Vera Cruz, advising
him Of the Governments view Of tho
Huerta message, but the contents IF
the dispatch were not disclosed.
Huerta Hints Withdrawal.
Huerta's declaration also that hss
hoped to turn over the ad interim
government to a successor, while not
giving any direct information as to
his intention not to be a candidate,
the belief here that he
would not figure in the coming cleo
lions. These points may be the basis
for the resumption of negotiations.
but the United States does not intend
to go .RrYard with them unless the