The Pensacola journal., 1913-02-14
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comes necessary, the military agency
OF the government rested TODAY.
For the present the entire efforts OF
the administration will be toward pro-
tecting life and property at the Mex
lean capital without actual interven-
ton Pursuant to this policy, Ar1bas-
sador Wilson today was authorized to
draw on the United States to the
amount Of ten thousand dollars to de-
fray the expenses Of removing and
sheitsring Americans and other for
eignerA
VERY GRAVE SITUATION.
President Taft talked with callers
about the situation IN Mexico and they
said he regarded the case more grave
now than Il had been at any time
since the abdication OF Por1irio Diaz
Those who consulted with Mr. Taft
today declared the fact that he would
go out OF Office within the three weeks
would have no weight in determining
his action toward Mexico. They de-
clared the president was ready for ac-
tton UP to the last moment of his ad-
ministration.
In regard to reports that Mr.. Taft
had or would consult President elect
wiIscr, it was Raid at the White
House today that the president CON-
sidered the Mexican problem one for
him alone until March 4.
Ambassador Wilson'S overnight dis
patches were laid before President
Tsft today Immediately upon his re-
turn from Philadelphia. They con-
tanned principally an account of the
disquieting feature OF the fighting in
Mexico Ctty-fhe killing Of two Amer
lean women yesterday. Administra-
ton oficials look with much appre-
hension upon the effect OF the killing
Of two Americans, and one Of the first
results of the incident was last nights
order 70 Ambassador Wilson to warn
all Americans out OF the danger zone.
IN CONSTANT TOUCH.
The president is keeping in constant
touch with the situation from three
points Of view. From the diplomatic
side, which involves the actions Of
Ambassador Wilson in making repre-
sentations TO President Madero and
General DiaZ In the interest of foreign
l:fe and property IN Mexico; from the
naval viewpoint as # concerns the ex-
tent Of the activities Of several thou
sand marines and bluejackets who will
appear in the Mexican ports within
the course OF the next forty eight
hours, and from the military stand
point which involves a determination
Of the question as to when, II at all.
he shall give the word for the entrain-
ment of the first brigade of the first
division Of the reorganiZed army Of
regular troops which now lies under
arms, with knapsacks packed and
emergency rations ready for an i'm
mediate departure.
FIGHT IT OUT.
Ambassador Wilson's course so far
has the unqualified approval of the ad-
ministration, though some of the army
men question his attempt to stop hos
tilities. Admitting that his aim was
to protect lives and property Of Amer
leans and other foreigners, they be-
lieve there will be less bloodshed and
a speedy termination Of the rebellion
If the combatants are allowed to fight
1t out with no interference.
Secretary Knox and his Immediate
advisers, however, do not accept this
view and although instru have
been sent to the ambassador to do
everything possible to induce the
American residents of Mexico City to
vacate their homes temporarily, at
least, and go to some place of safety,
there iE no disposition there to criticize
Mr. Wilson for his forcible represen-
tations yesterday.
Prepared for further call for bat
tleships, the navy department has kept
Admiral Badger, in command Of the
Atlantic feet at Guantanamo, advised
of Developments. The ships, with
banked fires, are ready to move at
once to Vera Cruz or Tampico.
MARINE CORPS READY.
The marine corps, always ready, is
prepared for immediate embarkation
of It's companies at the Atlantic coast
navy yards and stations.
The marine force on the Pacific side
is also ready to move.
Telegrams to the war department to
the three posts in New York state
where the regiments of the first army
brigade are stationed, report that body
Of about 5000 men in condition to
start for Newport News within three
hours after an order from the chief of
staff.
DISPATCH ONE BRIGADE.
It has been suggested to the presi
dent that It might be expedient to
dispatch the first brigade to Vera Cruz
a once, even X the troops are to be
kerr aboard ship indefinitely as were
the 1000 marines on the Panther, who
lay in San Domingo harbor for more
than a month last summer. But be-
cause there is some fear of infiaming
the Mexican public to acts Of violence
against Americans throughout the
country, the authorities are hesitating
tc take such action. Besides 1t Is held
by some officials that the dispatch Of
a. military expedition Of this kind
might be construed as an act Of war,
and the president is determined to do
nothing that could be regarded as an
infringement of the constitutional
| privilege of congress in that respect.
A significant proceeding Of the day
was the early assembly If the joint
! arny-navy board in Admiral Dewey's 8
office. The call was issued by direc-
! ton Of Admiral Dewey himself.
It brought together at an opportune
time for consideration of joint use Of
the army and navy the highest ranking
| officers of both services and the ablest
strategists.
Besides Admiral Dewey and Major
| General Wood, the army and navy
were represented by Major General
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