The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-10-25

Washington, October 24.-The
ing to notify the nations of the world
generally that any interference in
Mexican affairs will be regarded as
unfriendly to this government.
President Wilson, Secretary Bryan
and Counsellor John Bassett Moore,
OF the State Department, have eX-
changed ideas OH what the proclama-
tion to the world should express. 1t
will be communicated to foreign gov
ernments everywhere, in line with
the policy established earlier of keep
ing other nations informed of every
step taken in it's handling of the
Mexican problem.
The proclamation or note also will
serve, it is understood, as an explicit
definition OF the policy of the United
States toward the de factO authors
ties in Mexico. reiterating the prin-
ciple that recognition only can he
given to those governments on this
hemisphere founded on law and or
der.
Earlier to-day it was expected that
IL would be only II matter of few
hours when the proclamation would
be made public. but tonight it was
practically decided to hold the matter
in allegiance for several days, mt least
until after the elections in Mexico
next Sunday.
Reasons for Proclamation.
Two things, 1t is known, have con-
tributed to the determination Of the
government to define its policy-the
presentation by Sir Lionel Garden,
the British minister to Mexico, of his
credentials Immediately after Huerta
had proclaimed himself dictator, and
the dispatch of several war vessels
to Mexican waters.
The British embassy here to-day,
at the direction of the Foreign Office,
officially advised Secretary Bryan
! that the British government pro-
nounced as unauthentic the now fa-
nous interview credited to Sir Lilo
mel, expressing the view that the
United States did not understand
conditions III Mexico.
Another incident tonight that was
regarded with significance was the
assurance that came from Ambassa-
dor Jusserand to the State Depart
ment, that the French government,
in sending a warship to Mexican wa
ters, did not intend in any way to
embarrass the United States. Off
cials indicated satisfaction over the
apparent trend OF the French gov
ernments attitude.
There is a possibility that if the
powers indicate further unwilling
ness to embarrass the United States,
the government may withhold its
pronouncement, but some officials
were Of the opinion that sooner or
later such a declaration, which they
regarded as tantamount to Il reaffir-
nation Of the principles OF the Mon.
roe Doctrine, would be required.
Maintain Reticence.
Administration officials generally
maintained a severe reticence III con-
nection with Mexican affairs. They
admitted that an acute and delicate
situation existed early in the day,
when word was received that the
American vessel. the Moro Castle,
had been detained at Vera Cruz. 1t
was not revealed what orders were
in preparations. but there was a no
ticeabe relief in official circles when
cablegramS announced the release of
the ship.
Tonight the disposition of the
high officials Of the government was
to await the developments of the
next forty-eight hours before making
any move. President Wilson had
some doubt about going TO MOBILIZE,
Ala, to make an address on Monday
before the Southern Commercial
Congress, but he told friends tonight
that he probably would go. He
leaves early tomorrow for Philadel-s
phia to address the Congress Hall
celebration, but should there be ex-
traordinary Developments he may not
make a Southern trip. Secretary Bryan
was ia frequent conference with the
President during the day. MIR. Bryan
called attention 10 General Huerta'A
promise to the diplomatic corps that
even IL his friends voted for him next
Sunday, he would not accept tho preat-
dcncy on the ground that ltNwould be
unconstitutional to succeed himself
Inasmuch as President Wilson recently
announced that the United Statun re IS
garded the assumption OF dictaforsfIr.
by Huerta rs n violation OF tho iprorsJ- q
! ises FOR n constitutional election, tho