Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-26
wa. IN he held and that possibly some
basis of agreement might be reached.
Message II Locked Up.

was to be held and that possibly some
basis of agreement might be reached.
Message Il Locked Up.
Preparations at the Capitol, hurriedly
made for a toint session of the House and
Senate. were called on.
Immediately on assembling the House
passed the necessary resolution for q
Joint session at 1 O'Clock tomorrow to
hear President Wilson's address.
The resolution was passed without de-
hate q soou as Ii came into the SenA1o.
President Wilson's message. docu-
mept OF about 1890 words, was locked up
in the White House vaults awaiting inc
The messaTe-a communication which
formally denies recognition to the Huefta
government though protesting sincere
friendship for the great mass OF MeAlcail
people without voice in their government
lis essentially review OF the mission OF
John Lind and his negotiations with the
Huerta government.
The message cites as an almost paraiiei
precedent for the action of the admins
tration today the difficulties between
President HAYES in 1877 and Porf1rio
Diaz who after overthrowing President
Lerdo sought recognition from the United
States. Though foreign governments rec
ognized Diaz the United States waited a
year. not only until an election was held
but until il was satisfied that the govern
ment thereby set up could guarantee In
ternational contracts.
The reference to this precedent has led
TO the belief that while it has hitherto
been supposed that Immediately following
an election held by Huerta recognition
would be extended. the likelihood was
that the United States would not extend
the hand of friendship to the existing
government or its successor in Mexico for
some time.
Delayed Recognition Of Diaz.
President Hayes IN 1877 saw fit to or
der Gen. Ord to the border with power
TO cross into Mexico with American
troops to suppress marauding bands who
were plundering the property of Ameri-
cans and retreating across the Rio
Grande On that occasion the federal
government had been lax IN giving bor-
der residents protection. but as soon as
troops were ordered south the Diaz gov
ernment Indignantly announced that tine
entrance of any American soldiers into
Mexico would be regarded as an invasion
and act of war.
The views of President Hayes as ex-
pressed by Secretary Seward to John w.
Foster, American minister to Mexico, and
from which President Wilson takes pre-
cedent for his policy. were:
THE government of the United states
has aimed to pursue not merely just.
but a generous and friendly course
While earnest to guard and protect the
rights of its own citizens and the safety
of its own territory. 1t does not seek TO
intervene in political contests or changes
of administration. 1t is accustomed TO
accept and recognize the results OF
popular choice In Mexico. and not to
scrutinize closely the regularity or IT.
regularity of the methods by which presi-
the present
case. it waits before recognizing Gen.
Diaz as the President Of Mexico until 1t
shall be assured that his election 10 ap-
proved by the Mexican people and that
his administration Is possessed OF sta
bility to endure and of disposition to
comply with the rule Of international
comfy in the obligations Of treaties.
What Recognition Means.
Such recosnition, il afforded, would
imply something more than Q more for
NAL assent. 1t would imply q ballet that
the government SO recognized will faith
fully execute its duties and observe the
spirit Of its treaties. The recognition Of
a president in Mexico by the United
States has an important moral influence.
which, as you explained Is appreciated at
the capital Of that republic.
1T aids to strengthen the power and
lengthen the tenure Of the Incumbent.
and If, as you say, the example Of the
United States in that regard 10 one that
recognition would not Be without eject
both upon the internal and external peace
of Mexico. You Justly remark that in
fifty years there have been about sixty
1t may be added that those administra-
tons have been longest lived that were
most faithful and friendly in the dis
charge Of their treaty obligations to the
The delivery of President Wiisea'a
message to Congress 70 an essential
factor I'm the program Of the AmsRica1
government before the world. Il u not
however: IL II merely the announcement
OF a policy which will be maintained for
Years NJ necessary until q constitutional
government shall be re-establ1ehed In
Mexico.
Firm Against Intervention.
'rhe effect Of the message. 1t IL hoped by
administration officials, will be to con-
vince the world OF the sincere efforts OF
the United States to bring about peace
and forestall pressure that might other.
wise have been exerted by foreign gov,
ernments for a sterner policy toward
Mexico.
Having exhausted every avenue Of in.
nuence on the Mexican Authorfties, thu
administration does not feel compelled
to intervene by force OF arms to estab'
lish its views. Every opportunity vii
be given to American citizens to with
draw from the danger zones. and stric
neutrality in shipments of arms will b
observed.
The White House conference last might
began at $50 o'clock. The presidentsa
private Office looked like q sehoolroon
Divans. sofas and chairs were arranged
I'm equal rows in front Of tho President,
desk. There were accommodations fOi
the thirty seven members OF the two com
mittees but they did not all come. some
being absent from the city. 1t was thu
largest conference that had been held q
the executive offices. however. since thu
present administration began. Secretar,
Bryan sat beside the President a. the lat
ter reSd his message.
Those present from the Senate commit
tee were Senator's Bacon chairman
Stone Clark Of Arkansas Shively, door
man, Williams. Swanson, Pomerene. Mo
Cumber. Lodge. Smith OF Arizona an<
Borah Of Idaho. From the House com
mittee there were Representatives Floo<
OF Virginia (chaiPman1. Cltne Of Indiana
LAnthtcum OF Maryland. Dffenderfer q
pennsylvania, 6tedman OF North Caro-
lima. Harrison Of Mississippi. Walker o.
Georgia. Cooper Of Wisconsin and Tenn
pie OF Pennsylvania
Lind's Recall Hot Requested.
Secretary Bryan said today that Joh,
Lind. Presadsat Wliss9s personal rem
resentatve In MEXICO, had net Neen "a
called 70 the United States at the "a
Guest Of the Asxjcan auth0riti>a but de
cuned to sey whether no was reaueste'
BY the autAns4ties here 70 return.
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