The Washington herald., 1913-02-25
wilson TO HAVE
MEXICO'S FATE
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Wilson and the members or his Cabl-
net all information possible as to the
situation in their respective depart
ments."
|: was learned that this statement OF
the Secretary of War expresses just
what has been the suggestion OF Pres
ident Taft to his Cabinet-that they
prepare their departments so that Gov
Wilson will be in position To obtain
all available Information regarding the
Mexican and other situations as soon
as he shall request II.
There has been some surprise felt
here that the President-eleCt has not
before now made some arrangement
hy which he might prepare himself for
the situation in Mexico, which he Will
have to handle after noon OF March 1.
Many members of the Taft Cabinet
have believed that II would he the part
OF wisdom for Gov. Wilson TO take ad-
vantage OF the opportunity afforded
him 10 get in touch with such prob
lens as the Mexican situation before
being burdened with full responsibility
for them. II had been rather expected
that at least the PresIdent-elect would
designate one or more of his Cabinet
officers to come TO Washington and
confer with the officials of the depart
ments of which they are to take charge
in less than ten days Thus far. how
ever, Mr.. Wilson has done neither of
these things. and it is now believed
that he intends to do nothing Of the
sort.
Situation ReassurfnE.
State Department officials yesterday eN-
pressed satisfaction at the information
contained in official dispatches from Mex
leo. Ambassador Wilson reported little
beyond the official version OF the killing
Of Madero and Pine Suarez, but reports
from the consuls I'm various parts of Mex
leo presented a more reassuring account
Of conditions throughout the country than
has been had in many days.
According TO consular reports. the most
serious obstruction to the authority of
the new government in Mexico is In the
State of Chihuahua Volunteer forces
have been organized in the southern part
of the State. IL Is reported. for the pur-
pose of resisting the authority of the
Huerta government. In the north. though
the leaders of the rebel bands have given
assurances that they will support the
provisional government. railway bridges
have been destroyed on the northwestern
lines and communication with the Texas
border is cut Off.
The military authorities of the State of
Chihuahua have imprisoned the civil Of
flciafs at the capital. alleging. in explana-
nation of their act. that II had been
learned that they were plotting to resore
the late President Madero to authority.
This was. Of course. while Madero was
in prison. The consul states, however.
that absolutely no disorders have occurred
ir the State Of Chihuahua in the last few
days notwithstanding unofficial reports
to the contrary.
The situation in the State of Sonora is
regarded as uncertain. but officials of the
State Department are convinced that
eventually the authorities there will yield
to the new government at Mexico City
The incipient rebellions at Vera Cruz and
in the State Of Tamaulipas has already
ended. with assurances that the Huerta
government will be supported. At Nuevo
Leon. Gen. Trevno has been elected pro-
visional governor. and has announced his
adhesion to the new government. From
other parts OF Mexico quiet is reported by
the consuls.
Consul General Shanklin. at Mexico
City, has reported that railroad connec-
tions between the United States and Mex
leo do not now exist. The railway between
Vera Cruz and Mexico City remains the
only means of ingress and egress in Mex
leo. both for passengers and freight. The
Vera Cruz-Mexico City route is absolutely
safe for passengers and freight accord
ing to the consul general