The Washington times., 1913-04-06
HENRY LANE WILSON
ACCUSEDBY ROJAS
Ambassador to Mexico Charged
With Moral Responsibility for
Death Of Madero.

bassador to Mexico. stands charged
with moral responsibility for the assas-
sination of President Madero and Vice
President Saurez of Mexico. This
startling accusation Is made In a
lengthy official document filed with til,
State Department here by Luis NAME
Rojas. secret messenger of the Nader
ista. second vice president Of the Mexi-
can house Of deputies. and grand master
OF the Grand Masonic Lodge of the
Valley of Mexico.
Rojas himself did not carry the sen
sational document branding Ambassa-
dor Wilson. Instead he sent an envo
whose name the state Department with.
holds.
Ambassador Wilson himself brand
the accusations of Rojas as entirely
false, and asserts that neither Madero
nor Saurez sought his protection. anG
Furthermore that they were considered
safe. He labels as false the accusation
that Huerta and General Diaz made tn.
American embassy place of mcetin:
for their conferences on the war situa.
tion.
Strangely enough, at almost the tim
when the Rojss charges were being en-
tered. a delegation of American resi-
dents of Mexico City we're seeking tt
influence President Wilson to retair
Ambassador wileon-their persona
friend.
List Of Charges.
The charges against Ambassad Wi
son. as made by Rojas. are in par.
fellows:
I. That he was responsible moral!
for the political assassinations of Ma
dero and saures.
2. That he threw his influence as rep
resentative of the United States In ia
vor Of an evident coup d'etat at the
time Mexicos destiny hung in the bal
ance.
s3. That the ambassador had oppor-
tune knowledge of Huerta's plans
with General Diax, and had time to
deal with the Maderista before the
Huerts. attack was made.
4. That Mr.. wilson was manifestly i'm
sd hat n he aSSd Ssd favsrsd the rebels eSer
since Felix Dias's nrst uprising. as evil
denced by interviews with the Ameri-
can press-a proceeding that showed un-
f'iness for the I post: .. ...,
hatred Of Madero. would not use his in
Auence with the men OF the new gov
ernment In Madero's behalf. Rojas says
the Huerta regime would not have is-
nored determined appeal from the
Ambassador. but that Wilson declined
to oct even in the face Of orders from
washington, despite appeals Of Mrs.
Madero and Mrs. Suares. in spite Of the
appeal OF Rotas as grand Masonic mas
ter. ana in spite Of general Mexican
appeals for clemency.
.. Knew Of Plan.
& Thet Wilson knew Madero and
euares were to be sacrificed on the pre-
text OF imperious political necessity, al
though the Huerta government had
promised the prisoners an opportunity
to leave the country II they would sign
their designations.
!. That Wilson, like Pilatus," washed
his hands Of the affair in mockery OF
the waiting Mrs. Madero> and Mrs.
Suarez, when he learned the govern
of an opportunity to leave Mexico.
z. That Wilson showed double con-
duct In his relations toward the new
born government and toward the wives
OF Madero and suarez.
0. That Wilson did not give the United
States government accurate informa-
ton Of Mexican affairs, but. instead,
always justified the victors.
TO- That Wilson mixed into Mexican
politics to the extent Of giving ofYense
to the majority OF Mexicans.
II. That Wilson used means among
the American colony to AFFECT his re-
tention as Ambassador, although this
would be ''repulsive" after his part In
the latest political tragedy.
Knox's Letter.
With the charges Rojas filed a letter
from former Secretary of State Knox
to him. saying that the State Depart
ment had informed the Mexico City au-
thorities several days prior to the death
OF Madero and Suarez that any unjust
or improper treatment of the president
and vice president would produce an
unfortunate effect in this country.
Ambassador Wilson. at Mexico City,
brands the charges as born in malice
with no foundation, and without the
possibility OF any supporting proof He
says that his relations with Madero
remained friendly to the last; that his
had the preservation of peace as their
object: that no request was ever made
20 place Madero and SuareZ under the
protection of the American flag; that he
believed the lives of Madero and Suarez
were safe. He indicates that he did
all In his power to prevent the tragedy
The Mexico City Americans, who CALI
ed upon President Wilson. urged the re-
tention Of Amba ssador Wilson because
Of his experience and because OF his
ability to maintain good feeling between
the United states and Mexico. They de,
interest well. Secretary of state Bryan
I efused TO see the men as a DELEGATION.
but only as individuals.