The Washington times., 1913-02-14

than the actual conflict between Diaz
and Madero. It would be far more
likely, in the view of officials, to force
Intervention than a continuation of the
DiaZ revolt.
Marines Would Aid.
Development of an anti-foreign SEN
timenr in other cities such as Acapulco,
Is not of itself considered a menace 10
Americans. since war vessels could
land marines and bluejackets to en-
force respect to the United States
authority.
While the Administration is extremely
anxious that the fighting in the capital
city shall terminate quickly, actually
every days prolongation of that con-
fiict renders the situation. in one way
at least, a little less acute. Foreigners
have had ample notice to fee: it is ap-
parent that the ammunition supplies
on each side must be running low:
Mexicans are having an opportunity to
decide carefully which side they will
support in the event of a victory-all Of
which leads President Taft and his ad-
visers to believe that the situation may
work itself out. The fighting cannot go
on Indefinitely. and one side or the
other must sooner or later gain the ad-
vantage.
Immaterial Who Wins.
The State Department does not care
who wins in the Mexico City fight. If
Madero regains control of the city and
is capable of heading a stable govern
ment- he will receive the support of the
United States. On the other hand,
should Madero flee and Diaz become
provisional and later duly elected Pre-
ident, the United States would welcome
him just as heartily.
With the arrival of warships at Mexi-
can ports. an 'expeditionary force of
probably 1000 marines and bluejackets
could proba bly, be forwarded to Mexico
City itself within few hours. 1t is
now believed here that the railway line
from the capital to Vera Cruz has lot
suffered great damage, and an "expe-
ditionary force" the landing of which
would not require an Intervention Or
der. might easily be sent from Vera
Cruz. 1t is about a twenty-four run
from the seaport to Mexico City.
Navy officers today said the battle
ship Georgia, the first of six American
vessels ordered to Mexico, should arrive
at Vera Cruz today about noon. I'm
less she has some emergency informa-
ton, news Of her Arrival Is not expect
ed until late this afternoon or tonight
The Virginia, the second ship ordered
to Mexico, is not expected at Vera Cruz
until this evening or early tomorrow
The cruiser Colorado is also due to
nc side of Mexico. The Vermont and
Nebraska are not due to reach Vera
Cruz until late Saturday
Just how rapidly the greatest NUM-
tions Iof war foods supplies. could
send troops into Mexico became
known today, when information as
to the vast preparations of the quart
ermasters department of the army.
became public.
Sufficient stores to feed an army of
$4,000 for month, are today in read
mess for removal aboard trains and
at an hours notice With
in the last week, when the situation
in Mexico became acute, the great
railroad trunk lines of the country
have been notified to have trains
troops could be started on their way
to Mexico with abundant supplies
within a few hours after the call for
was issued.
In the quartermaster's depot in
Washington, from whence the great
est amount of stores would go, there
is waiting sufficient food and "hous-
ing supplies to care for 5000 SOL
diers. Everything is ready for ship
ment to Newport News to be placed
aboard the transports the moment
the Intervention order is issued.
In addition to the supplies on hand,
arrangements have been made with
great wholesale houses to ship on
notice vast quantities of
foods.
The greatest movement. in the event
of intervention. will be from Fort
Sam Houston, Tex, across the border.
from the depot at Omaha, Neb.,, and
the East. In all of these centers,
many supplies have been ready for a
long time, following the last war
scare in Mexico. -. - it-..S
In the event OF war. the quarter
masters department has unlimited
authority to take over entire rail-
roads and steamship lines IL neces-
sary, and to obtain all available sup