New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-10-24
[From The Tribune Bureau. ]

Washington, Oct. 23-With the COM
plications which have been injected
during the last few days through the
attitude Of Great Britain, the Mexican
situation appears to have reached such
a stage that the authorities do not care
to discuss IT, With no explanation
whatever, and quite Unexpectedly, the
high authority who throughout the
Mexican situation has been the only
definite and dependable source of in
formation on the progress of events
put an embargo to-day on any and all
inquiries concerning Mexico, whether
they had to do with affairs internally
or with the international phase. AT
the State Department the Secretary OF
State displayed equal reticence as far
as any discussion of England's part in
The problem was concerned.
In one high authoritative quarter the
situation was described as delicate
so delicate, in fact. that the admin
istrat ton had decided not 10 discuss IL
at all for the time being.
There is no gainsaying the fact that
the attitude assumed by the British
Foreign Office and the support which
has been accorded Huerta by the Brit
ish Minister in Mexico city have irri-
tated the Washington government. and
have. perhaps. made a solution OF the
Mexican problem more difficult than
ever. With England's tacit and prac-
tically open support the chances Of
Huerta eliminating himself, as this ad-
ministration wants him 10 do. are re-
duced TO a minimum.
No Representations to England.
That this government has made any
representations to the British govern
ment. either as to its policy or the in
terviews given out by Sir Lionel Car
den in Mexico, in which the policy OF
the United States was at least inn
pliedly criticised, officials will not ad-
nit. But that the British attitude is
distasteful and is believed likely 20
hamper Americas efforts in Mexico is
generally admitted. 1t is considered
say nothing to England. but will let
the adverse comment which is appear
ing in the press call Downing Streets
attention TO the unsatisfactory state ot
affairs from the American point Of
view.
The administration is watching with
keenest interest for indications Of the
attitude of the rest of the world. From
the beginning President Wilson has
been strongly desirous of the support of
other countries in dealing with Mexieo.
and has valued such support most
highly. His keen feeling In the mat
ter was shown in August, when he got
several great countries TO make repre-
sympathetic reception 10 John Lind
The failure Of such moral support at
this peculiarly critical time is. conse-
quently, something of blow to the
American policy in Mexico.
There is wide speculation in Wash
ington as TO what course this govern
ment can pursue. 1t is generally ad-
mitted that a do nothing" policy will
not suffice much longer. particularly il
Europe is grow ,g impatient. and that
the only alternative is bound to be in
terventon.
In Behalf Of tho Maderos.
A development Of the day was a de-
mand on the Huerta government by
Secretary Bryan that nothing shall
happen to endanger the safety AMI
well-beng of three members Of the
Madero family who were arrested by
the federal authorities and who are
now being taken from Monterey to
Mexico City. Secretary Bryan took
this action at the instigation Of other
members Of the Madero family. He
said this afternoon that the step Was
taken in accordance with the dictates
Of humanity.
How Huerta will look upon this de-
mand from a government which re-
fuses to recognize him is matter Of
interest. He is known strongly to have
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