South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-08-28
OFFICIALS WILL
HELP CITIZENS
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ton, isolated and without friends
who can effectually aid her." the
president announced the necessity of
firm neutral stand by this govern
ment policy of hands off," to
await the time OF Mexicos awaken
ing.
He also voiced an urgent appeal
II she maintained her present posi-
for all Americans to leave Mexico
for the United States. to aid them in
every possible way, but In emphatic
Language, served notice upon those
who assume to exercise authority in
the revolution-torn country that they
would be held to a definite reckon
ing for losses and suffering of
American citizens.
Greeted With Applause.
The message of the president was
received with enthusiastic applause
by members Of the house and senate,
gathered in joint session in the house
chamber and Wednesday night the
machinery of the government is in
motion TO make effective the policy
of neutrality and hands off, while
the warning factions continue their
struggle. To prevent the shipment of
arms or munitions of war into any
part Of Mexico or to any faction, the
United States troops on the border
already have been warned to exercise
vigilance.
Whether more troops will be sent
to the border is a question to be de-
termined within the next few days.
Maj. Gen. Wood, chief Of staff of the
army, who has been inspecting the
troops in Texas, already IS on his way
to Washington. Gen. Wetherspoon,
attached to the office of the chief OF
staff, said Wednesday night that
much would depend upon the eXper-
fence of the next few days on the
border in determining upon the or
der for more troops. Secy. Bryan
planned to confer with Pres. Wilson
early Thursday on the subject and
the assurance was given that every
thing necessary would be done TO
carry out strict neutrality. Secy.
Daniels conferred with the president
during the day and the navy depart
ment is ready to Gspatch more ships
to Mexican waters if required to pre-
vent the shipment Of arms TO Mexico
by sea.
APPROVE of Z. S. Plan.
Foreign powers, il was understood
Wednesday night, have not been
asked to place an embargo on the
shipment Of munitions Of war or
arms to Mexico, but the president In
his message asserted that this gov
eminent had been given the generous
moral support Of the foreign nations
in the proposals to the Huerta gov
eminent which have been rejected.
II became known that the admins
tration has under serious considera-
ton the ordering OF several thous-
and more troops to the Mexican Dor
der line and 1t is said that cabinet
members have urged that this be
done.
The presidents urgent request TO
Americans in Mexico TO leave the
country emphasized to congress the
necessity for action upon the recent
request of Secy. Bryan for an ap-
preparation Of 100000 with winch
to aid citizens of the United states
in their exodus from the scene OF
the conflict. Such an appropriation
is included in deficiency bill now IN
the hands Of the house appropriation
committee and il is expected that &C
ton on Il will be fastened. The state
department estimates that there are
now in Mexico not more than 1o'OVO
Americans, whereas there were oO'OOO
several years ago. In Mexico CITY IL
is estimated that there are less thdh
9, 200 Americans.
Lind's Mission Failed
Failure OF the negotiations or Spec
ial Envoy John Lind was reported by
the president. He said that the door
Is not closed to resumption of peace
overtures.
The president regards the situation
as critical His address oreathed
friendship for the Mexican people,
but extreme pessimism as TO the out
look for immediate restoration OF
peace, because OF Pres. Huerta's re-
lection of the mediation plan.
In part the president said:
1T is clearly my duty TO lay before
Won fully. and without reservation,
the facts concerning our present re-
lations with Mexico. I deem IL my
duty to speak very frankly what this
government has done and should seek
TO do in fulfllment OF Us obligations
to Mexico herself as friend and
neighbor and to the American citizens
whose lives and vital interests are
daily affected"
The text OF Lind's original instruc-
tons and Huerta's note OF rejection
were made public in Wilson'S message
TO congress.
Lind was told 10 press closely the
attention OF Mexican authorities the
following advice:
Instructions to bind.
"The United States does not feel az
liberty any longer 10 stand inactively
| by while il becomes daily more and
! more evident that no real progress Is