The Washington herald., 1913-10-17
HUERTA READY
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ment.
1t is thought in many quarters that
eventually President Wilson viii be found
prepared with another plan of action for
bringing about an adjustment of the
Mexican situation. Statements made yes
| terday, however, upon the highest au
| thority, established IL most clearly that
nothing has been done or is contem-
plated further than the sharp notes of
Idisapproval despatched from Washington
on Monday and Tuesday OF this week.
Would Welcome Some Action.
There is some reason to believe that
the sympathies. and also the hopes, OF
the administration now lie with the
Constitutionalists, or revolutionists,
controlling several of the Northern and
Middle States. Statements made yes
terday in Official quarters indicated
that the administration would well
come some action by the revolutionists
which would give a new turn to the
present unsatisfactory situation. This
Is construed as meaning that the over
throw of the Huerta government by
violence, and the triumph of the rebel
leaders would be regarded as a solu-
tion which the United States might be
able to accept until its original plan
OF elections under conditions satisfac-
tory to itself may be carried out. II
had already demonstrated that 1t will
not accept elections held under the ex-
listing circumstances in Mexico City |
through the domination Of Huerta and |
the subsection of the Congress.
The sympathy and moral support of |
foreign governments Is hoped for by |
the administration, but thus far no |
official expressions have come to Wash |
ington. either from Mexico City or
other capitals. indicating one way or
the other what will be the attitude of /
the. other interested governments in /
the latest aspect Of the situation. These
governments all have in their posses
sion copies of the two notes sent to
Mexico by the administration this
week.
Statement of British Legation.
From unofficial sources there came yes
terday afternoon two bits of information
which are regarded as forecasting in
some degree the probable course of the
European governments. 1t was learned
that a statement had been issued in
Mexico City by the British Legation to
the effect that his majesty's government
regards the action OF President Huerta
with respect to Congress and the EXecu-
tive power as purely a matter OF Mexi-
cos internal affairs and one with which
the British government is not concerned
This declaration is not, to say the least,
in harmony with the view taken by
President Wilson. who not only expressed
his disapproval of Huerta's acts, but also
because of those acts repudiated in ad-
vance the results OF the forthcoming cleo
lions.
1t was noted with considerable interest
here that Sir Lionel Garden. the new
British Minister in Mexico CITY, pre- 7
'ented his credentials TO President Huerta !
1n the day following Huerta's imprison-
nent of the Deputies and seizure of full :
powers over the government. This was I
hought to indicate just such an attitude s
IS was made clear by the announcement d
as it was thought quite un- a
ikely that Sir Lionel would have taken
he step had his government contem- /,
,lated drastic action in dlsapproval of
he acts of the Provisional President.
Light on British Attitude.
Further light on the British attitude
rom which so much had been expected {
4 certain official quarters-is thrown by
he interest which Great Britain now has
4 Mexico with respect TO the oil in
ustry. Winston Churchill. First Lord
the Admiralty of the British govern
tent, announced in the House of Com I,
ions some weeks ago that the govern
tent considered IL absolutely essential IL
hat the contracts with the Pearson Mex 5
an oil companies be continued, mas
.ucn as the navy was under necessity of =,
ssurances of defirite and constant sup
ly of fuel OIL s.
Under these circumstances, it was ex- Il
ected by those closely following the sit "
alton, that Great Britain would be found c;
tting tight beside whatever government pl
light be in power in Mexico, in order to ol
lfeguard British OIL interests, upon CT
hich the navy places so much depend
ice. 1t was recalled that Great Britain c,
ad never been known TO pull chestnuts h
1t of the fire for the United States, and az
as guided always by self-interest in cl
ar foreign policies. 1t is also recalled &C
this connection that Sir Lionel Garden II
rs behind him record of more than b,
Tenty years service in British diploma al
' in Latin-America. where he is noted in
'r his vigorous anti-American proclivi- fc
es er
1t also was reported unofficially that h,
arisian financial interests had consented hi
give Huerta further financial assist
ice According to the report received v
re the amount is s., 10000. The security
unnamed. 1t is said that the powerful
itholic party was able, through connec-
'ns in Europe, TO obtain the consent vi
the financiers to advancing the money.
mother report from France was to the
-ect that the French Minister had asked
S government to send a warship to \,
exican waters Immediately. This was a"
garded as Of grave Significance, as We
retofore only the British and German no
vernments, which regularly keep ves- nm
Is in American waters, have sent III,
users to Mexico. 1t was regarded as =,
idence Of the seriousness with which
Q diplomatic corps in Mexico City views H.
3 present situation, and as indicating y.
e belief that there is much possibility -
total collapse of the Huerta govern ~ "a
mt Germany is sending two ships, L ne
known. Neither government yet has &c
titled the United States OF its intention an
send warships to Mexico. Nv
ma
Report of O'shaughnessy. Ne
Nelson oShaughnessy, the American th'
arge, attended the meeting OF the LAY
'lomatic corps Wednesday, but State sol
partment officials refused to disclose Ma
. contents of his report on the meet sin
!. 1t is understood, however. that he L
ormed his colleagues of the action ma
ten by the United States and its stand vei
to the immediate future. hel
hat Huerta will not send any reply o'c
this time to either of the two notes Io
II him this week was officially stated Fir
Re yesterday. 1t is understood that In,
erta raised the question as to the t.r
cial character of the two communica-
rs, with the intention of obtaining,
possible, the equivalent of recognition
his government IL IL were admitted spe
Mr.. O'Shaughnessy that the notes L
re to be regarded as clothed in fun ing