The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-10-23

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22.--Ths dis
tween the governments of the United
States and Great Britain. In regard 10
Mexico. continue 10 grow In Importance
The split between the two govern
ments Ii regarded as one OF the most
significant OF all the developments in
the Mexican situation. and likely to
have far-reachlng results.
That the recent discussion between
Washington and London have been ac-
compauted by Some bitterness was
learned here t,ctrv.- cc-rst 6+rvT,v
pointment was felt by the Washington
administration at the results OF the
inquiries addressed to the British
foreign office. This disappointment is
the greater because of the fact that
the discussion opened with the United
states coming forward with an express
sion Of regret over the course OF Sir
La6nel Gardin In Mexico City. The
answer OF Great Britain 10 regarded as
not only an expression OF lack of sym
pAthy with the policy Of the United
States but even as a rebuff
His Talk I. Surprise.
The statement attributed to Sir Lionel
Gardtn In Mexico City last night has
not served to help matters. In some
quarters, his statements, AS reported
here. were regarded as little short OF
insulting, and surprise was expressed
thAt no ventured so far. No questions
can be asked by the United States
however. as Sir Edward Grey has al
ready replied In answer to the frs:
complaint of this government that Sir
Lionel has been acting ON Instructions
In all that he has done, and that he
has the complete support of his
matesty's government.
Sir Lioneis statements are regarded
here an open to only one construction,
that he intended TO criticise the policy
OF President Wilson in Mexico. His
statement that be did not feel II in
cumbent upon him to investigate what
HuertA might have done overnight be-
fore presenting his credentials. as
British minister, Is but one way of say
Ing that Great Britain does not believe
In tho policy of President Wilson IN
subtecting Huertas handling of the
domestic political situation to scrutiny
ON moral basis.
Even more sharply critical OF Presi-
dent Wilson Ia the remark credited TO
0ardin to the effect that he did no,
noftute themselves committee of in
veatigation into the internal affairs OF
Mexico.
Rejects On Wilson.
More pointed than either of these
statements, however, was his declara-
tion that the United States does not
fully realize the seriousness OF the
Mexican situation. That Ia a reflection.
~ construed here, not only upon the
wisdom OF the presidents policy, but on
his knowledge of the situation in
M al IA nod
great surprise In Washington.
1t II most unusual for the diplomatic
representative of another government
publicly to criticise the policy OF
another government represented at
tho capital where he himself is station
ed. Precedent. 1t In declared, warrants
the United States in demanding of the
British government some explanation
The difficulty in the present instance
IN that this government already has
been officially informed that Great
Britain holds substantially the same
views as those explained In most plain
language by Sir Lionel. What is more
the United States gained this unwel-
come Information by endeavoring to
put q check on Sir Lionel. and for Its
pains was told that Great Britain was
quito satisfied with Sir Lionel and Its
own COURSE In Mexico.
The GMGcI OIL tneSe DISCLOSURES Oh
British policy In comparison with that
OF the United States has been to close
up the administration so far az in
formation In regard to its relations
with Mexico are concerned. No one
could be found at the State department
today willing 20 admit even the knowl-
ledge that Ambassador Page had had n
talk with Sir Edward Grey. Secretary
Bryan stayed home all day. receiving
his callers at his house.
Wilson'S Probable Move.
The most interesting question now Is
what move. II any. will President VIII
son make in reply to Great Britains
statement OF her position. 1t il be
lieved that an extraordinarily good
stroke OF diplomacy will be required on
the part OF this government to regain
the advantage lost by the rather trucu-
tent attitude OF Great Britain. and the
disclosure TO the world THAI that gov
eSumsnt y not acting with the United
ukAtnu.
This arrival OF General Diax ut Vera
|Gru1 this afternoon was noted with
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