Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-19
Fear That Drastic Action Will Dis
tract Attention From Currency
Measure Prompts His Peace
full Policy Regarding Mexico.
Administration Refuses to Deal
Longer With Provisional Presi-
dent and Dictator, and Is Ex-
peCted tOAid Constituencies.

WASHINGTON, oct. lS.-The tenn
perate attitude of the Wilson Admin,
isration in dealing with the Mexican
situation has been due altogether to
fear that a drastic policy would in.
terfere with the Democratic program
Of currency and other legislative re-
forms. This is openly admitted in
Washington.
Because the Administration has set
so much store by its legislative pets.
it has decided not to jeopardize Ger
tain measures by drawing attention
from them or in any way dissipating
the strength that has been centered
on them.
In consequence. further efforts will
be made to deal peacefully with the
situation, according to the tacit un-
derstanding for which President
Wilson himself furnishes the basis.
The Administration is not ready to
turn to- forceful means of obtaining
peace and quiet in the stormy repub-
lie.
Now that ali attempts 70 talk Hucr-
Ia into state of reason have failed.
the Washington powers probably will
appeal from the FederaIs to the Con-
stiuHionalists. President Wilson has
indicated that he is determined to
deal no longer with the Huerta gov
eminent After the Mexican national
election. October %, he will take new
steps.
U. S. May Aid Huerta's Foes.
The new steps probably will be in
the direction of overtures 10 the Con-
ktutIonalists. who are opposed to
Huerta and the Federals. An oppor-
tunity then will be given the Consti-
tutionalists to compose the situation
1t is believed that although the Con-
stiuticnalisls are out of power they
viii bc able TO bring about peace by
Ia Capitalization OF forces and by the
help Of the United States.
These reports. ana the news that
the Administration is willing to rec
oenjzo the bcliiEerency of the Consti-
tutionsIIsts are based on the appar-
emily friendly attitude assumed by q
rumber Of Administration officials to-
ward them since Husrta came out
with his proclamation Of dictatorship.
President Wilson. and Secretary
Bryan have been apprised Of this feel
ing. and # is likely that they will be
irlucnced by ii to some extent, as
some Of the persons who favor
strongly the Constitutionalists are
those on whose advice the President
and his Secretary Of State have de-
pended.
The dealings with the Constitution
alists. however, will be informal, and
will not take the shape of a definite
recognition. They are another means
on which the Washington Administra-
ton is depending TO settle the MeXi-
can situation peaceably.
Justify Peaceful Policy.
Friends of President Wilson Justify
his pacific attitude with the declare
ton that he IS unwilling to make a
show Of force unless he goes further
and backs up that show with an ac-
tual demonstration of hostility. Pres
ident Wilson is no man TO bluff, his
friends say. and he will not resort TO
hosti}ities except 10 push them vigor-
ously. He sees no need Of warfare
now.
News comes also to Washington
that the Constitutionalists, or rebels,
are preparing for battles with the
Federals in several quarters. General
Zapata is bound for the Pacific coast
TO receive arms and ammunition
General Natora is marching on Zaca-
tecas at the head of 1000 men with
the intention of threatening Freshillo.
II is only if the rebels are success
ful in their impending battles that
significance viii be given to rumors
that Hu,rJa Is willing TO resign and
To- make an attempt TO treat with the
rebels for the restoration of peace.
Hu.rta. it Is known. has received
lately loan of S2.6o0.uOp from the
bankers M France, me amount being
available largely because Of the &c
r,r.- Of catholic officials TIN, Rev
Jose Mora. Archbishop Of Mexico. -
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