The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-10-25

WASHINGTON. Oct "a The
United States government is prepar-
Ing TO notify the nations Of the world
generally that any Interference in
Mexican affairs will be regarded az
untriendly to this government.
President Wilson. Secretary Bryan
and Counsellor John Bassett Moore.
OF the state department have eXchang-
cd ideas on what the proclamation 10
the world should eXIress IL will be
communicated 40 foreign governments
everywhere, in line with the policy
established earlier Of keeping other
nations informed OF every step taken
in its handling OF the Mexican prob
lem.
The proclamation or note also will
serve Il is understood. as an explicit
definition OF the policy OF the United
States toward the de tacto authori-
ties in Mexico. reiterating the prin-
ciple that recognition can only be-
given 10 governments on this hemi-
sphere founded on law and order.
Earlier to-day II was expected that
II would only be a matter of a few
hours when the proclamation would
be made public. but tonight IL was
practically decided To hold the matter
in allowance for several days. at least.
until after the elections In Mexico
next Sunday Two things. II IS
known. have contributed 10 the deter
mination of the government 10 define
its policy-the presentation by Sir Ii
ouel Garden, the British minister TO
Mexico. OF his credentials immediate
ly after Huerta had proclaimed him
self dictator. and the dispatch OF sew
eral war vessels to Mexican waters
Interview Authentic.
The British embassy here today at
the direction OF the foreign office, Off
ciallv advised Secretary Bryan that
the British government pronounced a.
authentic the now famous interview
credited 20 Sir Lionel expressing the
view that the United States did not
understand conditions In Mexico
Another incident tonight that was
regarded with significance was the
assurance that came from Ambassa-
dor Jusserapd 20 The state depart
ment that the French government IN
sending q warship TO Mexico did not
intend in any way 10 embarrass the
United States. Officials indicated
satisfaction over the apparent trend OF
the French governments attitude
There L. possibility that II the
powers Indicate further an unwilling
ness 10 embarrass the United States
that this government may Withhold its
announcement. but some officials
were OF the opinion that sooner or
later such a declaration. which they
regarded as tantamount TO a reaffir-
nation of the principles Of the Mon
roe doctrine would be- required
Officials Retieent.
Administrator officials generally
maintained severe reticence In con
nection with Mexican affairs. They
admitted that an acute and del cate
situation existed early IN the day
when word was received that the
. American vessel. the Moro Castle.
had been detained II was not re-.
vealed what orders We're in prepare.
ton. but there was noticeable relief
In official circles wneu cablegrams
announced the release OF the shin
Tonight the disposition Of the hira
officials OF the government was 81
await the developments OF tho next a.
hours before making any move Pres
ident Wilson had some doubt about 20
ing 10 Mobile Ala. 10 make an adj
dress on Monday before the Southern
Commercial Congress. but he told hi-
friends tonight that he probably would
70. he leaves early tomorrow for
Philadelphia, 20 make am address It..