The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-28

Washington, August 27.-Presi-
dent Woodrow Wilson went to Con-
gress to-day and revealed how the
Hucrta provisional government in
Mexico had rejected the friendship
of the United States and it's effort
to aid In the establishment of peace
and government which could bc
recognized by this nation, and which
would be obeyed and respected by
Mexico's own people.
In statement which breathed re-
gret and sympathy in every phrase,
the President clung tenaciously to
optimism as to the ultimate result,
Notwithstanding the pessimistic facts
confronting the two nations. After
picturing the hopelessness for Mexico
If she maintained her present posi-
ton, isolated and without friends
who can effectually aid her" the
President announced the necessity of
firm neutral stand by this govern
ment, a policy OF hands off," to
await the time of Mexico's awaken
Ing. He also voiced an urgent ap-
peal for all Americans to leave Mex
leo and for the United States to aid
them in every possible way, but in
emphatic language served notice
upon those who assume to execise
authority in the revolution-torn
country that they would be held to a
definite reckoning for losses and
suffering to American citizens.
Applause Is Enthusiastic.
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 tonight the ma
chinery OF the government is in mo-
ton for making effective the policy
OF neutrality and "hands off, while
the warning factions continue their
struggle. TO prevent the shipment
or 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 exer-
else increased vigilance. Whether
more troops will be sent to the bor
der IS question to be determined
within the next few days. Major
General Wood, chief Of staff Of the
army, who has been inspecting the
troops i'll Texas, already is on his
way to Washington.
General Wotherspoon, ATTACHED 10
the office OF the chief Of sts%. said
tonight that much would depend
upon the experience OF the next few
days on the border in determining
upon the order for more troops.
Secretary Bryan planned to confer
with President Wilson early to-mor.
row on the subject. and the assur-
ancc was given that everything uec.
essary would be done to carry nut
strict neutrality. Secretary Daniels
conferred with the President during
the day, and the Navy Department
is ready to dispatch more ships to
Mexican waters If required to prevent
the shipment Of arms to Mexico nv
sea.
Foreign Powers Not Asked,
Foreign powers, 1t was UNDER
stood tonight. have not been asked
10 place an embargo on the shipment
or munitions OF war or arms intn
Mexico, but the Presidents message
asserted that this government had
Deen given the generous moral SUM-
port OF foreign nations in the pro-
posals to the Huerta government
which have been rejected. IT be-
came known that the administrations
has under serious consideration thu
ordering of several thousand mora
troops to the Mexican border ina.
and 1t Is said that Cabinet memberl
have urged that this be done. s
The Presidents urgent request "a
Americans In Mexico to Ieaye tha&
country emphasized to Congress thn
necessity for action on the recanf +
request OF Secretary Bryan for a.
appropriation Of $100,0O0 WITH
which to aid citizens OF the United
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