New-York tribune., 1913-07-28
Ambassador Holds That United
States Must Professionally
Recognize Huerta or
Intervene.
WOULD AID WITH TROOPS
Diplomat Tells President Amer
lean Forces Should Help Re-
store Order-Would De-
mand Guarantees Be-
fore Recognition.
From The Tribune Rur.anl


Washington, July 27.-Ambassador
Henry Lane Wilson's idea Of what
should he done in Mexico. as told in
his written report. which is already in
the hands Of the President and which
the two will discuss tomorrow con-
templates only two alternatives-pros
visional recognition Of the Huerta gov
eminent or Intervention. Even his plan
for recognition includes sending into
North Mexico American forces 10 as
sst the Mexican government in estab-
fishing peace and order.
Concerning recognition. the smbas-
sador declares that it should not nc
accorded until the Mexican government
gives to the United States adequate
guarantees OF the fulilment of all in
teTnatiOnal obligations and the restora-
ton Of peace and order and promises
faithfully TO hold a constitutional elec-
tion. and also 10 settle certain pending
questions with the United States.
This done Ambassador Wilson would
, have the United States government as
sist Mexico in restoring order in that
part of the country lying north Of the
10Th parallel This would include prac-
tically all Of the states Of Sonora and
Chihuahua and the northern parts %
Coahuila and Nuevo Leon. which is
where the revolutionists are the strong
est
II this plan is not feasible the alter
native is Intervention in all Mexico. ir
Ambassador Wilson's opinion. &c
carry out such action Ambassador Will
son would have appointed comms-
sion, consisting of the American Am
bassador TO Mexico. the heads of the
army and navy. a member OF the SEN
ate Committee on Foreign Relations,
and possibly others, TO direct all opera
tons. Before actual Intervention took
place he would have ali Americans
called OFT of Mexico. Then he would
have as iarge force of troops aS
overwhelming naval force would bsy
distributed AT Mexican ports.
Like Tsft's Tentative Scheme.
Mr.. Wilson's plan differs little from
the scheme OF action which was tenta-
lively outlined by the Taft administra-
ton, and which, in fact. had almost
t1yt,fs Fa4 H.,, De- H.
came into office and abandoned the
Mexican policy of his predecessor. Tne
changes and additions 10 the old plan
have been brought about by changed
siderstion during the closing DAYS ot
the Taft regime. the revolt in Mexico
had not attained serious proportions
and the necessity for considera ton OF
helping to establish order above me
26th parallel had not arisen.
Mr.. Wilson's plans have been dis
cussed in official circles and have
aroused great interest. He will dis
cuss them fully with the President to-
morrow, and will later go before the
Senate Committee on Foreign Rela-
tions. the members of which expressed
desire p-day for further informst ton.
As far as the Huerta government IL
concerned. there is no doubt that the
proposal OF Mr.. Wilson would be thor
oughy acceptable. Practically the
same plan. in fact, was actually pre-
h.s ha
sador Wilson under Instructions from
the former Secretary OF State. Mr..
Knox. Huerta was entirely willing TO
accede 10 everything dem nded. Fran
cisco de la Barra, however. the Mexican
Minister for Foreign Affairs, proved an
obstacle making objections 10 certain
provisions De la Barra, however. is
now out of office.
According to Ambassador Wilson's
plan, the Mexican government should
be required before receiving recogni
ton to prove its willingness 10 fulfil
its international obligations by agree
ing 10 settle the long standing Chant
zal dispute. involving the ownership OF
tract of land at FL Paso; make an
a agreement for the control of the wa
ters OF the Colorado River, the uncon-
trolled flow Of which i'm Mexican terri
tory threatens the existence OF the I'M
perial Valley I'm California; give the
American government satisfaction for
peculiarly brutal murder Of three
American citizens at Alamo. in Lower
California, and adjust other pending
matters These things were also
brought to the attention of the Huerta
government by Ambassador Wilson un-
der his instructions from Secretary
Knox. and an agreement on them is
entirely possible
Husrts Willing to Withdraw.
II is definitely known here that
Huerta is willing TO withdraw his can
didacy for the Presidency in the inter-
ests Of peaceful settlement II is be-
heved that the provisional recognition
of Huerta would have the approval OF
the other powers, most of which have
already granted Huerts recognition.
II is known that the British govern
ment. when IL recently made informal
representations 10 the United States
about conditions in Mexico. suggested