The Washington herald., 1913-08-05

been summoned, from New York by tele-
graph The Ambassador went first 20
the White House, but was there IN
formed that Secretary bryan was expect
ing him at the State Department.
The Ambassador Immediately was
closeted with Mr.. Bryan and the two
had :. half hours conference. 1t il un.
! stood that Mr.. Bryan Immediately
Informed Mr.. Wilson that the President
had decided to accept his resignation,
and that some discussion arose over the
form which the acceptance was to take.
While expecting q dismissal. Ambassa
dor Wilson had expected that Mr.. Bryan
and the President would find 1t possible
I announce their approval of much that
he has done in Mexico, even though re-
jecting his views In the present situation,
The result Of this discussion was that
Mr.. Bryan put the question up to Presi-
dent Wilson, who refused to accede in
any way to the Ambassadors wishes.
This decision was communicated to the
Ambassador just before / o'clock. The
Amba ssador was then informed that
while he would be given leave the Presi-
dent did not wish him to 60 to Mexico for
his effects, because Of the proba bility
that there would be unwelcorne demon
strations in his honor. With this view
the Ambassador willingly agreed. The
Department will arrange to care for the
Ambassadors belongings in the embassy
building, which, he said last night in
clude everything that he owns in the
world.
After the fact Of the acceptance of his
resignation became known, Ambassador
Wilson dictated the following state
ment:
II believe that the President and the
Secretary OF State. IN their cousidera-
ton Of the question. are actuated by the
highest patriotism and with the best m
tentions to both countries. am unaware
Of what solution OF the existing situation
Is proposed. but I trust IT will prove
satisfactory. I have no pride of opinion
with reference to my own recommended
tons. claiming only for them that they
were conscientious and represent the
views Of IS Der cent OF the Americans and
foreigners in Mexico
Aware Of Disfavor.
Ever since March 4. II has been known
that the present administration looked
with high disfavor upon the Ambassador
to Mexico. Ambassador Wilson was well
aware Of this. and on four occasions h.
presented his resignation. formally o.,
March 4. and thereafter thrice urging that
it be accepted. Each time the President
requested him to remain at his post
From the moment that the Ambassador
gave out his first interview In New
York. 1t has been the conviction that the
administration would accept his resigna-
ton. These interviews. 1t is learned
were given deliberately, as the Ambas-
sador was determined to get before tae
country the views Of the Americans and
other foreigners in Mexico. whom, 1t CIR
truthfully be said. he represents in his
ideas as to Mexico.
Last week. when the administration
caused 1t to be announced that he had
rejected all of the Ambassadors views
and recommendations with respect to
Mexico, which were conditional recogni-
ton of Heurta, or else intervention, 1t
was a certainty that he would not be
retained.
When his resignation was accepted
yesterday. 1t had been preceded by the
announcement from the White House
that the Presidents Mexican policy would
be announced.
The views of the last administration
are contained in a letter written Am
bassador Wilson by former President
Taft on June q last. as follows:
You were Ambassador to Mexico dur
ing the most trying time that the peo-
pie OF Mexico passed through. and dur
ing a period when the relations be-
tween US and Mexico were constantly
being subjected to a serious strain.
have great pleasure in EXPRESSING my
high approval OF your xealous and coura-
geous efforts in the protection Of Ameri-
can interests and indeed the interests of
foreign governments generally during the
critical periods Of the Mexican disorders.
No one can understand the difficulties
OF your position and the exceptional
excellence Of the work you did who is
not familiar with the constantly chang
ing circumstances OF the situation. and
the variety Of the exigencies which you
had to meet. You have my full permits
sion to publish this letter.
sixteen Years in Service.
Henry Lane Wilson has had sixteen
years in the diplomatic service, and has
been previously regarded as one Of the
most capable members Of that service.
especially well informed as to Latin
America and the Latin-American tenn
permanent. He is a native Of Crawfords-
vile. Ind. but in 1885 moved to Spokane.
Wash, where he engaged in the practice
Of law and in the banking business In
1897 he was appointed Minister to Chile,
and in 1905 was transferred to Belgium.
He represented the United States at a
number of international conferences IN
In December. 1903. he was made
to Mexico. He Is fifty-six
years Of age
1t was Indicated yesterday that Col.
Hay. the chief OF stan Of the
rebel troops of Sonora, may not appear
before the Senate Committee on Foreign
Relations. 1t is understood that some of
the Senators now question the propriety
Of seeking Information from a rebel
leader who happens to be in Washington.
when much more COMPLETE and infinitely
more authoritative and helpful informa-
ton il already coGp!ito in the State
The constitutionalists also
are said to be reluctant to have C.iL
Hay appear before the comr"ittee. Sena-
tor Borah. 1t Is understood is IN favor OF
having Col Hay appear.
Advices from Mexico yesterday to the
State Department indicated practically
no change in the situation. The Fed
erals seem to be gaining a little. espe-
cially in the way of restoring railroad
with the north. Direct
with Tampico has been
cut of, however. The rebels under Car
rama are still in the neighborhood of
Monclova. from which they were driven
by the advancing Federals, but seem
unwilling to make the attack upon the
forces which has been
for weeks There are. in fact.
no battles occurring in Mex
leo, the Federals being content chiefly
with reopening railroads and guarding