The Washington herald., 1913-08-28
Opinions VARY
ON THE MESSAGE
President Wilson's Address Is
Lauded by Speaker
Clark.
UNDERWOOD Is PLEASED
Senator Warren Fears Americans in
Southern Republic May Feel Forced
to Abandon Property There.

Soeah NcPAohS way Ecei EotCcu
to Abandon Property There.
A variety of opinions was expressed
by leading statesmen last night as to
President Wilson's speech on the Mex
lean situation.
Champ Clark, Speaker of the House;
1T seems TO me that this Mexican
situa tion presents a case where a ST.
lence of most folks is golden. 1t is
ticklish and grave. The Presidents
address to Congress on the subject is
admirable-lofty in conception, felici-
tious in diction. In the very nature of
things, he knows more about a situa-
tion which changes every day-almost
every hour-than the rest of US, and
speaks with fuller knowledge. The
most practical suggestion that he made
was that Americans should come out
of Mexico as soon as possible"
Representative Oscar Underwood,
I am more than pleased with the
Presidents message on the Mexican
situation. 1t is an evidence of his
broad statesmanship. We want peace
with Mexico. but at the same time we
all desire that the disturbed condition
III MGAlGO lONdg SHOulu Dt SptcullE
pacified. The Presidents message has
pointed the way to the accomplish
ment of both results"
Senator Lodge of Massachusetts,
ranking Republican member Of the
Foreign Relations Committee.
1T is an excellent message. Its sub
stantive declara ton is that forbidding
the shipment of arms to Mexico. / am
in hearty agreement with that. The
United States could not put itself in
the position Of adding to the slaughter
in Mexico. Only two courses were open
to the President-interventio or nom
interventiOn-and l am sure that the
sentiment of the country would not
tolerate intervention. The Presidents
policy is that Of waiting upon events,
and l feel that he could now pursue no
other. Mr.. Wilson announced that the
mission of Mr.. Lind had failed, as was
generally expected. With respect to |
the suggestions OF the President that
should leave Mexico, the |
same was made by Mr.. Taft. 1t is one |
which only the President could make. |
In many of these matters the President |
must be the judge. l believe other !
powers are no less desirous than the /!
United States that the shipment of |
arms shall be stopped, and l should |
expect them to intimate the same TO |
their subjects"
Senator O'Gorman OF New YOrkI
1T was a magnificent message. and !
reflects the solemn thought and judg !
ment Of all the American people. The |
President has a united Congress be-
hind him. In our international rela-
tions partisanship stops at the border. |
The Republican Senators are as en-
thusiastic in their support as the Dem
ocrats. The utterances of the Presi-
dent represented the voice of the |
American people"
Senator Root of New York;
81 have no comment to make but l
will discuss the message on the
ioor of the Senate"
Senator Warren Of WyomIngI
while l agree with the President In
lis desire for peace with Mexico, the dan
;er which might arise from the Presi-
lent's message is that Americans in
Mexico may feel themselves forced TO
Lbandon their property there"
Senator Fall of New Mexico:
Il am heartily in sympathy with the
President in all his efforts to prevent
var with Mexico. The only criticism of
lis message which ! have TO make is
With reference to that part which urges
american citizens to leave the country.
am of that school which believes that ,
when dealing with civilized country the
-nited States should insist upon the pro-
ection of her citizens within the cOW-
rvs borders. ,
The Presidents suggestion seems to
Indicate that Mexico is not a civilized
ountry. Also the President seems op-
imistic that conditions will improve in /
ieNiCo. But there is nothing in his mes I
age which gives reason for this op- :
lmism. In fact. he points out that con- ,
itions are growing worse. He may have 7
ther information. however, leading him I
D this belief which he has not presented
D US" II
senator Bacon, chairman Of the For I
Ign Relations Committee;
THE Presidents message should have '
SOLDERING effect on sentiment in this I
ountry. 1t has set us right before the Y
world. 1t does not close the case. but @
caves it open for further negotiation. '
Senator Weeks of Massachusetts, .
THE President should be encouraged :,
nd supported in his policy to restore :,
eace in Mexico without resort to armed :
Orces. l believe a mistake was made i'm Z
OF recognizing Huerta. We may not
pprove of the circumstances under
'hich he came into power in the repub-
c, but he is there, and the situation in
hat country has been unusual. Their
onditions and methods are different
rom our own. 1t requires a strong arm
} direct affairs in Mexico" 4
senator ShIveIy of Indiana, Demo-
rat;
Like all of his state papers il is eX-
client in form and superb in temper II
laces before the whole world the United
tates as the power distinctly friendly !
} Mexico and desirous of a termination T
her present distracted and unhappy !.
tuation. 1t dissolves any notion that :,
ay have existed that the United States =.
awaiting Mexico's extremity as our ;
oportunity for exploitation" !,
Senator Kern of Indiana, Democrat, r
"A very excellent message. The coun- s
v will approve it, and the President a
i'll have Congress behind him in his a
,licy." d
senator Williams OF Mississippi, y
emocrnti v
II am delighted with the message, and d
ould not change a single word of it il n
could"
Senator La Toilette of wisconsin, = =
epublican;
The spirit of the message was fine"
Representative Fred A. Britten of q
Iinois. member Of the Naval Affairs Il
'mmitteei T
1t was high literary production, but 81
fers no consolation-nothing definite for ii
e relief of the situation in Mexico. II te
Ill do more to arnul the Monroe doc in
inc than anything else possibly could bl
!. Some years ago Roosevelt enun- bt
ated the Monroe doctrine, when he an fo
Dunced that the State Department IL