Evening journal., 1913-07-16
PRESIDENT
CALLS WILSON
FROM MEXICO
Wants Detailed Report of
Conditions There Before
Acting on Subject
lint AT EUROPEAN
REQUEST FOR INTERVENTION
by The United Press.


WASHINGTON, July l6-President
Wilson today instructed Secretary Of
State Bryan to wire Ambassador Henry
Lame Wilson, at Mexico City, immedi
Atelv 20 come to Washington for a con
terence on the Mexican situation. The
president desires detailed report on
conditions in the southern republic az
bhe earliest moment.
The order to the ambassador was sent
tfter a conference between tne presi-
liant and the secretary Of state. Pre-
Fious 10 this, Oscar Braniff, on~ OF the
Realthiest men in Mexico, and promi-
Aent in the progressive movement there,
bad had long talk with the president, in
which II is understood he painted an
alarming picture of present conditions in
bhe republic.
Immediately after the conference with
khe president, Mr.. Bryan gave out the
following formal statement;
Ambassador Wilson had been asked
10 come 10 Washington TO confer with
lhe president personally on the situation
Ia Mexico. The embassy viii be left in
pharee of the first secretary, Mr..
D'Ehaughnessy."
II was understood today that another
European power had requested the
United States to intervene in Mexico.
Eecretary Bryan would neither affirm
nor deny this statement. It was sug-
gested to him that the country was
Germany.
II can't say anything on that yet he
kaid. "The process Of elimination might
he followed until would nave to give a
Hirect answer.
OF great interest to diplomatists
here was the situation in Mexico and
The knowledge that the Democratic
administration would shortly be
forced to a test of the Monroe Doc
lrine The administration had hoped
10 stave of any action with regard TO
Mexico until after the October cleo
hons, when It was hoped that new
Regime would be established in the re-
public which could be recognized by
lhe United States. The general opin-
on here today was that this hope was
destroyed with the informal represen-
lations which have been lodged with
Great Britain. The London foreign
kfice Il was understood, had prac-
hcally served notice on the State Do
bartment that under the Monroe Doc.
lrine. it held the United States to pc
he guarantor Of peace IN Mexico
bther European powers are expected
shortly 10 follow suit Their am
kassadors In Mexico City have recon-
hended such action.
The situation, as explained by diplo-
hats today, is that the United states
has been appealed to under a Doctrine
khich they must support at all haz-
Ards. America Is practically the only
Alvilized nation that has withheld
recognition of the Huerta regime IN
lTexico. President Taft passed the
broblem along to his successor. and
Wilson. desiring time for study OF
ihe situation, delayed action, u was
believed now that II this recognition
kere given, the Mexican government
WOULD construe it as backing
Bownr by this government and be
horo arrogant than ever in its treat
hent of American citizens In the re-
public.
The fact that the Mexican admin
lstration officially has no standing il
It's relation with the United States
has made 1t almost impossible for the
United States properly to emphasize
It's demand for protection of Amer
leans in the republic.
Under diplomatic usage, the only
sort Of protest Ambassador Henry
Lane Wilson can lodge with Huert'
Is a personal protest. Also Wilson
Is prevented from acting in concer
with the representatives Of othel
bowers in Mexico City who have ac
forded Huerta recognition.
Meanwhile consular reports to tn
state department show the growth o
IN anti-American sentiment through
put the republic. The Federals ar
resentful on the ground that tn
United States is Withholding recogni
tion simply because it wants the revo
1utionists to succeed and the revo
lutionists arc likewise angered at no
being given the opportunities for tax
sng arms across the border that the
want.
There is no organized insurrectiol
On Mexico, but the country is aliy
with sporadic movements. som
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