The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-09-18
AWAIT ELECTION
WITH INTEREST
washington Government
j Contenplates no Move in
! The Situation at Present,
And Will Await Results of
Election = R eport of
Death of Morris P. Root
is Confirmed by Consul.
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS.

Washington. Sept 1T.-American
battleshfps probably will remain in
Mexican waters. despite General HUI
erta's declaration that they will be un-
welcome after another month. There
was no official expression of this gov
ernment's attitude today but it was
plainly indicated that the United
States viii keep its vessels off the
Mexican Pacific coast and Atlantic
coast as long as the present insecurity
of Americans warrants.
It was pointed out that In interna-
tionaI law the United States clearly
has right to protect it's nationals
In foreign country where internal
disorders prevail and to that end may
dispatch warships to ports where
American interests demand protection.
Within the last year American ships
also have been dispatched on such
mission to ports in Nicaragua vene-
zuela, and the Dominion republic
where revolution or threatened revolt
made Americans apprehensiye of their
interests. Visits from vessels OF the
Asiatic fleet have calmed the fears
of Americans In the Chinese revolu-
tionary districts.
It was pointed out today that Amer
lean warships in Mexican waters
would continue to adhere strictly to
the Injunction of President Huerta
not to entail an attack upoli the Dig
nifty and sovereignty of Mexico but
further than that 1t Is not likely that
the Wilson administration will accept
dictation from Huerta as to the cir
cumstances in which American ves-
sells may lie off the Mexican coasts.
WILL MAKE NO MOVE.
Washington government contem-
plates no move in the Mexican situa-
tion at present. 1t become known to-
the election of October 26th, and the
next step likely win be made there
after The administration officials
read long excerpts from Huerta's mes
sages published here today but made
no formal comment.
It is understood the administration
attaches little Importance to the do
cument. and the passages In it which
did not pass without careful notice.
The reference of the expiration of the
period which American warships will
be allowed to remain in Mexican
waters caused some comment. They
will be permitted to remain another
month or until after the general cleo
tions are held and it is not likely a
statement Of the policy in this con-
nection will be made until then In
formally the offfcials announced the
vessels will be kept in Mexican waters
as long as it is thought necessary.
Huerta's declaration that he hoped
to turn over the ad interfum govern
ment to his successor strengthened the
belief here that he won't figure in the
coming elections. These points may
be the basis of re-opening negotia-
tions. but the United States intends
for Mexico to take the initiative.
Consul Alger today confirmed the
reports OF the death of Norris p.
Root.
In some quarters doubt is expressed
whether an election will be held next
month. Should an election be held 1t
is quite probable the United States
viii hold aloof for some time.
SOLDIERS TEAR
DOWN MEXICAN FLAGS |
Brownvflle. Tex. Sept. 17.-United |