New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-07-23

information which has actually reached
the State Department from many
sources. II appears that he is now
being enlightened. 1t Is well known
that the files OF the State Department
are filed with intelligent and authenuc
reports from American officials in Mex
leo. With these placed before the
President I'm proper form, It is believed
there will be little complaint on the
score Of inadequate information upon
which 10 base a definite Mexican policy.
Senators Demand Action.
For the first time since the overthrow
Of the Diaz regime the Mexican situa-
ton cast portentouS shadow over the
Senate to-day. Senators ordinarily
cautious and conservative in their
speech and actions declared that the
time had ,ome for tn United States to
assert its purpose Of protecting the
lives and property Of its citizens.
Threats were made that II action
were Lot taken by the administration
or by Congress the people Of the coun-
try would take matters into their own
hands, and the lesson o. the blowing
up of the Maine was held up as
warning Of what might be expected II
something were not one to alleviate
the situation in the southern republic.
BY their grave warnings and evident
purpose to forestall action which might
be construed AS a hostile declaration,
Democ tic members Of the Foreign
Relations Committee even more clearly
reflected the idea that tie Mexican sit
uation was rapidly approaching
crisis.
The debate was evoked by motion
by Senator Fall, who asked that a
resolution be PASSED setting forth in
general terms the principle that Amer
lean citizens living il. a foreign coun-
try were entitled TO and must be given
the full protection OF the United States
government. For two hours the advis-
ability OF taking this step in the face of
the critical point that had been reached
In our relations with Mexico was dis
cussed.
Senators FALL, Lodge. O'Gorman and
others insisted that the resolution
should be adopted to strengthen the
arm Of the administration. Senators
Bacon and Williams. with grave warn
ings against preciptate action, de-
manded that the resolution be referred
10 the Committee on Foreign Relations
for deliberate consideration.
The discussion was brought 10 an
end by the conclusion of the morning
hour, when the tariff came up auto
matically for consideration. The ques-
ton whether the resolution shall be
adopted without delay or referred to
the Foreign Relations Committee will
be decided tomorrow.
Constitutional Rights"
Senator Falls resolution recites that
the constitutional rights OF American
citizens should protect them on our bor-
ders and go with them throughout the
world. and every American citizen resid-
ing or having property in any foreign
country Is entitled 10 and must be given
the full protection Of tho United States
government, both for himself and his
property"
Senator Fall asked that It be adopted
at once, but Senator Bacon. chairman OF
the Foreign Relations Committee. de-
manded that it be sent there for consid-
Grafton. 1T involves" he said, "a grave
situation TO which person in authority
cannot close his eyes. Words are seri-
Gus things at times. and this is one of
the times. ! look upon II only in the
light of expediency"
Senator Lodge, one OF the more con-
sentative members Of the committee,
came to the aid Of Senator Fail. 81 am
not ready 10 vote against the PROPOSE
ton that American citizens should be
protected everywhere" he said. 1T IS a
serious thing TO refuse to make a decla-
ration. Negative action is much more
serious than Affirmative"
Senator williams intimated mildly
that the language of the resolution,
which was patterned after the Baltimore
platform, might need revision. Senator
O'Gorman entered the lists by asserting
| that the criticism made of II was with
out foundation.
81 am ready to vote for this resolu-
| ton now" he said.
blowing up of the Maine. and the warlike
people OF this great country will become
aroused and they will pursue their enemies
to the uttermost ends of the earth.
Strong action or determined policy two
years ago would have prevented war"
Senator Bacon's protest that the Senator
| from New Mexico had no warrant for the
statement that the government had made
no attempt 10 protect American citizens
brought forth specific cases Senator Fall
declared that General Sala2ar whom he
described as red handed murderer.
had been at a hotel I'm III Paso few days
ago, and that the federal authorities had
refused TO arrest him. although the atten-
ton OF the administration had been called
Ia the fact that he was n American soil
lie also recited the incident OF the ar
rest of James l.. Montague. a banker. act
ing consular agent at Cananea. for refus-
ing TO give up TO the Constltutionalists the
money OF Huerta sympathizers without
check. The acting Secretary OF State.
when the case was called to his attention,
ordered the consul at Nogales TO demand
the release Of Montague on the ground
that he was a consular officer, not because
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