Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-08-29


doning tho proposal. to lift the embar-
20 against the revolut1onists-ths in
terests Of the European governments
and the question Of the future of the
two factions In Mexico. His conclu-
sion was that both sides would have
~ much consideration for American
lives and property - they have had
heretofore. They would have the same
respect % heretofore for the lives and
property Of other foreigners. 80 that
question was decided in favor Of re-
turning to the noninterference policy.
He then gave thought to the question
Of the finances Of both factions and
their ability to carry on warfare for
an indefinite period. The reports be-
fore the president indicated that both
factions are hard pressed for funds aud
that the reason they are not obtaining
more arms Is not because they cannot
transport them into Mexico. but be-
cause they have no money with which
to purchase them. Another phase in
this feature was that without any
source of supply one side or perhaps
both would exhaust themselves fight
ing.
Again, that with resources down low
one side might make sufficient head
way to force the other to agree to quit.
It was believed that by following q
policy Of noninterference beyond max
ing the customary demands that for
eigners be protected we would retain
the moral support Of foreign govern
ments.
Neutrality Strictly Enforced.
In the meantime there will be no let
up in the maintenance of vigilance by
the American government The four
battieships at Vera Cruz will be re-
tanned there, and the border patrol will
continue its duty. 1t is probable that
1t will be strengthened, as will the
naval force on the Pacific coast Of
Mexico. for the purpose of preventing
the shipment of arms or other NUM-
lions of war to either the rebels or fed
erals.
It Is believed that with these precau-
lions strictly enforced the troubles in
Mexico will speedily settle themselves.
On the other hand. while the POSSIBLE
ity Of Intervention Is now regarded as
slight the United States shall not be
found unprepared for the worst In the
event that It becomes necessary.
Ever since the flrst revolution In
Mexico army and navy officers have
been preparing for Just such contin-
gency. They have been working out
the smallest details. DO that upon d.
I rections from the president, the COM
mander in chief Of the army and navy,
all Of the available troops Of the army
and navy will be ready to move.
Should 1t become necessary to en-
ploy the armed force of the United
States It is expected that the navy
would have less work Of an urgent and
immediate character than either the
marine corps or the army. The ma
rine corps is in readiness as an expe-
dictionary force to be taken to any
point on the Mexican coast where it
might be considered advisable to land
large body equipped for field opera
tons and furnished with the means of
shelter aud support for an indefinite
period.
Mobile Army of 10000.
The troops forming the Second divi-
sion. at Galveston and Texas City, un-
der the command of General William
II. Carter, have been for several
months impatiently awaiting orders Ell
ther to cross the Rio Grande or to be
relieved from monotonous and uncoIn-
Portable service. 1t Is realized by the
military experts that this command
will not of itself suffice for any FORM
liable movement in Mexico. but ar
rangements have been made to in
crease the force by infantry, cavalry
and field artillery-comprising the mo-