Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-25
MEXICO NOT WORTH
QUARREL WITH j. S.
British Press Still Concerned
Over Possible Breach, in
Friendly Relations.

situation now occupies the most promi-
nent place In the public mind and In the
press Of the British Isles, and more par
ticularly the divergent views Of the
United States and England as to the best
policy to bring about order in that coun-
try.
1t is still held in Official circles here
that the differences between the United
States and England are not such as
could possibly lead to any trouble and
that they will smooth themselves out
when all the facts shall have been made
known by Washington. The greatest re-
greet exists here that any signs OF i'll
feeling should have been displayed in re-
gard to the situation.
It Is pointed out by officials that Eng
land. like other powers, recognized Pro-
visional President Huerta because she be-
lieyed him to be the best man to. handle
the critical situation and she still holds
that opinion. Should. however. PTesi-
dent Wilson. after the elections Of Sun
more practical solution of the difficulty,
it will be sympathetically considered by
England.
Matter Of Method Only.
After all. II Is argued. the divergence
OF views between the United States and
England is matter not Of aims but Of
methods.
While it is possible that Sir William
Tyrrell, the private secretary, of Sir Ed
ward Grey. might assist the British am
bassadorf at Washington during his stay
there. it is pointed out that his visit to
America was arranged long before the
crisis arose. He is q close personal
friend of Sir Cecil Arthur Spring Rice,
the. British ambassador, and upon. receipt
Of news of Sir Cecil's continued ILL
health advanced the date Of his promised
visit to him.
The press generally agrees with. the
government officials that the differences
of view between the United States and
England are not serious. 1t declares that
all that England desires is the restora-
ton Of order in Mexico.
The Westminster Gazette, govern
ment organ. says that while England has
great interests in Mexico she cannot take
the same liabilities or responsibilities in
regard to that country as the United
States does, although the fact OF her
tility to the United States.
Expected to Be Dictator.
The Pail Mall Gazette, an opposition
newspaper. says:
ration to the diplomatic corps in Mexico
But despite the self-denying ordinance by
which he, withdraws his candidature for
the presidency and despite the promise
of the Mexican government not to inter-
fere with the elections. Gen. Huerta will
remain dictator when the poll has been
declared" The newspaper points out that
recognition Of the existing Mexican gov
eminent does not constitute support Of II,
and continues:
III Great Britain were indeed support
ing a man whom the United States de-
two countries would be badly strained.
but there Is not and never has been any
question Of such action on our part"
The Pail Mall Gazette concludes that
any league Of European nations to thwart
the policy Of the United States on the
American continent.
The Standard says: "England's only
attitude in regard to Mexico is one Of
strict neutrality. Even the Monroe doc
trine itself cannot compel England to re-
frain from recognising a man whom an
Independent nation has intrusted with the
government"
Not Picking a Quarrel.
The Globe. in q long editorial article,
says:
Great Britain has no desire or inten-
ton OF picking q quarrel with anybody
over the question Of Mexico. She recog-
nizes that conditions In Mexico particular
ly concern the United States, and SO
long as her own commercial interests
and the rights Of her nationals are re-
spected she is not greatly concerned in
the matter. Maybe Great Britain recog-
nized Provisional President Huerta for
reasons not particularly obvious. but this
country does not share the illusion, ap-
parently cherished by the United States,
that Mexico has reached q stage of con-
stitutional government according to our
ideas. Therefore England Is content to
recognize any form Of government which
promises peace and security for the coun-
try.
Under the Monroe doctrine the United
States has become responsible in the
last resort not only for the maintenance
Of her own interests, but those Of other
countries as well. It is In a difficult
position. but one Of its own seeking
1T Is inadvisable to take them snappish-
ly when they commence to feel the pinch
Of the burden they have voluntarily as
sumed''
The Globe thinks that the United States
should accept Gen. Huerta's assurances
that he Will not become g. dictator.