New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-25
NO RIGHT TO MIX IN
MEXICO, SAYS COUDERT
Killing of Madero and Suarez
Has Not Altered the Situa-
ton, Lawyer Declares.
MUST NOT LOSE OUR HEADS
Revolution Purely an Internal
Affair, Not Affecting United
States, Says Vice.
Consul Jimenez.

There is no more ground for intervcn-
ton on tho part Of The United States IN
Mexican affairs now than there was be-
fore the assassinations of Francisco Ma
dero and Pine Suarez. according to Fred
eric T. Ccudert. an authority on inter
national law. Up TO the present time,
re says this country has no moral justi-
fication for interference.
From an international point Of view,
he said the situation is to-day just what
II was before the assassinations. Ma1ero
and Suarez have been shot The de facto
government, has given an explanation OF
the occurrence and has offered to inycs-
tigatc the tragedy and bring all offenders
TO justice.
officially. We in the United States. with
lack Of authoritative information on
which TO base "a solitary opinion, must
accept the explanation given. We must
not become hot headed: We must not
jump at conclusions and. It appears TO
me. our attitude should be, as II has been
thus far. one OF anxious tolerance"
Mr.. Couder, said the Government at
Washington should consider the harm
that might come to the 10000 or more
Americans In Mexico before II decided
to inperii their lives by Intervention.
fortunately" he continued, we have
lcvel-headed administration. Conditions
differ from those which caused the Span
ish war. Tor at that time Cuban matters
had become an international nuisance.
In addition. there was the blowing up o.
the Maine. That meant one OF TWO
things crininally poor harbor regulations
or Spanish treachery. Even then there
docs not appear TO have been a logical
reason for war. but, unfortunately ma
tons like crowds. are illogical when once
aroused
Alfonso /. JimencZ. Mexican Vicc-ConsJl
AZ No 20 Broadway. told why ne consid-
cred interference with Mexico was m
tust'nable.
The revolution in Mexico u purely 81
internal affair. and does no; tffect the
United States" he said. 1t would have
been different ii the rights Of Americans
in Mexico had been affected by the revolt.
The question IL one OF better govern
mcnt for nstiona! prosperity. and In,
present troubles Will teach Mexico
peace FOR twelve years
The men at the head Of the new co.
eminent are absolutely sincere. am WEI
acquainted with Francisco d. Il Baria.
and when he says that the shooting %
Madcro and Suarcz Riil u Investigated o,
know that h. will fula the promise. lie
la q most honorable man
Hcrribcrto Harron. Mexican conme-cia4
agent in New York said reports of opir-
tons he had expressed Of tn" way things
were going on In Mexico had been misrep-
resented 10 explained tha, he had sent
copies 81 American new spaper editorials
20 hia Government officials. and that u
vas these that caused Tim modification.
senior Barron said Mexico WA dcarcr
than ever 10 him becaus OF the misfort-
unes through which she was passing
H. tho Hotel Seville last night T.. y.
De Hosa. Governor of tho MeX.cal state
~ Vera Cruz unde- Pornrio Diq1. said ne
was Of IT,. opinion that The government
established by the youngcr Diaz aud Cen
erals Huorta and Banquet would prove
permanent. lie also ,Xp-csscl himself I'M
strong terms against American intcrvcH-
ton Regarding Felix DIa1 and General
Huerta the cX-tiovernor said:
81 know neither of the men personally.
bat both come from tho finest families Il
Mexico anl are men Of ;he highest !ates
rity and honor. I am sure that 'acked
ay the best people H. Mexico tncy vii
establish % PERMANENT auu bcLcic.al gov
eminent
"Madcro Was dreamer and 90 .dea.lsi
and also a confirmed SD.i.tual!St. iie was
unit 10 rule Mexico. lie meant well and
did his best but he was not biz enough
,oi his position. lle cold not hold the
ieins of government with a ir.n hand.
Regarding his death know nothing
except what has appeared in the rapers
and / would not IKE 10 say whether IL
was murder or accidsi. or self defence
that caused IL. but am sure tnai neither
FellN Dlaz nor General IIuorta stained
is hands with his blood by ordering II.
There IL 10 need .Or Intervention N
A,~ico ly The United state. and Il
would b. WRONG fof thc United states &"