Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-16
Criticism of
 United States
BLAMED FOR THE CONDITIONS IN
 MEXICO.
PROTEST FROM EUROPE
One Power Asks What We Are Co., ing to Do About It-Apparent At tempt to Force Recognition.

Washington, July 15.-Administra- ton officials admitted tonight that the situation in Mexico and diplomatic inquiries from Europe as to what would be the attitude of this country toward it's neighbor on the south were engaging their deepest attention.
 Secretary Bryan had a two hours conference with President Wilson to- day and while the Japanese question and departm ental appointments con- sumed much of their time. the fore most subject before them was the Mexican problem. Earlier in the day it had been discussed at length at the cabinet meeting.
 Oppose Recognition of Huerta Gov-
 erpment.
 MT. Bryan declined to say what the policy of the United States govern ment would be toward any European representations but intimated that a pronouncement on the situation might be expected in a short time It is known that the administration official ly have been continuously opposed to the recognition of the Huerta gov ernment until elections were held and it was expected that any further dec larations to the foreign powers would be along the lines of the Latin Amer jean statement made by President Wilson soon after he took office In this he proclaimed his administration would seek to make a basis for in- tercOurSe with Latin American cOun- tries the principle of governments set upon ordely processes, and not upon arbitrary CT irregular fOrce." He also stated that American government would prefer those who act in the interest of peace and honor, who pro- tect private rights and respect the restraints of constitutional provision" :"
 Recognition To Be Delayed.
 While the administration officials have not expressed any opinion about Mexico specially, it has been stated informally that recognition would not be extended until the constitutional machinery in Mexico had been set in motion again to elect new president to succeed the provisional president now acting. It is believed that in the meantime every effort will be made to indicate to the Mexican people that poets protection of it's interests through the present government.
 A Hint From Europe.
 Already one of the great European Powers, through it's diplomatic rep resentatives here has called the at tention of Secretary Bryan to the chaotic conditions in Mexico and the effect upon the welfare and safety of its citizens there. with a polite inquiry as 10 what Lhe Oatteu SIateS proposes to do about it, Whether the inquiry was part of a concerted movement on the part of European Powers to bring the State Department to a declaration of it's purpose toward Mexico did not develop today, Reports from the City of Mexico. however, would appear to warrant that conclusion.
 Tranquility at Guaymas.
 The restoration of tranquility at least within the city of Guaymas proper, on the Pacific Mexican coast, was indicated in despatch to the navy department today from Admiral CoWles commanding the American squadron The admiral said the in- surgents had evacuated the city and that the federal forces had retaken She water supply hear the city.