The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-08-01

thought likely, therefore, that the de-
tails of the Presidents views with re-
| gard to Mexico will be delayed for at
| least a week.
No Recognition Of Huerta.
The character OF the plan the Presi-
dent is considering was disclosed yester-
day sufficiently to warrant the state
ment that there is in it not the slightest
suggestion of conditional recognition of
Huerta, such as is proposed by Ambas-
sador Wilson. On the contrary, it is pred
icated on the elimination OF Gen. Huerta
from the provisional presidency Of
Mexico. 1t Is understood that II has to
do entirely with a movement toward con-
Citation and mediation. though what
form this step, IL finally adopted. is to
take has not yet been indicated by OFF,
Gals of the administrator
Statements were made by persons high
in administrative circles yesterday indi-
eating that the President does not attach
much Importance to the representations
about conditions in Mexico by European
governments. 1t was sought to convey
the impression that really no representa-
lions had been made. but instead there
had been merely the transmission Of the
views of the diplomatic corps in Mexico
City on the attitude of the United States
toward the situation.
The statements regarding the failure Of
Ambassador Wilson to make the slight
est impression upon the Presidents pre-
conceived views with regard to Mexico
caused no small degree of establishment
last night. II was regarded as most ex-
traordinary, in view of the distinctly IA
vorable impression the Ambassador had
made in his four-hour talk with the
Senate Committee. Even members who
had been strongly prejudiced against him
said they believed Henry Lane Wilson
had the right ideas about conditions and
policies in Mexico. There was even
disposition to criticise the administration
for not having previously furnished the
committee with the information given by
the Ambassador, most OF which, II was
learned yesterday, was taken from docu-
mpntary evidence long in the possession
of the State Department.
Direct Issue Raised.
The announcement concerning the
President and the Ambassador is re-
garded as having raised a direct issue
between the Senate Committee and the
White House. Whether members OF the
committee will care to discuss this phase
of the situation with the President, now
that his attitude toward Ambassador
Wilson's views is known, was not indi-
Gated. 1t is believed. though, that there
is likely to develop lack OF harmony
between the views Of the Senate Com
mittee and those of the administration
with regard to Mexico.
Senator Pittman of Nevada yesterday
came forward with a proposal OF proce-
dure in Mexico. He suggested that John
Bassett Moore. or some other high OH
call of the State Department. be sent to
Mexico to suggest to President Huerta
that he invite the aid of the United
States in restoring order in Mexico.
In anv event" said Senator Pittman.
II believe that American troops should
be sent into Northern Mexico TO prins
order out of chaos. l believe also that
il would be better for this country 10
act now. rather than to wait until II
must act or allow foreign nations to
intervene in Mexico. 1 believe that 4
majority of the Western Senators hold
the same opinion as l.
Attach. on MoncIC>a Expected.
STRENGTHENING OF the Federal posi-
ton in the North was indicated in dis
patches to the State Department Nuevo
Lardo has been made the headquarters
of the military division OF the North,
in command of Gen. Teller. 1t was
also reported tndt the Shii am go
about TO make an attack upon Monclova.
the city from which they were recently
driven by Huerta's troops. Lawlessness
in San Luis Potosi, is increasing. 1t Is
reported that the Americans In that
vicinity will have to organize vigil
antes committee in order to protect
themselves and their property from raids
by bandits.
Ambassador Wilson left Washington
late last night for New York, where he
will spend a few days in business. He
will remain in close touch with Wash
ington. in case his presence here should
be desired. 1t Is possible that he may
appear before the House Committee on