The Washington times., 1913-02-17

| dicate that the Diaz forces have con-
! tinued to suffer only small losses. In
| one direction the Diaz lines have been
| extended TO the Ministry of Goberna-
| Cion and in the other direction to the
German school. The Ministry of Gober-
| nacion has been taken by the 'Diaz
forces
Rear Admiral Bronson called on
President Tsft today and discussed
Mexcian affairs. on leaying the White
House, Admiral Bronson said that he
was absolutely opposed to intervention
in Mexico. He believes it would cost
the sacrifice of many lives and millions
of dollars, and that II would disrupt
for a long time all trade relations be-
tween the two countries.
1t was is opinion that the Taft mes
sage, sent To President Madero today.
did not indicate a tendency toward in
tervention.
Congressman Curry of New Mexico
was also at the White House. and said
that Intervention by the United States
| is the only solution of the plagued
situat ton now existing in Mexico.
, I've have got TO go in there sooner
or later" said Congressman Curry.
/ we could take the Mexican capital
and then send our troops into the north
ern states. If we only protected our
interests there il would not take as
many troops as many people think. 1t
ed an aggressive campaign, but TO pro-
tect our interests and repel only the
attacks made would not require more
troops than we now have available"
Finances Improved.
Tse financial situation in Mexico City
has improved slightly within the last
two days, but it is still extremely diff
cult to obtain money on drafts. Many
in ha p
tempting to aid relatives or friends in
drafts are of little avail, because bank
ing houses and the larger business
houses are all closed.
Since Ambassador Wilson began, I'M
der authority Of the State Department,
to issue promises to pay. instead OF
cash, the financial difficulties Of Ameri-
cans who desired either food or shelter
or who wanted to get away from the
city have been mitigated slightly.
The suppression of the Mexican Her.
aid. reported In pdess dispatches yes
teday. was confirmed in reports receiv-
ed from Ambassador Wilson today.
From JuareZ comes the! report that
the newspapers printed along the border
have done much to excite Mexicans by
asserting that Intervention by the Uni
ted States Is inevitable.
+. Bridges Burned.
Between Saltillo and Monterey four
teen railroad bridges have been burned,
and communication is completely
broken. The governor of the state has
given personal assurance to the consul
at Saltillo that there is no reason for
apprehension in that area, despite the
ravages committed by rebels.
Much stress is being made by the Ad-
ministration on the efforts that are be-
ing made to remove foreigners from the
danger zone in the Mexican capital.
The attitude is becoming one wherein
the American official believes an Ameri-
can should be left to shift for himself
If he does not take the chances to es-
cape that are offered him.
This attitude was first manifested by
Ambassador Wilson, who found tnat
many persons refused his offers of as
sistance in getting them out of the
capital. Later it has been reflected by
the State department. and, now that
American battleships are in ports where