Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-21
j. 8. FLEET
To KEEPITS
ITCH ON
NEX|CANS
Washington Is in No Way LuIIed
Into a Sense of Security by the
Peaceful Passing of Republics
independence Day Celebration.
Huerta, 1t Is Feared, Plans to
Have Friend Elected President
Who Will Soon Resign and
Name Him as Ruler of Nation.

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WASHINGTON. Sept. 20-United
Stares warsnips Will patrol the Mex4
lean coast as long as there is danger
to the lives and property Of American
citizens there. The passing Of Mexi-
can Independence Day without Sc
rious demonstration against the
United States has in no way Iulled
Washington into a sense of security
which would cause withdrawal of
the fleet
It IS hardly likely that the fleet will
be ordered to other waters, even after
the Mexican national election of Oc-
tober 2G, in fact, there is grave doubt
If any constitutional election will be
held. Election day is barely more
than a month off and as yet Their has
been no candidate to announce and no
platform promulgated
Administration officials read long
excerpts of General Huerta's message
to the Mexican Congress. but no
formal comment was made. 1t is IN
derstood that the Administration does
not attach much importance to the
document though there are passages
in it which did not pass without care
ful notice.
Huerta's Point Answered.
Huerta's statement that the tense
ness Of diplomatic relations" was
with the Government OF the United
States, although luckily not with that
people" invoked little attention. as
the same sentiment had been pre-
viously voiced by the Mexico City Of
ficials and the answer from here was
the enthusiastic reception whicn
President Wilson received when he
addressed Congress and the speeches
supporting him made by Republicans
and Democrats in Congress.
The references to the expiration of
the period during which American
warships were authorized to remain
in Mexican waters caused some dis
cussion. Inasmuch as the ships are
permitted to remain another month.
or until after the general elections are
held, no statement of policy in this
connection is likely 10 be made until
that time. Informally officials let If
be known that the vessels would be
kept in Mexican waters indefinitely If
the United States deemed it neces-
Sary for the protection of its nations
ais.
It was pointed out that in inter-
national law the United States clear
iy has a right to protect its nationals
IN foreign country where internal
disorders prevail and TO that end may
aiSpatch Warships to ports where
american interests demand protec-
Precedent for Fleet.
Within the last year American sbFns
also have been dispatched on suan
to ports in Niagara. Vene-
zuela and the Dominican renpbli,,
where revolution or threatened revoI.
made Americans apprehensive Of their
interests. Visits from vessels of .hs
Asiatic fleet have Gained the fears II
Americans in the Chinese revolution.
airy districts.
1t was pointed out to-day that
American warships in Mexican waters
would continue to adhere strictly t.
the injunction Of President Huertt
not to entail an attack upon III,
dignity and sovereignty Of Mexico
but further than that it is not likely
that the Wilson administration VIII
accept dictation from Huerta as 10
the circumstances in which American
vessels may lie off the Mexican
coasts
Secretary Bryan sent a cablegram
to John Lind, al Vera Cruz, advising
him Of the Governments view OF the
Huerta message. but the contents IF
the dispatch We're not disclosed.
Huerta Hints Withdrawal.
Huertas declaration also that hs
hoped to turn over the ad interim
government TO & successor. while not
giving any direct information as 70
his intention not to be a candidate.
strengthened the belief here that he
would not figure in the coming cleo
ions. These points may be the basis
Tor the resumption of negotiations.
put the United States does not intend
20 go forward with them unless tho