The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-02-24

ment may erprsst e. the Mexican fac
ions general warning about the
treatment OF foreiSners. the violation
OF winch ~ would be pointed out.
might lead to grave complications.
The American government feels a
peculiar sense of obligation in con
nection with the safety OF foreigners
IN northern Mexico. having assured
these nations which had no consular
representatives there that the Wash
ington government would exercise a
watchful eve in their behalf That
this does not involve direct response
bility was made clear to-day by Sir
Edward Grey at London. and in some
quarters tonight the sending of
Charles Alexander Spencer Perceval.
British consul at Galveston, Texas. TO
III Paso was regarded as move cal
culated TO relieve the American gov
ernment to some extent OF this task
IN the section around JuareZ The
British embassy explained that Con
sui Perceval was sent TO FL Paso pri-
marily to consult British subjects
about the death of Benton and to lend
announcement to refugees about the
protection of their friends and prop
erty in northern Mexico. The en-
bassy disclaimed any intention OF in
lterfering with the American investigA-
tion of the Benton episode. declaring
any facts gathered would be OF n sup
Spring Rice has been keeping in close
touch with Secretary Bryan about de-
tails OF Benton's execution and twice
today inquiries for information about
missing Englishmen were directed TO
the state department
Observing Situation.
Other members Of the diplomatic
corps are carefully observing the
situation and keeping their home
L fpF
Inquiries other than from Great Brit
ain have as yet become known
The state department makes a
| practice OF keeping the diplomats
here informed about any mention OF
their subjects In consular dispatches.
Reports from Los Angeles today
casting doubt upon the story that
1 Roger Laurence ever was in Mexico
was used as an illustration by Off
cials here OF numerous inquirles
about missing people. many Of whom
subsequently are found in other parts
Of the world.
The whole subject Of protecting
foreigners in Mexico was discussed
TO some extent by members OF the
senate foreign relations committee
I today. They have an understanding
with senators particularly Interested
IN the Mexican crisis that whatever
NiStuNoloi - DESIRED tnall take place
I'm executive session The resolutions
OF Senators Fall and Clark OF Wy
oming. asking that the rights OF
Americans to protection in Mexico
be emphasized and calling for a com
I plete report on conditions in Mexico
! are expected TO be called up soon
I but IL is admitted that both probably
VIII be referred 10 the senate for.
/ eign relations committee for further
consideration.
Discussed Both Men.
II was learned today that the sen
ate during its executive session last
Saturday discussed incidentally the
J general character and qualifications
/ Of both Generals Huerta and Villa
senators having more or less init
mate knowledge Of their careers be-
I tn2 questioned AZ length by their col.
leagues. who sought information for
purposes of comparison
/ Considerable interest Is manifest
AZ the capitol In the future of the
constituuonalist movement and the
/ possibilities Of a stage being reached
which might call for recognition OF
d their bellicerency
Question Of Protection UP.
q . ''N l"'N. , Oh. The British uar-
. lament and press have been stirred by