The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-03-09
FOREIGN POLICY
Continued from FIRST Pax.1


hampered. but took no active steps
In support OF the Washington govern
ment That General Huerta mistook
this for acquiescence in his con
tlnued administration has long been
realized here. Sir Lionel Garden,
British minister to Mexico. recently
saw President Wilson in company
with the British ambassador, Sir Ce-
Gil Spring-Rice
Made Position Plain.
The subject of tolls was not men
no discussion OF future plans or poll
cies in Mexico. though the British
minister OF Mexico did carry away a
distinct impression of President Will
sons unaiterable opposition 10 Hue--
Ia This IL is assumed may now be
conveyed TO the foreign diplomats in
Mexico City as well as TO Hueita him
self In manner that probably would
preclude any further support from
Europe for Huerta. There possibili-
ties are pointed out by close observ-
ers who suggest that diplomacy often
needs no formal understanding or
agreement but acts frequently on the
principle that one good turn deserves
another.
British participation in the Panama-
Pac' ic exposition for instance. is now
being urged by the English press and
a majority in the house of commons.
Is supporting the movement which
is regarded in many quarters as an
instance of such reciprocity.
World Wide Participation.
Worldwide participation in the
San Francisco exposition. incidentally
is hoped for by the Washington gov
eminent not only because of a natural
desire for the success of an Amsri-
can enterprise, but because the ad-
ministration here expects TO make OF
the exposition an International forum
for the promotion of universal peace.
The recent ratification of the eight
arbitration treaties and the consuma-
tion of the principle of Investigation
as preventive of war in treaties al
ready being drafted with several ma
lions by Secretary Bryan are manife,-
tations OF the purpose of the United
States TO take the lead for world
peace and the abolition of war.
In an atmosphere of frank dealing
and International good faith. IL is the
wish OF the United States govern
ment TO rehabilitate the entire struc-
ture OF its foreign relations. In this
light, diplomatistS understand Presi-
dent Wilson's reference in his last
message to Matters OF greater deli
cacy and nearer consequence. which.
he said. were involved in the pro-
posed repeal That the president an
ticipated difficulties in dealing here
after with those nations which had re-
garded the United States as breaking
solemn promise for its own inter
est is the official explanation OF that
portion of the message
Want Influence in Europe
An analysis OF the foreign relations
OF the United States shows that not
only In the settlement of past dis
putes but in the negotiation of new
trade agreements or treaties the
American IL fn
place itself on a parity with the other
powers of the world so that its infiu-
ence in Europe as well as in the Far
East may be ascendant
The United States realizes that
Great Britain's self restraint in the
recent Benton case has lessened con
siderably the likelihood that any ma
ton would assume aggressive posi-
ton in pressing the United States to
intervention or drastic action in Mex ]
ico or In any other emergency In Lat I
IN America. Europe. 10 Is realized !
here. often Is guided largely by the
attitude Of Great Britain.
Great Britain's alliance with Japan. !
10 D. believed. already has been y fac /
tor In the dispute between the United I
states and Japan over tho California /
anti-slien land law.
The increasing friendship 81 the I
United Statc- and Great Britain 70 is I
japan 20 expect support from her ally ,
in controversies with the United I
states. There d. said 10 b. good rca- .
son t0 believe. too. that the settle I
ment of the tolls question on the basis Z
OF equal payment by All nations will /
ind favor af Toxic where an eXemp.
flor tn favor ~ American Coastwise .
shipping was coming 10 be- regarded ~ I
"a serious blow 20 prospective jap
anrec trade with tho South Atlantic |
cotton states of America. Japan with. /
held any protest on the tolls question. 1
~ D. known. Just ORG did European ma
lions because Of the feeling that 4
Great Britain through her special |
treaty with the United States had SUI
pcrior and uriOr rights - protest.
Has = Vital Interest
Germany. too. has vital interest /
iu The settlement Of tolls question. In /
Tact while there have been no formal |
communications on the subject. /
American ambassadors and ministers /
abroad. have not been slow TO collect /
the opinion expressed by high officials ]
every whore Of their belief that the /
United states was sailing close 10
the wind. as the president recently |
oppressed %, in Interpreting the prom.
iacr n IT, treaties.
That the United States will be
p akcd soon 70 negotiate many new
commercial treaties b. expected "a. a 4
naiTfal result % the opening Of the Il
Panama canal. which will Completely