The Washington herald., 1914-04-19

probably would require until O'Clock
yesterday afternoon.
Senator Shively. OF Indiana, was per-
mItted to see both the Huerta reply and
the Presidents ultimatum. The Senator
said he was highly pleased with the
Presidents document and with the stand
which had been taken. He would not
however, discuss the procedure to be
anticipated in the two houses Of Con-
gress IL the joint session is arranged
for Monday.
Europe Is Informed.
Secretary Bryan admitted that Hufrta's
communication to O'Shaughnessy Friday
night had been "a statement of his in
tention." This admission from the Sec
retary was given added interest. as indi-
eating a high degree OF resolution on
Huerta's part because II was recalled
that in the two previous communications
in which he has asked for a slmulta-
neous salute, he has not ventured 20
urge this as an absolute condition. but
merely to inquire il the United States
would acknowledge his acknowledgment
at the same time il was being uttered.
Secretary Bryan said that the day s
DEVELOPMENTS had been described off,
cially TO foreign governments. in pursu-
ance OF the custom the United States
has followed throughout the negotiations.
Not ore OF these governments. accord
ing to the Secretary, had ventured an eN-
preston upon the American attitude.
The British Ambassador, Sir Cecil Spring
Rice, sat in Mr.. Bryan's office as the
irterviewers were received. He took his
departure almost at the instant that the
questions turned to the attitude Of for
eiCn governments.
Secretary Bryan had a conference yes
tcrday afternoon with Rear Admiral VIC
tor Blue, chief of the Bureau of Navi-
CATION. who is Acting Secretary of the
Navy in the absence OF Secretary Daniels
on a spcech-making trip in Ohio. The
Secretary Informed the admiral of the
action which the President had taken.
and suggested that a copy OF the state
ment issued by the President be wire
lessed to Admiral Mayo. of TampicO;
Admiral Fletcher. of Vera Cruz, and
Admiral Badger. in command of the thir-
teen vessels now entering the Gulf OF
Mexico. This step was taken in order
that the officers of the various ships
might be informed thoroughly of the
situation and prepared for the develop
n.ents which are anticipated. Admiral
Blue promptly ordered the radiograms
sent. as suggested by Mr.. Bryan.
New DreadnouGhts Ready.
Admiral Blue disclosed that the great
new Dreadnoughts. New York and Texas.
arc prepared to put to sea within less
than twenty-four hours notice. II the
need arises for their presence of Mexico.
II is the Presidents intention to ad-
dress the Congress in person tomorrow
morning, unless our ultimatum is aC-
cepted. The President will prepare his
message at White Sulphur Springs to-
day. 1t Is understood to be his intention
to lay before Congress the message re-
ceived from Huerta, his ultimatum de-
livered in reply. and to comment briefly
upon the need which has arisen for the
utilization of the military arm Of the
government. It probably will be evident
from the Presidents message that he
desires to live up to the letter of gov
ernmental practices in informing the leg
islative branch Of the situation which
has arisen. and which seems to have
necessitated warlike steps.
Some member of Congress with the ap-
proval of the administration. then will
arise in the joint session and offer a
to utilize the army and navy as he
may see fit for the conservation of the
honor of the United States. The Presi-
dent already has expressed the belief that
no discussion of such a resolution will
be necessary. Administration officialy
do not expect that the Presiden: will
suggest to his supporters the intro
duction of resolution declaring war
formally upon Mexico. 1t was pointed
out yesterday afternoon that no necessity
exists for formal declaration Of this char
acter upon a government never recog-
nized by the United States