The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1914-12-29

note TODAY. and members OF congress-,
who had protested 90 the state de-
partmcut on behalf OF merchants a
shippers Of copper. -four. wheat ana
other products la which trade had
been restricted. expressed satisfaction
with The attitude of the Government
sone administration officials ex-
pressed the view that whcn Great
Britain realized the one Of public
opinion on tho subject In the United
states her attitude would be modified
"a American industry hitherto halt
cd would so forward.
when the senate convened, senator
Walsh introduced o resolution calling
oa the prcsidentn u not incompati-
blo with the public interest, 20 SUBJ
INIT 60 tho senate copies Of an cor
r~espondencc with representatives OF
foreign nations with relation 10 the
seizure by European ~bclllgercuis OF
shipments 1f American copper con
slgnod 10 neutral countries. senator
Walsh gave notice that he would
speak ON e Thursday,
Vigorous criticism of tho admins
tratiou policy IN Mexico and AN en-
Goiscmcnt of the protests 20 Great
Britain aEainst the seizure Of Ameri-
ean neutral vessels were coupled in
the house by Republican Leader
Mann.
''Our rights ON the high scis. said
AIR. Mann. discussing tho protest 90
England. must bc upheld with dis-
t.ity and nrmness. ] commend the
administration Tor the position Il has
taken
I'VE wish to keep out at his Eu-
ropcan war; but We do not intend 20
keep out by saying 10 the warning ma
tious y9u mly do what you please
without regard 20 our rights. There
b. no danger of our being involved
in his war Hy protectiug our rights
England cannot afford to go TO wal
with us. Neither can Germany
Rcfcrring 20 the Mexican situation
the Republican leader said.
If there was a proper conception
Of our dutips we could easily brint
order out Of chaos in Mexico and
that without war.
II favor the Monroe Doctrine. bu.
! am not In favor Of turning Mexir,
over either Co anarchy ina Mexico oI
control IN Europe"
Official Washington awaited witt
much interest in tho outcome OF th'
expected conference In London toda,
between Ambassador Page and SiI
Edward Grey. the british foreign sec
rotary for the presentation Of "a Ion
note from the United States govern
mvui iusisttIg that the legitimat
commerce OF this country should no
te unduly moIestCd by the British
fleet.
The communication, prepared ID.
president Wilson and his advisers il
thc state department. reached Lon
don today and was regarded here a
the strongest representation on tn
subject OF commerce made by tn
United States To any ~be,Agercnt sine
the outbreak of war.
The document poiats out that ~.
United states was patient ia the care
days Of hostiliuus. realizing the Wa
has bNraeusd the British foreign OF
nee with serious problems. It De
sltres that with the passing OF nv
months, however, the situation ha
srown worse.
Administration officials realize tina
many millions uf dollars In claims ar
accommodating against the British gov
crnncnt, put the note sets forth tina
ADVERTISEMENTS alone do not cure tn
evils, as American shippers are pruc
tloally intimidated and fear TO en-
HarR upon legitimate export trade.
The American note declares the re
lations between neutral countries ar