Evening star., 1914-10-12
WAR KEEPS WILSON
TIED CLOSELY HERE
President Declines Invitations
to Visit 0ut-of-Tom
Places This FAN.
NO FURTHER STEPS
TOWARD MEDIATION
Wants to See American Commerce
Increased Abroad, and Says q. S.
Will Back Business Men.

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Will Back Business Men,
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President Wilson. replying to vxr-
invitations to visit different parts ~
the country this fall. almost invariably
declines to give definite acceptance.
owing to the European war situation.
and takes the Invitations under advise
ment- He received a large delegation
from Georgia today. headed by Senator
Hoke Smith. to extend him an invitation
to be present at the Fourth American
Road Congress. to be held In Atlanta
from November 9 to II. and to take ad-
vantage Of the possible visit there to at
tend the unveiling Of monument at his
toric old Midway Church. in Liberty
county. the church where Mrs Wilson's
father. DR.. Arson, was pastor many years
ago.
The President informed the delegation,
al he has told other visitors, tnat he
can make no positive acceptances Of In
vitations, owing to the situation abroad.
and his intimations have been that he
proposes to remain pretty closely in
Washington after Congress adjourns, and
be right on the job all the time.
The purpose to watch carefully
American interests: to be ready at an
instant's notice to call Congress in
extra session If emergencies should
arise, and to take advantage of pos
siole opportunities to bring the war
to close: to do all that can be done
to promote business at home and
abroad, are some of the motives that
are actuating the President in stick
when he should be enjoying a vaca-
ton. Under the circumstances the
PRESIDENT will take little vacation,
probably going or for a few days at
with messages reaching the govern.
ment departments.
Inactive Toward Mediation.
The President is doing nothing to-
ward mediation in Europe, in spite of
reports being circulated and intended
to convey an impression that he Is
oack OF new movements in that direc-
tion- He reiterated today that he has
done nothing direct or indirect for a
number Of weeks. He will do nothing
again until there fs evidence that the
situation is ripe for suggestions, Yet
the President will desire to be in
Masnington. ready for prompt work
really favorable toward mediation.
Ane president Is Immensely con.
cerned. he intimated today. in the az.
tension OF American business at home
and abroad He believes that in spite
Of the effect of the war in this coun-
try business here is comparatiyeiy
good. He wants to see Americans do
more business abroad and told visitors
today that the government will be
back of efforts for extension of such
business within the limits OF rights,
and he did not believe there would
be any Interference on the part of the
nations at war. The President's re-
marks on this subject arose over ques-
tions put to him as to the alleged over
cautiousness of Americans. az shown in
the sending of a neutral ship in ballast
abroad for the bringing back OF dye
stuffs to this country.
The administration will strongly en-
courage foreign business. it was
learned today, and will stand by
American ships and shippers within
told callers that he believes the con-
ditional contraband situation is right
ing itself, but that 1t is bound to be
more or less bothersome, owing to the
inherent rights of nations at war to
put the ban on some articles.
Declines to Accept Invitation.
The President gave an indefinite an
swer today to a delegation from New
k
Secretary Of Commerce and Labor. in
viting him to be present at mass
meeting to be held in the Hippodrome
October 25- to celebrate the S00th an
niversary of the founding Of New York
He could not, he said, accept invita-
tions under present conditions. but
would attend If he could do SO.
Explaining the expected visit TO
Washington of Sir George Paish. Brit
ish financial expert. in an EFFORT to ar,
range credits between the United
States and England, President Wilson
today declared that the government is
seeking to keep commerce moving as
much as possible. but that no plans
have yet taken shape.
The President said that, as far as he
knew, men from other nations have not
been invited to come here. He added
that some countries are not In q posi-
tion to take part in such a movement.
President Wilson today characterized
as q local difficulty" the firing across
the American border yesterday OF
United States and Mexican soldiers.
he did not attach much
Importance to the incident.
Troops to Leave Vera Cruz Soon.
The President said that arrange
ments were being made to get the
American troops out Of Vera Cruz "im-
but added that details of
the transfer of the municipal govern
ment must first be arranged. He said
that the city cannot be left to take
care of itself and that the United
States has a right to expect that prop
ar business measures be taken.
To relieve the federal troops now on
strike duty in Colorado, Gov. Ammons
Is planning to reorganize the state
according to information
President Wilson. The Pres
dent was unable to tell details of the
1Ians and said to callers today that
nothing definite had yet been done.
Mr. Wilson has made repeated ef-
,orts to have the Colorado mine ope-
.ators accept the strike settlement al
.eady adopted by the miners, but SO
ar his attempts have been fruftless.
President Wilson is expected to sign
he Clayton antitrust bill within
Law or SO. The bill was received at
he White House Saturday afternoon
rom the Capitol and was referred to
he Department of Justice. It 10 being
.eyiewed today by Attorney General
sregory, and upon his returning 1t to
he White House with his approval the
President will sign the measure.
OMITS BILLS OF LADING.