Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-16
Presidents Order for With
drawaI of Troops From Vera
Cruz Commended,
REGARDED AS FINAL STEP
FOR PEACE OF REPUBLIC
Former Gov. Fort Reports Measures
Adopted for the Pacifcation of
Santo Domingo.


CALCULATIONS from callers and by wire
from admirers outside of Washington
on what they regard as the culmina-
ton of the administrations successful
policy in Mexico. the last step in
which was the order issued late yes
terday for the withdrawal of the
American troops at Vera Cruz.
1t became clear today that it is the
definite purpose Of the administration
to keep hands Off of Mexico and give
the people there every fair opportu-
nifty to work out their own salvation.
There will be no meddling by this
country in the steps that are being
taken to bring about a real constitu-
tional government.
Gen. Carranza and the leading men
of Mexico have been told that the adj
ministration's heartiest wish is that
they may succeed in solving the prob
lens that confront them, and that they
will have a well-wisher in the United
States The moral strength of this ad-
ministration will be lent unerringly to
encouragement of new revolutions
government is legally established in
that country.
Policy Well Defined.
President Wilson's policy of not rec
ognizing any government in Mexico or
elsewhere that is established upon
massacre and assassination is now 80
fully known over the world that no
doubt remains in official circles here
that the next government of Mexico
will start without assassination marks
of human blood upon it.
1t Is said by those who understood
his mind as to Mexico that the Presi-
dent wishes the world to know that
this country is not to NEEDLE in the
esta blishment of the new government
there; that the elections to be held will
not be personally conducted by this
country, and that the destiny of Mex
leo must now be worked out by Mexi-
cans, who will have the sympathy OF
the United States.
So soon as a government has been in
stalled there that has been legally and
fairly established by the people the ad-
ministration will recognize 1t and urge
other governments of the world to dc
SO. It is recognized that there proba.
bly, will be claims of fraudulent cleo
, lions and of coercion, but unless these
claims are so thoroughly proved as e
recognize the officials who are chosen
at the polls.
Charles R. Crane of Chicago. the
Presidents warm personal friend, PAID
object was to congratulate the Presi'
dent on the way he has handled the
| Mexican question since he came into
office and to assure the chief executive
that the entire country appreciates the
notable work he has done.
Report on Dominican Affairs.
Former Gov. Franklin Fort of New
Jersey, who headed the commission
sent by the President to santo Domin-
go to try to settle the revolution that
was in progress there for a long time
called at the White House today, hav.
According to the informal report Of
Gov. Fort, things in Santo Domingo
are quiet, an agreement having beer
| reached by the fighting factions, upor
the advice of Gov. Fort and his fellow.
said. is much pleased with the work
of Gov. Fort. who is New Jersey re-
publican selected for the work because
he was Of the opposition party ane
| because the President had confidence
| in him. Elections for president ant
other officers of the republic are to BE-
| held October IS and 10 in Santo Do
| mingo. A formal report as to condi.
lions will be made to the President
| by Gov. Fort.
Urges Coal-Leasing Bill.
| Senator Walsh, chairman of the Sem
ate committee on mines and mining.
| talked with President Wilson today
about the urgent need for the passage
! Of the Alaska coal-leasing bill pending
| in Congress. Senator Walsh has re-
ceived many kilograms from chambers
of commerce in Alaska declaring that
| unless this bill Is passed there may be
/ A serious coal shortage this winter
Alaska has been getting her supply OF
coal each year from British Colombia
and since the European war difficulties
| are experienced in getting coal from
that country. The President promised
to consider the matter. and. II pos