Goldsboro weekly argus., 1914-03-05
PRES. WILSON REALIZES
GRAVITY OF SITUATION
Now Existing Between United
States and the Country
to the South
NOT TO Be STAMPEOEO
Chief Executive Makes Tt Plain That
When Time Comes American
Government viii Not be
Lacking In Action.

Washington, March 2-PTesidep
Wilson revealed to those who discuss
ed Mexican affairs with him TO-DAY
that he fully realized the gravity O.
the situation resulting from the kill
ing of William S. Benton, a British
subject, the reported murder of Gus
tav Bauch and Clemente Nersara
American citizens and eneral Car
rama S denial of the right of the Unit
ed States to look after the interests
of foreigners generally in Mexico.
The President spoke deploringly O.
armed Intervention, but at the same
time, pointedly referred to the size
and power of country like the Unit
ed States as being sufficient warranT
for a calm and patient course whi-e
compliance with the American de-
mands was being sought.
Callers got the impression from the
President that he was determined e
try every peaceful means at his di5
posal to solve the Mexican problem
but that he realized certain eventual
ties might mean a drastic course. He
spoke with a firmness that showed
his intention not to be stampeded into
action by radical speeches in Con
gress, but with a hint that when tn
necessity arose, the American govern
ment could be exp cted to move de
cisively and effectively.
Upon Great Britain's attitude to
ward the Benton case depends largely
the extent to which the United State
will become involved. Should Eng
land show an inclination to let the
Benton case await final adjustica-
ton at a time when a firm govern
ment is established in Mexico the
United States will not feel called upon
to challenge General Carranza's S spec
ific refusal to supply the Washington
administration with information about
Benton's death.
Representations have been made t
General CarranZa, it is understood
through American Consul Simpich at
Nogales, and on their outcome de-
pends whether or not the expedition
which had planned to go to Chihua-
hua from Juarez yesterday to exam
inc Benton's body will carry out its
mission.
The Washington government, how
ever, is taking it for granted that ar
rangements authorized by Genera
Villa soon will be approved by Car
rama
eve are waiting for the details tt
be completed" said Secretary Bryan
It was his only comment.
Administration officials realize thai
in not communicating first with Car
rama they have offended his persona
dignity, and they hope to overcome
this by consulting him now, impress
ing upon the Constitutionalist chic
incidentally that the American gov
ought to stand in the way of obtain
ing proper protection for foreigners.
General Carranza's declaration tha
foreign governments should address
him about the welfare of their sub
jects led to a visit to Secretary Bryan
today by Sir Cecil Spring-Rice, tn
British ambassador, and Senor Rianc
the Spanish ambassador. Both Spai1
and Great Britain have recognize
the Huert government and have bee
looking to the United States to ac
for them in Northern Mexico. Ther
is every indication that this cours
will be continued, and it is clearL
established that Carranza's maneuve
will not lead the British governmen
into any recognition or other dealing
with him.
President Wilson explained to call
ers that many foreign government
had desired the United States to loo
after their subjects but of course ha
no right to demand it and were nc
demanding it.
Being a fanatic may be merely on