The Washington times., 1914-04-27

forced to learn the Administration plans
from the newspapers
The only persons consulted BY the
President and Secretary of State
Bryan nave been the ranking members
OF the two committees dealing with for
eign affairs and in most instances, in
Guiding the acceptance of the media
ton plan. haze been called IN TO be told
what had been done rather than to be
asked for advice on what was to be
done. While the President believes that
there has been most excellent reason
for this, it has brought about a situa-
uon that is extremely delicate.
Underwood's Position
Friends OF Leader Underwood have
been the most bitter. They allege that
instead Of sending for the Alabama rep
resentative to consult with him, the
President sent Secretary OF the Treas
ury McAdoo to the Capital to ask that
n war revenue measure he introduced
They allege that because Underwood
and most of the other leaders felt OBJ
ligatcd to oppose the President on his
ton on the part OF the White House to
ignore them. a declaration that meets
with emphatic denial and resentment
at the White House.
The effect of this feeling however
may handicap the Administration when
any mediation proposal comes to Con-
gress for approval Ordinarily il would
not be necessary for the President to
submit anything on the present nego-
tiations to Congress inasmuch as there
has been no declaration OF war and,
despite the array or force developed
and the lighting at Vera Cruz. there is
practically no change in actual MeXi-
can conditions over a year ago. The
President. however did submit his ulti-
matum TO Huerta to Congress for for
NAL approval and has insisted that he
would take no steps not fully approved
by Congress. so that II is believed he
VIII continue this line to the very end.
Until the mediation proposals can
have time to work out one way or
another, this country will continue its
new policy OF anxious watchful
waiting. Mr.. Bryan himself added the
new qualification. The naval forces
will remain in Mexican waters. and
the United States will retain Vera
Cruz with Funston and his men as a
garrison. But there viii be no war
like move unless the Administration 8
hand is forced
There is no longer the intense fear
, of American nas.rCres that was enter
tanned Saturday and yesterday. Once
more Huerta seems to have OutEuessed
the United States. and. while the Ad-
ministratiOn was expecting that he
would permit mob eXcesses, he was
compelling respect for order. although
not checking any demonstrations that
were calculated to aid in the manufac-
ture of patriotic spirit. This at least
seems to he so in Mexico City. although
there are many Americans held else
where who may still be in grave danger.
But the lull in proceedings. caused by
the diplomatic negotiations. will enable
this Government to get all its country
men and women out OF Mexico. so that
should hOstilities come. as Is generally
expected. the danger of massacre would
be removed.
Sir Lionel Garden. the British minister
to Mexico. has been using his influence.
which is considerable. with Huertu TO
permit all Americans in Mexico CITY.
and those held hostage along the route
to Vera Cruz. to proceed to the Ameri-
can lines. The Administration was
! most hopeful that all will be out by to-
morrow, at the latest.