The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1914-03-03

embassador. and Senior Riano, the
Spanish ambassador. Both Spain and
Great Britain have recognized the
Huerta government and have been look
ing to the United States to act Tor them
in northern Mexico. There is every In
dication that this course Will be con,
tinued, and il is clearly established
that Carrenza s mancuver VIII not lead
the British government into any recog-
milton or other dealings with him.
Possible Complications.
President Wilson explained to callers
that many foreign governments had dc
sired the United States to look alter
their subjects. but of course had no
right 10 demand it, and were not de-
manding it, Strictly speaking, Car
rama might insist upon his right not TO
deal with one government in the inter
ests of another, but such situation un-
doubtedly would produce grave compll-
cations with the United States govern
mcnt. upon whom the powers of the
world have learned to look as the
dominant factor in Pan-American di-
plomacv.
General Villa g acknowledgment of
General Carranza as his superior au-
thorify has cleared up all doubt here as
to who is chief of the constitutionalist
movement Hereafter, as General Car
rama requests. international questions
will be taken up with him. He also
will be called TO account for all harm
20 foreigners. Incidentally General
Villas Difference to CarTanza as the
head of the constitutionaists was con-
tanned in a message from American
Consul Letcher. 1t cleared up some
points in the mystery which for time
surrounded the halting or the investi-
eating commission al Juarez yesterday.
Both Called Halt.
While Fundamentally it was Car
rama Is attitude which delayed the de-
"a rture of tho commissioners, it was ex-
pained by officials here that the receipt
Of instructions from the state depart
ment to postpone their mission WAS
coineident with the failure of tho COM
mission to obtain permit TO board the
regular passenger train Tor Chihuahua
controlled by the rebels.
Arrangements had been made, accord
ing 10 officials here, for the commission
TO take a special train, but 1t was found
that there was no rolling stock avail
able, and the commission sought per-
mission then to board the regular train.
This was declined pending an exchange
Of messages with General Villa at Chi
huahna, and when orders did come not
10 permit the commission to take the
regular train instructions already had
been received from Washington post
poniDg the expedition.
Sir Edward Grey's expected state
mcnt to the house of commons is await
ed here with much interest, as it is
felt by many he will show just how
far Great Britain expects reparation
for tho Benton killing, n British SUBJ
ject, at this time. Tomorrow Sir Lionel
Garden, the British minister 20 Mexico
VIII discuss Mexican affairs with Presi-
dent Wilson. bringing him the latest
information about the. situation in Mex
leo City.
Huerta's Note.
Just as President Wilson had decided
that the note which Huerta had ad
dressed several days ago 70 all foreign
governments was designed for home
and foreign consumption without pre-
sentation TO the United States, the be
lated document was handed to Secre
tary Bryan by Charge Algara of the
Mexican embassy. Its text, which ha:
been published, sets forth that in view
of the Benton case the American gov
ment ought TO revoke the right re
Gently extended TO the constitutional
lists to buy arms in the United States
IL is not considered likely that any
answer will be returned.
Secretary Bryan announced that hi
would appear before the house com
mittee on foreign affairs on Wedues
day. lie had intended doing so today
A tacit agreement has peen reached
that the resolution of Representativ,
Ainey Republican. calling for informa
tion on Mexican affairs, would not b,
pressed until the secretary of state ha
bad an opportunity 70 talk with tn,
committee. Mr. Ainey today issued
statement attacking what he describe,
a. the administration s policy a
drifting into war; and denounc cini
Villa and Carranza