Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-03

Washington March 2-President Wilson disclosed to those who discuss ed Mexican affairs with him today that he fully realized the gravity of the sit uation resulting from the killing of William :. Benton. a British subject; the reported murders of Gustav Bauch. and Clemente Fergara. American citi- zCnS and General Carranza's denial of the right of the United States to look after the interests of foreigners gener ally in Mexico.
 The president spoke depluringIy of armed intervention. but at the same time pointedly referred to the size and power of country like the United States as being sufficient warrant for a calm and patient course while com pliance with the American demands was being sought.
 Much Depends on England.
 Callers got the impression from the president that he was determined 10 try every peaceful means at his dis posal to solve the Mexican problem, but that he realized certain eventual 1t1es might mean q drastic course. He spoke with a tirmness that showed his determination not to be Stampeded in to action by radical speeches in con gress, but win a hint that when the necessity arose, the American govern ment could be expected to move de- cIsively and effectively
 
 the Benton case depends largely the extent to which rhe United States will become involved. Should England show an inclination to let the Benton case await a final adjudication at a time when a firm government is establish ed in Mexico, the United States will 1 not be called upon to challenge General Carranza'S specific refusal to supply the Washington administration with | information about Benton's death.
 carranza is Offended. Representations have been made to | General Carranza, it is understood. l through American Consul Simpich at i Nogales and on their outcome depends whether the expedition which has planned to go to Chihuahua from Jua- reg yesterday to examine Benton's body will carry out it's mission. 1 The Washington administration, how i ever, is taking it for granted that ar i engagements authorized by General 1 Villa for the departure of the commis- 1 sion to Chihuahua soon will be approV- 1 ed by Carranza.
 | We are waiting for the details to be l completed" said Secretary Bryan. It | was his only comment.
 ] Administration officials realize that | in not communicating first with Car ranza they have offended his personal i dignity and they hope to overcome this i by consulting him now, impressinE up | on the consritutionslist chief incident | ally that the American government l does not think formalities ought to i stand in the way of obtaining proper ! protection for foreigners
 Great Britain Won't Deal With Car ranza.
 General Carranza's declaration that IoTelSn governments should address him about the welfare of their subjects led to visit to Secretary Bryan today by Sir Cecil Spring Rice the British ambassador. and SenOr Riano, the Spanish ambassador. Both Spain and treat Britain have recognized the | Huerta government and have been 1 looking to the United States to act for | them in northern Mexico There IS l every indication that this course will be continued, and 1t Is clearly estab- ! iished that CarranZa's HaanoeuVre will not lead the British government into any recognition or other dealings with him,
 President Wilson explained to callers 1 that many foreign governments had desired the United States to look after ! their subjects, but that of course they had ne right to demand it. and were not demanding it. Strictly speaking, CaTranza might insist on his right no. to deal with one government in the in- terests of another, but such a situation undoubtedly would produce grave com plicatiens with the United States gov ernment, upon which the powers of the world have learned to look as the dominant factor iii Pan-American di- plomacy:
 Future Dealings With carranza.
 General Villas acknowledgment of General Carranza as his superior au- thority has cleared up all doubt here as to who is chief of the constitution alist movement and has relieved the | Washington government of the neces- sity of considering that point Here l international matters will be taken uu with him. He will also be called te account for all harm to foreigners.
 Incidentally General Villas defer ence to General Carranza as the head of the conStitutiopaliStS was told in a message from American Consul Letch- CT. It cleared up some of the points in the mystery which for a time sur rounded the haltins of the investigat- ing committee at Juarez yesterday While fundamentally it was Carranza's attitude which delayed the departure of the commissioners. officials here ex- | plained that the receipt of instructions 1 from the state department to postponf 1 their mission was coincident with the failure of the commission to obtain q permit to board the regular passenger train for Chihuahua controlled by the 1 rebels.
 No Special Train Available.
 Arrangements had been made. ac- cordfng to officials here. for the com mission to rake a special train, but il 1 was found that no rolling stock was availa ble, and the commission sought ! permission Jo board the regular train This was declined pending an eXchang, of messages with General Villa al Chihuahua and when orders did come not to permit the commission to take the regular train instructions already i had been received from Washington postponing the expedition.
 Sir Edward Grey's expected state . ment to the house of commons i, ] awaited here -w1th much inteEests as i