The Sentinel=record., 1914-03-03
PRESIDENT WILSON ACkNoWL EDGES MEXICAN MATTER AS
 SUMES GRAVE ASPECT.
STILL HOPING FOR PEACE
But if All EndeaVors Fail Then Stern. -er Measures Will Be Taken and When That Time Arrives the Action Will Be Strenuous.

Washington, March 2.-President Wilson revealed to those who discuss ed Mexican affairs with him today that he fully realized the gravity of the sitaution growing out of the kill ing of Wm & Benton, a British sub ject, the reported murder of Gustav Bauch and Clemente Vergara. Ameri- can citizens, and Gen. Carranza's de- 1ial of the right of the United States to look artef the interests of foreign CTS generally in Mexico.
 The president spoke deploringly of armed intervention, but at the same time pointedly referred to the size and power of a country like the Unit ed States as being sufficient warrant for calm and patient course while compliance with the American de- mands was being sought. Callers got the impression from the president that he was determined to try every peaceful means at his disposal to solve the Mexican problem but that he real ized certain eventualities might mean drastic course. He spoke with firmness that showed his determine tiol not to be stampeded into action by radical speeches in congress, but with a hint that when the necessity arose the American government could be expected to move decisively and effectuaiiy.
 Upon Great Britan's attitude to- ward the Benton case depends large ly the extent to which the United States will become involved. Should England show an inclination to let the Benton case await final adjudication at a time when a firm government Is established in Mexico, the United States will not feel called upon to challenge Gen. Carra1za's specific re- fusal to supply the Washington gov ernment with information about Ben tons death.
 Representations have been made to Gen. Carranza, it is said. through American Consul Simpich at Nogales, and on their outcome depends wheth- CT the expedition which had planned to go to Chihuahua from Juarez yes terday to examine Bentons body will carry out it's mission
 The Washington administration, however, is taking it for granted that arrangements authorized by Gen. Villa for the departure of the commits sion to Chihuahua soon will be ap- proved by Carranza.
 We are waiting for the details to he completed" said Secretary Bryan. it was his Cnly comment.
 Administration officials realize that in not communicating first with Car ranza they have offended his per sonal dignity and they hope to over come this by consulting him now, inn pressing upon the rebel chief incl dentally that the American govern ment does not think formalities ought to stand in the way of obtaining prop CT protection for foreigners.
 Gen. Carranza's declaration that for eign governments should address him about the welfare of their subjects led to a visit to Secretary Bryan to- day by Sir Cecil-Spring Rice, the Brit ish ambassador, and Senor Riano. the Spanish ambassador Both Spain and England have recognized the Huerta government and nave been looking to the United States to act for them in northern Mexico There is indica- tion that this course will be continued and it is certain that the Carralza maneuver will not lead the British government into any recognition CT dealings with him.
 President Wilson explained to call CTS that many foreign governments had asked the United States to look after their subjects. but, of course, had no right to demand it and were not demanding it. Strictly speaking Carranza might insist on his right not to deal with one government in the interests of another, but such situation would produce grave com plicatlons with the United States, upon whom the powers of the world have learned to look as the dominant factor in Pan-American diplomacy.
 Carranza once before has suggested that Spain, instead of the United States should address him directly about the welfare of Spanish sub,
 ects: so this was intimated hy Sec retary Bryan today, but on that oc-