The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-01-05


more than justified already by events
which have transpired since 1t was pro-
mulgated
Representative Sims believes this
Governments policy will be contaminated
before long In bringing about a permanent
peace to the distracted southern republic
n peace which he prophesied with
confidence will endure beyond Il similar
condition established through what he
termed the unnatural method of inter-
vcnton." He said
II thoroughly agree with the Admin
istrations policy in regard to Mexico.
1t seems to me that this policy Is going
to prove successful. I am sure 1t will
be much better both for this country
and Mexico that this policy should sue
coed than that peace should be brought
about by forcible intervention. The Will
son policy so far has been justified by
events. No great length of time can
whether this policy can be carried
through. by all means let us await
this decisive stage before abandoning
our peaceful policy which to-day holds
out the promise of success"
MaJor-Gen. Leonard Wood. Chief Of
STAFF of the army. whose appointment as
pacihcator OF Mexico was urged by the
London Spectator, was probably the least
surprised man In Washington. Several
times during the past month he has
been the subject OF very 1attering edi-
torials In the Spectator. lie Is a sub
scriber to the Spectator and thought II to
be one of the most conservative journals
in England.
Some weeks ago 7 received clippings
from the Spectator" said Major-Gen.
Wood. I'm which my work In Cuba and
the Philippines was mentioned. AS to
the latest suggestion OF the absorption of
Mexico. | have, of course, nothing to say.
The Spectator has never asked my opinion
about Mexican affairs and really I have
none to offer"
The Secretary 81 War. Mr. Garrison.
admitted that he had seen the despatch.
but said
''lt's purely a Hypothetical! question and
I never try to answer them"
'PInn beyond Confederation"
General Of the United States army, said
such plan of conquest as mapped on,
by the Spectator for the United States is
beyond even consideration. The army is.
| of course, ready to carry out the policies
! of the Administration no matter what
| effort they may require But as | under
stand II. this country has evidenced its
hostility to an administration OF conquest
| and has declared itself against those
policies which would extend our domains
beyond their present limits.
I'VE have mobilz.d our available troops
on the Texas border ready for instant ac-
| ton, II Is there for eventualitles. There
is always that possibility that the army
may have To cross the Rio Grande. When
that possibility has been removed the
troops will probably be Withdrawn"
Time to watch Public Opinion.
One high oficia, of the state Depart
ment. who for obvious reasons desired
that his name not be mentioned. said:
THE Spectator has struck note which
may he heard throughout Europe This
journal. one of the oldest and best in
| formed In England. has long been held
by Us as the acme Of conservatism. In
Britain among large class of news
papers the Spectators editorials are
taken a. a barometer to Indicate the d.
rection of this portion OF British edi-
torial policy. Its influence is great enough
10 make itself felt on the Continent.
While ] am not at all in sympathy
with the suggestion I cannot overlook
the possibility OF its effect on foreign
public opinion There is no doubt tina,
every European country has its own ideas
rs 20 what should be done IN Latin
| America. Each % these ideas will he
| found to differ very radically from the
present policy pursued with regard 10
Mexico. The Mexican revolution has
greatly damaged certain trade and COM
merce. 1t has ruined or retarded some
| OF the fondest dreams and projects OF
both individuals and Governments OF Eu-
rope.
Europe Ia annoyed with the presen,
situation and would he a. .gratiied as the
United States to have II speedily adjusted
| That the Spectator should advance s,ch
"A progressive radical theory for the solu-
ton of the problem is surprising That
| the suggestion should come out of Eng.
| lang is not nearly so much so. When the
| Spectator departs so greatly from IL.
cherished staidness. II IL time 10 watch
shifting public opinion shift once more