Evening journal., 1914-04-20
War Message by Wilson Will
Bring Mexican Blockade tonight
Contlnuod from First Pape.

fered only against representatives of the United States
have heard of complaints from other governments similar
treatment Subsequent explanations and formal apologies did
and could not alter the popular impression, which possible
had been the object Of the Huea create that
government of the United States being singled might
be singled out with mpunty sights arOnts retaliation
for its refusal to recognize the prensiOn Huera to be
regarded as the constitutional provisional president Republic
of Mexico
The manifest danger that such oenses
might grow from bad to until something happened gross
and nOerabe lead directly inevitably to armed
conflict II necessary apologies of General Hura and
his representatives should much further that they
as to attract the attention of the whole population their nR
cance and such to impress General uera himself
% of seeing to il that further occasion explanations pro-
iessed regrets should arise therefore felt my duty
Admiral Mayo the whole of his demand insist that the flag
OF the United States should be sauted such as TO indicate
new spirit and attitude the part of the Huertsas
such salute General Huerta has refused and to
ask your approval and the propose pur
sue
This earnestly hope in no circumstances he
forced into with the of Mexico Mexico torn by civil
strife II we are to accept the tests of its constitution has
no government General Huera has his power up city
eco such as 1t IS without right and by methods for which
be justification Only part the country under his con-
troll If armed conflict should unhappiy a his a
tude OF personal resentment toward this
hghng only General Huera and those who adhere give
him their support and object would only restore to the
people of the distracted republic the opportunity set up again their
own laws and their government
But earnestly hope that in question believe
sire to CONTROL in degree the affairs republic Our
feeling for the people of Mexico deep and genuine friend
ship and everything that have rerned from
DONG has proceeded from desire 10 help hinder OF
embarrass them We would not wish good
Offices of friendship without their welcome consent The people
OF Mexico are entitled to settle their affairs in their
own and sincerely respect their right The present
situation need have of the implications interference
II we deal with 1t promptly firmly and wisely.
mo doubt could do what necessary the circumstances to
enforce respect for without recourse to the Con
g and yet not exceed constitutional powers presidents but
40 not wish to act IN matter possibly of grave consequence
except in close conference and cooperation with both the Senate and
Mouse therefore come to ask your approval that use the
armed forces of the United States in ways and to such an ex
n' as may be necessary to obtain from General Huera
herens the fullest recognition of the dignity of the United
States even amidst the distressing conditions obtaining in
Mexico.
There can in what do, be thought of aggression or of
selfish ACKNOWLEDGEMENT We seek the dignity and an
thoy of the United States only wish always to keen
our great influence unimpared for the liberty both in the
United States and wherever else may employed for the benefit
of mankind"