The Sentinel=record., 1914-04-15

forces lnIO MeAlCO as TeSdIuluS SuCll acts in the nature of war unless per. mission is given by the government in control of the territory invaded lnasmuch as no government is recognized in Mexico but a state of anarchy exists, the American gov ernment may establish it's own pre- cedent in the case. It is not consid- cred likely, if marines actually were landed and the American flag taken ashore in satisfaction for the affront occasioned by the arrest of the ma rines any further measures would be insisted on. Some officers pointed out that the Huerta commander might not resist the landing of the American marines inasmuch as he IS hemmed in on land by the constitu- tionalist forces. Should he consent to a peaceful landing it is likely that they soon would be withdrawn.
 The American government has landed marines in San Domingo and Nicaragua but has held that permis- sion was granted in each case. In Nicaragua American marines kept railroad from falling into the hands of a rebellious force. Actual war or intervention could not be undertaken without authorization by congress, and even the landing of marines at times has raised a question in the senate, although it has led to no change in the attitude of the execu- tive branch of the government in constituting itself as the judge of such cases.
 Officials do not believe other for eign governments will send ships to Mexico in view of the American dem Onstration. The affair is regarded as one solely between the United States and the Huerta government, and not involving any other foreign govern ments, though serious eventualities might cause European nations to seek further protection for their na- tionals. Diplomats here took an ac- tive interest in the developments and cabled their home governments the news as it appeared during the day.
 While the consensus of opinion of those best informed was that so SC. rious step as military intervention may not be required to force Huerta to yield from his position on the question of a salute, they recognized todays developments carried the sit uati3n closer to real hostilities than it ever has been during the three years of turmoil in Mexico.
 President Wilson and members of the cabinet went about their official duties as usual The president was calm and serene. He took a long motor ride in the afternoon and re- mained in his study tonight. In- quiries for further information were pressed at the white house but the president took the position that there was nothing further to announce or explain: that the American flag had been affronted and that a demand for a salute in satisfaction had been made.
 Though he hopes sincerely the gravity of the situation would be re- moved by satisfactory action on the part of the Huerta government, it is known that MT. Wilson has consid cred all phases and possibilities and is prepared to meet them with a firm hand. Communication with Charge O'Shaughnessy was constant during the day but no messages were given out. The American charges position in the Mexican capital, in view of the latest developments, was consedered here by many as particularly delicate The possibility that Huerta might consider the sending of the fleet as an undue aggressive act and give O'Shaughnessy his passports were heard and discussed as an interest. ing possibility
 The tension over the general sit nation was more keen than it has been in months among officials and news from the Mexican capital was awaited with intetnse anticipation. The rigorous censorship imposed on news dispatches from Mexico City has virtually confined the informa. tion about affairs in Mexico to off. cial channels. The state depart ment, however, is maintaining strict secrecy.
 The only message from Charge 'Shaughnessy of which officials spoke was his report that the final shipment of arms for the protection of the American embassy had been received
 Rear Admiral Badger tonight tele. graphed the navy department:
 Gan sail from Hampton Roads to. morrow forenoon with Arkansas, Vermont and New Jersey. The New Hampshire may be delayed few hours for provisions but will follow as soon as possible. Louisiana and Michigan will be directed to follow and South Carolina ordered to wait on fleet at Key W Vest"
 This dispatch came from the trans port Hancock at New Orleans:
 Receipt of orders to proceed at