The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-12-07
T.. R. ATTACK ON
MEXICAN POLICY
STIRS CAPITAL
Republicans Pleased. Demo-
Gratis Angered by Blows
at Wilson.
RAISING OF CATHOLIC
ISSUE Is CRITICISED

NAsittSGToN, Dec. 6.--Though Col.
Roosevelt statement on the Admins
trations Mexican policy and it's respon-
sibiity for events in that country, pub
u,hcd in various newspapers yesterday.
was generally read here to-day and at
tracted a great deal OF attention. there
was a surprising reluctance on the part
of public men of both parties to make
any comment on It for publication.
There was plenty Of comment not TOT
publication. however. 1t may be brieny
summed up as follows
Republicans are pleased with the
statement. particularly the first part OF II.
discussing the results or the ileSi"'"'
actions regarding Mexico
Democrats were angry over the stare
,nent. There was little attempt to chal-
lenge MIR Rooscvelts arguments TO snow
that President Wilson meddled IN MeNpo
without achieving any tangible result o.
constructive nature. but th~re was
much Indignation at Col hoosef e,' n
effort to fasten on the ADMINISTERING"
the RESPONSIBILITIES for the outrages com
mtteu upon clericals in Mexico FUR
thermorc. Democrats seemed TO think that
IL would have been more proper toi
the former President TO have reiraineu
from such an outburst against tore'sh
policy of = subsequent lrtsluch''
Approved In Part.
Those best Informed about Mexico re
rardless of political affiliations. regarded
the first part Of Col. Rooserelts state
men, AS good exposition of the real
nature nf President Wilson'S course IN
Mexico. but showed little sympathy win
the former Presidents efforts TO make
tho Administration responsible for The III
treatment of Catholics.
What Mr.. Roosevelt contends regard
inr President Wilson'S handling Of thH
Mexican situation is what has often h'en
admitted here by persons exceptionally
competent to- judge OF the Administration :
actions in Mexico The taking Of Vera
Cruz nv the Presidents order is now re-
rarded by many men here as unlustlnaDl'.
n Is recognized that II was for the purpose
OF getting Huerta out. hut this should not
have been attempted. IL is declared pS 'ht
Presidents critics unless he was prepared
to give Mexico something in place oi the
Government, he undermined
Ii If declared THAI having taken vera
Cruz the Administration got the south
American Governments to offer mediation
In order to have Vera cruz taken on IS
hands. though II continued It's synpaihies
with the opposition TO the power WIN
which II sought mediation.
One member OF the Cabinet is known
10 no weary Of the backing and filling, as
IL Is termed. with regard to Mexico, thouIh
he remains absolutely loyal 10 the iresi-
dents programme. which is one OF ahso-
lutte inaction. II Is urged hy this isthority
that tho United states should cease all
meddlirr with Mexico and make up ITS
mind once and for all whether or not
this Government has any duty or respon-
siblity in Mexico.
Should II he concluded that the Govern
ment has no duty or responsibility as
regards Mexico. than the Government
should leave Mexico absolutely alone.
Should IL lie decided that this Government
has duty and responsibility. the degree
OF such obligation should ne determined
and then q course of action decided upon
which would best meet such obligation
that is. II tho United States feels IT must
do something for Mexico, il should do IT
and take the consequences. whatever they
may he