The chronicle=news., 1914-09-05
WHY NOT EvACUATE "
iN.' VERA CRUZ, MR.. WILSON 2

All intelligent Mexicans now agree
that President Woodrow Wilson was
moved by praiseworthy intentions
when he sent American marines to
Vera Cruz. taking that federal city
from Huerta's forces. 1t is agreed
that the American president desired
to help the cause of the struggling
constitutionalists who were sacrific-
ing their very lives to obtain better
living conditions.
The dictator, Huerta. fnsulted the
American flag. 1t was not the Mexi-
can people. but the usurper who did
this. President Wilson, not recefv-
ing an apology. sent q number Of bat
tleships to Vera Cruz and took the
city.
Huerta is gone. Therefore, the
American government expects moth
ing from this abdicated dictator
except. perhaps, that his absence
from Mexico should be continued for
an indefinite period.
Now that Huerta is gone and now
that the constitutionalists are in con-
troll OF the powers of government,
there remains nothing for Mr.. Will
son to do but order the soldiers to
withdraw. This request. 1t should
be remembered, comes from friends
Of Mexfco-men who desire to see
peace and order. not continued tur-
moil and strife.
To be perfectly frank. the contin-
ued presence of United States soldiers
in Mexico will surely be means of
causing difficulties for the men who
are attempting to advance humanity
in their own country.
Those who understand conditions
in Mexico agree that the presence of
United States soldiers in Vera Cruz
will tend to annoy and distress many
people, with the unquestionable re-
suit that complications of a serious
nature will follow.
1t is GENERALLY understood that
President Wilson intends to recognize
the Mexican government very soon.
How can Mr.. Wilson recognize Car
rama while he is still holding a Mex
lean city by force of arms?
This places Venustiano Carranza
in subtle position that will event.
ually cause difficulties. Mr.. Wilson
should consider the Mexican psychol-
ogy at this time. The people will
soon say: "Either Carranza is the
friend or enemy of the United States.
If friend, then why should the
Wash hington government hold q Mex
itan city? If Mr.. Wilson is Carran-
As friend, why doesn't he evacuate
Vera Cruz? Why don't the United
States soldiers get out? II you. Sc
nor Carranza, are an emey of the
United States government, you must
[cppose It,"
Thus, 1t is to be seen that Car
rama is facing a serious situation.
He cannot. as a Mexican executive,
be charged with being a tool of the
United States. This would cause
trouble among the radical elements.
In fact. they would say that Carran-
"a is not Mexican official. but a
tool of Mr.. Wilson. This will be un-
desirable. Senor Carranza must not
be placed in such an embarrassing 6
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chance to pacify Mexico and attack
her evils. So long as Mr.. Wilson
continues to occupy Vera Cruz, Car
rama will be made to explain and
defend himself. things he cannot af-
/ ford to do at this time since he must
have the full confidence of his people
II he is to hope for reconstruction
period without dangers of another
revolution.
Mr. Wilson is a cultured Statesman
who desires to help Mexico. His bes
friends in Mexico, at this time, fee
that he can best help Mexico b.
Withdrawing his soldiers. 1t is i'm
portant that this shall be done a.
soon a spossible.
This is the opportune time fo
President Wilson to order the evac
uation OF Vera Cruz. since a delaya
of this act might cause unpleasan
complications Should Mr.. Wilson
fail to act at once, there is srav,
possibility of protests from Soutl
American republics. who could plac,