Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-03-03
TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 1914.
cARRANzA WANTS RECOGNITION
Situation in Mexico Steadily Grows
Grayer and More Critical.

that he fully realizes the gravity of the
situation resulting from the killing OF
William s. Benton, British subject
the reported murder of Gustav Bauch
and Clemente Vergara, American citl-
zenS and Gen. CarranZl'S denial OF the
right of the United States to look after
the interests of foreigners generally in
Mexico The president spoke deplor-
ingly of armed Intervention, but at the
same time pointedly referred to the
size and power of country like the
United States as being sufficient war
rant for a calm and patient course,
while compliance with the American
demands was being sought. Callers
got the impression from the president
that he was determined to try every
peaC eful means at his disposal TO solve
the Mexican problem, but that he real
lied certain eventualities night mean
a drastic course. He spoke with
firmness that showed his determlna-
ton not to be stampeded into action py
radical speeches in congress, but with
hint that when the necessity arose
the American government could be eX-
pected to move decisively and erect
lively.
Uron Great Britain's attitude to-
wards the Benton case depends large
ly the extent to which the United
States will become involved. Should
England show an inclination TO let the
Benton case await final adjudication at
a time when d firm government is es-
tablished in Mexico the United States
will not feel called upon TO challenge
General Carranza's specific refusal 10
supply the Washington administration
with information about benton
death.
representations have been made to
Gen. Carranza, IT is 9naeLsIoou,
through American Consul Slmplcn at
Noeales and on their outcome depends
whether or not the expedition which
had planned to go to Chihuahua from
Juarez Yesterday, to examine Ben
tons body, will carry out lts mission.
The Washington administrator,
however, Is taking il for granted that
arrangements authorized by General
Villa for the departure of the commis
sion to Chihuahua soon VIII pe ap-
proved by CaranZa.
I'VE are waiting for the details TO
be completed" said Secretary Bryan
1t was his only comment
Administration officials realize that
in not communicating first with Car
rama they have offended his personal
dignity. and they hope to overcome
this by consulting him now. impress
ing upon the constitutlonailst cnie.'
incidentally, that the American gov
ernment does not think formaltles
ought to stand in the way of obtaining
proper protection for foreigners,
Gen. Carranza's declaration that
foreign governments should address
him about the welfare OF their suDJects
led to a visit TO Secretary Bryan To-Day
by Sir Cecil Spring-Rice' the british
ambassador and Senor Riano' the
Spanish ambassador. Both Spain ana
England have recognized the Huerta
government and have been looking 10
the limited States to act for them III
northern Mexico. There Is every IN
dication that this course will be con,
tinued and it is clearly establisheu
that Carranza's manoeuvre VIII not
lead the British government INTO any
recognition or other dealing with him.
President Wilson explained to callers
that many foreign governments nau
desired the United States TO look alter
their subjects. but of course had no
right to demand it and were not de-
manding it. ,.
Strictly speaking, Carranza mlgnt
insist on his right not to deal with one
poysrnment in the interests of anoth-
or hut such a situation undoubtedly
would produce grave complications
with the United States government,
.upon whom the powers OF the worla
have learned TO look as the domlnah'
factor in Pan-American diplomacy
l'arranZd once DelOIS 81 NSSNS
that Spain instead of the United states
should address him directly about the
welfare of Spanish subjects, but on
that occasion, assurances were given
that all foreigners would be protected
The Penton case is the first speclnc
refusal in regard to the interested gov.
ernment in the case in the subject OIL
another country . 90
Gen. Villas Acknowledgement ol
Cen. Carranza as his superior in au-
thority, has cleared all doubt as whom
is chief of the constitutionaliSt move
ment and has relieved the washington
Government of the necessity OF con-
sidering that point. Hereafter as
General Carranza requests, interna-
tional questions will be taken up with
him. He also will be called to account
for all harm to foreigners.
Incidentally Gen. Villas difference
To Carranza as the head of the constl-
tutionalists was contained In mes
sage from American Consul Letcher.
II cleared up some of the points in the
mystery which for time surrounded
the hating of the investigating com
mission at JuareZ yesterday. Whne
fundamentally II was Carranza atll
tude which delayed the departure or
the commissioners, 1t was explained py
officials here that the receipt or IN
structions from the state department
to postpone their mission was colncl-
dent with the failure of the commits
sion to obtain a permit to board the
regular passenger train for Chlnuanua
controlled by the rebels.
Arrangements had been made, ac-
cording to officials here, for the com
mission to take special train, but II
was found that there was no rolling
stock available End the commission
sought permission then to board the
regular train. This was declined pend
ing an exchange Of messages from
Cen Villa at Chihuahua, and when or
.ders did come not to permit the COM
mission to take the regular train, in
,structions already had been received
from Washington postponing the eXpe-
Cdition.
Sir Edward Grey's expected state
rnent to the house of commons is
awaited here with much interest, as 1t
e felt by many he will show just how
:. Great Britain expects reparation
far BENTON killing at this time. To-
for the Lionel Garden the British
morrow SIR ~eo, will discuss Mexi-
minister MN afrairs ip ~ with president wilson,
bringing him the late. ~, and the
about the Huerta governme.
situation in Mexico City. 80
Just as President Wilson had deciL w
that the note which Huerta had ad-
dressed several udyS dSO W ali lOIel6H
governments was designed for home
and foreign consumption without pre-
sentation to the United States, the be-
lated document was handed to Secre-
tary Bryan by Charge Algara Of the
Mexican embassy.
Secretary Bryan announced that he
would appear Wednesday before the
house committee on foreign affairs He
had intended doing so today. A tacit
agreement has been reached that the
resolution of Representative Ainey
CRepublican) calling for information on
Mexican affairs, would not be pressed
until the secretary Of state has had an
opportunity to talk with the commit
tee. Mr.. Ainey today issued a state
ment attacking what he described as
the administrations policy of drifting
into war and denouncing Villa and
CarranZa.