Evening journal., 1914-03-03
GARDEN AND
RICE CONFER
WITH BRYAN
British Representatives Dis
cuSS Mexican Situation In
Private With Washing
ton Authorities
HOPE ALL NATIONS
WILL JOIN IN POLICY
by The United Press.


WASHINGTON, March S.-The Ad-
ministration was waiting TODAY for
Sir Edward Greys formal expreseion
OF Great Britain's attitude on tho
Mexican situation. Ofciais here
have been formally advised BY sir
Cecil SprinR-Rlco. Of England's sun
port Of the "watchfui waiting" policy.
but Il WIS anticipated that when tho
secretary for foreign affairs makes
his promised statement 10 Parlia-
ment on the Benton case, he might
20 further than mako mere an
nouncement OF approval OF this gov
ernment's course
For the first time since the Mcxi-
can situation became acute II was
apparent today that the administra-
tioD Is seeking 70 enlist the aid OF
foreign governments In its policy OF
passivity, to sorostail any dickerinx
which General Carranza may attempt
to force recognition of his beliiger-.
cncy by other powers. The diplo-
matte corps here Is heing consulted
frequently by Secretary of State.
Bryan. spain and Great Britain both
OF which nations have already been
drawn into the Mexican situation by
treatment of their citizens IN North
crn Mexico. have through their en-
voys here expressed approval OF the
American course.
Sir Lionel Garden called upon Sec
reiary Of state Bryan today. He Nax
accompanied by sir Cecil Spring
Rice, the British ambassador. and tho
three and Senator Shively. artinE'
chairman OF the Senate committee on
foreign relations. conferred ~ length.
Both British representatives refused.
flatly 20 make public any of their
/ discussion with Bryan. and A WAS
/ learned that tho Briteh government
has cabled instructions 10 both for
bidding them 10 give ont Information
OF any sort on tho British position In
tho Mexican controversy. particularly
| With regard 70 the Bepton case.
'nrden refused 20 disguise his transfer
from Mexico City
lr HE talks with callers today. Preti.
ldrnt Nilsof placatcd both fhc advocates
lpt direct nriion and tllnsc who have
l1iwrouflv uppnficdshH uufohfnl wait.
up policy. The forhier tool, as sir.
luihcent the Tact. hat the administration
j. even rons sidcrinr az remote posi-.
bility moro drastic action. tho latter
the emphasis Witt which the President
insisted that tiiis governments patience
ln tho Mexican situation was to he as-
surcd only by the terrible cost Of lives
land property Intervention would mean.
General Carrauza'r attitude is the
lcruN Of the situation fodav officials
state. II tho United States ran line up
nations of tho world behind its Mouroa
Doctrine policy before Carrsnsa is able
70 arrange q coup to force his recocni-
tion. it was admitted that the situation
would be greatly improved. state De-
lpartnicnt officials hailed a. ono good dc.
relopnent Of the latest miV-up the fact
that Carranza's responsibility has hccu
definitely placed. An Of this govern.
ments unofficial dealings with The Con.
lstitutionalists will hereafter be with
Caranza direct. The "iirst chief will
br chargcshle with Villas actions II
he shows his control If tho cx haudii
general the administration win be All
lthc moro pleased as evidehcinr the
character of The man whom IL is believed
|wiu ultimately rule McNicos dcstinies
IIuertas end was believed certain before
many weeks
The state Department vas silent 10.
dsv regarding further arrangements for
lcxhumation OF Benion's body. H. was
apparent that this particular angle Of
the Mexican situation has ceased to give
the administration apprehension.