The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-02-27
Friendly Intervention in
Mexico Only Solution.
He Says.
ASSAlLS WILSON POLICY
"Watchful Waiting" Has Be-
come Deadly Drifting, Cali
fOrnia Member Insists.

luOOTvcu tHS buHHe5tIOtl Uihuc Aby
by THE Sun that an effort should be made
to adjust the Mexican situation through
a concert OF the "American Powers"
Mr.. Kahn. who IL member OF the
Committee on Military Affairs, WAS fol-
lowed by the House with great interest ~
he unfolded his plan TO restore order In
Mexico by friendly intervention on the part
OF the republics Of this hemisphere. The
California member vigorously attacked
the Wilson Mexican policy. declaring that
II continued IL would inevitably lead TO
armed Intervention. Deadly drifting
was his Characterization of the policy Of
"watchful waiting"
Representative Kahn declared that In
view Of the long list OF crimes attributed
to villa and other Constitutionalists the
United States could not in decency
recognise that party II It gained ascend
ancy In Mexico
Il believe that the Monroe Doctrine has
come to stay" said Mr.. Kahn. 1T must
stay. But ] believe the time has also
come when the Government OF the United
States should invite TO conferences on
great international questions affecting the
welfare OF the States OF the American
hemisphere tnOSe lsit.H- american Tepuu-
lies whose Governments are stable and
who have made giant strides In the paths
OF progress and commercial development.
such a Argentina. Brazil and Chile.
81 am satisfied the cooperation with US
of these States In extending the hand OF
friendship and fellowship for the amicable
settlem. mt Of difficulties that confront the
Inhabitants OF any Latin American re-
public will have great influence In es-
tab.ishing stable government in all os the
republics on the western continent.
To Arbitrste Dia~rences.
Let them understand that the interests
OF all American republics and ours are
mutual not alone in the continued main
tenance Of the Monroe Doctrine but also
in the continued maintenance of the peace,
welfare and happiness OF their citizens.
Let them understand that Uncle Sam does
not desire to loom up as mentor for All
the countries OF America. but that he In
willing to Join with other American re-
publics to arbitrate differences between
conflicting contestants In any one State a.
well as between conflicting sovereign
states. Such a policy would cement thu
ties tht should exist between all Latin
American States and ourselves. Sus-
picion and hatred OF us would soon dis
appear. Ami,y and friendship between US
would become an actually. The clouds
oil ulstrukt WOuiu De uispellcu Dy INC WbrHh
rays OF confidence The Pan American
republics would march onward to greater
destinies. with mutual respect and mutual
| esteem as their guiding stars. .
1T would have been the part OF wisdom.
n my Judgment. to have inaugurated such
policy in connection with the settle
ment OF the difficulties that exist at the
| present time In our sister republic OF
| Mexico. At any rate we would have Sc
cured definite results long before this,
The policy Of 'watchful waiting has
turned out to be a policy Of deadly drift
| ing. The fact that II became necessary
| to issue "A proclamation removing the en-
barge on arms to be shipped into Mexico
| is practically an admission of the failure
| OF the policy Of 'watchful waiting
Deadly drifting Is n much more accurate
description Of the ADMINISTRATORS policy.
| And since the embargo has been removed
what has happened? Additional murder,
additional lawlessness. for which We are
probably responsible"
| Huerta Can Take Care Of Himself.
Mr.. Kahn asserted that the United
States Government had no right In Law
to interfere with the elections in Mexico
III we are to embark upon such a
policy" he said. I'VE will have to assert
ourselves every time there Is trouble in
any OF the Iatin-Americsn countries.
Where would this lead u.s.
! Continuing. Representative Kahn said
I'm recent months II has become some
what fashionable in certain quarters 10
assert that We must get Huerta,' Hut he
seems to he able TO take care OF HIM
self notwithstanding our failure TO recog
mise him. DO you believe We have added
new laurels to American diplomacy by our
handling OF the situation If my memory
serves me right, We made some kind oi
a proposition to the Mexican de facta
or provisional Minister OF Foreign Affairs
| to the effect that II Huerta would re-
| align the Administration hero would try
to negotiate a loan for Mexico. With be-
hitting sarcasm Gamboa, Mexico's Minis
ter OF Foreign Affairs, scornfuily re-
Joined You are trying to bride us
Probably It was a fitting rebuke, bu,
how the incident must have Jared thu
sensibilities OF every patriotic American.
Condemn Huorta rs we may. the fact
remains that he governs more than two
thirds OF the States of Mexico. which have
acknowledged his authority as we'll as al
the Territories Of that republic and its
Federal District. He seems TO be able
to maintain order and discipline In the
area which gives him his allegiance. Since
the Administrators refusal TO recognise
him we have not heard or read OF any
overt acts on his part or the part OF
his followers that have brought a shud-
women.
Recalis Lootin3 Of Dsranso.
ION the other hand, we have constantly
| read Of so-called Constitutionalipts who
live by robbery and rapine. loot and lust
For instance. few months ago the fair
city OF Durango WAS captured by a band
OF these outlaws, who call themselve.
Constitutionalists
I'VE have had authentic information
as to what took place when that cit,
was turned over to the rebel horde Mr.
Hamm. the consular representative of our
Government. In company with NJ. A
Leach and w, c. Bishop. called upon Gen
Tomas Urbna, who was In command OF
the so-called Constitutionalists and. asked
that he order guard piaced about the
United States Consulate and also furnisi
guards to all the consulAtes Of forsisy
Governments represented In Durango
And what was the reply OF this Con.
stitutionsiist patriot, % called. ina,
nothing could BE- done for tweufy.fou,
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