Arizona republican., 1914-03-03
Discuss Affairs With Visit ors and Says United States Is Strong Enough to Use Diplomacy and Depend On Arms Later
IS WAITING
 FOR BRITAIN
Does Not Feel This Coun- try Called Upon to Take Firm Hand In Benton Affair Until England Makes Formal Demand
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| WASHINGTON. March 2.-President Wilson revealed to those who dis | cussed Mexican affairs with him to-
 day, that he fully realized the gravity | Of the situation resulting from the ] killing of William s. Benton, the re- ported murder of Gustav Bauch. and | Clemente Vargara, American citizens, and General CarranZas denial of the l right of the United States to look after the interests of foreigners gen
 erally in Mexico The president spoke l ldeploringly of armed intervention, but 1 pointedly referred to the size and power of d country like the United
 States as being a sufficient warrant ] for calm patience like ours, while | compliance with the American de-
 mands. are being sought.
 A caller got an impression from The president that he is determined to try every peaceful means at his disposal to solve the Mexican problem, but he realized that certain eventualities might mean a drastic course. He | spoke with a firmness that showed his determination not to be stamped f into action by radical speeches in congress, but with a hint that, when the necessity arose. the American government could be expected to move decisively and effectually. i Upon Great Britain's attitude toward the Benton case depends largely, the extent to which the United States will become involved. Should England show an inclination to let the Benton case await final adjudication at d
 time when firm government is es- ! tablished in Mexico, the United States will not feel called upon to challenge ! General Carranza's specific refusal to supply the Washington administration with information about Bentons death.
 Representations have been made 10 i Carranza, it is understood, through
 American Consul Simpich, at NOgales,
 and on their outcome depends wheth
 CT or not the expedition which had
 planned to go from Juarez, Chihua- hua, yesterday, to examine Bentons body. will carry out it's mission. The Washington administration, however. is taking it for granted that the ar
 engagements authorized by Villa, for the departure of the commission to Chihuahua, will soon be approved by 1 Carranza.
 We are waiting for details to he
 completed Secretary Bryan said to-
 day. It was his only comment.
 American officials realize that, in not communicating with CarranZa first, they offended his personal dig
 nity, and they hope to overcome this by consulting him now. impressing upon the constitutionalists, incident ally that the American government does not think formalities ought to stand in the way of obtaining proper protection for foreigners.
 Carranza's declaration that foreign governments should address him about the welfare of their subjects.
 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
 and Great Britain have recognized the Huerta government and have been
 looking to the United States to act
 for them in Northern Mexico. There is every indication that this course
 will be continued, and it clearly es- tablished that CarranZa's maneuvers will not lead the British government into any recognition, or other deal ings with him.
 President Wilson outlined to call- CTS that many foreign governments .had desired the United States to look
 after their subjects, but, of course, had no right to demand it, and were
 not demanding it. Strictly speaking.
 Carranza might insist on his right
 not to deal with one government ill the interest of another, but such situation would undoubtedly produce
 grave complications with the United States, upon whom the powers look (Contnued on Page Three)