The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1914-03-11
TO TRY WAR LAST
WILSON WILL SHED BLOOD ONLY
AS A LAST RESORT.
DEPLORES INTERVENTION

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President Reveals Nations Policy in
Regards to Dark Cloud in South
ern Skies-Our Action Depends
Largely on Attitude of Great Brit
ain Towards Murder Of Benton.
President Wilson revealed to those
who discussed Mexican affairs with
him Monday that he fully realized
the gravity Of the situation in the
killing of William S. Benton, a Brit
ish subject, the reported murder OF
Gustav Bauch and Clemente Vergara.
American citizens, and Gen. Carran-
ze's denial of the right of the United
States to look after the interests Of
foreigners generally in Mexico.
The president spoke deploringly OF
the possibility Of armed Intervention,
but at the same time pointedly re-
ferred to the size and power of a
country like the United States as be-
ing sufficient warrant for calm and
patient course while compliance with
the American demands was being
sought. Callers got the impression
from the president that he was de-
termined to try every peaceful means
at his disposal to solve the Mexican
problem, but that he realized certain
eventualities might mean a drastic
course. He spoke with a frmness
that showed his determination not to
bs stampeded into action by radical
speeches in Congress, but with hint
that when the necessity arose, the
American government could be ex-
pected to move decisively and effec-
lively.
Upon Great Britain's attitude in
the Benton case depends largely the
eextent 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 a firm government is es-
tablished in Mexico the United States
will not feel called upon to challenge
Gen. Carranza's specific refusal to
supply the Washington administra-
ton with information about Benton's
death.
Administration officials realize that
in not communicating with Gen Car
rama they have offended his personal
dignity, and they hope to overcome
this by consulting him now, impress
ing upon the Constitutionalist chief
incidentally that the American gov
ernrent does not think that formal1'
ties ought to stand in the way of OBJ
tanning protection for foreigners.
Gen. Carranza's declaration that
foreign governments should address
him about the welfare af their sub
jects led to a visit to Secretary Bryan
by Sir Cecil Spring-Rice, the British
ambassador, and Senior Riano, the
Spanish ambassador. Both Spain and
Great Britain have recognized the HUI
erta government and have been look
ing to the United States to act fol
them in Northern Mexico. There Is
every indication that this course will
be continued, and it is clearly estab'
lished that Carranza's manoeuvre viii
not lead the British Government into
any recognition or other dealings
with him.
President Wilson explained to call
ers that many foreign governments
had desired the United States to loos
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 moi
to deal with one government in the
interests of another, but such sltua
ton undoubtedly would produce
grave complications with the United
States government, upon whom the
Powers Of the world have learned tc
look as the dominant factor in Pan
American diplomacy.
Carranza once before has suggested
that Spain, instead Of the United
States, should address him dlrectl!
about the welfare of the Spanish sub
iects, but on that occasion assurances
were given that all foreigners would
be protected. The Benton case is the
fret specific refusal in regard to in
terest Of the American government In
the case Of a subject of another coun'
try.
Gen. Villas acknowledgment o.
Gen. Carranza's superior authority
has cleared up all doubt as to who is
chief Of the Constitutiona!ists move
ment and has relieved the Washing
ton government Of the necessity OF
considering that point. Hereafter, as
Gen. Carranza requests information
al matters will be taken up with him
He also will be called to account fol