The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-03-03

the President that he was determined
to try every peaceful means at hi
disposal TO solve the Mexican problem
but that he realized certain eventu-
alities might mean a drastic course
He spoke with firmness that showed
his determination not to be stampeded
into action by radical speeches in
congress but with hint that when
! the necessity arose. the American
government could be expected TO
move decisively and effectively.
Attitude Of Great Britain.
! Upon Great Britain's attitude TO.
ward the Benton case depends large
~ the extent to which the United
4 states Will become involved. Should
England show an inclination to let
| the Benton case await a final adju-
dication at time when a firm gov
ernment Is established in Mexico. the
United States will not feel called
upon TO challenge General Carranza's s
specific refusal TO supply the Wash
ington administration with informa-
ton about Benton's death.
Representations have been made
10 General Carranza, IL Is understood,
through American Consul Simpich at
Nogales that the outcome depends
upon whether or not the expedition
which had planned to go to Chihua-
hua from JuareZ yesterday TO exam
Inc Bentons' body will carry out its
mission.
The Washington administration.
however. is taking Il for granted that
arrangements authorized by General
villa for the departure of the COM
mission TO Chihuahua soon will be ap-
proved by CarranZa.
L., we are waiting for the details TO
be completed" said Secretary Bryan.
IL was his only comment.
| Offended Diuntty
Administration officials realize that
IN not communicating first with Car
| rama they have offended his per
| sonal dignity, and they hope TO over
come this by consulting him now. i'm
pressing upon the Constitutionalist
chief incidentally that the American
| government does not think formali-
ties ought to stand in the way of OBJ
tanning proper protection for for.
| eigners.
General Carranza's declaration that
foreign governments should address
| him about the welfare of their sub
| Jects led TO visit to Secretary Bryan
today by Sir Cecil Spring-Rice the
British ambassador, and Senior Riano.
the Spanish ambassador. Both Spain
and Great Britain have recognized the
Huerta government and have been
looking to the United States to act
: Tor them in Northern Mexico. There
Is every indication that this course
VIII be continued. and IL is clearly es-
tablished that Carranza's maneuver
win 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 look
! aiter their subjects. but OF course had
no right to demand It. and were not
demanding II: Strictly speaking. Car
| rama might insist on his right not 70
| deal with one government in the in,
terests OF another. but such a situation
undoubtedly would produce grave
| complications with the United States
upon whom the powers of the world
have learned To look as the dominant
factor in Pan-American diplomacy.
Address Him Directly.
J tarranZa has once before suggested
that Spain. instead OF the United
States. should address him directIy
about the welfare of Spanish subjects
so this was intimated by Secretary
! Bryan to-day. but on that occasion
i nevertheless, assurances were giver
I tnat all foreigners would be protected
y The Benton case is the first specific
I refusal to regard the interest of the
7 American government in the case OF
I q subject of another country.
\ General Villas acknowledgements OF
General CarranZa as his superior au
thority has cleared up all doubt here
as 10 who is chief Of the constitution.
alist government and has relieved the
washington government of the neces
sity OF considering that point Here
after. as General Carranza requests
international matters will be taker
up with him. He also will be called
TO account for all harm TO foreigners
Sir Edward Grey's expected state
ment 10 the house OF commons Is
awaited here with much interest. as
IL Is felt by many ne will show just
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