The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-03-08

welfare of foreigners continued to be
disregarded
Early in the day Secretary Daniels
mad SAID no additions were cOntem-
plated to the fleet in Mexican waters,
but later it was learned that the
cruiser Tacoma had been ordered
from Port Au Prince, Haiti, to Vera
Cruz Secretary Daniels was in con-
sultatlon later with Secretary Bryan
concerning the situation Further
movements of vessels. may be decided
upon.
In diplomatic quarters there We're
more manifestations of concern over
the Mexican situation than at any
time since the American forces were
landed at Vera Cruz
The foreign diplomatists conferred
among themselves and communicated
to one another the. latest develop
mentS as they heard them.
Some of the diploma fists declared
themselves satisfied the course of the
American government would produce
results, one of the ministers who had
received a telegram saying the diplO-
matte corps in Mexico City had de-
cided to leave, cabled his legation
there, saying that after learning what
serious steps the American govern
ment had taken, he advised the corps
to remain in the capital and await
Developments. Just what move now
is contemplated is known only to
CLOSETS advisers. but it was apparent
from the attitude of officials that it
was realized that a new crisis was at
hand which might have to be met
with strong measures.
Is becoming Insistent.
The general impression in official
quarters was that even though the
use of force had not been threatened
in the note to Carranza the American
government would hereafter pursue
an insistent course to compel prOtec-
ton for foreigners and their interests.
Secretary Bryan himself would say
hot oIoaT 700
ditions at Mexico City from the serious
state of affairs of the last few days.
He said no word had come directly
from Carranza in the last two or three
DAYS. When asked whether Carranza
and Oregon were at odds and wheth-
er the former could control his Mex
leo City commander, Secretary Bryan
replied that the state department had
evidence that Obregon recognized
Carranza as his superior officer. but
could not say definitely whether any
friction had developed.
Secretary Bryan stated that the
placing of an embargo on all ship
mcntS of munitions of war to Mexico
mad not been considered in the pres
ent situation. Such move would be
of little practical effect it is said by
officials because most of the arms and
ammunition available in the United
States has been contracted for at high
prices by the European belligerents.
Scarcity of war munitions, it is be-
lieved, here has already affected Vii |
las campaign and while his forces
have been making more Roadway, ac- !
cording to official reports, than those
of Carranza, the posi- bility that neith- |
er faction will be able. to gain a COM |
plete victory and that the situation
may remain deadlocked Indefinitely, |
is known to have Influenced the adj |
ministration to take its stand.
The Washington government re-
Gently has been subjected to a con- |
tinuOus bombardment of foreign in |
frA 11I-r
generally seeking only information !
without suggesting a solution. but the |
activities of the foreign diplomatic |
representatives have constitute a,moral |
compelled the American government |
to speak in emphatic language to Car
rama.
Obregon Sanctions Plumber.
The plight of Americans, however, |
has been increasing concern for there |
are more citizens of the United States |
than of any other country Iqi1t obregon's
worked the first hardship because it |
made many wealthy folks penniless |
The poor rioted, clamoring for bread, !
and Obregon in public announcements !
pra ctically sanctioned plumber and |
even predicting the evacua-
ton of his own forces if the riots de-
veloped into extensive demonstra-
tons
An international relief committee
composed of residents of the foreign
colony came forward with an offer of |
$50, 900 pesos to buy food and take /
charge of the situation, but ObregOn
refused freight facilities or permits
sion to undertake the work. The COM
mittee recently sent a petition to the |
state department described as of a
most sensational characte Secre- |
tary Bryan has constantly declined to
make it public, although apprised |
that the object of the committee in |
sending it was to give the statement |
publicity in the United States.
Mr.. Bryan believes that in the cir
cumStanceS while the American gov
eminent is bringing strong pressure |
to bear on Carranza, it will not assist |
the plight of foreigners in Mexico |
City if the statement is published
The petition is believed to have been |
one of the factors that influenced the |
Washington government to send its |
note of warning to Carranza, although |
from the Brazilian minis
ter and other representatives at Mex
leo City have brought adVices of a
similar nature.
In order to give his entire time to
consideration of European and MeXi- |
can questions President Wilson will
see White House callers only for an
hour Wednesdays and Thursdays
during the spring and summer He
will be in almost constant commune
cation with Secretary Bryan and
Counselor Lansing of the state de-
partment.
HEEIEFRr an AAEgRE