El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-01-18
SENATE HEARS
WILSON FLAYED
Editorial Criticising Presi-
dent, Eulogizing Huerta.
Causes Discussion.

Washington, D. c., Jan. 1s.-Mexico
came up in the senate again today
when senator Lippitr, Republican. had
the. clerk read an editorial attacking
president Wilson ana eulogizing the
late Gen, Huerta. Senator Myers, Dem
ocratic. interrupted the reading, saying
he thought it improper FOR the senate
to criticise the president 'in eulogy of
man characterized as a cut throat
and a usurper."
The senator is entirely right" de-
clared chairman Stone of the foreign
relations committee I hope in the
future we will not have more Of this
thing attempted or done" By viva
voce vote further reading Of the edi-
tOrial was denied.
Resolution Probably Useless Anyhow.
Senator Lewis asked that his reso-
luton directing the president to in
tervene in Mexico be referred to the
foreign relations committee. Senator
Borah suggested that the resolution
be acted upon at once.
The resolution might Just as we'll
be withdrawn for any good it will do
American citizens being murdered in
Mexico" he said.
This senate ought to take d deci-
sive step this moment. notifying the
de factor government in Mexico that
we are ready to use the armed forces
of the United States to protect our
people"
Marshall Stops Discussion.
Vice president Marshall ruled the
discussion out of order, and senator
Lewis gave notice that later ne would
move TO have the resolution referred
in order that the committee might act
on ii tomorrow
Lansing today. senator Stone, chair
man Of the foreign relations commit
tee said he hoped data on the Mexican
situation asked by the senate, would
be ready tomorrow. Officials OF the
state department intimated il might
not be completed before Thursday.
No Imminent Break With Cnrranza.
Whether the Carranza government
in Mexico is to be held responsible by
the United States for the death OF
American mining men. slain by bandits
near Santa ISABEL. Chin, may depend
upon the outcome Of an Investigation
Of a circumstantial story which reached
the state department today telling how
the murdered Americans had been as
sured a safe conduct by Carranza au-
thOrities. Officials indicated clearly,
however, that the evidence so far was
not conclusive and that no decision
would be reached pending a thorough
inquiry They pointed out also that
should Carranza eventually be held re-
sponsible. that would not mean break
IN this governments relations with
him, though ii would result in a de-
mand for indemnity in addition to pun
nshment Of the murderers, already de-
manded and promised
CarranEa Offers Reward.
A dispatch from American consul
Silliman, at Queretaro, announced that
the de factO government had offered
a reward in gold" for the capture of
the bandits who committed the Santa
ISABEL murders
Mr.. Silliman's dispatch told also Of
renewed efforts by CarranZa to re-
construct civil government in Mexico,
and said municipal elections would be
held throughout the country shortly
after April 1st, under a decree just
issued.
POindexter FOreSees Danger.
Referring to the Mexican situation
in the seSate. senator POindexter, Re
publican, predicted serious internation-
al difficulties after the close of the
European war
when the European war closes
he said, this nation W. be confronted
with a real international i,-Oblem. If.
in the meantime. the policy of weak
ness toward Mexico that we have
is not abandoned. II is a
part Of a general foreign policy Of
and surrender in every
direction in which interests of our peO-
pie have been established"