Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-13
WILSON'S MEXICO POLICY
WILL REMAIN UNCHANGED
DESPITE ACTS OF BANDITS


Wilson stands squarely behind Secretary
of state Lansing in his statement that
Americans who entered Mexico In the
face OF warnings from this Government
did so at their own risk. From all ap-
pearances the Presidents Mexican policy
VIII remain unchanged.
While General Carranza has been urged
to endeavor to round UP the bandits re-
sponsible for the murder of Americans
and British citizens In Chihuahua and
punish them, II was made plain at the
White House today that the President
has not Geviated in the least from hLs
policy as regards Mexico.
II was declared that Lansings state
ment of yesterday concerning the blame
: attached to persons who have gone ino
Mexico despite warnings has the in
dorsement Of the President. The men in
the party killed In Mexico had been spe-
officially warned. 1t was stated.
No word was received at the State De-
partment during the morning of the re-
ported massacre of eight more American
| men, one American woman and one Eng
llsh woman at MADEIRA. At the Mexican
| Embassy 1t was stated no word had been
| received from General Carranza
A resolution authorizing President Will
son to use the military and naval forces
OF the United States in Mexico was pre-
sented in the Senate today by Senator
| Lewis, of Illinois. Senator Lewis reso-
power TO use the army and navy that
| rs now being exercised In Nicaragua
and Haiti" for the protection of Amer
| lean citizens.
! ARREDONDO PROMISES ACTION.
| Prompt action to bring the murderers to
] time was promised the United States to-
! day in a letter to Secretary of State
| Lansing from Eiseo Arrendondo. Mex
| lean Ambassador at Washington.
The letter reads:
| have the honor to acknowledge the
receipt of your Excelency's note of
this date. relative to the murder by
Villa forces of l6 American gentlemen
near the city Of Chihuahua, and of the
situation In the State OF Durango.
! Your Excellency may feel assured that
my Government and myself deeply de-
plore the dastardly action of the villa
forces, and that efficient action will be
taken to bring the murderers to JUS
tice, and that my Government will also
take the necessary steps to remedy the
situation in the State OF Durango.
This latter matter has already been
brought to the attention of Mr.. Car
rama, and, while l feel certain that
he will omit no effort to bring the
murderers of the American gentlemen
to justice on his own initiative, have,
nevertheless communicated with him
on the subject
Renewing to your Excelency the as
surance OF my profound regrets for
the occurrence, l have the honor to
remain, etc,
ELISEO ARREDONDO.
The State Department has virtually
decided upon the form in which IL Will
present all facts in the Mexican situa-
ton TO Congress, as called for by Senate
resolution. Secretary lansing today ad-
mitted such a paper is subject OF con-
sideration by himself and the Mexican
division OF the department. but would not
discuss II. The first draft is very long
and goes into minute detail. 1t may be
completed within week. 1t is expected
the President as usual will have the
last word TO say on its final form.
The Dyer resolution in the House, ask
ing the President II "watchful waiting"
should not be displaced by intervention.
probably Will be pigeonholed. 1t became
clear today. Chairman Flood safd no
action on the resolution is planned, and
Dyer himself does not intend to press II.
Indignation over the Santa Ysabel and
MADEIRA massacres resulted in an out
burst In the House today. Representa-
tive Slayden. OF Texas, in a fiery speech,
declared patience on the border was ex-
hausted and that popular uprisings were
threatened.
sLAYDEN DEMANDS SECURITY.
~ have been silent even when thought
serious mistakes were being made. leaving
the whole matter in the hands OF the
President and the Secretary of State"
said Slayden. Americans have been mur-
dered singly and in squads. They have
been shot on their own territory. They
have mysteriously disappeared. Mexicans
have even invaded our territory under
military command, killing Americans and
stealing their property.
THE people of he border do not want
Nxfar with Maxipn blT In
curity for their lives and property"
The temper OF the House regarding the
massacre was shown in liberal applause
given Slayden, particularly when he de-
elared only punishment of the murderers
would satisfy the American people.
Marked growth OF intervention senti-
ment in Congress Is admitted by even
Administration leaders. Privately, a num-
ber of Democrats. high in Administration
councils. are leaning toward Intervention.
On the other hand. Congressional lead
ers are attempting to allay the present
storm by pointing out the certain results
OF American soldiers crossing the border.
These leaders believe intervention would
unite all Mexican factions against the
"grlngoes" Months ana probably years
Of guerrilla warfare would follow, they
say with loss OF American life in battle
and by disease. and with thousands OF
soldiers engaged.
So far as the suggestion is concerned
that joint Intervention by the United
States and the leading South American
republics is the only way to set up a
stable government in Mexico. South and
Central American diplomatic circles here
today declared such a scheme impossible.
The three leading South American coun-
tries. Argentina Brazil and Chill. in
dorsed carranza. But In doing so Il was
made very plain By their highest officials
that they were not interfering with the
internal affairs" or their sister Repub-
lie. Mexico should settle her own trou-
bles. these nations insisted. and their
responsible officials made Il emphatic
ally plain In series OF public statements
that under no circumstances could their
countries be parties 70 any armed move
ment savaFed of coercion. II Is
ipslsls= =, sl4e embassies q these gov