Evening star., 1916-06-19
WAR WITH MEXICO
RESTS WITH LAT|NS
First Chief Must Turn Forces
Against Bandits Instead of
Americans.
CALLING OUT OF TROOPS
A SAFETY FIRST MEASURE
Intervention Regarded as Natural
Consequence of Hostilities by
officials of the Administration.

War with Mexico, and conse-
quent Intervention, rests wholly
with stubborn Gen. Carranza
and the Mexicans.
With President Wilson it is
again a question of doing his
duty as he sees it, believing the
country recognizes it, and leav-
ing what follows to the Mexi-
cans.
The Presidents most intimate
friends today declare that Mr..
Wilson no more wants trouble
with Mexico than he wanted it
with Germany, but that events
are forcing him, as the head OF
the country, Immediately to get
ready for hostile action on the
part of the Mexicans.
Militia Warning to Carranza.
The calling of the National Guard OF
the country is intended by the admins
tration as warning to Carranza that
the United States will be prepared as
early as possible for Whatever trouble
may come as a hint that the Mexicans
had better not 60 further in their threats
against the troops below the border, now
Etisere only becausss shs United STATES so,, waa
against the bandits who were raidtng
American territory, killing Americans and
destroying American property.
The administration attitude is that II
the Mexicans will sincerely and honest
ly turn their armed forces against the
bandits, instead Of encouraging and
shielding them. the presence OF United
states troops on Mexican soil will
that in view Of the horrible experiences
in the past. and the supineness OF Mex
ican officials generally, 1t is impossible
now to make withdrawal.
The word of the United States was
passed that the expedition into Mexico
was not intended for conquest Of terri
tory nor interference In political or
other fields in that nation. The sin
cerity of the United States Is still not
to be questioned. Should Mexican au-
this known position Of the government.
bring war and Intervention. the fault
Is theirs.
Has Withheld the Iron Hand.
1t was declared again today by inti-
mate friends of Mr.. Wilson that before
he took the oath of office as President
his mind was made up on Mexico. It
was that he would endeavor to hold
hands off and to the last attempt to
as will follow clash of arms between
the two countries. Although sorely
tempted to apply the iron hand he re-
peatedIy refrained from Intervention.
Even now he will seek to appease the
Mexicans and avert the thunder of cam
non and roar Of guns along the border.
Calling out the National Guard Is .
safety-frst act that may or may not
bring Carranza and Mexicans generally
to thoughtful Sonsids5saGm shs pa. Of h.ds the
who are arousing Mexican passion
south of the border.
The administration has some hope
that fighting may be averted. but the
All reports from Mexico and the bor-
der say that the Mexicans generally
are being aroused into frenzy. and that
they are everywhere shouting ven
geanoe against tne Ohlteu otdtcS- II
now looks almost impossible to allay
this ill-timed passion, and any day an
attack may be made upon troops OF
the United States that will cast the
die for war and the military occupa-
ton Of a large part Of Mexico.
Mexicans in Frenzy Of Hatred.
oficial reports indicate that the Mex
.. icans are not only aroused to frenzy
of hatred, but that they are also ego
tistical as to what they can do against
the military forces Of this country
Their leaders talk about overrunnins
the United States and obtaining great
wealth and territory. They believe
themselves equipped for a long con-
nict. Will Carranza be able to check
them?
The White House today refrained
from comment as to the situation. The
President does not want anything said
| or done that. will fan the flames of pas.
I sion below the border. He will not take
| q backward step now as to withdrawal.
but he will not permit anything to b
said that will offend Mexican pride
| Not a single man talked Mexico with
| the President up to the time Of his
luncheon hour. He received number
Of visitors. but purposely kept OF
Mexico. He was seriously quiet. how.
ever. showing that he regards the sit.
uation rs q grave one, calling for the
greatest patience and most thoughtfu