Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-01-14
WILL STAND PAT
| ON OLD POLICY
SAYS WHITE HOUSE
Recent Events In Mexico VIII
Not Change Presidents
Course
PROTEST OF ENGLAND
MAKES NO DIFFERENCE
Opposition Breaks Out In
Congress Today, Led By
Senator Works

Washington, Jan, 14.--The Wilson ad-
ministration will "stand pat" on its
watchful waiting policy in Mexico.
The White House made this known
officially thus afternoon following a
session between President Wilson and
his Cabinet, JIM which the Mexican
problem was discussed in the light OK
the massacre Of Is Americans at Santa
Ysabel
The announcement came in the face
of England's intimation of her inter
ests in recent outrages by reason OF the
Staying Of British subject in Chihua-
hua and damage to British interests
elsewhere; and despite further criticism
in congress aimed at watchful wait
ing.
The British embassy arranged for
conference with the state department
over the Mexican situation. Himuf-
taneously, General Carranza wired lis
ambassador here in effect that h !, can
and will handle the situation in his
domain.
Senator Works, of California, intro
duced resolution to take tfe whole
Mexican situation out of President
Wilson's hands and instead to have
congress- intervene forcibly. The presi-
dent, however, is determined to give
Carranza chance TO prove himself and
his ability to cope with the murderers
and to guard against repetition Of this
trouble.
Before the White House announced
its "stand pat" attitude, President
Wilson had already indicated to Chair
man Stone Of the senate foreign com
mittee that he intends to send no Amer
ican troopers into Mexico at this time,
but instead wants to allow Caranza
an opportunity to show his power with
out American interference.
Official advices told Of the safety
Of all Americans at MADEIRA, where a.
second massacre had been reported un-
officially.
In England's intimation Of interest
in the situation, certain officials saw
the possibility Of some complications,
though perhaps not serious England
has had watchfdl eye ON Mexico ever
since the first Of the revolution when
William Benton, Englishman, lost his
life-an1 without redress.
British embassy dispatches pictured a
situation at Mexico City, none too re-
assuring for Agent Holder there said
tho foreign minister had joined Car
ranza in leaving the capital without
any responsible official at its head.
On the other hand, Carranza as
surance Of "cordign punishment" for
tho Santa Ysabel assassinations gave
the situation tingo Of Optimism
many in congress nave been far from
feeling in the past few days.
Tho opposition Of congress burst
forth further today when Senator
Works resolution was introduced. This
proposed having congress act, foreih+s
iy and directly In his attitude the
California senator had the support OF
Senators Lodge hnd Gallinger, wheel
horses Of the republican minority.
"Congress, said Works, "sho''
cease criticising the president and
recognize its own responsibilities.
have been exceedingly reluctant to usa
force, but | must confess / now SEQ no
other hope ahead"
Senator Fall, Of New Mexico, charged
that IL the state department ceased
suppression Of the reports OF the Bra
lillian minister to the state department,
no senator would longer defend Car
rama.
"The presidents course is rcspOns-
iblo for the death Of the 1S Ameri-
cans in chihuahua. Their blood is on
his hands"
Senator Lewis Of Illinois, answered
these statements with the declaration;
"Tho republicans are making partisan
issue Of this horrible murder. They
propose armed intervention-tho d,
OF $4,000 for the murder Of 49,"
Senate AdJourns.
Fear OF further embarrassment for
the administration In the discussion OF
tho Mexican affairs resulted In ac-
journment Of the scnnto this afternoon
to noon Monday. Among the speakers
were Works, Fall, Lewis, Lodge and
Gallingcr.
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