Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-12-06

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several DAYS. was considerably re-
lieved today
The report by Senators Fall and
Hitchcock that the President was
able to handle the affairs of state,
after they had spent three quarters
of an hour with him yesterday after
noon. put a sudden end to rumors that
the President WAS totally incapaci-
tated.
An announcement from the state
Department. even while the Senators
were comforting with the President on
the Mexican situation, that United
states Consular Agent jenkins had
been released by the Mexicans in
Puebla, where he has been in Jail.
gave rise to predictions that the crisis
in Mexican relations had once more
been passed.
The next action. SO far as Congress
is concerned, with regard to Mexico
is expected after Senators Fall and
Hitchcock report the results of their
conference with the President to the
foreign relations committee a a meet
ing called for Monday.
senator Falls resolution to request
PRESIDENT Wilson to sever diplomatic
relations with Mexico still is before
the committee. together with Sena-
tor Hitchcock'S substitute proposing
that Congress assure the President of
its support if he decides to break
with Mexico.
Promises Startling Facts.
Senator Fail has declared that star
Ting facts would be disclosed when
he made public information in his
possession concerning the activity of
the Mexican government in spreading
radical propaganda through the
United States. This charge has been
denied in whole by the Mexican en-
baSsy.
President Wilson is expected soon
to take an active hand in the MeXi-
can tangle and as a result of his con-
ference with the senators, it was be-
lieved the Senate, State Department
and White House has become co-ordi-
mated in a supreme effort to obtain
final settlement of the whole Next
can problem.
The discussion with the President
produced no definite conclusion as to
Mexican relations. but it was regard
ed everywhere as bearing on sub
ject of endless speculation in con-
sressional circles, the extent to
which the long illness of the chief
executive has rendered him physi-
cally incapable of the duties of the
presidency.
Propped up in bed, the President
talked of many features of the Mexi-
can tangle. With a right hand and
arm free above the bed cover, the
senators said. he shook hands with
them and took up and read papers
which were on the table beside him.
He was described weak and ner-
Vous. but it was said he TESTED about
exaggerated reports of his illness and
promised within a few days to give
Congress his advice on what it should
do about Mexico.
President Mentally Alert.
He appeared to be sick man"
said Senator Fall afterward. but
mentally alert and perfectly able to
cope with any questions with which
he might have to deal He appeared
TO me, certainly, in as good mental
condition as any man could be after
being ill for nine or ten weeks"
The other delegate of the commit
tee. Senator Hitchcock. democrat, of
Nebraska. said the President seemed
greatly improved since he saw him
two weeks ago.
MY opinion is that he has been A
very sick man. but is improving"
said Senator Hitchcock. He has
pretty good idea of the Mexican stu
alton, and although he did not give
final decision on the subject he indi-
Gated that too many serious consider
hasty action"
AS the callers arrived they were
met by DR.. Grayson and Mrs, Wilson.
who conducted them to the sickroom.
Asked how long they might remain.
the Presidents physicians replied
that he would leave that entirely to
the judgment of the two visitors
Mrs. Wilson remained in the room
throughout the conference.
Dramatic Incident.
Announcement of Jenkins release.
1t is said by those present. gave the
conference its only dramatic turn. The
news was telephoned to the White
House after the two senators had ar
rived. and was communicated to DR..
Grayson by Secretary Tumulty. Re-
turning to the sickroom while Sem
ator Fall. one of the bitterest critics
Of the Administrations past policy
toward Mexico. was in the midst of
his argument for a diplomatic break.
DR. Grayson informed the President
that Jenkins had been set free. All OF
those present expressed gratitude at
the news. and then Senator FAN re-
sumed his statement.
When he returned to the Capitol
Senator Fall was surrounded by his
republican colleagues, who sought
news of the conference. He also saw
Henry P. Fletcher, American ambas
sador to Mexico. and sent to the White
House an abstract of the results of
the subcommittee's investigation. re-
quested by the President He had in
dictated he might make this public last
night. but decided not to do so for
the present.
Refers to Moses Statement.
Al point Which jesus "Cic ocihs
exchanged about the Presidents
health Mr. Wilson was said to have
referred to the statement made in
letter by Senator Moses. republican. of
New Hampshire that the executive
was reported to have a brain lesion.
THE President remarked. said Sem
ator Fall that as a result of the
conference he hoped the senator
would be treasured. although he
might be disappointed
Senator Fall gave a detailed ac-
count of the White House visit. He
said DR.. Grayson received them and
took them up to the Presidents bed
room, where Mrs Wilson shook hands
with each senator.
Then the President shook hands
with each of u.s." Senator Fall con-
tinued He was lying in bed on his
back His shoulders We're propped up
slightly. His bed was in a shaded
portion of the room. He greeted us
pleasantly. and. while his articulation
seemed somewhat thick. during the
entire conference / could understand
perfectly every word he said.
Il think he was covered up to his
chin. with his right arm out. | sat a
little 10 one side and slightly below
him near table, and he frequently
turned his head to talk to me. He
also reached over to the table several
times to secure papers on II.
Asked regarding the President
physical appearance, Senator Fall
said ne was not an expert. but
would not judge that the executive
had lost any weight.
Opening of Discussion.
He continued that Senator Hitch :
cock opened the discussion by stating
that he personally had nothing &c
present. but accompanied Senator
Fall who desired to submit some in