The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1919-12-06
GIVES OPINION SOON
No Definite Conclusion
Reached But Wilson Op-
poses "Hasty Action"
GOES OVER EVIDENCE
Fall Will Send President
Results of Investiga-
tions by Committee.

WASHINGTON. Dee. &. - Two
senators. delegated by the foreign
relations committee to confer with
President Wilson on the MeNical
crisis and report whether, In their
opinion. the president. Ivy reason OF
his illness was unable to exercise
his functions. left the white houte
after a conference OF thrce-puar-
tcrs Of an hour with him today,
agreeing that he was In touch with
recent developments aud was men
tally keen enough 70 form Judgments
on the auestions confronting the ma
tion.
In the midst Of the conference,
while senator FAN republican OF
New Mexico. was outlining the evil
doncc on which he Is urging "A break
In diplomatic relations, the presi-
dent and his callers were Informed
that William .. Jenkins the Ameri-
can consular agent at puebla, Mex
leo, jaiiei there. had been released
The advlcss left some doubt ms to
tho circumstances. but the develop
ment was accepted generally as re-
lieving somewhat relations between
the two governments
The discussion with the president
produced no definite conclusion as
to the Mexican relations, but II was
regarded everywhere as bearing ON
q subject OF endleas speculation In
congressional circles tho extent to
which the long Illness Of the chief
executive has made him physically
incapable OF the duties Of president
Give Advice Soon.
Propped up In bed. the president
talked OF many features OF the
Mexican 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 be-
side him lie was described as weak
and nervous. but II was said he
jeHted about exaggerated reports OF
his illness, and promised within
few days to give congress his advice
on what II should do about Mexico.
He appeared to be a. sick man"
Senator Fall said sfterwari. but
mentally alert and perfectly able
to cope with any question with
which he may have to deal. He APP
peared to me, certainly, In ms good
mental condition ms any man could
be after being III for nine or 10
weeks"
Tho other delegate OF tho COM
mittce. Henator Hitchcock. demo
crat OF Nebraska. said tho president
seemed greatly improved since he
saw him two weeks ago.
Wants To Plan.
MY opinion Ia that no has been
a very sick man. but Is improving"
Senator Hitchcock said. "He has a
pretty good idea of the Mexican sit
uatlon. and although he did not give
"A final decision on the subject, he
indicated that too many serious CON
siderations were involved To war
rant any hasty action"
The conference with the president
which tho foreign relations commit
toe decided to request yesterday,
after Secretary Lansing had told II
tha, he had not seen his chief iur-
ing the recent Mexican negotiations.
was quickly arranged this morning,
when the two senators got Into touch
with the white house. They were told
that 10 they considered II urgent
to see Mr.. Wilson they would be
permitted TO do so. An appointment
accordingly was arranged for 2.sO
o clock In tho afternoon.
Senator Fall, aH chairman Of the
which investigated
Mexican relations. told the president
much OF the evidence turned up by
tho inquiry. especially regarding the
alleged activities OF Mexican Off
cisIs In spreading bolshevik propa-
ganda In this country.
Senator Fall also gave the presi-
dent n copy OF his resolution ask
ing that diplomatic recognition OF
Carrsnzh be Withdrawn. This reso-
luton now Is before the foreign re-
Iatlons committee. which wifi meet
again Monday to act on Il. II was
said the president expressed no final
Judgment regarding IT, but indicated
ne would give his advice 10 the
committee or TO congress by the end
OF the week
when he returned 10 the capita
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