Arizona republican., 1919-12-06

republican colleagues, who sought /
news OF the conference He also saw /
Henry p. Fletcher. American ambassa-
dor 10 Mexico, and sent to the White |
house an abstract Of the result of the |
sub committees investigation, request |
ed by the president. He had indicated !
ne might make this public tonight, but /
decided not to do so for the present
Gave President Proof Against Mexico
Much or the substance of this alb
stract, 1t was said, was given to the |
president today by Senator Fall, who
did most Of the talking. The whole
conference was declared TO have been
OF the most friendly nature, the presi-
dent closing it with story about an
rishman who when asked whether he
thought the United States would take
Mexico. replied:
81 think we will. It's so contagious
10 U.S."
At another point, when tests were
being exchanged about the presidents
nealtn' Mr.. Wilson was said to have
reierred 10 the statement made in
letter by Senator Moses, republican of
view hampshire. that the executive
was reported to have brain lesion.
The president remarked" said Ser
ator Fall, that as a result of the con-
terence he hoped the senator would be
reassured although he might be dis
appointed"
Senator Fall gave detailed account
OF the White House visit. He said
~. Grayson received them and took
Them to the presidents bedroom where
Mrs. Wilson shook hands with each
senator.
Account Of Visit
Then the president shook hands
with each Of us Senator Fall contin-
ned. He was lying in bed. flat on
his back. His shoulders were 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 en-
tire conference / could understand per-
fectly every word he said.
i think he was covered up to his
chin, with his right arm out. l sat a
little to 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 it,"
Asked regarding the presidents ply
steal appearance Senator Fall said he
was mot an expert" but would not
Judge that the president had lost any
weight. He continued that Senator
Hitchcock opened the discussion by
stating he personally had nothing to
present, but accompanied Senator Fall
who desired to submit some informa
ton.
II told the president that | didn't
care to fatigue him." said Mr.. Fall %
sketched as rapidly as POSSIBLE the
nv c1th
gave him, hastily, some of the reasons
why thought this government should
break off relations with Mexico.
Had Copy Of Fall Resolution
Il asked him il he had copy of my
resolution. and he reached over or
the table and picked up a copy. The
president asked me IL would give hin
memorandum in writing covering my
statement, and / agreed to send it a.
once. He asked many questions anl
displayed general knowledge of con.
dtions, recent as wei las past. He in
dcathed perfect comprehension of tn,
points l was making.
II told him that ] desired to assur,
him of my desire to cooperate will
him in Mexican matters, as far as
could. He picked up the copy of m!
resolution and asked:
I suppose you want to have M
give some opinion on this?' l said tina
was the purpose, and he then asked i
! would supply him with the writer
memorandum. He said he was mucl
interested and would give 1t his care
ful attention. He didn't say when o
how he would communicate with us
Familiar With Affairs
The president seemed generally ia
miliar with Mexican affairs and sal
he didn't know the details
Mr.. Wilson. according to Senate
FAN. had an idea that the sub-com
nittee's report was in readiness an
Mr.. Fall explained that the inquir
probably would not he completed 70
several months. and that a report wa
improbable befoer next June.
Asked directly 10 he was Statistic
with the presidents condition and hi
ability TO handle the Mexican situa
ton, Senator Fall countered
.'Do you mean his mental condition
Yes"
yes, sir" he replied entirely So"
Senator Fall and other republican
said they hoped the outcome of tn
Jenkins incident meant that Carran2
had determined TO adopt new polio
toward American interests, but pointe
out that other grievances still existe
Much significance is attached by Ser
ator Fall to the evidence regarding a
legged radical props ganda by Mexican
in the United States, and he said
would lay before the president photo
static copies of letters by Mexican o
ficiais endorsing such campaign. Or
pf these letters, he said, was signt
no Praefdent SarranZa