Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-12-13

to Congress by the end OF the week.
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 investigation, re-
Questod by the President. He had III
Dictated he might make this public to-
night, but decided not to do SO for
the present.
CONFERENCE ENTIRELY
FRIENDLY.
Much Of the substance OF this alb
President today by Senator Fall VINO
did most of the talking. The whole
conference was dec AIRED to have been
Of the most friendly nature, the
President closing it with story
about an Irishman who when asked
whether he thought tho, United Stat
cs would take Mexico replied:
II think VIC will. It's so contagi-
Gus to us.
Senator Fall gave detailed &C
count OF the White House visit. He
said: DR.. Grayson received them and
took them to the Presidents bed
room where Mrs. Wilson shook hands
with each Senator.
Then the President shook hands
with each Of us" Senator Fall con-
t'nucd. He was lying on his hack His
shoulders were propped up slightly.
His bed was in n shaded portion Of
tho room. He greeted us pleasantly
and whilo his articulation seemed
conference, I could understand per-
fcctly every word he said.
I think he was covered up to his
chin, with Ills right arm out I sat
little to one side and slightly be-
low him. near Il table and he fro
Duent'y turned his head to talk to
me. He also reached over the table
several times to secure papers on It.
Asked regarding TIE Prcsidcnt's
physical appearance, Senator Fall
said he was mot an expert" but
would not judge that the executive
had lost any weight. He continued
that Senator Hitchcock opened the dis
cussion by stating that he personal
ly had nothing to present but accom-
panied Senator Fall who desired to
submit some information.
OUTLINES REASONS FOR BREAK
told tho President that I didn't
care to fatigue him." said Mr.. Fall
l sketched as rapidly as possible tho
work done by our Subcommit. &c and
gave him hastily some Of the reas-
ons why l thought this government
should break off relations with Mex
leo.
I asked him if he had n copy of
my resolution, and he reached over
on tho table and picked up q copy.
The President asked me if I would
give him memorandum in writing
covering my statement and I agreed
to send 1t at once. He asked many
questions and displayed general
knowledge Of conditions, recent as
we'll as past He indicated perfect
comprehension Of the points was
asking.
\ ted him that l desired to assure
him Of my desire to cooperate with
him In Mexican matters as far as
| could conscientiou6ly. He picked up
the copy of my resolu ion, and asked:
l suppose you want to have me give
some opinion on this?
WOULD GIVE CAREFUL
ATTENTION.
said that was the purpose and
no then asked II 1 would supply him
with the written memorandum. He
said he was much interested and
would give it his careful attention.
He didn't say when or how he would
communicate with us.
Tho President seemed generally IA
miliar with Mexican affairs, and said
he didn't know the Details"
Mr.. Wilson according to Senator
Fall had an idea that the subcommit
tees report was in readiness and Mr..
Fall explained that the inquiry prob
ably would not be completed for sew
oral months and that n report was
improbable before next June.
Asked directly If he was Satisfied
with the Presidents condition and
his ability to- handle the Mexican sit
uation Senator Fall countered.
DO you mean his mental condi-
tfon?"
Eyes
Yes sir" he replied, entirely 80"
DECIDEDLY ON THE MEND
Senator Hitchcock who tod tho
same sorry Of the conference said the
President had seemed in very cheer