Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-12-06

when he made public information
in his possession concerning the ac-
ttvity OF the Mexican government in
the spreading of radical propaganda
through the United States. This
charge has been denied in whole by
the Mexican embassy.
Forcefm Diplomacy
Other grievances with Mexico ex-
list and to what extent these would
affect the future policy was a sub
ject of wide discussion to-day in Of
fetal circles. In some quarters 1t
was contended that the release of
Jenkins would not cause a letup in
the policy of forceful diplomacy,
while others claimed it had placed
Il damper on the negotiations,
President Wilson is expected soon
to take an active hand in the Mexi-
can tangle and as a result of his
conference with the President, it
was believed the Senate, State De-
partment and White House had be-
come co-ordinated in a supreme eff
fort to obtain final settlement of tbs
whole Mexican problem.
Clearing Up Report
The State Department was engag-
ed to-day in clearing up the report
that Consular Agent Jenkins had
been released on bail in compliance
with President Carranza's request,
instead of upon the diplomatic in
sistence of the United States govern
ment.
On the heels of the report Of Jen-
kins' release, news dispatches were
received from Mexico City that q
check for the $500 bail bond had
been deposited with the civil au-
thorities at Puebla by ]. Walter Han
sen, n friend of the consular agent.
Later dispatches said the bond
was placed without jenkins knowl-
edge and that he was attempting to
re-enter the prison and await un-
conditional liberty.
Point 10 Other Grievances
Senator Fall and other Republicans
said they hoped the outcome of the
jenkins incident meant that Carranza
had determined to adopt a new policy
toward American interests. but point
ed out that other grievances still. eX-
listed. Much significance is attached
by Senator Fall to the evidence re-
garding alleged radical propaganda
by MeXicans in the United States. and
he said he would lay before the Presi-
dent photostatic copies of letters by
Mexican officials endorsing such a
campaign. one of these letters, he
said. was signed by President Car
rama.
The discussion between the two Sem
ators, delegated by the Foreign Re-
lations Committee, and President Will
son yesterday, produced no definite
conclusion as to the Mexican rela-
uonS. -
Propped up in bed the President
talked of many features of the Mex
lean tangle. With n right hand and
arm free above the bed cover. the
Senator's said. he shook hands with
them and took up and read papers
which were on the table beside him.
He was described as 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 mis- advice on what 1t should
do about Mexico.
"He appeared to be a sick man.
said Senator Fall afterward. but
mentally alert and perfectly able to
cope with any question with which he
might have to deal. He appeared to
me. certainly. in as good mental con-
dition as any man could be after be-
ing i'll for nine or ten weeks.
The other delegate of the commit
tee, Senator Hitchcock, Democrat. 0f
Nebraska. said the President seemed
greatly improved since he saw him
two weeks ago.
My opinion is that he has been q
very sick man. but is improving
pretty good idea of the Mexican situa-
zion. and although he did not give a
final decision on the subject he indi-
Gated that too many serious consider
atoms were involved to warrant any
hasty action"
Hear of Jenkins Release
Announcement of jenkins release,
II was said by those present. gave
the conference it's only dramatic turn.
The news was telephoned to the
White House after the two Senator'S
had arrived, and was communicated
TO Dir, Grayson by Secretary Tumulty.
Returning to the sick room while Sem
ator Fall one of the bitterest critics
of the administration past policy to-
ward Mexico, was in the midst of his
argument for a diplomatic break, DIR.
Grayson informed the President that
Jenkins had been set free.
All of those present expressed graf
itude at the news, and then Senator
Fall resumed his statement. He is
chairman of a subcommittee which
has Investigated the whole subject of
Mexican relations and he told the
President of much of the evidence
turned up by the inquiry, especially
regarding the alleged activities of
Mexican officials in spreading Boil
sbevist propaganda in this country.
Senator Fall also gave the Presi-
dent a copy of his resolution asking
that diplomatic recognition of Car
ranza be. withdrawn. This resolution
now is before the Foreign Relations
Committee. which meets again Mon
day to act upon it. 1t was said the
President expressed no final judg-
ment regarding it but indicated he
would give his advice to the commit