The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-28
1lOPAGANDAFO MEXICO |NS|D|OUS
 IN RAM|F F|CAT|ONS
Wilson Wants to Recognize 0bregon But Will Not Be Stampeded By Artificial
 Sentiment Created
By HUGH W. ROBERTS Washington Bureau The Age Herald. 5nl Davidson RuildinQ.

Washington Bureau The Age Herald,
 800 Davidson Building.
 Washington, November N.-((Special.)-l President Wilson, at time judged by him to be proper, will recognize the Obre- gon government in Mexico, but he will not be stampeded by the most persistent and widespread propaganda which has featured American international affairs since the conclusion of the war with Germany
 The above is authoritative. AS to whether or not the official announcement of such policy, when it Is made will cause an abatement of the pro-Mexico fever which rages in every state of the American union, is problematical. It is pointed out in administration circles here that the propaganda has already become so extensive that a conservative course on the part of Mir. Wilson cannot be otherwise than provocative of criti- cism, if not vituperation.
 There are two arguments advanced to force the President immediately to recog- nize Mexico The first is based on the alleged fear that if the United States does not quickly rally to the assistance of the Obregon government, it will be sub merged beneath an irresistible tide of bolshevism-this argument being identi- cal with that used by Germany in a fu- tile effort to acquire release from some Of the provisions of the Versailles treaty. The secondhand the main-contention is that only by hurried recognition of Mexico can American property below the Rio Grande be conserved
 EFFORT OF HARDING
 The Mexican propaganda is exceeding ly intelligent. It has been successful to such ar extent that even the President elect of the United States has had his friends feel out President Wilson on the proposition of the President-elect attend ing the inaugural ceremonies of Obre- gon as representative of the President Eastern newspapers, when the process of feeling out was well under way, car ried editorials in which 1t was declared that such an agreement would be an ex- ceedingly graceful thing on the part of the President. But Mir. Wilson was not to be beguled. And with as much delicacy as characterized those who ap- preached him the subject, he let it be known that he preferred that he be not represented among the celebrants of the Obregon festivities.
 So Mir Harding will not attend the in- auguration. It is regarded as significant however, that as soon as it was known that MT. Harding would not go to Mexico City, the Mexican government withdrew it's objection to the contemplated visit of Senator Fall of New Mexico. There is little question but that Senator Fall, bt- terly partisan republican and very close tc Mir. Harding, will go as the unofficial representative of the President-elect. His course has been featured by what appear ed an overweening desire that the United States acquire possession of Mexico It was regarded as natural that Mexico should not have desired his presence. That it changed it's policy respecting Fall so abruptly, however struck American ob- servers aware of all the intricate work ing of the Mexican propaganda as pe- culiarly significant.
 @ OF AMERICAN VISITORS
 The republic south of the Rio Grande has flooded the United States with invi- tations to the inauguration. Every man in official capacity has been urged to attend. and has been empowered to in- vite anyone he desires to accompany him. While the Wilson administration, it is learned positively, has no intention of expressing an objection to the plans of various public officials to dance atten- dance on the Mexican executive, it is known that the proposed exodus of Amer jean official life will be so circumscribed as to eliminate all danger that individual impetuosty may be misconstrued an
 
 government of recognition and undying affection.
 Washington correspondents are permit ted to say in this connection that the government does not impute to any off, ficeholder in the United States who plans to celebrate the elevation of Obregon. improper motive. or think that any of ficeholder has been over-persauded by the blandishment of the oil magnates who demand Mexican recognition And 1t is true that the administration is not con- cerned with the individual distress of the Anti-saloon League which. for obvious req sons. looks with marked disfavor on a proposed visit of any American into the inviting oasis below Sie Rio Grande The administration holds the view that the proposed exodus is Eased on a desire for travel which expresses itself in every section of the United States; a desire which is accentuated by the possession of wealth, and a restlessness against certain puritanical restrictions which the people have had imposed upon them, in many instances against their wishes and judgment. At the same time, the admin istration will take means lest Obregon, in receiving the eobeisances of American dignitaries, is deceived into believing that all Americans would willingly walk into his tent and partake of his hospitality.
 WOULD BAN LIQUOR
 
 which demands recognition of Obregon, is only one organization in the United States. That is the Anti-saloon League. This political alliAAce desires. that the United States make recognition condi- tional on Mexico adopting prohibition as a policy respecting alcoholic liquors. or certainly prohibition as far as territories contiguous to the United States are con- cerned. The Anti-saloon League appa- rently believes that America cannot, be preserved as long as Tia Juana and other Mexican towns near the border exist as a temptation to restless Americans. This organization. however, has little influ- ence with MT. Wilson. The President is regarding the Mexican situation from a statesmanlike viewpoint.
 He wants to recognize Obregon. ~''t he deeeires to be assured that the res cent overthrow of Carranza, the purchase of Villa, the peaceful elevation of Obre- gon and oth4r developments were not brought about by the power of Ameri- can money. which sees an opportunity iE an era of peace to capitalize its in- vestments. And he wants Obregon to promisee protection to American life. And above all, he wants to know if Obregon is really man. or merely the pliable tool of those who made him. And thus he will not be nasty.