Bisbee daily review., 1921-03-11


 
 officials and it Is possible pointed in timations may go soon to Mexico City Much as the White House and the state department hope for a full res toration of diplomatic relations there is little evidence of confidence that a formel recognition may be possible in the near future.
 President Harding discussed the Mexican problem today with R. B. Cro<.gor. Of Texas, who has been sug- rested for ambassador. to Mexico, and later Creager talked with Under Secretary of State Fletcher, for mer ambassador to Mexico.
 The situation of the American troops on the Rhine is one which has been brought forcibly to the atten- tion of the new president by the al lied advance into Germany. The on- ly announcement has been that the state and war departments were in accord with the policy Of the previous administration insofar as it provided for non-participation in the allied ad- vance and that on the other hand, withdrawal Of the American army was not immediately under consider ation A more definite policy prob ably will be pkedicated upon develop ments in the next few weeks.
 Consider Modified League
 Related somewhat to the Rhine sit nation is the question of American participation in a modified league of nations. Today's dispatches from Paris saying that the French embas- sy here was reported to have ap- the subject, were the first public in- timations that negotiations regard ing the league had been received, and the general attitude of officials indi- cated conversations had not yet passed the preliminary stage.
 There was every evidence, how ever, that such a move by the Paris government would fit in with Presi- dent Harding's notions of how the been the understanding among those close to the president that he not only has hoped for a frank expres- sion from the other governments, bA has planned to feel them out in formally. If the expectations of some administration officials are full filled. a considerable period of in formal conversations will ensue be- fore actual diplomatic interchanges are reached.
 One plan said to have been urged on MT. Harding would provide for the dispatch of an emissary to es-l tablish a listening post at the meet, ing of the league of nations at Gene va this summer. and later to make a canvass of sentiment in European capitals. If that is done, it is expect ed the embassies and legations here will be asked to lay on the table whatever information they have asl to the attitude of their governments and that out of the inquiry. formal may eventually be- evolved.
 Seeks Men Familiar With League
 Tn his consideration of diplomatic President Harding is seeking men who would be alive to- all the considerations involved in the league negotiations.
 Although Henry Lane Wilson's as signment to Italy is understood to be seriously under consideration, heI may be given some other place and the Rome post awarded to w. M. Col- Her, of the District of Columbia, al former ambassador to Spain.
 Colonel George Harvey, the New York editor. Cornelius Vanderbilt, of New York, and several others have been put forward for the ambassa-i dorship to London, while c. H. Sher-i Till, of New York, former minister~to Argentina. and David Jayne Hill, of New York, former ambassador to Germany and many others, have been called to Mir. Harding's atten- tion as available men for any of the big diplomatic posts
 South and Cen tral America pre- sents field which the president Is understood to regard as deserving some of the best diplomatic talent. A few of tue, present diplomatic rep including Ambassador Morgan. at Rio de Janeiro, may be retained.