The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-09-20
Different From
Pre-War Days
By DAVID LAWRENCE
Copyright by Tho 1n;elligeucer)

Washington. Sept 1s-Noeh,ng in re-
cent events illustrates so forc!bly the
changed atmosphere OF Washington as
compared with pre-war days than the
manner IN which tho alarming news
from the Near East has been received
Although several raturalized Ameri-
cans are known 70 be missing and tho
estimated loss 10 American property
owners is said 70 be large. not single
resolution demanding that American
citizens and their rights be protected
has been offered IN congress, and nobody
IN any OF the departments OF govern
mert "a anticipating any movement OF
the American feet 20 the Mediterranean
or the dispatch OF any marines or any
OF the other steps which are usually as
sociated with American citizens IN
peril
Tho truth Is the enthusiasm for the
protection OF American interests by the
use Of military or naval force mas
waned. Even the murder OF American
citizens In Mexico in recent months mas
failed 10 provoke the Republican admin
istrat!on or the Democratic minority
into outbursts ot oratory or denunSia-
ton. Congress goes calmly on It's way
and officials az the state department.
discuss placIdly the differences between
an American citizen who was born IN
the United States and one who was oorn
abroad and has become naturail1eu'
though there is no reason TO suppose
am different policy would be pursued
even y the Americans in Asia Minor
ware all native Americans.
Won't Be Aroused.
xo- the rae. is. the prewar ferrot
sbou, protecting Americans has ABOUT
d,sanneared. The experiences OF ths
xreat war has made folks grow cal
louseS 70 Isolated cases Of trouble u"
Americans In disturbed regions. The dlS-
inclination OF Great Britain TO go TO war
over Near Eastern questions Is reneC'so
:, most quarters here. II would take
direct attack on American territory ar
most 70 arouse any administrator. ne
nuolican or Democratic. to action tne
memory OF human losses and the frlen'-
ful tax burdens inherited from the "dr
have made sabre rattlinG unpopular.
Naturally. those who have insisted
that American rights should oe pro'e|'
ed by the American government 90 I''t
feel comfortable over the TACT 'ndI
Great Britain Is sending her feet 70 the
pardanelles and will probably become
,ba protector OF tho American citiz"nS
involved. but Il will not be the nrSt
.irs tho British flag has pro'eCteu
Americans. as there have been many III.
s.anc.s OF Il IN the Mexican troubles OF
the last ten years.
Hands on Policy.
secretary Hughes Is on the ocean en-
-ours from Brazil. and Acting secretary
pbtrIins Is following closely the Haru-
,nr pollcy os keeping hands on Europe.
Thus far. except for few MESSAGES OK
,,ou!rv. there Isn't the slightest e''
berre that any more American n4s"
vessels will be ordered 20 the uouoI'
s-ea 20 assert American rights. Ana 'he
interesting thing IS tina; congress ~
rs silence approves what IS so'nh o",
THE same opposition 10 an A'ne'!Ca''
mandate N Armenia. tho Sams is'H'h
oF determination tnat America s""''
maintain her position % poitica! 'S''"
,to, which has dominated SoFerhn'ent
n,lcv for the las, year and haIt' ~
s,ronc enough 10 prevent any action '''s
-,t-bt oven remotely involve the USe ~
<c-rc II any Americans are IN pr,
,no I.ot.cd states looks 20 Great h'''''"
a,f> other European powers % Pro'ec.
,h.r inst as tho latter used % tNpSC'
America 70 care for al foreigners "
the western hemisphere.