New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-02-23
SPECIAL ENJOYS
TO MAKE SURVEY
Foreign Relations Committee
Likely to Visit Mexico

Washington, Feb. % LPl-With in
dications pointing to approval a
resolution which would empower the
senate foreign relations committee to
visit Mexico and Central American
countries during the recess of con-
'grees to obtain first hand informa-
ton as to conditions having a bear
ing on relations with the United
States was turned over to that COM
mttee today for consideration.
Regarded as fresh challenge to
the administrations Central Ameri-
can policy, particularly with respect
to Mexico and Nicaragua, the resolu-
ton was offered late yesterday by
the committees chairman. Senator
Borah, republican. Idaho, and i'm
mediately received the support OF a
coalition of democrats and republi-
can insurgents. The action sur
prised administration senators, but
they refused to indicate what stand
they would take II the resolution
reaches the senate floor.
Supporters of the proposal had
locked for favora Bile action by the
committee today and also predicted
senate approval If the coalition does
not break down during the almost
certain fight on the floor.
1--WE want to find out the facts and
keep informed" Senator Borah de-
clared after he had offered the reso-
luton, which would authorize the
committee to spend $4,000 for ex-
penses ito visit such countries and
to sit during the recess OF congress
at such times and places as 1t deems
advisable"
The senator, who has repeatedly
attacked the administrations Cen
trail American policy and advocated
arbitration of the Mexican contro-
versy, emphasized that conflicting re-
ports from the troubled zones con-
tnue to arrive and said he hoped to
take his committee over the ground
in an effort to obtain first hand in
formation.
Consideration of the resolution to-
day is expected to coincide with the
sailing for Nicaragua from Quantico
Va, of the transport Henderson, with
a detachment Of marines. The ship
will stop at Paris Island, s. c., for
more marines, making 1900 in all
to be taken to the Central American
country on this trip.
Officials here do not foresee any
change In the situation that prompt
ed the sending Of additional naval
forces to Nicaragua as an outcome
Of proposals Of President Diaz for
new treaty relations with the United
States. Diaz's letter suggesting the
new pact is not expected to reach
Washington until after congress ad-
iourns. but, even If it arrived before
then, there Us no chance according
to informed officials, Of the admin
istration presenting such treaty to
the present senate.
An outline of the proposal, made
public in Managua last night by
Diaz. disclosed that the United States
is asked to protect the interests of
Nicaragua for 100 years.
Attacking the American occupa-
ton of the Corinto- Managua railroad
DIR. T. S. Vaca, confidential agent in
Washington of the Nicaraguan lib
eral faction, asserted last night that
it indicated Diaz's strength had
reached It's lowest ebb. and totter-
ing regime needs to be dropped by
Latimer's forces"
This railroad" he added, "be-
longs entirely to Nicaragua without
encumbrance of any sort, but 1t Is
prospective American property, plans