structed to follow the course of the American Chargé d'Affaires and that he would be again instructed to act in harmony with the plans of the President of the United States in this crisis. WILSON. File No. 812.00/10438. The American Ambassador to Great Britain to the Secretary of State. [Telegram-Paraphrase.] AMERICAN EMBASSY, London, Nov. 11, 1913-7 p. m. Department's November 7, 10 p. m. I said today to Sir Edward Grey some appreciative words regarding his Guildhall speech. Later, in giving his answer, promised last Saturday, as to the British Government's attitude toward Huerta, Sir Edward unhesitatingly declared that they would lend no support to Huerta as against the United States. Question: What do you mean by support? Answer: Aid of any sort as against the United States. Question: How would that be made effective? Answer: If Huerta asks for our aid we shall tell him we can not lend it. Question: Suppose he does not ask it? Answer: If he shows he expects it. Question: Will you declare that to Huerta? Answer: I will instruct Carden that if Huerta asks for aid or shows by act that he expects it, he (Carden) is to inform him that he shall not have it. Sir Edward stopped short at saying that without such act or request from Huerta he would instruct Carden to take the initiative in approaching him. It is possible that he may have in mind a wish to hear first from the other Governments he is consulting. He said he would continue the conversation with me after he had heard from the other Governments, mentioning in particular France, Germany, and Spain. PAGE. File No. 812.00/9703. The American Ambassador to Great Britain to the Secretary of State. [Telegram-Paraphrase.] AMERICAN EMBASSY, London, Nov. 13, 1913–1 p. m. No. 104. The abbreviated dialogue of my November 11, 7 p. m., I fear is misleading. Sir Edward Grey was definite, positive, exceed See footnote to the telegram of November 7, 10 p. m. ingly friendly, even cordial, and he seemed to me to give all we asked. He does not regard it as proper for his Government to take an aggressive attitude because that would imply active British intervention, which the British Government does not regard as its duty, nor as desired by the United States. But if Huerta shows by word or act that he counts on British aid in any form, he will be promptly informed that the British Government will not give it. Sir Edward left the question of possible mediation between Huerta and the United States open until he should hear from other Governments, when it may be they will voluntarily advise Huerta to retire. We feel here that our whole contention has been granted. The general feeling toward Huerta has completely changed here, and his elimination is regarded as certain, imminent and desirable; but they regard this as the task of the United States, with their cordial approval, and not as their task. PAGE. File No. 812.00/9709. The American Minister to Panama to the Secretary of State. [Telegram-Paraphrase.] AMERICAN LEGATION, Panama, November 13, 1913. Your November 10, 2 p. m.' The Government of Panama replies that as the efforts of President Wilson to restore constitutional government in Mexico is generous and noble, the Panaman representative has been instructed to say that Panama sympathizes with those efforts. PRICE. File No. 812.00/9973. The American Chargé d'Affaires at San Salvador to the Secretary of State. No. 337.] AMERICAN LEGATION, SIR: In compliance with the Department's telegraphic instruction of November 10, 2 p. m.,' relative to the situation in Mexico, I have the honor to report that I communicated a paraphrase translation of this telegram to the Minister for Foreign Affairs and I was informed by him, in reply to the wish of the President, that the Government of Salvador will use its influence to impress upon General Huerta, in the interests of peace and constitutional government, the wisdom of retiring, and that the Salvadoran Minister in Mexico would be instructed to that effect. I have [etc.] THOMAS HINCKLEY, See footnote to telegram of November 7, 10 p. m. File No. 812.00/9808. The American Ambassador to Spain to the Secretary of State. [Telegram-Paraphrase.] AMERICAN EMBASSY, Madrid, November 18, 1913-2 p. m. Department's November 10, 2 p. m.' The Spanish Cabinet is still considering the subject thereof and may continue indefinitely. The German Ambassador and the French Chargé d'Affaires here tell me that their respective Governments will take no independent action and each is in accord with our Government. WILLARD. File No. 812.00/10308. The American Chargé d'Affaires at Rio de Janeiro to the Secretary of State. No. 280.] [Extract.] AMERICAN EMBASSY, Rio de Janeiro, November 21, 1913. SIR: I have the honor to enclose, for the consideration of the Department, a copy and translation of an interesting editorial from the Jornal do Commercio of Rio de Janeiro, of the 19th instant, relative to the policy of our Government as regards Mexico. As the Department is doubtless aware, the Jornal do Commercio is by far the most representative paper published in this capital and in fact, in the opinion of many, ranks among South American papers second only to La Prensa of Buenos Aires. Its editor and owner is Dr. José Carlos Rodrigues, a man of wide experience and balance, who has traveled extensively in the United States and elsewhere. Dr. Rodrigues is a close personal friend of Dr. Lauro Müller and is in full accord with the Minister's policy as regards the relations between the United States and Brazil in the Mexican situation. * * The accompanying excerpt and translation from the Correio da Manhã of today's date another important metropolitan journalindicates quite clearly the trend of public opinion. I have [etc.] J. BUTLER WRIGHT. [Inclosures-Extracts-Translations.] From the Journal do Commercio: President Wilson does not desire intervention in Mexico nor in any other country. What he desires is that there should be established in that country a regular government, recognized by the people. He is not influenced by the fact that other nations, badly informed, hastened to recognize Huerta. He has his policy and does not waver in it. He has a perfect right to intervene in Mexico now, or to end the illegal and immoral government of Huerta, or, if he should be appealed to by the revolutionists, if the constituted government" allows the struggle to be prolonged by lack of resistance: this right is Sce footnote to the telegram of November 7, 10 p. m. the same as that exercised 46 years ago when the Government at Washington intimated to Napoleon that the French troops should be withdrawn from Mexico. It is enough for us, not having interests there ourselves, to follow the policy of our friend the United States, which has important interests; and we should remember also that this is the policy of our Minister for Foreign Relations, who is so wisely directing our international policy. From the Correio da Manhã : The United States, in endeavoring to free Mexico from Huerta's Government, is inspired by the requirements of civilization and the rights of humanity. All the civilized world is in sympathy with this desire. Brazil, an old friend of the United States, together with other countries, welcomes the efforts of the Government at Washington to restore peace in Mexico, freeing that country at the same time from a government which Mexico herself repels, a government detested by the best citizens, a barbarous government which rose out of the assassination of Madero and which only lives through terror and the shedding of blood. It remains to be seen whether the United States is in such a position in regard to Mexico that intervention is justified. This is a delicate question and for this reason the Government at Washington has hesitated to decide it. Nevertheless the United States and its citizens have suffered great losses. In Mexico it is not only the property of Americans that is to be protected but even their lives. The United States might also legitimately intervene in the cause of humanity. File No. 812.00/9932. The American Ambassador to Germany to the Secretary of State. [Telegram-Paraphrase.] AMERICAN EMBASSY, Berlin, November 27, 1913-6 p. m. The comments of the Foreign Office on Mexico are that there must be some one to succeed Huerta and that meanwhile German interests are suffering terribly. If they can find a good excuse, I think there is a chance of persuading the Government to withdraw all recognition of Huerta. GERARD. File No. 812.00/10711. The American Minister to Costa Rica to the Secretary of State. AMERICAN LEGATION, SIR: I have the honor to acknowledge receipt of the Department's cablegram of November 10, 2 p. m. It was several days before the Department's instructions could be carried out, when I addressed the following letter to the Foreign Office: (Quotes his note 2 of November 15, embodying the instruction above referred to.) Up to this time I have received no reply to the letter just quoted. I have [etc.] E. J. HALE. See footnote to the telegram of November 7, 10 p. m. 2 Not printed. File No. 812.00/10054. The American Consul at Chihuahua to the Secretary of State. [Telegram-Paraphrase.] AMERICAN CONSULATE, Chihuahua, November 30, 1913-6 p. m. Constitutionalists under command Francisco Villa defeated Federals on the 26th. Chihuahua abandoned by Federals last night, but Federal commander has left 200 soldiers here to preserve order until the revolutionists arrive, such force having been left under the guaranty of the consuls that their lives should not be put in jeopardy. Villa is being apprised of the guaranty. I am using my good offices to the fullest in the interest of society and humanity, and I am very hopeful that my representations to this end may be respected by the victorious revolutionists. LETCHER. File No. 812.00/10216. The American Minister to Norway to the Secretary of State. No. 10.] [Extract.] AMERICAN LEGATION, Christiania, December 1, 1913. SIR: Referring to Department's telegram regarding the purpose of the United States in its dealings with Mexico, I have the honor to report that I have communicated its contents to the Foreign Office, verbally and in written paraphrase. As on all former occasions, the Minister for Foreign Affairs seemed to be in sympathy with the policy adopted by the United States. From this interview with him I have been led to believe that Norway will continue to give the United States the same moral support that it has in the past. I have [etc.] * ** * A. G. SCHMEDEMAN. File No. 812.00/10011. The Secretary of State to certain diplomatic officers of the United States. [Telegram.] DEPARTMENT OF STATE, Washington, December 2, 1913-7 p. m. To all Embassies and Legations except Mexico, Turkey, Bulgaria, Venezuela, Ecuador, Colombia, Siam, and Persia. The President's annual message to Congress contained the following discussion of the Mexican situation: There is but one cloud upon our horizon. That has shown itself [and so on, as printed at pp. X to XI of this volume, ending with]: We shall not, I believe, be obliged to alter our policy of watchful waiting. And then, when the end |