The Mexican Situation.

New York Times 100 years ago today, February 10, 1913:
    However patriotic the motive may be of the revolutionaries who have overturned the Government of Mexico and taken possession of the capital, the situation is most grave and the danger of serious international complications is not lessened by ignoring it. Even if the ablest and purest-minded men in the sister republic have been concerned in this uprising, and though they may be able to enlist the support of others whose wisdom and fidelity to the nation are not doubtful, yet there are armed insurrections in many States, and the fact that the Central Government has been overthrown is not likely to cause the outlaws to lay down their arms. On the contrary, the Orozco party in, the far north, the Zapatistas in the States bordering the Federal District, and the various unrelated rebel movements in Durango, Coahuila, Puebla, and Vera Cruz are likely to be spurred on to new depredations.
    The measures taken to protect the lives and property of foreigners of late have not been very effective, and unless ample protection is afforded by the Mexicans themselves there will be such an appeal to Washington as can scarcely be ignored. Grave as the responsibility may be, the situation must be bravely faced.