New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-07-21
PEACE IN MEXICO,
DECLARES MADERO

overthrown by the same people who
now have upheld the administration OF
real democracy.
The recent election demonstrated the
confidence of the citizens In the good
faith of the government and in the
effectiveness OF the free ballot. The
people have learned to 10 to the polls
independently and fearlessly and to
accept the result Of the ballot peace
ably. The success of the government
IN combatin; two revolutionary at
/ tempts within a year should remove
any doubts which may have been en-
tertained BY other governments as to
the ability Of the administration to sus-
tain its stability and TO fulfil any and
all obligations which Mexico owes to
her sister nations.
This Is not the least important and
beneficial of many favorable results
which have been brought by the rev.
olution. Therefore, Mexico finds her
self, generally speaking, IN better con-
dition than she was In six months ago.
Then there were legitimate doubts,
| perhaps, as to what might happen II
rebellion arose. Not one. but two rev.
olutions were organized. The country
stood the test, thus removing all
doubts.
THE army has demonstrated its 10y
| atty and bravery. Too much credit
cannot be given 10 the national de-
! tenders for the ardor, patriotism, pa
thence and valor with which they en-
dured the hardships and dangers of
campaigns. The country will reward
them. Commensurate appreciation
must be given TO those who volun-
teered their services in the field when
the government was menaced by NAL
contents.
Defines tho "Iron Hand"
What come have been pleased to
term the iron hand policy has demon
strated its efficiency in pacifying the
country. Nothing more Is now, or has
ever been, comprehended In this So
called iron hand policy Of government
than a steadfast determination 10 pre-
serve order and peace and insure to
the vast majority Of peaceful, law
abiding MeXicans the opportunity,
which is their right, Of gaining a live
lihood and pursuing their vocations
unmolested by revolutions or minor
disorders fomented by selfish, I'M
scrupulous agitators.
I'm order to insure their rights to the
people. sufficient army will be main
tanned according to the authority which
has been vested in the Executive by
Congress. The iron hand is solely for
evildoers. and will be invoked only
when they invite 1t by their own trait
orous acts. This is understood by our
people, despite the efforts OF the enc
mics Of the government to pervert and
misinterpret its real meaning AS well
might the United States government be
accused Of employing an iron hand
when il sends its troops in case OF riots
or strikes to prevent the destruction Of
life and property.
No Heavy Taxation.
NO heavy burden OF taxation will be
imposed upon the people by the eX-
pense authorized by Congress for the
support Of an adequate army, for this
cost will more than be betrayed by the
small extra internal revenue charges 10
be collected on alcohol. beer, tobacco
and uxuries under the new act which
is now effective.
Despite the unfavorable revenue
producing conditions Of the last few
months the Treasury closed It's last
fiscal year with an unexpended ball
ance Of S5O0O.O0O and reserve OF
SD OOO.Op Mexico's credit is high III
foreign money markets With the resto-
ration Of peace, business conditions may
be expected speedily to resume their
normal state. No abatement mas been
noted IF the keen desire OF foreign IN
yestors 70 take advantage OF the mani
fold opportunities for legitimate and
lucrative exploitation Of the rich nat
ural resources Of the republic.
"The governments attitude toward
foreign investors already has been
| clearly and exactly defined. 1t is un-
| oualihedly friendly and fair. The ad-
ninistratlon is opposed to monOpolies
and faVors proper competition, but IL IS
not disposed to impose conditions or
| restrictions that could be regarded as
onerous or unfair, as compared with
| the requirements which meet investors
| in any ether country.