New-York tribune., 1912-04-29
MEXICO FRIENDLY, NEW
AMBASSADOR DECLARES
Much Misapprehension Caused
by Efforts of Certain Maga-
zine Writers, He Says.
DISORDER IS NOT SERIOUS
No Special Favors to Japan, He
Explains, in the Matter OF
Magdaiena Bay-Defends
Madero's Policies.

Madero's Policies.
A defence OF Mexico, it's present govern
ment end an absolute denial Of the stories
OF the threatening attitude OF officials and
people against Americans in the country
was uttered by Manuel Calero the newly
appointed Mexican Ambassador, who ar
lived early Notwithstanding from vera
Cruz on the Ward Line steamer Mexico.
His bride OF six months came with him'
and they went from the steamer direct 10
the Hotel Astor.
Senior Cslero's mission, as explained there
last evening. is TO end the talk about un-
stable conditions In Mexico. At the present
time. he declares, his country Is as safe' vi
tho majority OF settles, as any section OF
the United States, and the efforts OF cer-
tain magazine writer's to set forth the mo-
t,ves Of the revolutionists. as headed by
Madero. ard still later by OroSco. nave
caused much Of the mlsapprehension
when President Msdero arose as a
leader of revolutionists against President
Ddaz II was true strike for an honest
and free government" the ambassador
savs For his courage and his service
10 the country for many years 1t was gen.
eralIy felt that President Diaz was en-
titled to remain President for the rest OF
his life. and this feeling continued untii
at the recent election there was an at
tempt TO fost upon the people az VICE
President a man who was generally re-
garded as dangerous
"As soon as II became fully UNDERSTOOD
in Mexico that nothing short of oren op-
position could deter the President from MS
n,an 70 place In office this nominee, Madefo
sax his chance. II was no more his chance.
bovever than that of the Mexican people
for II was generally appreciated that III
all probability President Diaz had not many
wears longer 10 remain In office. and that
upon the expiration OF his term lot any
reason whatever. It would be practicaly
impossible 10 prevent the Nice-Presioehl
from Immediately succeeding.
"Madero. as leader of the revolutionists'
began his fight against the election OF th's
man President Diaz himself understood
perfectly the significance OF the revolution
and at It's termination he submitted to tnS
conditions which existed, and withdrew
peaceably.
An Act Without Precedent.
Then occurred the most unprecedented
feature Of this or almost any other revolu-
tior. Instead Of marching up to the capitai
city. occupying the palace and going through
the formula customary since time imme-
mortal in the case OF successful revolution
ists. Madero accepted not single benefit
which the revolution had brought about.
Instead or proclaming himself President
an action which probably would have been
supported by the people. Madero called for
q general election.
The best possible proof OF the honesty
OF this clectlon--only FIVE months after the
resignation OF President Diaz and the
cessation OF hostilitics-lies In the disparity
between the number Of votes polled by
Nadero and rhe vice presidential nominee.
Nadero actually stumped the country for
his candidate, and it was doubtless mis- ef-
forts that secured that candidate elec-
ton, although by a small margin. while
Madero was overwhelmingly elected.
Then Orozco appeared. I have read In
some paper to-day the statement, attributed
10 this man, that he hopes his country
mon will follow the revolution of the LIB
eraI party Nothing could be more alb
surd than this Tho Liberal party In every
sense of the word, is now In power. while
Orozco represents merely the. attempt OF
certain wealthy residents of the State OF
chihuahua to come into power and estab-
lish a dictatorship The kind OF govern
ment/ they are fighting for would be the
WORT possible kind OF rule for Mexico or
aE other country.
Neither do Orozcos men represent the
leaders OF any part of the country. They
are third or fourth class men, and incap-
able Of doing great harm to any one. 1t Is
"a we'll known fact IN Mexico that at the
time OF President Madero's Inauguration
Orozco asked permission to accompany him
with a guard from the national palace to
the House Of Congress. although now he
Is crying out loudly that the election was
unfair
THE most unfortunate feature of the
revolution was the mass Of misapprehen-
sion and misunderstanding that was cre-
ated here In the United States. II is true
that certain trains were held up, but II did
not occur in many cases. Women We're as
safe in Mexican cities as In any others and
as for the antiAmerican sentiment, there
was none. The reports Of the press We're
wholly responsible. President Tafts mes
sage doubtless had disturbing effect upon
the situation OF those Americans who were
in the country at the time. and many OF
them became alarmed and got out. These
people took that message. with which there
was nothing wrong. and tried to read be-
tween the lines President Taft had no
idea Of creating a panic. but many Ameri-
cans. however did leave Mexico.
"Of course. in the case OF war there
is always more or less curtailing Of per-
sonal liberties and the destruction OF more
or less property. There was never rev.
olution conducted. however, with less dis
turbance to everyday business, taking the
country as a whole. than that led by Pres
ident Madero
As for Masdalena Bay.
AS for the Magdalena Bay matter, the
greater part OF the whole controversy,has