Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-08-21
IS best POSTED American
~ AN INTIMATE FRIEND or
THE PRESIDENT OF
MEXICO.
TAFT'S POLICY Is RICnT
Declares the Revolution VIII Bo
Stamped out II the United States
Win Enforce Neutrality Laws.

That Francisco Madeio, Jr., presi-
dent Of the Republic Of Mexico. is
real patriot and will bring his country
safely through It's present chaotic
state, Is the opinion Of Dr. Samuel
Wills Scott, who Is probably the besl
hosted American on the actual con-
citions IN the southern republic. DR..
scott has been In Tulsa for the past
few days as the guest OF Mr. and Mrs.
Fred $. Letchcr.
Dr Scott has been a heavy Investor
~ Mexican properties for more than
twenty years lie was a personal friend
II former President Diaz and, with
senior Jose Limantour and other adj
Nisers Of Dia2, aided In placing Mexl-
90 on "A gold basis. He Is thoroughly
familiar with Mexico and with oondi-
tions in that country, as, to quote his
own words, he has Travelled through
Mexico from the Rio Grande to Gaute-
ltnla, and from the gulf coast to tho
Taclflc ocean,"
lie has an intimate acquaintance In
each Of the twenty-nine states Of the
republic, having traversed all parts OF
the land on horseback and muleback,
stopping at the interior villages far
remote from the usual lines Of COM
nlunicatlon, living with the people
themselves and eating their frijoles
and tortillas on terms OF personal
friendship with them. Perhaps no
American is better fitted to speak OF
ectual conditions in Mexico than DR..
Scott, who further enjoys the conf
dence of the senators and representa-
t'ves from his own state Of Texas to
an unusual degree.
DR.. Scott recently returned from
two-months' stay In Mexico City.
where he went for the purpose Of in
tcrviewing President Madero on a
lumber Of questions Of international
importance. While In the Mexican
capital he held several lengthy con-
ferences with President Madero, whom
he knows Intimately, as well as
number Of other members OF Maderos
family.
Dr, ScOu SAID To-Day:
'In none Of our conversations did
the president display the slightest feel
Ing of fear as to the final outcome OF
lis efforts to restore peace and order,
and give to his country a permanent
constitutional or representative form
&C government. While not unmlndful
Cf the sporadic raids Of irresponsible
bandits in several of the state, the
president was sangulne that it would
require but short time to conciliata
or suppress the turbulent factions and
restore order throughout the republic.
He told me his policies would be first
TO enforce the law; that life and prop
crty shall be given the same protection
and security they are accorded in other
countries.
"Then he would throw open the
doors to foreign capital and invite Il
to come and assist Mexico in devel-
oping her marvellous resources For-
elgners Of whatever nation should bo
extended the same protection as ma
tive citizens, and there should be but
enc law, and that law, without favor
ltsm or discrimination, should apply
to all alike, rich and poor alien or
native.
"lle would encourage the develop
ment Of the marvellous resources Of
Mexico by the building Of railways tho
opening Of mines, the construction Of
mills and factories, Of smelters, OF ir-
rigation plants and kindred enter
plises. and to that end would not only
extend hearty welcome and protec-
ton to foreign capital that might seek
investment. but would favor the ex-
tension Of government aid where tho
interest Of the state and people
should demonstrate the utility Of do
ing So"
Revolution Means Disaster
at is unfortunate for Mexico that
some of the leaders who assisted Ma
Zero in bringing about change Of
government In Mexico have seen cit to
take up arms and excite the ignorant
G. asses into another revolution to un-
seat the man whom they aided in
placing at the head of the nation as
PRESIDENT
Another revolution on top Of the
one Mexico has gone through would
rot only be disastrous TO Mexico, but
t. all foreign investments in that
country but since the president Of
the United states has taken deter
u ined stand. sanctioned by our con-
lress, to prevent the shipment Of arms
and munitions of war from the United