The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1913-09-05

pokesman and representative 10 the
yity of Mexico, with the following In
tructions:
"'Press very earnestly upon the at
ention of those who are now exer'
Using authority or welding influence
n Mexico, the following considera-
ions and advice:
""The government Of the United
States does not feel at liberty any
onger to stand inactively by. while
{ becomes daily more and more evil
lent that no real progress is being |
made toward the establishment OF
at the City of Mexico,
which the country will obey and re-
spect. |
"'The government Of the United
States does not stand In the same
case with the other governments OF
the world in respect Of what is hap
pening or what is likely to happen IN
Mexico. 80
We wish to act in these circum.
stances in spirit Of the most earnest
and disinterested friendship. II Is our
purpose in whatever we do or propose
In this ~perplexinE and distressing Sit
uation not only to pay the most scrup-
ulous regard to the sovereignty and
independence Of Mexico-that we take,
az q matter Of course, to which we
are bound by every obligation Of right
and honor-but also to give every pos
sible evidence that we act in the In
terest Of Mexico alone and not in the
interest Of any person or body OF per-
sons who may have personal or prop
erty claims In Mexico which they may
feel that they have the right to press.
We are seeking to- counsel Mexico for
her own peace. and not for any other
purpose whatever. The government OF
the United States would deem Itself
discredited II 1t had any selfish or
Interior purpose in transactions where
the peace, happiness and prosperity
Of q whole people are involved. It is
acting as Its friendship for Mexico.
not as any selfish interest, dictates.
"'The present situation in Mexico
10 incompatible with the tulfllment
Of international obligations on the part
Of Mexico, with the civilized develop.
ment of Mexico herself and with the
maintenance of tolerable political and
economic conditions in Central Am.
erica.
Proposition TO Husrta.
{" It is upon no common occasion,
therefore. that the United States OF.
fers her counsel and assistance. All
America cries out for settlement. A
satisfactory settlement seems to US to
be conditioned:
IA. An immediate cessation OF
fighting in Mexico through a definite
armistice solemnly entered into and
scrupulously observed.
"'B. Security given for an early
and free election in which all will
agree to take part.
&C. The consent Of Gen. Huerta
to bind himself not to be q candidate
for election at president Of the re
public at this election.
ED. The agreement Of all parties
! to abide by the results OF the election
and cooperate In the most loyal was
in organizing and supporting the new
administration.
The government Of the United
States will be glad to play any par
in this settlement or In Its carrying ou
which it can play honorably and con
sistently with international right. /
pledges itself to recognize and in ev
cry way possible and proper to assis
the administration set up in Mexics
in the way and on the conditions sug
gested.
Taking all the existing conditions
into consideration, the government o
the United States can conceive Of N
reasons sufficient to justify those VIII
are now attempting to shape the pol
icy or exercise the authority of Mex
leo in declining the offices of friend
ship thus offered. Can Mexico Civ
the civilized world q satisfactory req
son for rejecting our good offices?
Mexico can suggest any better wa
in which to show our friendship, serv
the people Of Mexico and meet on
international obligations, we are NOR
than willing to consider the sugges
tion.'
4, Proposals Rejected.
mr.. Lind executed his delicate an
difficult mission with singular tao
firmness and good judgment, an
made clear to the authorities at tn
City Of Mexico. not only the purpos
OF his visit, but also the spirit
which 1t had been undertaken. Br
the proposals he submitted were r,
jected. in note, the full text {
which take the liberty Of layin
before you.
, Il am led to believe that they wei
rejected partly becau-e the author
ties at the City Of Mexico had bee