The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-08-28
i'm the Mexican OFF,
cial Newspaper.
THE REASON FOR THE DELAY
Was the Secret Character OF
the Negotiations.
Wilson's Message Now Brings
Out the Whole Story.

uments connected with John Lind 8
mission to Mexico City were published
today in Diario Official, the Mexican
government organ, in their proper
chronological order. They consist of
the following:
1.-The original instructions given
to John Lind by President Wilson,
which were quoted yesterday in the
presidents message to congress at
Washingt
2-The reply to John Lind by Fed
erico Gamboa, Mexican secretary OF
state for foreign affairs, on August 16,
which was published in Washington
yesterday contemporaneously with the
presidents message.
3-The second note presented by
John Lind to Federico Gamboa on
August 25.
4-The Mexican secretary of states
reply to this dated August 26.
The two latter documents hitherto
have not been made public in the
United States.
The documents are accompanied by
an article under the caption: Our
Relations with the United States of
America" which says:
''Since the strained relations ex-
listing between Mexico and the United
States began the ad interim govern
ment of the Mexican republic with
and it's responsibilities purposed with
the greatest possible spirit of concilia-
ton to preserve the national decorum,
which was in great danger of suffering
serious and transcendental aftront
had another line of conduct been
adopted from that which was taken
under the present circumstances.
Reason for Delay.
1.-The strictly secret character of the
negotiations which are still under way
decided the Mexican government to
withhold until today the publication as
a whole of the correspondence exist
ing between the two chancellories.
I'm view of the fact that the presi-
dent of the United States of America
has already submitted the case to the
of congress in Washington,
the constitutional ad interim govern
nent believes it to be its duty through
its, official organ to inform all the
of the republic of the
state of these delicate negotiations.
'PurpoSely, not a single comment is
added because it believes that the
&C cuments are eloquent enough in
themselves
TT confines itself, therefore. to
hoping for approval of it's acts by the
reopIe whose destinies it temporarily
guides and in recommending the
greatest calm and discretion in order
that the decorous and solemn course
of the aforementioned negotiations
may not be hindered-
LAS a testimonial of the respect in
which the executive holds the legisla-
tive power of the republic, the secre-
tary of foreign relations already has
informed the standing committee of
th, congress of the union of the state
of this international question up to
date"
Lind's Second Note.
After giving in full Mr.. Lind's orig
inal instructions and Senior Gamboa's
Of the government
u. gan publishes Mr.. Lind's second note
of August 25, which is as follows:
Mr. Minister: The president of the
United States of America has not di
rrcted me to answer the observations
in your note of August 16
and inasmuch as they are not by me !
deemed pertinent to the suggestions
in my instructions commu-
cicated to you, re1raln from dlS-
In the original instructions of the |
president of the United States it will !
be noted he expressly states, We wish |
to act in the circumstances in the spi- |
rift of the most earnest and disinter- |
.sted friendship. 1t is our purpose in |
whatever we do or propose in this per- |
olexing and distressing situation not |
,nlv TO pay the most Scrupulous regard |
N the sovereignty and independence of |
we take as a matter of
course to which we are bound by every
VI right anu diSO
o give every possible evidence that
We act in the interest of Mexico alone
md not in the interest of any person
IT body of persons who may have per-
,onal or property claims in Mexico
which they may feel that they have
he right to press. We are seeking to
counsel Mexico for her own good and
n the interest of her own peace, and
lot for any other purpose whatever.
The government of the United States
would deem itself discredited if it had
INV selfish or uIterior motive in trans
,ctions where the peace, happiness and
prosperity of a whole people are in
7olved 1t is acting out of friendship
or Mexico and not as any selfish in
crest indicates.
Recognition Is Our Affair.
LAS to the course of action suggested
Nv you to be taken by the United
states 1 may say that the president of
he United States regards the question
# the recognition of the de facto gov
,rnment and of any future government
n Mexico as one wholly for the United
states to determine. In the exercise
If its sovereign rights in this behalf
he United States will not hesitate to
suggest the adaptation by the de facto |
government of Mexico seeking recog-
lition and especially at a time of seri-
,us domestic disturbances of such
curse of action as in the judgment of
he United States can alone lead to
ecognition in the future.
I'm the present instance the presi-
lent of the United States sincerely and
.rdently believes the de facto govern
ions the most peaceable plans for
erving the highest interest of Mexico
nd for insuring the speedy re-estab- !
icEment of domestic tranquility.