Evening journal., 1913-08-27
cnntlnned trom Flrst Pare.

of confusion by friendly cooperative ac-
tion. should fortunate occasion offer.
while we wait the contest OF the
rival forces will undoubtedly for
little while be sharper than ever, just
because IL will be plain that an end
must be made OF the existing situa-
tion and that very promptly; and with
the Increased activity of the contend
ing factions. Il Is 70 be feared, in
creased danger 10 the non-combat-
ants in Mexico as we'll as to those
actually in the field of battle. The
position of outsiders is always par
ticularly trying and full of hazard
where there is civil strife and a
whole country is upset. We should
earnestly urge all Americans to leave
Mexico at once and should assist
them to GET away in every way pos
sible-not because we would mean
to slacken in the least our efforts to
safeguard their lives and their in
terests but because II is imperative
that they should take no unneces-
sary risks when Il Is physically pos
sible for them TO leave the country.
We should lei everyone who as
sumes to exercise authority In any
part Of Mexico know in the most un-
equivocal way that we shall vigilant-
ly watch the fortunes of those Amer
leans who cannot get away. and shall
hold those responsible for their suf-
ferings and losses TO a definite reck-
oning. That can be and will be
made plain beyond a possibility Of
a misunderstanding.
Would Maintain Friendly Relations.
For the rest | deem It my duty 10
exercise the authority conferred upon
me by the law of March IA. 1912. to
see to Il that neither side to the
struggle now going on in Mexico re-
ceive any assistance from this side Of
the border I shall follow tue best
practice Of nations in the matter Of
neutrality by forbidding the exporta
tion of arms or munitions Of war Of
any kind from the United States 70
any part Of the Republic OF Mexico
a policy suggested by several inter-
esting precedents and certainly die
tated by many manifest considera-
tions Of practical expediency. We
cannot ia the circumstances by the
partisans of either party 20 the con-
test that now dlstracts MEXICO, OF
constitute ourselves the virtual UNI
pire between them"
Repeated declarations Of friendli-
ness OF this government for the Mex
ican people we're made in the mes
sage
But we are not the only friends
OF Mexico" the President declared.
The whole world desires her peace
and progress; and the whole world is
interested as never before Mexico
lies at last where all the world looks
on; Central America is about to be
touched by the great routes Of the
worlds trade and the intercourse run
ming from ocean to ocean 10 the 18TH
mus. The future has much I'm store
for Mexico as for all Of the States
Of Central America, but the best gifts
can come 10 her only II she is ready
and free to receive them and TO enjoy
them honorahly. America in particular
America. North. South and upon
both continents awaits upon tho de-
velopmcnt of Mexico; and that do
velopment can be sound and fasting
only II II be the product OF a genuine
freedom, a just and ordered govern
ment founded upon law Only so can
Il De peaceful or fruitful Of the bene-
fits of peace. Mexico has a great and
enviahle future before her, 4
she choose and attain the paths Of
honest constitutional government"
Here the President gave this birds
eye word picture of conditions in
Mexico today:
The present circumstances OF the
republic, ! deeply regret to say. do
not seem 70 promise even the foun-
dations OF such a peace. We have
waited many months. months full Of
peril and anxiety for the conditions
there TO improve and they have not
improved. They have grown worse.
rather The territory in some SORT
controlled by the provisional author
tiles at Mexico City has grown small
err not larger The prospect Of the
pacihcation of the country even by
arms, has seemed TO grow more and
more remote, its pacification by the
authorities at the capital is evidently
impossible by any other means than
force. Difficulties more and more
entangle those who claim to consti-
tute the legitimate government of
the republic. They have not made
good their claim in fact. Their sue
cesses In the field have proved only
temporary. War and disorder. dew
astation and confusion. seem to
threaten 10 become the settled for
tune OF the distracted country.
As friends, we could wait no longer for
a solution which every week seemed fur
ther away. II was our duty at least To
volunteer our good offices to offer tc
assist 1t we might in effecting some ar
arrangement which would bring the relief
and peace aud set up an universally
acknowledged political authority there.
The President then said he took the
liberty" of sending Governor Lind e
Mexico as his personal spokesman and
representative He gave verbatim hi:
instructions to Lind They outlined tn,
mediation plan. with the following fom
distinct proposals.
"An immediate cessation Of ightin,
throughout Mexico. definite armistic
solemnly entered into and scrupulousl,
observed
Security given for an early fre
election in which all will agree to taxi
part
Inc tVnHtnt OF Htntldi hucftd 10 ID
himself, not TO be candidate for elec
tion as president Of the republic a
this election.
"The agreement Of all parties TO abid
! by the results OF the election and ca
operate in the most loyal wsys in OF
gsnizing and supporting .he new ad
7 ministration"
The President said Lind's instruction
were to represent that in advancing IN
] plan the nations OF the world locke
to the United States TO "act as Mexico
: nearest friend" and TO offer this N,
: d ns rnnd office. for nence