New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-29
Most Peacesble Plan"

in the present instance the President
Of the United states sincerely and
ardcutly believes that the de facto gov
erumert in Mexico viii soc I'm his sug-
gestiou tho most pcaceablc plan for
serving the highest interests Of Mexico
and for insuring the speedy re-cstsblish-
rncnt ~ domestic tranquility.
In tbat spirit and I'm the spirit voiced
I'M bis original instructions. the President
81 the United States Of America author
ICES me To- submit Tor the consideration
of the de facto government I'm Mexico:
First. That the election called 10Y
October q. 1919. shall he held IN accOr6-
ancc with the constitutional laws OF
Mexico.
Second. That President Hucrta. ip/the
manner originally indicated by thePrcsi-
dent Of the United States ot/America,
give the assurances called for IN para
graph G. Of my original instructions.
"Thlrd. That the remaining PROPOSE
lions contained in my original instructions
shall be- taken up later but speedily. and
resolved as circumstances permit and In
the spirit of their proposals.
1.-THE President OF the United States Of
America further authorizes me to say
that n the dc facto government Of
Mexico AT once acts favorably upon the
foregoing suggestions. then in that event
the President will express 10 American
bankers and their associates assurances
that the government Of the United States
Of America will look with favor upon the
81. Ftf,t,..Hta,e ont Ia ~
I'm amount 10 meet the temporary re
quirements Of the de facto government OF
Mexico.
1T is sincerely hoped that your excel
lency's government will deem II consist
ent with the best and highest interests
Of Mexico Immediately 10 accept these
propositions. They are submitted In the
same spirit and to the same end as the
original propositions. hut In this more re-
strictcd form so that the de facto gov
eminent in Mexico may act thereon with
out requiring the cooperation or concur
renee Of any other factor I'm the situa-
ton.
Permit me. also, Mr.. Minister, in sub
hitting this final suggestion from the
President Of the United States OF Amer
lea to assure you Of my deep personal
obligation. and of my innermost sense
Of appreciation OF the numerous evidences
# personal goodwill of which have been
the recipient at the hands Of your excel
lency. Of individual citizens OF the City
of Mexico. End Of the provisional Presi-
dent"
Americans here are at a loss to know
how to interpret the peremptory warning
by President Wilson To leave the republic.
Somewhat treasured by the declaration
that armed Intervention is not intended.
they are now wondering whether there
is hidden meaning back OF the latest
warning.
Tho American Consulate General was
crowded throughout the day by Ameri
cans of all classes seeking detailed in
formation. The Consul General. Arnold
SEanklin, was unable to give any advice
other than that based on instructions
from the State Department TO send to all
consuls In mis- district a message to the
effect thet they should advise all Ameri-
cans in their territory To leave Mexico AT
once. going 10 the nearest seaport. where
ships would Ice In readiness to take
them off
Most OF the Americans who called at