The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-08-27

7 the capital is evidently impossible by
any other means than force. Diff
| culties more and more entangle those
who claim to constitute the legitimate
| government of the republic. They
have not made good their claim in
| fact. Their successes in the field have
proved only temporary. War and
disorder, devastation and confusion
seem to threaten to become the set
tied fortune of the distracted country.
AS friends we could wait no longer
for solution which every week SEEM
ed farther away. 1t was our duty at
least to volunteer our good offices
! to offer to assist, if we might, in eff
fect1ng some arrangement which
would bring relief and peace and set
up a universally acknowledged politi-
cal authority there.
Accordingly, 1 took the liberty of
sending the Hon. John Lind. formerly
governor of Minnesota, as my per
sonal spokesman and representative
to the City of Mexico, with the follow
ing instructions:
Press very earnestly upon the at
tent1on of those who are now eXercis-
ing authority or welding influence in
Mexico the following considerations
and advice:
Advice to Mexico
'' The government of the United
States does not feel at liberty any
longer to stand inactively by while it
that no real progress is being made
toward the establishment of a gov
ernment at the City of Mexico which
the country will obey and respect
The government of the United
States does not stand in the same case
with the other great governments of
the world in respect of what is hap
pening or what is likely to happen in
Mexico. We offer our good offices,
not only because of our genuine de-
sire to play the part of a friend, but
also because we are expected by the
powers of the world to act as Mexi-
cos nearest friend.
We wish to act in these circum-
stances in the spirit of the most earn
est and disinterested friendship If is
our purpose in whatever we do or pro-
pose in this perplexing and distressing
situation not only to pay the most
scrupulous regard to the sovereignty and
independence of Mexico-that we take
as a matter of right and honor-but
also to give every possible evidence
that we act in the interest of Mexico
alone. and not in the interest of any
person or body of persons who may
have personal or property claims in
Mexico which they may feel that they
have the right to press. We are seek
ing to counsel Mexico for her own
good and in the interest of her own
peace, and not for any other purpose
whatever. The government of the Uni
if it had any selfish or Interior purpose
in transactions where the Deace. hap
piness and prosperity of a whole people
are involved. 1t is acting in friendship
for Mexico not as any selfish interest
indicates.
All America Cries Out
8 The present situation in Mexico is
incompatible with the fuIfiIIment of
international obliga tions on the mart
of Mexico with the civilized 6euaJon
ment of Mexico herself. and with the
maintenance of tolerable political and
economic conditions in Central Amer
lea. 1t IS upon no common occasion
therefore, that the United States offers
her counsel and assistance. All Amer
lea cries out for a settlement.
GA satisfactory settlement seems to
us to be conditioned on:
"' (a) An immediate cessation of
fighting throughout Mexico a definite
armistice solemnly entered into. and
scrupulously observed;
- OBJ Security given for an early and
free election in which all will agree to
take part;
400 The consent of General Huerta
to bind himself not to be candidate
for election as president of the repub-
lie at this election; and
50 Cd The agreement of all parties
to abide by the results of the election
and cooperate in most loyal way in
organizing and supporting the new ad-
miniStration. "
% The government of the United
States will be glad to play any part in
this settlement or it's carrying out
which it can play honorabIy and con-
sistently with international right 1t
pledges itself to recognize and in ev-
cry way possible and proper to assist
the admin istration chosen and set up
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