El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-08-27

ing authority OF, welding influence in
and advice:
states does not feel at liberty any
longer TO stand inaCtively by while il
becomes daily more and more evident
toward the establishment of a govern
ment at the city of Mexico which the
country VII obey and respect
the government OF the United
States does not stand in the same case
( with the other great governments of
happening 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 q friend, but
nearest friend
stances in the spirit Of most earnest
and most dtsinterested friendship. It
is our purpose in whatever we do or
propose in this perpleXing and dis
tressing situation not only to pay the
most regard to the sovereignty and
independence Of MeXicO-that We take
as a matter of course to which we are
bound by every obligation 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 they
No Selfish Motive.
"We are seeking 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 United States would deem itself
discredited if 1t had any selfish or ul-
terror purpose in transactions where
the peace, happiness and prosperity of
a whole people are involved 1t is act
ing from its friendship for Mexico, not
as any selfish interest. dictates.
"The previous situation in Mexico is
incompatible with the fullfillment OF
international obligation on the part of
Mexico with the civilized development
of Mexico herself and with the main
tenance Of tOlerable political and eco
momical conditions in Central America
1t is upon no common occasion, there
fore, that the United States offers her
counsel and assistance.
America Cries for settlement
"All America cries out for a settle
ment.
a satisfactory settlement seems to us
to be conditioned on:
"(a) An immediate cessation of
fighting throughout Mexico, a definite
armistice sOlemnly entered into and
scrupuIoUsly 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
lot elecLiOn As president OF the Tepub-
lie at this election. and.
I'D The agreement of all parties to !
abide by the results Of the election and |
cooperate in the most loyal way in or /
ganizing and supporting the new ad- I
ministration.
Will Aid New Government.
The government of the United States ]
would be glad to play any part in this !
settlement or In its carrying out Whlch /
1t can play honorably and consistently /
with international right. 1t pledges it. !
self torecOgnize and in every way pos /
sible and proper to assist the admin /
chosen and set up in Mexico I
In the way and on the conditions sug-
gested."
Ready to Hear From Mexico.
Taking all the suggested conditions,
the United States can conceive Of no
reasons sufficient to justify those who
are now attempting to shape the policy
or exercise the authority of Mexico in
declining the offices of friendship thus
Can Mexico give the civilized
world a satisfactory reason for reject
ing our good Offices2 If Mexico can
suggest any better way in which TO
snow our friendship, serve the people
81 Mexico and meet our international I
obligation, we are more than willing to
consider the suggestion.
Praises Lind's Tact.
Mr. Lind executed his delicate and
difficult mission with singular tact, |
-lrmness and good judgment, and made
GEAR TO the authorities at the City OF
Mexico not only the purpose of his
7isit, but also the spirit in which II
lad been undertaken But the propos- ,
lis he submitted were rejected, in a
lote the full text Of which I take the !
liberty Of laying before you
Mexico City MisIed.
1 am led to believe that they were