The San Francisco call., 1913-08-28

volunteer our good offices-to offer
to assist. If we might--in enectine
some arrangement which would bring
relief and peace. and set up a uni
versally acknowledged political au-
thority there.
INSTRUCTION TO LIND
Accordingly, I took the liberty of
sending the Hon. John Lind, formerly
sonal spokesman and representative
to the City of Mexico, with the fol-
lowing instructions:
Press very earnestly on the atten-
tion of those who are now exercisin g
authority or welding influence in
Mexico the following considerations
and advice:
'ssThe government OF the United
States does not feel at liberty any
longer TO stand inactfvely by while ii
becomes daily more and more evident
thet no real progress Is being made
toward the establishment of a gov
ernment at the City of Mexico which
the country viii obey and respect.
The government of the United
States does not stand in the same
case with the other great govern
ments of the world in respect to what
pen in Mexico. We offer our good
offices. not only because OF our genu-
inc desire TO play the part of a
friend, but also because we are ex-
pected by the powers of the world to
act as Mexfco's nearest friend.
We wish to act In these circum-
stances in the spirit of the most
earnest and disinterested friendship,
1t is our purpose IN whatever we do
or propose In this perplexing and
distressing situation not only to pay
the most scrupulous regard to the
sovereignty and Independence Of Mex
ico-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 evil
dence 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 70 press 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
Interior purpose In transactions where
the peace, happiness and prosperity
of a whole people are involved. 1t is
acting as it's friendship for Mexico,
not as any selfish interest, dictates.
CONDITIONS OF PEACE
"The present situation I'm Mexico
is incompatible with the fulaIlment
of international obligations ON the
part of Mexico, with the civilized de-
veIopmenf of Mexico herself and with
the maintenance of toIerable political
and economic conditions I'm Central
America. II Is upon NO common occa-
sion, therefore, that the United States
offers her counsel and assistance.
"sAu America cries out for n set
Element.
"a satisfactory settlement seems
to us to be conditioned on
"s(a) An immediate cessation Of
fighting throughout Mexico, q definite
armiSticc sOIemnIy entered into and
scrupuIousIy observed.
"s(b) Security given for an early
and free election I'm which all viii
agree to take part.
1s(c) The consent of General Hucrtn
to bind himself mot to be candidate
for election as president of the re-
public at this election, and
~.(d) The agreement of all parties
to abide by the results of the elec-
ton and cooperate In the most loyal
way in organizing and supporting the
new administration.
The government OF the United
States will be glad to play any part
in this settlement or In its carrying
out which it can play honorably and
consistently with international right
It pledges itself to recognize and in
every way possible and proper to as
sist the administration chosen and
set UP in Mexico in the way and on
the conditions suggested.
- Taking all the existing conditions
into consideration the government OF
the United States can conceive of nc
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 offered. Can Mexico
give the civilized world satisfac-
tory reason for rejecting our good
offices? II Mexico can suggest any
better way in which to show our
friendship. serve the people Of Mex
leo and meet our international obli-
cations. we are more than willing tc
consider the suggestion
PRAISES LIND's WORK
Mr.. Lind executed his delicate and
difficult mission with singular tact
firmness and good judgment, and
made clear to the authorities at the
City of Mexico not only the purpose
OF his visit, but also the spirit fr
which 1t had been undertaken. But
the proposals he submitted were re-
iected. in note the full text OF which
take the liberty Of laying before
you.
'T am led to believe that they were
rejected partly because the author1-
ties at Mexico City had been grossly
misinformed and misled on two
points They did not realize the spirit
OF the American people in this matter
their earnest friendliness and yet
sober determination for some just SO
luton for the Mexican difficulties, and
they did not believe that the present
administration spoke, through Mr.
Lind. for the people of the United
States. The effect OF this unfortunate
misunderstanding on their part Is &c
leave them singularly isolated ano
without friends who can effectually
aid them SO long as the misunder-
standing continues we can only awafi
the time OF their awakening TO 9
realization Of the actual facts. We
can not thrust our good ofnces upon
them; the situation must be given q
little more time to work itself out In
the new circumstances; and believe
that only little while will be neces-
sary, for the circumstances are new
"The rejection OF our friendship
makes them new and will inevitably
bring its own alterations in the whole
aspect of affairs. The actual situa-
fion of the authorities at Mexico City
will presently be revealed.
WILSON COUNsELS PATIENCE
ssMaanwtafle what Is If oIr dufv II