Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-08-27
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States does not stand in the same
case with the other powers Of the
world with respect to what 10 hap-
pening or - to what 10 likely 10
happen in Mexico. We ofcer our
good Offices. not only thru our de-
sire to play the part Of . friend,
but also because we arc expected
by the powers Of the world to act
40 Aoxlco's nearest friend.
I'VE wish to act In the circum-
stance in the spirit Of most earnest
and disinterested friendship. It 10
our purpose In whatever we do in
this distressing situation. not only
to pay the most scrupulous regard
to the sovereignty and independ-
encs Of Mexico-that we take a. q
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 interests 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 seeking to counsel Mexico for
her own good and In the interest
of her own peace, and not for any
other purpose whatever. The gov
ernment OF tho United States
would deem itself discredited II 1t
had any selfish or Interior purpose
in transaction for the peace hap
piness and prosperity Of whole
people are involved. It r. acting 90
it, friendship for Mexico. not -
any selfish interests dictates.
Condition 81 oetuemsnt
"sTho present situation In Mex.
leo 10 Incompatible with fulfill
ment Of international obligations
on the part Of Mexico. with the
civilized development Of Mexico
herself. and with the maintaincnoo
Of tolerable political and economic
conditions In Central America. 1t
is upon no common occasion.
therefore. that the United States
offers her counsel and assistance.
All America CRIES out &c: setfle-
ment.
"a satisfactory settlement
seems to us to be conditioned on:
"'(A) An immediate cessation OF
fighting thruout Mexico. q dehnate
armistice solemnly entered into
and scrupulously observed;
"'(B) Security given for an early
ana free election in which all Will
agree to take part:
-'(C) The consent Of General
Huerta to bind himself not to be q
candidate for election a. president
Of the republic at this election. and.
".(D) The agreement Of all parties
to abide by the results Of tho eiec-
tion and cooperate In the most
loyal way in organising and sup
porting the new administration.
Assistance 10 Tsodsrsd.
The government Of the United
States will be glad to play any part
In this settlement or in it, carry
ing out which Il can play honor
ably ana consistently with inter-
national right. It pledges itlslf to
recognise ana In every way possible
and pfottr to assist tho admin
stration chosen and set up In
Mexico in tho way and on the con-
ditions suggested.
Taking all the existing condi-
tions into consideration the govern
ment Of the United States can con-
ceive of no reason sufficient to
Justify those who are now attempt
ing to shape the pl6icies or exercise
the authority Of Mexico. in declin-
ing tho offices Of friendship thus
offered. Can Mexico give the civ
ilized world q satisfactory reason
for rejecting our good offices? II
Mexico can suggest any better way
in which to show our friendship.
serve the people Of Mexico and
meet our international obligations
We are moro than willing to accept
tho suggestions
Lind's Work Commended.
The president said Mr.. Lind exc
uted his mission with singular tao
rmness and good Judgment and mad
lear to the authorities Of Mexico nc
My the purpose Of his visit, but ais
he spirit in which 1t had been under
aken." The proposals were rejected
he president WIS led to believe. be
ause the authorities at Mexico Cit
Iad been grossly misinformed. SO Ion
Q the misunderstanding continued 0nl
he time Of their awakening of the &C
ual facts could be awaited.
The president counseled patienc
nd disinterested deliberation, declar
ng that impatience on the part of TIL
would be childish, He in
mated that the announcement OF TIL
policy might make tn
ontest between the rival factions !
fexico sharper and increase the dan
er to non-combatants in Mexico.
Trying Position for v. s.
The message continued:
'.The position Of outsiders Is alway
trying and full Of haxar
,here there IL strife and the whol
ountry 10 upset. We should earnestl
rge all Americans to leave Mexico 8
nee. and should assist them to ge
way In every way possible-not be
auso We would mean to osslacken in tn
east our efforts to safeguard thei
ives and interests, but because It
Imperative that they should take n
risks when It Is PHYSICAL
ossible for them to leave the countr.
Ve should let every ono who soen
0 exercise any authority In Mexic
now in tho most unequivocal wa
hat We will vigilantly watch thos
who can not get away. an
old those responsible for their deaf
r losses to the most severe reckoning
hat can and will be made plain be
ond the possibility Of misunder
tanding.