Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1913-09-11

and advice:
"The government Of the United
States does not feel at liberty any
longer TO stand inactively by while it
becomes daily more and more evident
that no real progress is being made
toward the establishment of a gov
eminent at the City of Mexico which
the country will obey and respect.
As Mexico's Next Friend.
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 friend, but
also because we are expected by the
powers of the world to act as Mex
icO's nearest friend.
I'VE wish to act in these circum-
stances in the spirit of the most earn
est and disinterested friendship. 1t is
our purpose in whatever we do or pro-
pose in this perpiexing and distressing
situation not only to pay the most
scrupulous regard to the sovereignty
and independence of Mexico-that we
take as matter of right and honor
but also to give every possible evil
dence that we act in the interest of
Mexico alone.
Present Conditions Can't Continue.
1--WE are not acting in the interest
of any person or body of persons who
may have personal 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
United States would deem itself dis
credited if it had any selfish or Interior
purpose in transactions where the
peace, happiness and prosperity of a
whole people are involved. 1t is acting
as lis friendship for Mexico, not as
any selfish interest dictates.
"The present situation in Mexico is
incompatible with the fulfillment of
international obligations on the part of
Mexico with the civilized development
of Mexico herself and with the mainte-
nance 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.
The Proposals to Hrerta.
"a satisfactory settlement seems to
us to be conditioned on:
"A-An immediate cessation Of fight
ing throughout Mexico, a definite
armistice solemnly entered into and
scrupulously observed.
"B-Security given for an early and
free election. in which all will agree
to take part.
"C-The consent of General Huerta
to bind himself not to be candidate
for election as president Of the repub-
lie at this election.
"D-The agreement of all parties
to abide by the results of the election
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 con.
sistently with international right. 1t
pledges itself to recognize and in every
way possible and proper to assist the
administration chosen and set up in
Mexico in the way and on the condi-
tons suggested.
Asked Mexico for Suggestions.
Taking all the existing conditions
into consideration, the government of
the United States can conceive of no
reasons sufficient to justify those who
are now attempting to share the policy
or exercise the authority of Mexico in
declining the offices of friendship thus
offered. Can Mexico give the civilized
world satisfactory reason for reject
ing our good offices?
"If Mexico can suggest any better
way In which to show our friendship,
serve the people of Mexico and meet
our International obligations, we are
more than willing TO consider the sug.
gestion.
"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 in which it
had been undertaken But the pro-
posals he submitted were rejected in a
note, the full text of which take the
liberty Of laying before you.
BelieHed it Only a Bluff.
'I am led to believe that they re-
iected partly because the authorities
at the City of Mexico had been grossly
misinformed and msled upon two
points. They did not realize the spirit
of the American people in this matter,
their earnest friendliness and yet
sober determination that some just
solution for the Mexican difficulties;
and they did not believe that the pres
emf administration smoke thrnuph Mr.