Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-27


bring relief and peace and set up a uni
versally acknowledged political authority
there.
Instructions to Mr.. Lind.
Accordingly, l took the liberty of send
ing the Hon. John Lind, formerly Gov
ernor of Minnesota, as my personal
spokesman and representative, to the
City Of Mexico, with the following in
structions:
Press very earnestly upon the atten-
ton of those who are now exercising
authority or welding influence In Mexico
the following considerations and advice:
"The government of the United States
does not feel at liberty any longer to
stand inactively by while 1t becomes
daily more and more evident that no
real progress is being made toward the
establishment of a government 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 happening or what
is likely to happen in Mexico. We oner
our good offices, not only because OF
our genuine desire to play the part of a
friend, but also because We are expect
ed by the powers Of the world to act
as Mexico's nearest friend
1--WE wish to act in these circumstances
in the spirit of the most earnest and dis
interested friendship. 1t is our purpose
in whatever We do propose in this per-
picking and distressing situation not only
to pay the most scrupulous regard to the
sovereignty and Independence Of Mexico
that We take as 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 in
terest of Mexico alone, and not in the
interest or any person or body of per-
sons 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, ana not Tor any other purpose
whatever. The government of the United
States would deem itself discredited IL 1t
had any selfish uterior purpose in
transactions where the peace, happiness
and prosperity of a whole peopIe are
| involved. II Is acting as it's friendship
| for Mexico, not as any selfish interest
dictates.
THE present situation in Mexico is in
compatible with the fulfillment of
international obligations on the part Of
Mexico. with the civilized develonment of
| Mexico herself. and with the maintenance
| of tolerable political and economic con-
ditions in Central America 1t ia unon
: no common occasion. therefore. that the
United States offers her counsel and as
1 Siotdh.U. -'h <hHieiied cries out for n
! settlement
The Proposals.
| "A satisfactory settlement seems ,o no
to be conditioned on
| "(a) An immediate cessation Of fpb,,n,
throughout Mexico. definite arm,s,,co
solemnly entered into and scrunuIous,,,
| observed:
| "(b) Security given for an early and
free election in which all will apree r.
| take part;
"tc) The consent of Gen. Huerta ~
bind himsel: not to be candidate fo,
election as president of the republic a,
this election, and
"(d) The agreement of all parties r.
abide by the results of the election and
cooperate in the most loyal way in or.
! ganizing and supporting the new admin.
istration. =
THE government of the United States
will be glad to play any part in this set.
tiement or in Its carrying out which !,
can play honorably and consistent,
with international right. 1t pledges II.
self to recognize and in every way nossi
BILE and proper to assist the administra
ton chosen and set up in Mexico in IN,
way and on the conditions suggested
Taking all the existing conditions int,
consideration the government of IN,
| United States can conceive of no reason.
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