South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-11-04
Asserts U. S. is Facing
Grave Problem In Mexico

ruled with a firm hand and kept down
revolution through his long ascend
ancy. Besides keeping order Diaz de-
veloped the natural resources Of his
country but to do that he invited in
foreign capital. At the present time
SO per cent Of the industrial enterprises
of Mexico are owned by foreign CAPT
tai. The countries chiefly interested
are Germany France, England and the
United States. 1t is estimated that
go, 600 citizens of the United States
are living in Mexico.
A few Mexicans have profited by the
development of MeXicOS industrial
resources and grown rich in the pro-
cess, but the mass Of MeXicans have
not, he says. Diaz grew in wealth
and power and II is assumed by many
that he and others associated with
him in government manipulated state
affairs for their own material gain.
But Diaz rule came TO an end. He
grew old and his power weakened.
The Madero family lead a successful
revolution and Diaz was forced to alb
dicate. The Madero regime sought
recognition from the United States but
was refused until an election was held
and his rule ratified by vote of the
people.
The Huerta revolution sprang up
shortly afterward. Huerta, one of
MaderO's Ieutenants with the army at
his command seized control Of the
government. Madero and two others
high in governmental places, were as
sassinated. Huerta sought recognition
from the United States and was re-
fused. The recent election failed to
justify mis- rule in the eyes of the gov
eminent at Washington and hence the
present acute situation.
To further complicate matters a
third revolution sprang up. Gen.
CaranZa, from one of the northern
provinces, an adherent Of the Madero
regime. is leading u revolt against
Huerta in the name of constitutional
government The revolt is conferred in
the northern provinces Of Mexico, the
best educated and most modern Of
Mexican states.
The Mexican situation was Compli-
Gated for the United States by the in
PRODUCTION OF foreign capital. DR.. Tess
says 1t was further complicated by
the sale of Mexican bonds TO certain
European powers during Huerta's
regime Europe has selfish interest
in the recognition OF Huerta's regime.
Much pressure has been brought TO
bear upon Pres. Wilson 10 secure the
recognition of Huerta, Or. Tess says.
Certain European powers favor il.
Ambassador Wilson. recently recalled
from Mexico, favored it, lie said, as
do the powers of Europe. that he is
the strongest man in Mexico and Mex
leo needs a strong man.
Three Avenues Open.
And now. DR.. Fess says. the presi-
dent faces three lines or conduct. HIe
may recognize the Huertan govern
ment. ne may intervene. or he may IN
tercede further for a satisfactory ad-
justment
There are three reasons, he says,
why Wilson can not recognize Huerta-
He is a revolutionist. he has not sue
ceeded in maintaining order during
his rule. and last, he has not been
elected 10y the people.
The government at Washington
fears besides. that a question OF money
might arise out OF recognition. DR..
Fe.ss said. II might make the United
States directly responsible for the
Mexican bonds in question II France
or another power would take posses
sion OF the Mexican capital until the
bonds were paid this payment might
be up TO the United States.
Armed intervention in Mexico will
mean war. he SAYS. every faction IN
the country viii be offended by tn
act And war with Mexico, once be-
gun, may be prolonged indefinitely. Il
would be guerilla in character and
mean great loss OF money and life
The United States could wnip Mexico.
that ne doesn't doubt, but the trouble