Evening journal., 1913-08-27
WANTS AMERICANS TO FLEE MEXICO

difiicult mission win singular tact.
frmness 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 " had been undertaken" said
the President But the proposals
he submitted. we're rejected, in a
note, the full text of which | take
the liberty Of laying before you.
Il am led to believe that they were
rejected partly because the authorities
at Mexico city had been grossly misin-
formed and mised upon two points
They did not realize the spirit Of the
American people in this matter. their
earnest frcndlincss and sober determine
tion that some lust solution be found for
the Mexican difficulties; and they did
not believe that the present administra-
tion spoke through Mr.. Lind for the peo-
pie Of the United States.
The effect Of this unfortunate mis-
understanding on their part is to leave
them singularly isolated aud without
friends who can effectually aid them
SO long as the misunderstanding con-
tinues we can only await the time of
their awakening to a realization Of
the actual facts.
We cannot thrust out good Offices
upon them. The situation must be
given a little time to work itself OUT
in the new circumstances: and I be-
lieve that only a little while will be
necessary.
For the circumstances are now.
The rejection Of our friendship makes
them new. and will inevitably bring
its own alterations in the whole as
pect OF affairs.
"The actual situation OF affairs at
Mexico City will soon be revealed"
The President concluded as fol-
lows: ~ am happy to say that sew
cral Of the great governments Of the
world have given Oils government
their generous moral support IN urg-
ing upon the provisional authorities
the acceptance OF our proffered good
offices In the spirit In which they
we're made. All the world expects US
to act as Mexico's near
est friends and intimate advisor
There is nowhere any
serious question that we have the
moral right In the case or that we
are acting in the interest of a fair
settlement. This consent
of mankind in what we are attempt
ing. this attitude of the great ma
tions OF the world towards what we
may attempt in dealing with the dis
tressed people at our doors. should
make us feel the more solemnly
bound TO go 10 the utmost length Of
patience and forbearance in the pain
tul and anxious business.
"Thc steady pressure Of moral
force will, before many days break
down the barriers of pride and preju-
dice and we shall triumph as Mexico 5
friends sooner than we could triumph
as her enemies-and how much more
handsomely, with how much higher
, and finer satisfaotions of conscience
/ and of honor"
, Accompanying the message were the
, text Of instructions given Governor
Lind and Huerta's note Of rejection
signed and transmitted by the Next
q can minister of foreign affairs Gam
j boa.
! Lind was told to:
! Press very earnestly upon the at.
! tenton of those who are now exer.
: cislng or WELDING influence in Mex
\ leo the following considerations ant
advice"
These we're. in part;
! wv t'Niff1 'thAfr N'f- NNl AffN ~
: liberty any longer 10 stand inactivel,
: by while IL becomes daily more and
. more evident that no. real progress Is
= being made towards establishment of q
/, government nj Mexico City. which the
= country win obey and respect.
, "1he jnitod States does not stand IN
the same case with the other great gov.
ernmcnts Of the world in respect of what
is happening or likely 10 happen IN
Mexico. We offer our good offices, NOT
only because Of genuine desire to play
the part of a friend, but also because
We are expected by the powers Of the
world to act rs MeNico's nearest friend
: I'VE wish to act in the spirit ol
most earnest and disiterested friend
/, ship. n is our purpose to pay the
most scrupulous care TO the soyer.
(. eighty and independence of Mexico
and to give every evidence that We
act in the interest of Mexico alone
and not In the interest Of any per.
/, son or body of persons who may have
personal or property claims in Mex.
l leo. We are seeking to counsel Mex
/, leo for her own good and in the In.
(, terest Of her own peace. and not fol
I any other purpose whatever The
United States would feel itself dis
]
. credited II It had any selfish or nj
: terror purpose. II is acting as ~
friendship for Mexico, not as any sci
!, fish interest dictates.
THE present situation is incom
= patible with fulfillment of interna
: tlonal obligations OF Mexico. Al
America cries out for a settlement.
Lind's instructions stated that a
" satisfactory settlement seems 10 us 4
be conditioned" OIL the four para
: mount proposals of the mediation
. plan.
= The instructions pledged this gov
! ernment 10 recognize and in ever.
!, way assist the Mexican administration
. chosen at the elections suggested
i They did not suggest that Huert'
4 resign-not even the provisional
I presidency. but only demanded tha
y he be not candidate for the presi
n dency.
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