Gilpin observer., 1913-08-28

which would bring relief and peace
and set up a universally acknowledged,
political authority there.
Accordingly, took the liberty OF
sending the Honorable John Lind, for
merly governor of Minnesota, as my
personal spokesman and representa-
tive. to the City of Mexico, with tho
following instructions:
Press very earnestly on the atten-
| tion of those who are now exercising
authority or welding influence In
Mexico the following consideration
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 govern
ment 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 to what 10
happening or what is likely to hap
pen in Mexico. We offer our good Of
fices not only because of our genuine
desire to play the part of a, friend.
but also because we are expected by
the powers of the world to act as
Mexico's nearest friend
Act Solely In Mexico's Interests.
I'VE wish to act in these circum-
stances in the spirit Of the most earn
est and disinterested friendship. It
is our purpose in whatever we do or
propose in this perplexing and dis
tressing situation not only to pay the
most scrupulous regard to the SOW
ereignty and independence of Mexico
that we take as a matter of course
to which we are bound by every obli.
cation Of right and honor-but also to
give every possible evidence that we
act in the interest of Mexico alone,
and not in the interest of any person
or body of persons who may have per-
sonal or property claims in Mexico
which they may feel that they have the
right to press.
We are seeking to counsel Mexi-
co for her own good and in the inter
est of her own peace. and not for any
other purpose whatever. The govern.
ment of the United States would
deem itself discredited If it had any
selfish or Interior purpose in transac-
tions where the peace, happiness and
prosperity of whole people are In.
volved. 1t is acting as its friendship
for Mexico, not as any selfish interest.
dictates.
All America Cries for Peace.
The present situation in Mexico 10
incompatible with the fulfillment of
international obligations on the part
of Mexico. with the civilized develop
ment of Mexico herself and with the
maintenance 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.
"A satisfactory settlement seems to
us to be conditioned on
"(A)-An immediate cessation of
fighting throughout Mexico. A definite
armistice solemnly entered into and
scrupulously observed;
and free election in which all will
agree to take part;
"CC)-The consent of General Huer-
ia to bind himself not to be a candi-
date for election as president of the
republic at this. election; and
"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.
U. S. Pledged to Aid New Regime.
The government of the United
States would be glad to play any part
in this settlement or in it's carrying
out which 1t can play honorably and
consistently with international right.
1t pledges itself to recognize and in
every way possible and proper to as
sist the administration chosen and set
up in Mexico in the way and on the
conditions suggested,
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 shape the policy
or exercise the authority of Mexico in
declining the offices OF friendship thus
offered. Can Mexico give the civil
lied world satisfactory reason for
rejecting our good offices? II Mexico
can suggest any better way in which
10 show our friendship, serve the peo.
pie of Mexico and meet our interna-
tioEal obligations, we are more than
willing to consider the suggestion.
Lind's Proposals Rejected.
"Mr. Lind executed his delicate and
difficult mission with singular tact,
iirmness and good judgment, and
made clear to the authorities at the
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