South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-04-27
NV HOPE OF PEACE.

4 NEW HOPE or PEACE.
The possibility Of a peaceful solu-
ton OF the Mexican problem is cheer
Ing. Hope springs gladly to meet it,
Americas war spirit is aroused. but
Il has not turned the heads Of the
people. They abhor war and welcome
IL only as the forerunner of peace. If
through the mediation of South Amer
lean influence in Mexico the desired
can be accomplished the people of the
United States will be grateful.
The loss of life incurred. the ex-
pense. annoyance and anxiety will not
be begrudged II what this government
has done has stirred the Latin-Ameri-
cans TO action in the interest Of peace.
Without reprOach it may be said Of
them that heretofore they have been
apathetic except where the outcome
was war. revolution revolt. 1t is en-
couraging to find them rising in the
interest OF peace.
Their appearance at this time. too.
IS fortunate in another aspect. 1t has
ffven the American government an
opportunity to prove It's peaceful mo-
tives and purpose in its attitude to-
ward Mexico. With its arm raised to
strike the blow is suspended at the
interjection OF a new agency which
possibly may bring about an AMIGA BILE
adjustment and save further violence.
It Is entirely appropriate that the
South American states should take
the action they propose. They are
OF the same race as the people Of
Mexico. They have had in many re-
spects the same problems of govern
T4ent 10 solve. Their prospects, oppor-
tunities and limitations are much the
same. The fact that these South
American states have made a little
more progress il the esta blishment Of
good government is another reason
they should come TO the aid OF their
Mexican brothers.
The United States welcomes them
10 the counsels OF peace and safety
which are being held for the saliva
ton OF Mexico. II finds pleasure in
giving them the assurance that it as
sumes no dictatorial attitude and is
glad of the cooperation. Such CO.
operation means more solid pan
American union.
Leading in this movement from the
south are the republics Of Brazil, Ar
gentina and Chile. In harmony with
them and supporting them are the
republics of Bolivia. Peru. Panama
and cuba. With the exception of Can
ada and Mexico there are none but
republics on the western hemisphere.
There is no prospect OF a change in
the form of government i'm Canada
and no particular desire on our part
TO change it. 1t is "A reasonable form
OF government. we'll adapted 20 the
people and highly priced by them.
With Mexico II Is different. The
present form of government there
gives no promise of a stable system.
il Is obnoxious in the eyes OF all intel
ligent. civilized. freedom loving peo-
pie tt is a condition similar 10 that
with which these South American re-
puhlics have been cursed from time
TO time They are i'm a position 20
sympathiEe deeply with the people of
Mexico. as deeply as the United
states sympathizes with them and
considering their syn pathy and racial
relations they should he able TO exert
a wholesome influence i'm overtures
for peace.
AS stated the hand of the United
States is suspended IN midair The
slow thus delayed is not aimtd AT the
Mexican people. but at the dragon
which has taken possession of their
capital and is dragging their country
back into the abyss from which it was
slowly climbing under Diaz This up
, lifted hand viii be lowered only when
the object OF its force is removed
When Huerta disappears and no 9TH
or champion Of havoc arises the arm
will be relaxed and drop to its ac-
customed place.