Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1915-10-28
cARRANzA is RECOGNIZED.

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The United States and Latin Amcri-
can governments have all along desir-
ed the re-establishment of peace be-
tN cen warning factions in Mexico and
their recent decision to recognize the
;Carranza contingent was reached after
mature deliberations and a thorough
investigation of existing conditions in
that trouble-ridden republic. 1t has
at no time been the purpose of any
outside influence to impose a govern
11ent upon the Mexicans with the view
OF compelling them to take orders
from any outside influence. And when
representatives of the United States,
and the other countries which inter
ested themselves in the proposition of
putting an end to barbarism amongst
their neighbors undertook the task it
was with only the best intention for
the welfare of all the good citizens Of
the Mexican republic. The final warn
ing given weeks ago of the exhaustion
of the patience of civilized nations
with the atrocities committed, under
the guise of civil war, was the last
word in the program to enforce. if
necessary, a peaceful solution of Mex
lean difficulties by American diplomats.
The recognition Of General Carrar
"a, apparently the stronger of the Mex
lean leaders, as provisional president,
is the most significant step yet taken
in the attempt to establish peace.
where anarchy and bloodshed has SO
long existed. Time alone can reveal
whether this action will solve the prob
lem in the re-establishment of a gov
ment in Mexico "by M~exicans, of Mex
leans, for Mexicans." The outcome
will be awaited with interest and eX-
pectancy. Carranza having been rec
ognized as provisional president by
surrounding neutral countries, the &C.
cupation of opposition leaders is gone
and if they persist in making trouble
they will doubtless be treated as public
enemies to civilization. The new pres
ident possesses an acknowledged pow
er not enjoyed by the irregularS and
onght to be able to protect the gov
eminent against all beligerents. If
President Carranza shall fail to meas
IRE up to the needs of the hour, the
Mexican people should be given an OPP
portunity to name a successor at the
polls in a fair and legitimate manner.
Now that our government has assist
Ell in evolving a plan that will likely
bring peace to Mexico and protect
American interests there it can vel
afford to support President Carranza
in his efforts to destroy the enemies of
law and order even to the extent, if
necessity demands of armed inter-I
Mexican revolutions have
caused citizens Of the United States to
suffer greater financial losses than
those of any other country. The pub
lie is well aware of the indignities
have been placed upon foreigners
in Mexico and but for President Viii
patience in dealing with the sit
uation this county would long since
have gone on the war path in an ap-
parentIy righteous resentment. But.
fortunate, for the Country, the Presi-
dent has adhered to a policy of watch
'ul waiting and again wins the plaudits
IF "wel1 done, thou good and faithful
from the peace-loving people
whose wisdom and foresight place him
# the head of the greatest government
,r the globe. Right again, Mr.. Presi-
lent.