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him 10 secure the release of the na-
tive priests. Say 10 him that the en-
ployment Of such methods for the col
lrctlUn~ ~ money are 10 unusual and
20 unlu~tihahlc that they will arouse
worldwide di~approval. We are sure
that General Carranza will. upon in
vc~tigation. give the necessary in
-truction~ for the protection IF all
members 81 religious orders. Present
All this matter with MI possible ear
nc~tne~~ TOR II a. a very erIevOu~ ms
take and will hc sure To- arouse SEN
tlment III Mexico as well n here and
IN other countries. II - possible that
the necessary instructions have al
ready been gwen To- General Ohregon
for the release Of these priests. but
the matter j. 20 serious that 80 are
sending this telegram"
These dispatches. selected from those
sent. illustrate the spirit IN which the
president and those associated with him
have dealt with the Mexican situation in -
far A. il affects the subjects of religion.
The administration i 81 course the
servant III the American people II seeks
"a be- governed hy their convictions and
bv the principles which have governed
their political life. II ha~ felt IL t. b.
it, duty Ia urge upon the leaders III Mex
ico. whenever nm opportunity offered, the
principles and methods of action. which
must underlie All real democracie>. ~ they
v. -.t.l n.- ILL.,. t.rtp.ttl.-
will. in the same way. govern the admin
i~traii0n IN handling every question of the
recognition of any government that may
issue ont ot the present revolution and give
promise of stability and Justice. ID can
not dictate laws or forms Of government
to Mexico: but II can. and Will bring 10
bear upon Mexican affairs, wherever II
may lcgitimatcly DO -. the pressure Of
American opinion and American example.
The Mexican leads will certainly know
that IN ordcr. "a command the sympathy
and moral support of America Mexico
must have, when her reconstruction comes.
lust land tenure. free schools, and true
freedom Of conscience and worship. We
know of no other foundation stones upon
which ia build the economic and spiritual
life that makes political freedom a reality
and n blessing.
am, my dear Father Kelley.
Very truly yours.
tSigned) ". J. Bryan.
Chicago, April IL. 1915.
The Hon. William J. Bryan. Secretary Of
State. the White House. Washington.
u. &.
Nv dear Mr.. Bryan:
A formal reply 10 your very interesting
and very important letter Of the 10Th
ultimo should have been sent YOU Some
weeks ago.: hut. ! am sure YOU will under
stand that. IN a matter 81 such great mo-
ment il wa~ necessary for me 10 take
counsel and thought before writing at any
length. Since sent YOU my telegram of
acknowledgment and the short letter of
the same kind later. ! have not only been
considering and studying the situation, but
have taken advantage of oyery opportun-
ity 10 discuss your communication with
those who are wiser than myself or better
informed. and who also have u very deep
interest IN the welfare Of Mexico.
The first thought Of those whom ] con
suited, like my own. was Of thanks Tor
the consideration the administration gave
10 my request, and Of appreciation for the
pledge that religious liberty IN Mexico
would be safeguarded. ~ far a i i pos
,ible to do 50, before any government will
be recognized for that unhappy country. ]
feel. however. a. do Others, that the ideas
of the revolutioniStS a. To what constitutes
religious liberty may clash with your own,
a. they certainly must clash with the ideas
Of a majority OF the people OF the United