Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-30
Flaming to Save Mexico


ferences between the United States and Mex
leo shall be empowered also to consider such
other matters, the friendly arrangement OF
which would tend to improve the relations of
the two countries. has so much merit Car
rama scarce will find 1t possible to withhold
his approval
1t is clear enough that these additional
matters which the administration thinks
should be discussed are the poltico- economic
problems that have resulted in the present
revolution. and which, if not adjusted will
cause constant succession Of other revou-
tons. Land tenures agricultural depression,
peonage. education, industrial development
these are some Of the subjects that any en-
hghtened government Of Mexico would want
TO consider.
In signed article in the New York Times
Benjamin F. Ioakum, distinguished railroad
executive and developer of much once back
ward property In the Western States outlines
a constructive Mexican policy. which, if
adopted by the United States. he says would
result in the education, employment and adj
vancement of the peon.
Some such policy must be adopted, declares
Mr. Yoakum. unless the Mexican problem is
to hang forever, like another Old Man OF the
Sea, around the neck Of Uncle Sam. He says:
n1 The United Is, States can can never conquer
but within another fifty years On short
r nsnod would On the dS of naGmy the MGa
lisenes and strength with intensified
viii never stand permanently for any
SS oSs NM pGlisy or control thn,
masses the rights ina, properly be-.
long to them.
That is true. think. If this nation
pacifed" Mexico and introduced industries
that added TO material prosperity and, incl
dentally, raised educato standa rds. it would
merely be paving the way for larger hatreds
and moro dangerous revolt. Mexico needs
help, and great deal of it. but. If it is to
he profitable in the final sense, it must he
administered in cordial cooperation with the
representatives OF the people.
Mr. Ioakum's plan calls for tho division OF
proportionatc parts of the great haciendas
among the people, the owners OF the planta-
lions TO he rccompensed for their holdings
thus surrendered by payments running over
term Of years. He would establish demon
straton farms and agricultural schools. build
railroads and use the military forces neces-
sary to maintain order in the construction
OF roads. This would require much capital
nut ne has no doubt that il would he sup
piled i'll abundant quantities if stable gov
eminent once were established That stable
government, he insists, must be one that con-
sidcrs the rights and the happiness Of the
people, for none other can even hone to
endure. Government Of Mexico by strong
man" OF the Porfirio Diaz type he regards as
shattered plutocratic dream
1t is TO he assumed that President Wilson
would favor policies OF the general character
OF those outlined by Mr. Noakum If he is
thinking along these lines there is probabl
truth in the prediction that Justice Brandeis
will head the American commission for on
such problems no man in this country sees
with broader vision or plans with wiser under
standing than this Supreme Court Judge