El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-03-16
GOOD FEELING BETWEEN THESE
NEIGHBORS IS BEING RESTORED
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A n ERA good feeling be beginning here
u the border The oldtime friendliness between Amer
- and Mexicans and between the United States
Mexico Though externally the governments have not
otherwise than friendly IS beginning TO reasset itself
though timidly at first.
Mexican officers are under orders extend every
courtesy to American commanders and on the other hand
the military the way Mai Gen J. ]. PershiHg and
staff received with high hOnOrs MaamOros Mexico
few days ago, the first time in years that American
officer in uniform had been that town. 1t is not long
since cavalry review held Camp Stewart at which
Gen Jose Murguia of uarez and his staff guests At
the first of next wee Gen. Pershing who will be in FL
Paso then inspection trip Gen Bell and their stas
viii be banqueted in Juarez by Gen Jose Murgua and his
brother Gen Francisco Murguia the latter the commander
of the division Of the north.
These little amenities mark the friendly relations be
tween the two armies and significant OF corresponding
partial restoration of good feeling between the peoples
themselves.
has political significance of Everyone
stands that Gen Carsnza and his advisers seeking
any impression that the German propaganda in
Mexico has had effect that Mexico might contemplate
such hostile action against the United States the Z-
note proposed On the part of the United States
II is demonstration of the confidence in
the ability OF Gen CarTanZa and recognition of his
siderable achievements in the task Of restoring order in
parts of the republic This feeling the part the United
States was shown also by the sending OF ambassador
Fletcher Mexico and the extending through him. of the
best wishes of the United States to Gen Caranza.
Incidentally, the CarTanza government oudid itself
couesies to ambassador Fletcher having special train
at the border to him. committee Of government off
la! a. inc s'alOH III 1eAiOo lily 70 receive hi ana an
elaborate ceremonial already prepared when he pre-
scented to Gen. CarTanza.
This change is gratifying Many things the memory
Of which has little bearing upon present conditions
therefore better kept far back the mind Of the way
Peace for Mexico opportunity for foreigners return
under fair conditions and the resung large
and social intercourse between the United States and Mexico
are the important matters
Not to be overlooked IN this connection the inorma
ton that the Mexican government will shortly
repatuating all but few OF those Mexcans who because
Of their beliefs their participation military civil
activities Mexico have for years been refugees in the
United States OF other foreign countries
The CaTanza government OF realizes that among
these e1les many individuals representing the best
blood and best brains Of the Mexican republic;
can do things and upbuild who have occupied honor
able places in Mexico and ready their best for
the country II at time they might rebeled at
order Of things they have had their lesson and is
Tor the best interests of all that they should again take
their places in Mexico.
BandTy which goes farther than brigandage falls
sooner or later OF its weight 1t principles
back OF 10 inspire and TO gain the support public senti
nen before it gain the dignity revolutionary move
ment Villa is still IN degree menace as long as he
lives but be can hardly regain his old time prestige There
VIII be general thanksgiving when he dies is killed or
captured but nothing he do alter the fact that
Mexico IS BEGINNING slowly to and that all of rs
are on the way to share the benefits of peace