El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-29
GERMANS LOSING
GRIP IN MEXICO
Ed Kayser Tells Rotarians
Mexicans Are Turning
Rapidly Toward Allies.

German propaganda has lost its
7 grip in Mexico city and the senti-
ment, among all classes. IS swervins
rapidly to the side OF the allies. ac-
cording to a message delivered at the
Rotary club meeting Thursday at
Hotel Sheldon by f. W Kayser. vice
president OF the First National bank.
who has just returned from a months
business trip to the Mexican capital
Il could not believe my eyes" one
Mexican merchant told Mr.. Eayser.
America has accomplished wonders
during the past year In fact you have
done what no other nation ever did
before. We are coming TO realize
what a true friend We have in the
people north Of US, and we cOngratu-
late you on having as president a
man who stands for the things we
have been fighting for in Mexico for
years
Growing Pro-Amy Rapidly.
Mr. Kayser said that thanks to
the good offices OF the American
consul general and American citizens
in Mexico City, the sentiment IS grow
ing pro-a1ly rapidly. but a month ago
It was proGerman-' He cited the ex-
istence OF a German propaganda Of
flee. two doors from which an Amer
Jean Information bureau has opened.
with a shining star as its beacon
light The American rooms are
crowded at all times. while at the
German office. only stragElers read
the bulletins OF lies posted daily
In the press. proGerman activities
are reflected in FL Democrata. Mr.
Kayser said. this publication printing
all kinds OF lies, while FL Universal
pro-ally, prints only the truth The
speaker thought that on account OF
the class OF circulation. however. that
the Democratic still has the greater
influence
stand By the I. 8.
Mr.. Kayser said American citizens
in Mexico City are acting in a way
that those at home should be proud
Of They went over the top by $780,
600 on the Liberty loans and SIS. 900
for the Red Cross. While some Amer
lean women gave q tea while Mr..
kayser was at the capital and netted
$1,000 by the sale OF various articles
they had made, and funds going 70
the Red Cross MT. kayser thought
that the reason for the change OF
sentiment in Mexico was principally
the enthusiasm displayed by Ameri-
cans in various patriotic drives
Civilians Must Do Utmost.
judge II Nagle. representing the
on the necessity OF the civilian popu-
lation at home doing its utmost TO
support the army in the field He
said that Hannibal lost the Punic wars
because he was not supported By the
people at home. lust as the Cartha-
genians fought for national existence.
so are we fighting said the judge,
and II the Germans win. we viii be-
come TassaI nations" He concluded
by declaring that members OF the bar
association had decided 70 give their
services free 10 men who viii ihavs
10 register in September. This ser
vice is more for the country than Tor
the men," he said
No Action on sfNYar Chesf7
After a heated discussion. the club
endorsed the action OF its directorate
In deciding that no action should be
taken OF the war chest movement As
the matter now stands. Rotary has
given neither endorsement OF dfsap-
prevail OF the plan
H. C. SWearingen was selected as
the goat for next meeting and C.
81 Mckie won the attendance prize.
Vice president G. A. Martin presided.