The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-12-06
TO ARBITRATE DIFFICULTIES

the request signed by editors of the largest and most
influential papers in Mexico. representing all parties
which calls for a conference to adjust the trouble
existing between the United States and Mexico.
The undersigned representatives of the most
important newspapers the republic OF Mexico
well aware of the possible mminence of
rupture in the relations between the United
States and Mexico. We believe that such rup-
ture would be due to a lack of mutual knowledge
of both peoples; whereupon we have today ap-
piled to President Carranza suggesting to him the
appointment of delegation formed by two
secretaries Of his cabinet two senators. two rep
resentatives Of the house and three private cit
liens which may put itself In touch with a
similar delegation appointed by the United States
government in order that the delegations may
discuss and clear up any differences between the
two governments thus avoiding consequences as
outcome OF enmity. We earnestly invite you
involving the world partnership of the press, to
give your support to this meeting and to ask
President Wilson to accept the move are pro-
posing
This message has been sent out to papers in every
part of the United States and the request deserves
consideration.
The idea seems to be an admirable one The COM
mittees suggested would be representative of the
government and the people Of both countries, and
their decision should certainly reflect the sentiment
There be question to the flagrancy of
many of the acts which have been committed against
American citizens, but it must be remembered that
Mexico is in state of war, and has been for years.
That the United States whip Mexico is unques-
toned But that the United States wants to be in
volved in with Mexico at this time in the worlds
history, in order to show what she can do is to be
doubted.
This country has just passed through a great
discharged it's obligations with credit and honor
And that it will continue to discharge its duties
no can doubt, knowing the mettle of Uncle
Sans soldiers. We could throw million men into
the breach. if need be- and could spend hundreds Of
millions to win victory, which would be q doubtful
one, this time when the manhood of this country
is already so depleted and the people carrying
so great burden OF taxation.
An English officer, who makes his home in Pensa
cola, recently returned from years of service with
the British troops, commenting the failure of
the United States to sign the peace treaty pointed
on the advantage given Germany. in the time which
had elapsed since the signing of the armistice, and
the reluctance that country is now displaying, in
reference to signing the document which would
place international affairs footing of equaza-
ton. such has never before been known.
There can be doubt but that much Of the
trouble in Mexico if not all of it, has been directly
wants nothing better than to embroi this country in
war with Mexico.
Had the United States signed the treaty, far dis
ferent situation would be faced than that which
lies before today. 1t true that the United
States could not declare Mexico until every
of arbitration had been tried and it is equally
true that should the United States be forced into
war with Mexico, while a member of the league Of
nations, should have the backing of the league
The people Of the United States do not want war
with Mexico, if there is any honorable way to arb-
trate the difficulties which confront. The
world wants peace They looking to this
ton TO help bring order out Of the chaos
listing.
Certainly the suggestion Of the Mexican newspa-
pers is wise A conference of two secretaries
of the cabinet. two senators, two representatives OF
the house and three private citizens. representing
each country, should be able to work out the prob
lens that these two nations face without bloodshed