The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-12-12
(By Bill krolinl

If the delegation of American ciU-
2ens who recently attended the inau-
guration of President Obregon at
Mexico City were 10 make the decision
Us 10 whether or not the United
states should recognize the Mexican
government under the present admin
istration, they would vote unanimously
in favor of the affirmative is the
statement made by j. H. French OF
Ardmore. Mr.. French has recently
returned from Mexico, where he had
attended the inaugural ceremonies of
the new president as a member of a
delegation which was commissioned
to act as representatives Of the gov
ernor and people of the state Of Ok
lahoma. Delegations from other states
OF the Union We're present also. The
oklahoma group included Lieutenant
Governor Trapp and wife. Hon. Joe
Morris, secretary Of state, Senator w.
Il. Wallace of Pauls Valley, Sena-
tor-elect II. O. Glasser of Enid, Ad-
iutant General {. f. Barrett, Col.
b. H. Markham of oklahoma City,
Mr.. and Mrs. T. X. Robertson, (Mr.
Robertson is brother Of the gov
ernorl W. J. Often of Enid.
THE citizens of Mexico" states AIr
French in explanation of the reason.
for the desired recognition OF Mex
leo, treated us with the utmost re-
spect and showed in every manner pos
sible that it was their intention 10
gain the friendship and good will ol
tho American people, and To make il
an everlasting friendship. They are
most desirous of gaining our conf
dencc and our aid in the develop
ment of their wonderful resources
For they have what are perhaps the
most valuable natural resources which
can be found in any country of the
world. Gems, oil. silver and many
other minerals and resources of al
most inconceivablc value are TO be
found there, but they must be de-
veloped and Mexico needs the fl
nancial aid of the other nations of the
world TO larry out this work of de-
velopment The little development
which has been carried on in Mexico
proves that the riches are there. Many
times during our journey through
their country the Mexican people in
formed us over and over again that
they desired our aid and co-opera'
ton.
"There are many reasons whicf
justify recognition OF our southern
neighbor. The present government ol
Mexico appears to be most staple
one. They have commenced their Of
fetal duties in a fine and commenda-
BILE manner, and will continue tc
progress at a rapid rate If they re-
ceive our support"
The Journey
Mr.. French then related the tale
Of the journey. As per instructions
the commissioned delegates assembled
al san Antonio, Texas, he said, where
they boarded a special train Of about
10 coaches, and 10 which all the dele
gates from the various states were
assigned. The train was in charge OF
General Torres, who acted as repre-
sentative of the Mexican government
From San Antonio. the party Travelled
10 Laredo, Texas, where they wer'
delayed about three hours on ac
count Of the unwillingness of the rail
road company 10 permit the dining
car attached to the special TO b'
taken into Mexico until 100000 ii
gold as security for the safe return
OF the diner had been deposited. !
Laredo banker came to the rescu
and handed over TO the railroad Off
cials a certified check for the re
quired amount. To show their appre
citation the delegates each contri
buted s. toward 4 gratitude fund
and q sum amounting 10 about s75
was collected. With this they pur
chased q handsome silver service ant
presented It TO the banker. The trail
was then permitted to continue OF
its journey, and the party crosse
into Mexico.
The first Mexican town at. whic
they arrived was Neuvo LAREDO
Here they we're met at the statio
by General TreyinO, who represente
the Mexico government. Each dele
gate was presented with beautiful
decorated badge on which were IN
words guest Of honor" The badg
was decorated with the American co
ors. The party left the train, and i
specially provided autos, were escorte
to an auditorium where there wa
dance in progress, There the Mex
can authorities delivered speeches {
welcome, and Governor Hobby of TeH
as responded as spokesman for II
American delegation. The Mexican
were most courteous in their trea
ment OF the guests, and always sougl
10 please the delegates in every mai
ner possible,
Words cannot describe the wonde
full hospitality which the Mexican
displayed towards US, from the vei
minute We boarded the train, durir
our entire stay in their country ar
until we returned TO American so
II was simply one big round of cou
tesies and perfectly wonderful trea
ment which they accorded US" is Il
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