New-York tribune., 1920-10-30

For Mexico
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duties and their just performance
While the full protection of valit
American interests, which is clearly
cnJolned upon US as a duty; has at ali
tunes been a matter of primary con
Germ to US, l may say that on the par,
of this country there has been no at
tempt to prescribe rigid and definite
terms upon which q recognition of the
Mexican government would he expr.s sly
conditioned
Basis for Recognition
This we have deemed wholly un-
necessary, and the dsavowai of the
Mexican representative OF any policy
of Reputation Of obligations or con-
'.scation of property or vested rights
either through retroactive Ieg isntion OF
future regulations, has the added value
ui being spontaneous and unprompted
There are certain pending matters
in controversy between the two gov
ernmcNts and our respective nationals
but these will be determined either
by agreement or by the process of arbi-
tration, to which Mexico is prepared to
yield complete assent.
THE letter of Mr. Pesqucira offers a
basis upon which the preliminaries to
recognition can confidently proceed
and | am hopeful that within a short
tune the sympathetic friendship and
the patient forbearance which Presi-
dent Wilson has manifested toward the
Mexican people during the long period
of their internal disorders will be
fully vindicated
"The desire reflected in Mr. Pes
queira's letter for the confidence and
amicabe regard of the United States
is fully reciprocated, and ! am happy
10 believe that the last cloud upon the
ancient friendship Of the two peoples
is soon to disappear"
Mr.. Pcsqueira's Letter
Mr.. PesQueira's letter to Secretary
Colby follows, in part:
my Dear Nh Secretary:
"While the informal and frank con.
versations l have had with Mr.. Nor
man Davis, the Under Secretary of
State, have resulted in cordial and
thorough understanding, | beg The lib
erty Of putting upon paper the exact
position and the definite desires Of my
government.
"As you know, and as the United
States must see, it is new Mexico
that faces the world in pride and con-
ndence. From border to border there
is peace. Not a single rebel remains
ment and a whole nation thinks in
terms of law and order and recon-
struction. On September 5 our citi-
zens cast their votes in due accord
with democratic procedure and AlVaro
Obregon, the great soldier statesman
chosen to be President, is supported
not only by a coalition of parties but
by union of faith and patriotism
"Nh hat you may not know, however.
is the new spirit that anilnates my
country. 1t is not only the case that
our men and women have come to a
deep and lasting appreciation Of what
Mexico owes to the idealism of Presi-
dent Wilson. so nobly and patiently ex-
hibited in the unhappy years during
which our oppressed millions fought
against the injustices that weighed
them down for centuries. 1t is equally
true that they have thrilled TO the
world vision OF the Pres ident-his tre-
mendous ideal of universal fraternity.
Joint Arbitration Board
"The Mexican government is pre-
pared to establish Joint arbitration
commission TO pass upon and adJudi-
cate the claims presented by foreigners
on account OF damages occasioncd dur
ing the revolution. Any claim that
cannot be adjusted by means of direct
between the claimant and
the Mexican government will be sub
mltted to the consideration of this com
MISS on, whose decisions will be
deemed final and binding.
"MeXico has likewise upheld that, in
order to place international relations
on solid foundation, the existence Of
q norman ont m r n i,,o,,,- cf rb ro ~,
is essential for the purpose of deciding
any difference. AS regards the United
States specifically, Mexico has already
expressed her intentions in Article
XXI OF the Treaty Of Guadalupe Hi
dalgo and is prepared to enlarge and
strengthen this machinery.
Our plan is to establish a national
program based on order and justice 1t
is our firm belief that the people of
North America are just as faithful to
their own high ideals Hence, nothing
could better shield the dignity of both
republics, as nothing could be more
peaceful relations than the operation
of a commission of this nature, organ
lied in accordance with recognized in
ternational practices.
This policy should be made perma-
nent, and the Mexican government de-
sires to cooperate in so far as may be
needful toward this end.
"Another cause Of deep national re-
sentiment for The Mexican government
is the oft-repeated assertion that our
laws are of retroactive and confisca-
tory nature, and that our national pro
gram is based on a policy Of confisca-
ton. This is entirely groundless. NOT
one square yard of land has been con-
fiscated in Mexico, not single e-
gitimate right of property has been
annulled"