The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-10-30
Speedy and Happy Outcome,
Colby Predicts in Accept
ing Proposals.
CREEL'S DIPLOMACY SEEN
Capital Scents Attempt to
Take Mexican Issue Out Of
Tuesdays Election.


MEXICO was ended suddenly to-day and
the way paved for recognition. Tho
Department made public letter adj
dressed to cambridge Colby. Secretary
Of State, by Roberto v. Pesquiera, con
fidential agent OF the De La Huerta
Government, which furnishes what Mr.
Colby describes in a note also made
public to-day as a basis upon which
the preliminaries to recognition can con-
fidently proceed
1t is expected that formal steps toward
recognition will now be taken, to be fol-
lowed by the execution of protocol.
This sudden change ain the attitude of
the State Department is not regarded as
entirely the result of the reassuring
statements made by Mr.. Pesquisra, hut
probably is due in part to a desire to
eliminate any consideration of a pending
Mexican question from Tuesdays argu-
ment at the polls.
Following the recent mysterious mis-
sion of George Creel to Mexico at APP
proximately the same time that Iglesias
Calderon was recalled and Fesuuiera
unofficial mission OF Mr. Creel was able
to exert influences which have overcome
the reported Discrimination of the State
Department TO move in the direction of
recognition at this time.
Formal Statement Issued.
Secretary Colbys formal statement
follows
1.-THE discussions which have for some
time been In progress with Mr.. Pes
guerra, representing the Mexican Gov
eminent, give promise of q speedy and
happy outcome. The letter which he has
addressed to me is a very significant,
and. may add. very gratifying and
reassuring statement of the attitude and
purposes of the new Government of Mex
leo. Mr.. Pesqueira came to Washington
bearing the fullest powers to speak and.
act on behalf of his Government, and
has exhibited throughout the course of
the discussions complete realization of
Mexico's international obligations. just
as his letter reflects clearly the firm re-
solve of his Government to discharge
them.
II think / am warranted in saying
that the Mexican question will soon
cease to be question at all. inasmuch
as Ii is about to be answered. not only
as 1t concerns the United States, but, in
deed, the whole world as well.
THE new Government OF Mexico has
given indication of stability. sincerity
and a creditable sensitiveness 90 it's
duties and their just performance. While
the full protection Of valid American
interests, which is clearly enjoined upon
us as duty. has ut all times been a
matter OF primary concern to us. I may
say that on the part OF this country
there has been no attempt to prescribe
rigid and definite terms upon which a
recognition of the Mexican Government
would be expressly conditioned. This
we have deemed wholly unnecessary. and
the disavowal of the Mexican represen-
tative OF any policy of Reputation of
obligation or confiscation of property or
vested rights, either through retroactive
legislation or future regulations, has the
added value of being spontaneous and
unprompted.
There are certain pending matters I'm
controversy between the two Govern
ments and our respective nationals. but
these will be determined either by agree
ment or by the process of arbitration. to
which. Mexico is prepared to yield COM
plete assent
The letter to Mr.. Pesqueira offers n
basis upon which the preliminaries to
recognition can confidently proceed, and
| am hopeful that within a short time
the sympathetic friendship and. the pa
tent forebearance which President Will
son has manifested toward the Next
can people during the long period of
their internal disorders will be fully vim
dicated. The desire reflected In Mr..
Pesqueira's letter for the confidence and
amlcable regard of the United States Is
fully reciprocated. and I am happy to
believe that the last cloud upon the an
cient friendship N the two peoples is
soon to disappear"
Pcsqueira's Letter Co Colby.
Mr.. Pesqueira's letter to the Secre-
tary of State says in part:
While the informal and frank con-
versations l have had with Mr.. Norman
Davis. the Under Secretary of State,
have resulted in a cordial and thorough
understanding. ! beg the liberty of put
ting on paper the exact position and
definite desires of my Government
"As you know. and as the United
States must see. II is a new Mexico that
faces the world in pride and confidence.
From border to border there Is peace.
On September our citizens cast their
votes in due accord with democratic pro-
cedure and Aware Obregon. the great
soldier statesman chosen TO be Presl-
dent. is supported not only by a coall-
ton of parties but by union OF faith
and patriotism.
what you may not know, however. is
the new spirit that animates my coun-
try. 1t Is not only the case that our
men and women have come to a deep
and lasting realization what Mexico
owes to the idealism of President Will
son so nobly and patiently exhibited In
the unhappy years during which our
oppressed millions fought against tn
injustices which weighed them down
for centuries. II il equally true that
they have thrilled to the world vision
OF the President--his tremendous idedl
of universal fraternity.
"out OF our new strength we arc will
ing and eager to play our proper part
In the creation of a new and better
order that will lift ancient burdens
from the back OF humanity
"A first task. Of course, is firm and
enduring friendship between Mexico
and the United States. Not only are
we neighbors. but every other consid-
Grafton points to the wisdom of an UNI
derstandng that goes beyond mere
treaties and sinks it's roots into tho
heart of each nation.
"Our business Is to set this friendship
on foundations so firm that 1t cannot
he shaken by the attack of reaction
Permit me. therefore. to deal In detail
with certain ISLANDERS that have not only
preiudced the people Of the United
States but which have aroused much
bitterness In my own country
Mexico cannot but feel deeply ag-
grieyod over the charge that she intends