Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1920-12-01
CONTINUE POLICY
Of A[OOFNESS
SAYS ObRECON
Membership Overtures
Would Be Humiliating
Act, Says New Chief.
Courtesy Shown Him by
American Visitors to
Inauguration Noted.

Mexico City. Nov 30.-(By The AS
admission to the League of Nations but
should an invitation to membership be
extended by the league, it would be
| given consideration
This declaration was made by General
| Alyaro 0bregon. president elect OF the
republic, in an interview Tuesday with
, the Associated Press, during which he
discussed problems that viii demand his
attention when he assumes the presi-
dency at midnight Tuesday night
Policy of AIoofness.
General Obregon said he was certain
| that the provisional government under
President de la Huerta had not re-
quested such membership and it was the
intention of his government to continue
this policy of aloofness, his attitude be-
ing that Mexico in making overtures for
membership in the league would engage
| in humiliating act entirely Inconsistent
with its traditional national pride.
The correspondent was received in
General Obregon's home, adjacent to
Chapultepec castle, the presidential
president elect, because of slight indis
I position. has conducted his affairs.
1fener;i 0h.egon. who Is ia tise best Of
Health now, prefaced his discussion of
Mexican problems with an expression
of gratitude for the courtesy shown him
by the hundreds of American visitors
who are in Mexico City for his inau-
guration.
Reconstruction Problem.
1T indicates a better feeling between
the two countries which will continue to
grow" he said
Petroleum regulations, the labor sit
i ,,I.. \. EAn-
islative projects were discussed.
''The great problem / face as the next
Mexican executive is that of general re-
construction, he said. Il have re-
Elected my attitude toward various prob
lens in Il series of projects which ] have
already submitted to congress for con-
sideration.
"Of first interest to Americans, of
course is the oil problem and in this
connection l might say that Articles Il
and Y will not be abrogated. But |
am sure that witain short time COM
mission will be appointed to regulate
the application of these articles.
Il do not intend to make any recon-
mendations to congress regarding pet
roleum matters beyond urging that the
commission be established and that all
parties concerned be given fair and just
treatment. ! feel certain that this prob
lem ultimately will be settled TO the en-
tire satisfaction of all concerned"
Asked what he considered the most
significant resul5s accomplished by the
new Mexico government which retires
Tuesday night, General Obregon an
swered that undoubtedly its greatest
work was the pacification of the repub-
lie, which, he added, ''is a sequence to
the revolutionary movement of last
summer
"One of Mexico's greatest problems at
present is that of laboE,' said General
Obregon. II am positive that radicalism
is not SO widespread that it constitutes
menace to the peace of Mexico. How
ever. | do recognize that all workers
have right to fight for the betterment
of their conditions and my government
will lend all possible aid to secure such
betterment, if the workers act within
law and ORDER
The president elect recently submit
ted to congress a law which contemplates
system of pensions and insurance for
employees who have grown old in service
or who have become disabled as the re-
suit of their work. Certain wage increas
es are also proposed
Presidents responsibilities.
Discussing another project recently
to increase the responsibilities of the
president and his aides General 0bregon
declared that the constitution of 1917
delivered too much power to the chief
executive without providing sufficient re-
sponsibilities and that it was the exer
else of these almost tyrannical powers by
Carranza that led to the revolution
against him. The proposed law would
make the president subject to trial if he, |
in any way restrained the liberties of
voters or attempted to prejudice cleo
tions, either federal or state: If he ex.
erted pressure upon congress or the SUI
preme court to influence their actions;
if he attacked the sovereignty of any
state; if he were party to the formal
administration of public funds or con-
eluded treaties with foreign powers with |
out the consent of congress.
Cabinet Equally Liable.
The members of the cabinet would be
made equally liable for not opposing the
chief executive in such illegalities.
II take the oath of office Tuesday
night with the profound feeling that /
have an immense task before me-" con-
cluded the president elect. II shall strive
to administer my office with due regard
to justice for all abiding by the law and
the constitution. With the cooperation
of the country at large, hope to see
an unhrnken peace and the prosperity
of my country