The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-10-29
MA v RE- 9GWlNE
MEXICO l7OR4L Y
Secretary Of State Colby lnti-
mates U. S. May Take
Action Soon. [
NEGOTIATIONS OPENED
Pesqueira's Letter to Secre.
tary State Colby Paves Way.
Conditions Probable,

warrington, Oct. 2o.--Sccretar
est state cslby today intItnated
government was near.
The secretary was con,mentina
on a letter from Robert v. Pes.
quelra, Mexican high commissioner
20 washington. declaring that Nhe
letter "offers a basls upon which
the prellminarles 10 recognition
can confidently proceed" Ff'l
Mr.. Colby declared there has bee,
no attempt 40 prescribe rigid and def
mite terms upon which recognition
OF the Mexican government would b,
expressly conditioned.
Mr. Pesquelra's letter set forth III,
| position OF his government at this time
ana a,, declared Nthat the United states
faces the world in pride and conn.
| dence."
Formal statement.
Secretary colby's formal statement
"The discussions which have for
Pesqueira, representing the Mexican
government, give promise OF a speedy
and happy outcome. The letter which
ne mas addressed TO me, and which
am today giving out for publication. IL
q very significant and, | may add, a
very gratifying and reassuring state
ment Of the attitude and purposes OF
the new government OF Mexico, Mr.
l.osqueria came to Washington bearing
the fullest powers to speak and act on
behalf OF his government. and has ex-
hibited throughout the course of the
discussions n complete realization OF
Mexico's international obligations, Just
as his letter reflects clearly the firm
resolve Of his government to discharge
them.
= think am warranted in saying
maa.
cease TO be a question at all. inasmuch
as II Is about to be answered, not only
as II concerns the United States, but,
indeed, the whole world as well.
THE new government OF Mexico has
given indication of stability. sincerity
and n credltable sensitiveness to It's
duties and their Just performance.
While the full protection OF valid
American interests. which is clearly
enioined upon us as duty. has at all
times been a matter q primary con
cern to us. 1 may say that on the part
Of this country there has been no at
tempt TO prescribe rigid and definitive
terms upon which a recognition OF the
Mexican government would be expressly
conditioned This we have deemed
of the Mexican representative OF any
policy OF reputation of obligation or
conflscation OF property or vested
rights, either through retroactive leg
islation or future regulations. has the
added value of being spontaneous and
There are certain pending matters
In controversy between the two govern
ments and our respective nationals, but
these win be determined either by 1
agreement or BY the process Of arbl.
tos YIELD complete sssenk ,'s, l.s
ysefhqS iat serssof Mr.. pe&duelfRN Offers !
b baRis upon which tfe prolinifaFleel
to recognition can confident y prog
and am hopeful that within a short
time the sympathetic friendship and
the patient forbearancce which gresl-
dent Wilson has manifested toward the
Mexican people during the long period |
Of their internal disorders viii be fsiisss. / /
The deeire reflected IN Mr.
letter for the confidence
States Is fully reciprocated, and I arr
happy to believe that the Inst cloud
upon the ancient friendship Of the two
peoples Is soon to disappear"
Pesauelra's Letter.
Mr.. Pesqueira's letter TO the secre-
.ary follows:
.Dear Mr. Secretary--While the In
'ormal and frank conversations ] have
iad with Mr.. Norman Davis the un-
OF state, have resulted IN
/ cordial and thorough understanding
beg the liberty OF putting on paper
he exact position and deflnitesdesiresl
If my government.
"As you know, and as the United
states must see, II Is new Mexico
hat faces the world In pride and con-
Idence From border to border there
s peace. Not single rebel remains
n arms against the federal govern
nent and who'e nation thinks In
On Sept, 8, our citizens cast
heir votes In due accord with demo-
ratio procedure and Alvaro Obregon.
he great soldier statesman. chosen 70
% president, is supported not only by
coalition of parties, but by union
I faith and Of patriotism.
what you may not know, however,
the new spirit that nnimates my
ountry. II is not only the case that
ur men and women have come 70 q
eep and lasting. realisation Of what
iexico owes 10 the idealism OF Prcsl-
ent Wilson no noby and patiently
Inhibited in the unhappy yeErs during
hlch. our oppressed millions fought
gainst the iniustices which weighed 4
lem down for centuries. II is equn W y
'ue that they have thrilled 70 the
orld vision Of the president--his tre- {
iendous ideal OF universal fraternity.
Mexico today is not merely planning !
future Of happiness and Justice for !
| within her borders. Out OF our new
rength we are willing and eager Ia
4 =
new and better order that will lift
1cient burdens from the back OF hui
anity. !
"a first task. Of course, Is firm and
lduring friendship between Mexico
ID the United States. Not only are we
.ighbors, but every other cOnsidern- =
)n points to the wisdom OF an UNDER
andlng that goes beyond mere trea-
- and sinks It's roots into the heart ],
each nation. We have the snme po- =
e al institutions, the same aspirations, q
q same ideals, the same goals. Il
such a friendship ~ fast forming i,
No governors Of Texas, New Mexico !,
Id Arlzonn--your border states-have u
ready stretched out the hand OF :,
voluntarily telegraphing the !,
csident as to their faith ia the stabl- T.
Z. honesty and sincerity of my govern 4,
INT. Ig,
''Our business Is TO set this friend !,
ip on foundations 80 firm that it can :,
[ be shaken by the htiack Of reaction. - -
rmit me, therefore. 10 deal In detail 4,
IN certain ISLANDERS that have not -
ly preJusiced the people Of the United .,
a .es, but which have aroused much Z,
.terness In my oSn country. ~,
Mexico cannot but feel deeply ag- =,
leved over the charge that sle in ~ ~
ids or has ever Intended 10 Gisayow ~
r obligations. president DE La ~
ieria. as wo!l as President elect Obro- ~
n. DNNu Oh INptuANu 0CiuNlNtls phHHCi1 4
clarCd that Mexico Will respect all =,
.htfu claims duly proved as such. -,
uniting herself TO tie recognize 49,
ncip'os Of international law. ~
The Mexican government IL pre- ~
red 10 establish joint arbitration
70 pass upon aIid nujudieate -
claims presented BY foreigners on /
,ount Of damages occaNionod during |
rcvolut on. Any claim that cannot
ndjug,td by means Of direct negotia-
~. between the claimant and the
xlcan government will be submitted