Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-05-22

or OtheI -paities nitooS ASSioiiie''e right to act as they consider may be consistent I acknowledge my own po- sition as before mentioned. l feel compelled to adopt it in order to be consistent with my previous words and acts in public life, in my mani festo of the 30th alt. and in my re- port rendered to the people of Mexico of the 9th instant, as to my acton in these later events.
 q declared in the most emphatic manner that no personal interest had guided me in taking part in the strug- gle I made known my conviction that we. the revolutionists. will come out clean from the trial in which we find ourselves at present and announced that my further actions would be the best confirma tion of my words.
 q have fulfilled my promise and make known my purpose of retiring from the electoral campaign so that the unity among those who were rev. olutionary may remain sound; so that the nation may be tranquil, feeling certain that there will be no cause for conflict in the future; so the cam painn in whose haids now lies the sal vation of the republic, as l declared to the committee from that body that honored me with their greetings at the national palace on Sunday. the 9th instant, may not be agitated be- cause of the conflict between the Con- zalez and Obregon parties who are endeavoring to obtain for the respect i've candidates the selection of provis- ional president that must be made. To Do Duty.
 "But on the contrary to act with perfect serenity. knowing that there are no interests in opposition, all now having but single purpose in view. the organization of the country and the restoration of it's prestige before l the nations of the world. Perhaps some of my partisans of an irrespon- sible temper may not be satisfied with my action, and may approach me for leaving them abandoned on the po- litical field. I do not believe, how ever, that there will be many who thus judge me as to date conspicuous mem- bers or by party to whom l have made known my purpose, have had only praise of my decision as being strict ly adjusted to the principles of pa- triotism, morality and democracy. This assurance is sufficient for my peace of mind, besides my conscience telds me that the people will also ap- prove if honest disinterestedness
 which has prompted me in this decis- ion, thus deserves the praise of my fellow citizen, can wish for no high CT econium flo rthe political sacrifice
 I have made. If my action is not re- garded in it's true significance and
 upon me fails the criticism and mock
 cry of the so called practical men who from time immemorial have so cor
 rupted our political atmosphere, it
 matters not to me.
 "The deep conviction of having done my duty in the interest of the country will compensate me. For all bitter ness of feelings that may be against
 me will strengthen me in carrying ou;
 of this, my declaration. As soon as constitutional rights are re-establish-
 ed throughout the republic through the nomination of a provisional presi- .} dent, I will have the satisfaction o1 having in the interest of all concerned
 deprived myself of the authority which by virtue of the revolutionary
 condition I have felt compelled te assume, gladly reporting and account Hing to the new commander, especially with reference to the organization o1
 labor which I have been developing
 since the necessary assumption by