The Washington herald., 1921-06-29
MEXICAN BUSINESS MAN
SEES FUTURE FOR NATION.


II have never seen the Mexican
nation as q whole so. expressive Of
confidence and belief in the govern
ment as at present" said Arturo del
Toro, prominent business man Of
New York and Mexico, who is STOP
ping at the willard while here rep
resenting the Mexican government.
To a remarkable degree President
obregon has won his people by his
democratic manners. his, sincerity
Of purpose. and his broad grasp Of
Mexico's complex problems. Par
ticularly are the citizens impressed
and gratifed with the consideration
his administration is giving to the
welfare of the working classes. The
plans now being formulated for the
requirement ofNvast landed estates,
the subdivision of these into small
farms. and locating thereon thou
sands of country minded Mexicans
and the financing Of these opera
tions. are receiving the presidents
personal attention. The agricultural
experts Of Mexico are enthusiastic
ally cooperating in these plans.
CLAIMS PEOPLE DEEPLY
ATTACHED TO SOIL.
The Mexican people are deeply at
tached to the soil. They love the
land as no other race does, but under
the old baronial system only a limit
ed number were able to possess 1t in
fee simple. President obregon rec
ognizes that a Mexican citizenship
composed largely of home owners
spells peace and prosperity for mis-
government
Law and order" continued Mr..
del Toro, prevail generally
throughout the nation. Owing to a
protracted drouth. Mexico City's
power plant has been unable to sup
ply the necessary power for lights
for most Of the city. Notwithstand-
ing the fact that this great city Of
a million is lighted on only the
principal streets. there is less crime
there than in cities of this country
of but half the population.
FEAR OF BoLsHEvIsTs
FELT IN MEXICO.
IN discussing the Mexican situ-
alton with my friends and some Of
the officials, find considerable ap-
prehension exists regarding the
spread Of bolshevism. The facts
when made known should dispel all
feelings Of altrLl. Mexico is in no
more danger of turning bolshevik
than the United States. The few
demonstrations of the Reds were
sporadic, and were quickly and
sternly suppressed by Obregon's
forces for law and order.
THE Mexican people desire above
all else to establish as soon as pos
sible the most cordial relations with
this country. They recognize that
Mexico alone cannot hope to reha-
bilitate herself and develop her re-
sources.
SEES OBREGON A
FRIEND OF AMERICA.
Personally l regard President OBJ
regon as a friend of the Americans.
He has expressed himself on many
occasions as most desirous of ad-
justing all differences between the
nations. The present deadlock in
diplomatic conferences is not re-
garded as of long duration by the
Mexican officials.
with recognition granted, Mexico
Is destined to forge ahead as never
before in her history. Her unde-
veloped natural resources in min
erals, forests. agricultural lands, and
water power are enormous, and mill
ions of American capital are waiting
for restoration of business relations
to be poured into innumerable en-
terprises of all kinds.
Tn my conferences with officials
here l find only the friendly senti-
ments toward the Obregon govern
ment. Knowing as l do that similar
! sentiments are held in Mexico for
this country, l am sanguine that
recognition will not be delayed much
longer G. n. E."