The Cordova daily times., 1921-07-06
WEDNESDAY, JULY 6, 1921
SECRETARY HUGHES ON MEXICO

The secretary of state s statement on the sub feet of Mexican relations could not be improved upon It avoids high flown gcncraIizations, which raise either false expectations or un- founded suspicious and rests our policy on solid ground It will be indorscd and supported by substantial American opinion.
 Mexican problems are American problems. Mexican peace involves American peace Mex ican policy is of important concern to American poIicy The American people and their present government have no desire to interfere in Mex ican affairs a feathers weight or hair' breadth beyond the clear line of America = rights and vital interest but there is no reason why we should mot declare frankly that this line lies within the field of MrNico's policy, as it has been developed of late years.
 In concrete terms Mexico seeks foreign ad for her development, and it k essential. But States would he directly and indirectly rndang cred of this aid were given by @ny European the vital interests and security of the United power or group of poWctS If. on th" other hand, American resources are drawn upon for this aid, t S essential that they shall he pro tcctcd from conlscation. II is also essential that American citizens, in Mexico lawfully, shall enjoy the equal protection of law.
 The Mexican constitution of 1917 and the policy respecting the cNicin@ property rights of Americans and other aliens require clearing up before the relations between Mexico and the United States can be stabilized All our gov ermrnt and people ask of Mexico is the full filmcut of international right and of the re- responsibilities imposed by civilization upon SOY rrcign states. Comfiscatory laws cannot be rec ognizcd and action under them will be consid- cred nt'ricndIy. As soon as the Mexican gov ernmcnt definitely engages to do its information al duty toward our citizens, recognition can and will be granted, and if Mexico realizes the situation an era of mutually profitable cooper ation will cnsuc.
 But if the McNicans refuse to recognize inter national rights and the factors of necessity con trolling onr common situation, it will be inn perativc upon Us to take practical action. No recognition will be granted, and if overt acts are committed, force will be employed. This will be the last resort, dcpIorcd by all but neg hglble minority of Americans But it will be accepted an inevitable result of Mexican n- widsOm, and should be foreSccn as inevitable by the Mexican government i'll the present con sideration of its policy and program. Peace between us can be predicted only upon fair dealing and the acceptance of the rcsponsibiI- itics for legal justice and order belonging to all sovereign states
 Our government will neither threaten nor dictate. If will have due regard for Mexican amour propre, for our purpose is friendly and without uItcror motive But it is to be hoped in the interest of our good relations that the Mexican government and people will not decicvc themselves as to the basic and decisive factors of the situation. Mexico can have peace and substantial aid, but only on terms of inter national right.