The Washington herald., 1921-06-15
TEXAS MAN PRAISES
MEXICAN CIVILIZATION,


taiR with n. b. Creager. law
year, of Brownsville, Texas, will
soon convince one that Mexic is a
country possessing a very commend
able civiiization--superi perhaps
even 10 ours In few minute details
and not country where only ig-
norance, treachery, theft. murder,
oil wells and coffee plantations are
In evidence, as many believe.
Conditions in Mexico have beer
very much exaggerated" said Crea-
ger. who is stopping at the New
willard while ostensibly vacation
ing in Washington. TT is true
there have been some rather vol
canic human disturbances, but
never have they been as intense or
as frequent as represented. A mi
nor outbreak in Mexico Is blazoned
forth to the world In headlines
worthy of a national revolution. For
several years there has been peace
and tranquility In many parts OF
Mexico-on the borner near Browns
Vile, for instance, for five years or
more there has been no clash, OF
any consequence between Mexicans
and Mexicans, or Mexicans and
Americans. Harmony has prevailed
more than in most parts of the
world"
OBREGON HAS BROUGHT
STABLE GOVERNMENT
When questioned concerning the
future outlook for Mexico, CreageI
replied: Il think the prospect for
peace in Mexico and a satisfactory
relation with the United States is
very good. obregon has brought
greater stability to the Mexican gov
ernment than 1t has hao since Por.
frio Diax ruled with an autocratic
Eand. In our relation with Mexico
an application of common sense will
in the majority of cases smooth out
the difficulties
or course, l realize that the past
several years have presented acute
situations and problems not easy of
solution in our relations with Mex
ico-and IL would be foolish for any
man TO say that such and such a
course would have been a panacea
Tor all ills-but l am convinced that
the trouble and misunderstanding
would have been less IL a firm, con-
sistent policy had been adhered to
by our government. However, Mex
leo is finding herself now, and 1
think that comparatively soon peace
and lawful progress in and with
Mexico will prevail
MEXICAN YOUNG MEN
INFLUENCE FOR GOOD.
After a pause Creager continued: /:
The idea that all Mexicans are
"greasers." which is prevalent in
many sections of this country, is
just another evidence of ignorance
in our own country. Hundreds of
Mexican boys are graduated every
year from various educational in
stitutions. This college training
received in the United States, in
conjunction with their inherent
courtesy and gentility, make these
young men a valuable influence in
Mexico. feel sure that there are
no people more naturally courteous,
urbane and gentle than the Mexi-
cans
Mr.. Creager has grown up, so to
speak. with the Mexican people.
Having lived near the border pracS
tically all his life, he has been in
constant contact with them and un-
derstands them as few Americans
do. When he was years old he
was the only American child in a
school composed entirely of Mexican
youth. There he rapidly learned the
Spanish language. which is essen
tial for real intercourse with and
understanding of Mexico.
When President Harding made
the trip to Texas seeking recreation
and refreshment after the arduous
campaign for the Presidency, Mr.
Creager was one of his hosts dur
Ing his stay in the Lone Star state.
G. n. E.