The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-05-23
CONDITIONS SET FORTH

Win MIN.
CONDITIONS SET FORTH
In the conditions set forth are:
examinations of those provisions Of
artlcie ~ of the Mexican constitution
relating to the naturalization of the
subsoil rights insofar as they affect
the tenure of land to which title was
obtained prior to the adoption OF the
constitution in 1917
elimination of the provisions which
deprive Americans of the right of diplo-
matte appeal in cases where property is
acquired.
Notifications of the provisions which
prevent Americans acquiring and owning
property within certain zone along the
Mexican coasts and international boun-
daries
Assurances that Article of the con-
stitution providing for the expulsion Of
pernicious foreigners will not be ap-
plled to Americans without the fling of
charges and the opportunity of a fair
trial.
Modification of the provisions governing
religious worship in such manner that
American clergy shall have the right to
exercise the functions usual in their de-
nominations.
MIXED CLAIMS COURT
IL also is suggested that the two gov
NSiCO " tHe creation OF d
mixed court for the adjudication OF
claims
The Mexican question is said never to
have been discussed at length at any
meeting of President Harding's cabinet
out 1t is understood that careful consid-
Grafton has been given it by the Presi-
dent and Secretaries Hughes, Fall and
Hoover
Some optimism is expressed by officials
regarding Obregon's reception of the de-
cision, but in other quarters the opinion
prevails he may submit counter proposals
and If they are rejected by the Ameri-
can government refuse definitely to sign
the agreement
1t is pointed out that although Obregon
desires recognition of the United States,
he probably will not seek it at the cost
OF being swept from the presidency by
acceding to demands which may give op-
portunity for. his political opponents at
home to charge that He had yielded to
the Americans
Analysis of reports to the state depart
ment are said to have indicated that the
radical elements and political macon-
tents would make his act-their excuse
for renewed opposition
RADICALS GAINING
The radical element has been gaining
strength and has in Ministers Gales and
De La Huerta of Ohregons cabinet it s
said, at least a sympathetic support
Failure to sign an agreement with the
United States on the other hand would
bring to Obregon, it is believed almost
as serious danger since there is an
other party comprising many of the old
anti-Carranza revolutionary leaders, who
are Gispleased with the present trend of
the administration as well as numbers of
conse rvtive business men and those iden-
titled with past administrations in Mex
leo who through agents here have in
tiniated their willingness to agree to the
American demands.
The situation in Mexico has been made
more complex, reports have indicated, by
the unbalancing of industrial conditions,
the railroads. recently idle as the result
of strike. have not resumed full oper-
alton and thousands of tons of freight
are said to be awaiting movement. Near
ly all smelters are reported to be closed
and only about 5 per cent of the mines
are being operated. The number of I'M
employed throughout the country has
been estimated at about 100000