The Washington herald., 1921-04-04
Seeks to Interest America
With Strong Guaran-
tee of Protection.
OBREGON PROMISES
CLAIM ADJUSTMENT
10 Return Seized Prop
erty and Aid Foreign
Capital.
Especial Cable to The H.r,ld.D

MhNlCO CITY. April 5-Gusr-
sntees for the protection Of the live,
and property Of foreigners are 70 he
extended. Arrangements have bee,
made for the payment Of the entire
debt to banks and foreigners and
they have been invited to apppint a
commission TO settle the status Of
claims and obligations.
This was made known in a formal
declaration today by President OBJ
RECON through the foreign once.
The statement of the President. IL is
hoped here, may clear the way for |.
satisfactory adjustment of all mat
ters which have been obstacles TO
recognition by the United States. In
outlining his efforts President obre-
gen says:
The proper moment has arrived
TO make known to foreign repre-
sentatives, that in line with our
resolution to achieve a legitimate
prestige among the nations Of the
world We are following a plan %
conduct absolutely in accord with
the precepts Of law.
We have emphasized this policy
by our acts Of the past few months.
which are not TO he interrupted IN
I'll our purposes are all fulHlied b
the establishment Of this Fovern-
ment as the legitimate rer-eseuta-
tive Of all social classes. We shz,'
then have brought about co1nrlets
pacihcstion TO the entire sountry
without violence.
The government has un5 srys1zea
a campaign which has brcushf
about sources Of income not only
sufficient TO cover compile a.. fbs-
national budget. but surpIu IS ave
already been obtained.
The government has ini izt
period OF extra sessions
houses Of Congress. during
the principal reforms in lcgislation
have been and can b. discussed and
promulgated.
Among the new regulations ~
article %. which refers to oil This
regulation is based upon an ample
spirit OF equity. II is not TO be
confiscatory or to he given a retro
active Interpretation"
To Aid CIaimahts
Already a decree has been issued
extending the term fixed for the ad-
mission Of damage claims due TO
revolutions. and the law regulating
these claims is about 20 be pub
lished. creating a commission whos-
impartial arbitration will be the
best guarantee for the government
and claimants.
An invitation has been sent 10
holders Of our exterior debt asking
that they appoint representatives
D and enter into arrangements with
the government concerning all its
debts. with the understanding that
the government will not use subter-
fuge or evasion. hut reach a settle
ment in a spirit Of equity such as
has served heretofore as a standard
! for all its acts. Under this policy
every foreign creditor will he salts
fed and restitution made All prop
critics taken over by former govern
ments are about to be restored. and
such Important enterprises as the
MeSicano Railroad. an English con-
cern, have already heen returned.
To Give Greater Gssrsntees.
There will be sent to Congress
shortly a bill destined TO grant
greater guarantees to nationals and
/ foreigners against the transcres-
sions of those. who under the name
of rebels commit outrages Against
lives and property. Arrangement
with banking institutions provides
/ for the payment of the whole
amount of 55.o0O.O0o pesos in such
a manner as to leave them satisfied
and without trying the good name
and credit OF the government.
The attachment of properties
under the forr~cr government will
be re 'sed and the banks will be re-
turned TO the owners and directors
with the object of eNpediting the
administration of justice in the ma
ton. The government has launched
and Is about to hnish a series Of
reform legislation with the object
of imparting impartial and practical
Justice.
''Thv government has already
made large investments for rolling
stock for the national railways. to
better the service and replace
equipment destroyed during the
J revolution. This IL done IN order
that there may be efficient service
Hopes Confidence Ia Inspire6.
Concluding the President says:
The government trusts that the
facts related will inspire the con-
hdence Of all those who have estsb-
4 ished themselves in business in this
country as well as those who hops
TO do SO in the future. II issues Q
! cordial invitation to the citizens Of
other countries who wish to come
there where they may hnd every 70
lcility from that OF the humble
farmer looking for a tract 20 culti-
vate, TO men OF business and enter
prise who want 10 invest large
sums All may have the absolute
ssuranco that they will enjoy every
prerogative OF our laws and hoSpi-
tality provided they are men de-
yoted N xrork and willing tn 49,