San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-10-19

himself the "Gompers of Mexico" and
very probably by Albert PAM, who it
is reported, is the active brains of the
Elias Gales propaganda.
The immense procession. parade or
manifestation. as they call them in
Mexico, on last Sunday for De la
Huerta, has evidently brought about
the contemplated visit of the De Ia
Huerta's rival to the national capital
for the purpose of pulling off another
procession, 10 counteract the spOntane-
Gus outburst of enthusiasm for De In
Huerta.
A Bankers View.
And in this connection, letter from
prominent European banker, which
has been freely circulated throughout
Mexico, and in which the following
statements might be OF interest. are
now reproduced Those who have
bought Mexican government securities
seem to think that the situation in
Mexico is seriously affecting the trad
ing in their bonds, and there is no
hope Of an upward movement until the
political atmosphere clarifies. What
is needed down there is government
possessing a conscience, and strongly
intrenched in the heart of the people.
Oregon has done wonderfully well in
this direction; that is, so far. but the
repeated reports of his illness. and the
| reports that he may be succeeded in Of
| flee by Elias Gales. n man of radical.
| il not red, tendencies, who privately
| favors the doctrines of Lenin and
Trotzky, have both exerted a most de-
pressing result on all Mexican bonds
and stocks. 1t is not meant to infer,
| that Mexico needs a reacti0nary gov
eminent or policy, but it is considered
| that Mexico needs president of prac-
teal and progressive ideas. consistent
with the real necessities of the country
and the people. and who will not spend
his time and the money of the govern
ment in the pursuit of ill-cohceived
| policies that can lead only TO economic
chaos and disaster. Mexico should
harmonic her progress with that Of
the United States. each helping the
other. This can be brought about il
Mexico has n president more devoted
to the interests of his country. than to
gratifying his own personal ambition
for power"
Charge Petty Politics.
This letter made its appearance just
at the time that crisis was produced.
in the action of Alberto PAM refusing
/ to allow the national treasurer to meet
the salary budgets of the department
of education and of industry and CONS
merce. so that the thousands of school
teachers throughout the republic were
left paylesS, as well as the employees of
the department of commerce.
jose Vasconcelos. the head of the de-
| partment of education. prl Miguel
! AlessiO Robes. who is minister of in
| duStry and commerce. and who are in
tense partisans of DE Ia Huerta. state
that PAM is playing petty politics with
them, and that thew will not resign
their portfolios as long as they have
the confidence of President Obregon.
The act of PAM. who succeeded DE Ia
I Huerta as minister of finance. is Sc
verely criticised as he is strongly pro-
/, Gales. One of his first acts has been
to punish his fellow cabinet members
who are OF different political inclina-
ton.
This act of Pants and the reported
disorders in the city of San Luis
| POtOsi. where Gen. SaturninO Cedillo
backed by Luis Gutierrez are threaten
ing to remove the duly elected Cover
nor Jorge Prieto Lorenz and seat
Aurelio Manrique. a Socialist. who is
/ prO-Calles. has caused a sensation at
! the national capital and the politicians
are anxiOusly awaiting to s. If Gen.
eral SerranO. the minister of war, will
back the national congress. which has
4, condemned in strong terms the insub-
, ordination of Cedillo and of Gutierrez.
7 Jewish Labor Leaders Arrested.
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