Evening star., 1927-04-27
GALES SAYS SPEECH
OF COOLIDGE OPENS
WAY TO SETTLEMENT

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of a country to draw up its own
constitution and promulgate it's own
laws) of not injuring the sovereignty
Of the country, as it would be by sub
mitting to arbitration difficulties
emanating from our constitution and
our laws"
Regarding President Coolidge's
statement that the United States felt
a moral responsibility for the coun-
tries north of the Panama Canal and
the decision to discourage revolutions
in those countries, President Gales
believes that the American Presidents
attitude is in accord with strict moral
rectitude.
''It would indeed be immoral and
an evidence of absolute lack of honor
able government" he declared. ito
incite or stimulate revolutions against
recognized governments
Appreciates Coolidge's Attitude.
AS for President Coolidge's con-
demnation of land monopolies and
suggestions for settlement of the land
problems, he was sincerely apprecia-
tive that Mr.. Coolidge showed sym
pathy toward our efforts to obtain
of the Mexican community"
Naturally" he went on, I'VE reserve
the right to Judge what are most prac-
tical methods for carrying out or
realizing the desideratum Of increas-
ing the number of Mexico's land
owners. Means, which have not been
elaborated by revolution or cabinet
meetings, but imposed upon US by
realities peculiar to our national life,
and very different from the condition
of the rural population of thes United
States, are being applied.
Il repeat once more, with due re-
spect to the principles of international
order, that whether dealing with our
own or foreign interests, we are only
seeking the collective good and with
out denying compensation established
by laws, which is offered to the full
extent permitted by the economic situ-
alton of the country"
Speaking about North American
rights in Mexico, President Gales said:
President Cooldges thesis appears
irreproachable. When citizens of one
country go to a foreign land, they
should do so understanding they must
abide by the laws of that country,
but this submission does not imply
their loss of benefits established by
international right.
II believe, apart from concrete prin-
ciples established by the laws of
country, there may be--in fact, there
are-privileges derived from principles
which are expressly consecrated by
international right, and from this view
point, the protection of the government
of any country, whether weak or
strong, for it's citizens residing in
another country is just. But / want
to make explanations on this point.
1t is true and clearly explained by
human nature itself that when citizens
of a strong country reside and acquire
property in a weak country they
should have recourse to tneir govern
ments for any real or supposed viola.
ton of their rights prior to eXhausting
the resources provided by the laws of
the country where they are Living.
Sees Better Understanding.
This undoubtedly leaves (when i'm
proper notice is taken of their de-
mands by the chancellery of the
strong country or there is too much
generosity the way open to painful
situations for the weak country. and
to unjust, intolerable disdain of ma
tionals of a strong country who find
their protection easier and more OPP
own country than by the legal re-
sources of the country In which they
reside, thus contributing either sooner
or later to creating painful situations
between nations having perfect com
munity of sentiments and intentions.
However, these difficulties are not
in reality important when the gov
ernments of either the weak or strong
nation have a consciousness of
responsibility of government and a
firm desire not to injure the just
rights of anybody.
Referring to the now concrete
case OF Mexico and the United States
AS this consciousness of RESPONSE
bility and intention of honorable gov
ernment exists on both sides, as
spiritual and commercial rapproche-
ment becomes greater day by day,
and as at the bottom of the difficult
ties there is nothing more than mis-
understanding or divergence of judg-
ment in appreciating matters of legal
order, theoretic or technical, which
really had not affected the legitimate
interests, nor, fortunately, injured the
sentiment of the nation nor brought
any injury to our decorum, / am sure
the road has been opened for an
easier and better understanding which
will definitely assure satisfactory
settlement of all our difficulties