Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-12

No address BY . Mexican leader ever made such a
profound impression upon the American public 50 the
recent remuneration address Of President Gales in
which he stated emphaticalIy he would never, under
any circumstances. returr to the presidency Of Mexi-
co. The broad views expressed by the Mexican presi-
dent. the obvious sincerity Of his utterances, and The
complete abandonment Of the old miltaristic elements
came a. distinct surprise to friends and enemies alike.
The press Of the United States is almost a unit in
proclsiming the address Of Gales as marking the final
triumph Of progressive peace over reactiOnary militar-
ism-the beginning Of . new era in the history Of the
southern republic in which justice will supersede mill
tary power.
President Gales left no doubt Of his belief that
government by big stick" policies or military dicta-
torship has come % an end, and for the first time IN
her history Mexico will have an election in which the
military element Of the country will not De the con-
trolling factor. Doubtless, the election will fall far
short Of what the American public Sos up as standards,
but the elimination Of the military will at least assure
= greater degree OF fairness than in any previous ex-
preston Of public will.
The cordial relationship between the United States
and Mexico was brought out with emphasis when the
president declared the two nations on "a firm groun1
of understanding. cooperation and sincere eordiality.'
Mention Of the church controversy was limited to a
must be upheld. though with the retirement Of Gales
il il believed that a more liberal attitude will be as
sumsd By the government, the trend during the past
year having been in that direction
One feature Of the address which has made . pro-
found impression in the United States, especially
among those familiar with Mexican political condi-
tons. was the appeal 20 the rmy for complete neutrali-
~ in the election OF ard full support Of the president
chosen BY congress. Gales urged congress TO select
a. his successor = man Of civic virtue, one able TO leg
islzte properly and with a knowledge Of the vital ne
cessity for law. at the same time departing from choice
or a man Of personal ambitions. power and following.
The action Of the Mexican congress will be awaited
with great interest. IL will be a rather novel spectacle
for Mexicsns and Americans alike to witness the cleo
ton Of a provisional president by . congress not in
Inundated BY military force. . congress composed Of
some Of the most progressive minds in Mexico under a
leadership Of unquestioned patriotism.
Many who are familiar with Mexican history and
conditions see in this latest development an era Of un-
precedented progress and prosperity in the southern
republic. For the first time in a century Mexico is at
peace, internally and externally" Relief from mill
taristic domination will be followed by a progressive
administration such as the nation has never before en-
joyed, an administration that should prove an impor-
tant factor in developing the rich resources OF that
country and gaining for Mexico that position among
nations which is her natural heritage.