Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-09-12

Significant of the new day that
has dawned" says the Houston
Chronicle of the call by President Gales
of Mexico to all factions to share in
control of the government and his plea
that in the important duty of select
ing his successor the Mexican Congress
choose, not a soldier but civilian"
Thus. continues the Texas paper. the
retiring President definitely turns
from the policy of an older day, re-
pudiating the point of view which
made Porfirio Diaz all powerful"
This dramatic announcement is the
more significant and patriotic" ac-
cording to the Chicago Daily News,
because of the reasons for his decision
which President Gales gave frankly in
his address to Congress. The welfare
and progress Of Mexico. said the Presi-
dent. demanded sincere and hearty
application by all groups OF authentic
republican principles He
apparently has no fear of any formida-
BILE reactionary movement in Mexico.
He seems to be equally confident of the
acceptance by the extreme radicals of
the regime of constitutional and repre-
sentative government. II he has not
underestimate the forces of revolu-
ton and counter-revolution, his volun-
tary remuneration of power will be just
lv regarded rs an extraordinarily valu-
able service to the cause of liberalism
and political progress"
1.-The wording of his purpose would
seem to leave no loophole for change
of mind" observes the Scranton Times.
with the comment: Remuneration of
power is most unusual by Latin Ameri-
can leaders-in fact. by political leaders
anywhere. In Mexico Presidents have
generally held on until death or until
they have been expelled" The Nash
vile Banner also recognizes that "he
nuit official life with a convincing and
strong declara ton" and that Mexico
thus escapes another very harmful
situation. and will be able to proceed
along constitutional lines to elect an
other President and turn the govern
mont over to HIM in an orderly manner.
Gales proved himself one real patriot
and deserves the enthusiastic regard
of his countrymen." concludes the
Banner.
THE seeds of self-government are
spouting in profusion in sadly man
fldLl(tleU NcAiCu uCCIdLCS tliC EotN
Worth cord-Telegram while conced-
ing that there will be tares and thistleS
among the crops for manv presidential
elections to come" and that paper Of
fers the judgment: President Gales
has set a splendid example II things
remain normal. he will be power for
neaceful DEVELOPMENT In Mexico and In
the opinions of the nations of the
world. If things get out of hand. we
may know by past performance that
he will not refuse to step into the
breach'
THE election of his successor may
nrove tho turning point in the history
~ the nation" suggests the Columbus
Tvening Dispatch with the belief that
other nations long have discredited the
of revolutionary parties. as
eo"h succeeding administration. NIT IN
office through hlocdehed. nroved the
utter lack Of a'tr,ism on the mart of
the leasers II Gales Is right and the
time actually is ripe for rule Of the
reople by the people" continues the
Disnatch. ut auours we'll for the future
of Mexico. 1t has become apnarent.
even far above the border. that there
is a riSino sentiment among the citi- /
zenrv Of Mexico for order. and this SEN
timent has been reflected In measure.
In the Gales administration"
"The future of Mexico seems brighter
than for generations" states the Lex
ington Leader as it observes that the !
chief executive. zone of the prime lead |
ers of the revolution. and the most |