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

No address by q Mexican leader ever made such a
profound impression upon the American public "a the
recent Remuneration address Of President Gales in
which he stated emphaticalIy he would never, under
any circumstances, return to the presidency Of Next
CO. The broad views expressed by the Mexican presi-
dent. the obvious sincerity Of his utterances, and the
complete abandonment Of the old miIitaristie elements
came a. distinct surprise to friends and enemies alike,
The press Of the United States Is almost q unit In
prcclaiming the address Of Gales as marking the final
triumph Of progressive peace over reactionary militsr-
ism-the beginning Of . new era in the history Of the
southern republic in which justice will supersede mill
sary power.
President Gales left no doubt Of his belief that
government By big stick" policies or military dieta-
torship has come to 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 be the con-
trolling factor. Doubtless. the election Will fall TAR
short Of what the American public SIS up as standards
but the elimination Of the military will at least assure
q greater degree Of fairness than in any previous ex-
precision 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 ground
Of understanding, cooperation and sincere eordiaiity."
Mention OF the church controversy was limited 70 a
mere STATEMENT tnAt n CouStltuAhohs aS 80
must be upheld, though with the retirement Of Gales
il is beliesed that a more liberal attitude will be as
sumed BY he government, the trend during the past
year having been in that direction.
One feature Of the address which has made q pro-
found impression in the United States, especially
among these familiar with Mexican political condi-
tions. was the appeal to the rmy for complete neutrali-
~ In the election Of and full support Of the president
chosen by congress. Gales urged congress TO select
rs his successor a man Of civic virtue, one able 20 leg
islate properly and with a knowledge Of the vital me-
eessity for Law. at the same time departing from choice
of a man or personal ambitions, power and following.
The action Of the Mexican congress will be awaited
with great interest. II will be . rather novel spectacle
for Mexicans and Americans alike to witness the cleo
tion Of . provisional president by q congress not in
timidated BY military force q congress composed u
some Of the most progressive minds in Mexico under q
leadership OF unquestioned patriotism.
Many who are familiar with Mexican history and
conditions see in this latest development an era Of UNI
precedented progress and prosperity in the southern
republic. For the first time in a century Mexico Is az
peace. internally and externally" Relief from mill
taristic domination will be followed b. 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.