Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-17

The attempt to assaSsinate Ortiz
Rubio, new President of Mexico, Is COM
mented upon by some as proof of the
failure to establish peaceful conditions
in Mexico. Others, however, are more
optimistic. seeing evidence of progress
in the fact that revolution failed to
develop after the excitement subsidized.
THE order prevailing In the country
following the outrage, with the authors
ties proceeding methodically with the
Investigation" in the opinion of the
Pittsburgh Post Gazette, adds to the
belief that the attempted assassination
represented an individual rather than
any group" The Bangor Daily Com
mercial remarks that "a few years back
the attempt at assassination would have
been considered as q very likely fore
runner Of a revolution, but the marked
advance of Mexico In the last decade in
the direction Of observance Of law has
greatly lessened the likelihood Of any
general appeal to arms"
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The fact that no disorders followed
is emphasized also by the Oakland Trib-
une, with the comment: THE Mexi-
can government is not to be upset by
the act Of mailman, nor are the people
to be turned to revolution or riot by the
crack of a gun. Fortunately, Ortiz
Rubio came through the ordeal with
wounds not considered serious. He had
q narrow escape, as did other members
of his party, and he stands today before
the people Of his country as a stronger
leader than ever"
Declaring that President Rubio rep
resents forces in the political and eco
nomic life of the nation which offer the
most promise of progress and prosper
ity," the Chicago Daily Tribune en-
phasizeS the belief that another aSsas-
sination OF a high of1icial would injure
Mexican prestige in the eyes OF the
world and would threaten the political
stability which Is the prime requisite Of
Mexico's progress" The Boston Tran
script holds that the incident is partly
due to the manifest unfairneSs Of the
elections, even allowing for lack Of tech
nical equipment with which to conduct
them" That paper adds that, "as a
matter OF fact, and admitting the gross
defects of the Mexican election laws.
the country Is slowly and painfully
making its way toward stable condi-
tions."
The San Antonio Express calls the
act of violence "the worst possible dis
service which could have been done the
Mexican nation; that as a whole no
doubt would accord its new president
every fair opportunity to fulfill his
pledges. Broadly considered"
continues the Express, "it may be said
that upon the achievement of subStan-
tial progress In executing the common
welfare policy depends the ultimate sue
cess Of the economic development pro-
gram which President Ortiz Rubio has
announced" The Columbus Ohio
State Journal feels that the incident
lis not thing which will upset the
Mexican government or be followed by
any grave danger to the interests of
the United States in that country"
THE men recently in power" AYERS
the Brooklyn Daily Eagle, "have made
progress in restoring order. AS this
progress continues the disposition to
murder men in control of the gov
eminent should gradually disappear"
The Port Huron Times Herald biames
radical propaganda and revolutionary
effort for the attack.
1T Is not so easy for q President of
Mexico who has participated in revo-
lutions 70 preach peaceful government
and perhaps that Is why the inaugural
day was marred by the outrage AGAINST
him." asserts the San Bernardino Sun.
pointing out that "a bullet in the
jaw Is somewhat tame as compared
with what has happened to Presidents
OF Mexico in the past, In recent years"
continues the Sun, "three Presidents of
that country have died at the hands
OF aSsaSsins. Those who live by
the sword~sAisc die by the sword In