Word: diaz
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...that country has been our primary concern. It has been promised by President do la Hueria and by President elect Obregon that these interests will be protected; and indeed the present government seems better qualified to make such a promise than any preceding government since the time of Diaz...
...attitude of the United States has always been one of toleration toward Mexico,--when such toleration was consistent with the best interests of both nations. The Mexicans now are almost for the first time learning to govern themselves; they are recovering from the paternalism of Diaz. The recognition of their government by the United States would have a wholesome influence upon their internal affairs. The governors of three of our border states--Texas, Arizona and New Mexico--haxe expressed their faith in the stability and sincerity of Mexico. It is to be hoped the federal government will soon be able...
Mexico seems at last to be on the right road; not since the days of Diaz has such peace and quiet reigned in our neighbor to the south. But in the prosperous days that bid fair to come, there will be this great difference--the iron hand of Diaz is to be replaced by the will of the people, in accordance with the common ideals of the joint Americas. General Obregon is the "man of destiny." In his power it lies to make Mexico the thriving and civilized nation to which her natural endowments entitle her. Surely the warm welcome...
Mexico's soil seems a more fertile field for the seeds of revolution than that of any other country. Revolts and counter-revolts, executions and dictatorships, nowhere else are either so virulent or so persistent. Only through a rule of iron was Diaz able to maintain order, and at his policy of allowing foreigners to exploit Mexican resources the natives surged with discontent. The Mexican peon is like the dog in the manger; although he cannot govern himself, he will not long tolerate another's doing it; although he himself can not exploit the country's mineral wealth...
...Harvard University that President Wilson's words have struck the profoundly responsive chord in the hearts in the Argentines, showing thus that continental solidarity, as a means of fulfilling a high civilizing mission, is based on the common history of the struggles for freedom and democracy. (Signed), HECTOR DIAZ LEGUIZAMON, President. MARIANO J. DRAGO, Vice President...