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Then in stepped Alvaro Obregon, one-armed fighter, idealist. He found a " Constitution" which had been evolved during the revolutionary period, and it was his intention to make the Constitution work...
...reported last week, the United States members of the commission are Charles B. Warren, eminent lawyer and former Ambassador to Japan, and Judge John Barton Payne, head of the American Red Cross. The Mexican nominees are Ramon Ross, close personal friend of President Obregon, and Fernando Gonzales Rea, prominent Mexican lawyer...
...waived the right of redress through diplomatic channels to their respective governments. On May 27, 1921, Secretary Hughes, in his note to the Mexican Government, confirmed the right of Mexico to safeguard her interests, but asked that Article 27 should not be interpreted retroactively. This was conceded by President Obregon in September, 1922. It was then felt that the intent of the article as applied under Mexican law was nothing short of confiscation. The commission, which will meet at Mexico City early in this month, will strive to reach a signed agreement with the Mexican Government to the effect that...
...Three of Mexico-Obregon, de la Huerta, Calles-are now said to be convinced that American capital must be placated...
During the last six months Señor Obregon's time has been chiefly occupied by restraining the extreme Agrarians, Socialists and Reds. He has learned that American capital will not come without guarantees of security and property-rights...