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about the methods or ways in which that protection shall be accomplished, whether by formal treaty stipulation, or by informal convention; whether by the action of judicial tribunals or that of military forces. Protection in fact to American lives and property is the sole point upon which the United States are tenacious.

This practical order from the United States enabled Diaz to keep the peace in Mexico for thirty years. He was able to tell his generals, "You will maintain order and protect life and property or somebody else will."

 

THE WILSON REVERSE

Then both Taft and Wilson, by words and acts, reversed the Evarts policy. "As long as I am President, nobody shall interfere with them," said Wilson at Indianapolis.

The national government in Mexico became powerless. Wilson's words were posted over Mexico. It was "open season" for all who could get the guns.

Mr. Wilson announced that it would take more than four hundred thousand men from outside to restore order.

I have reason to believe that the military report to Mr. Wilson was, "Four hundred thousand men cannot do it if directed from Wash-