Mexico under the new regime is making such rapid strides in bringing about normal conditions that there is reason to believe that revolutions are over, at least for the present generation, according to General Salvador Alvarado. In a recent speech, the General emphasized the' newly awakened national conscience in Mexico. He declared that $75,000,000 would be needed to _rehabilitate Mexico, "badly in need of help after a decade of revolution and disturbances, but with all of her people now united in a desire for peace, work and prosperity." The new Government, which ko said has the support of public opinion, would spend the money in working out its three major problems, which are:
1. Reorganization of the banking 2. Reorganization of transportation means, including rehabilitation of both railroads and merchant marine.
3. Giving work to unemployed, especially those who have served under the various revolutionary factions.
Estimating that one-third of the $75,000,000 would be needed for each of these three schemes, General Alvarado deported the present banking situation in Mexico, de-claving. money lenders, profiteers and middlemen are crushing the farmers, who have big crops of cotton hemp and chicken peas this year.
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"Phe great longing for peace, reorganization, work and prosperity, he said, is equally strong in the banker as in the farmer, the merchant, or the cattle raiser, the led worker or the common labourer: all are ready to settle down and work. This enthusiasm, confidence and optimism are the surest signs that the revolutionary era is over in Mexico, at least so far as the present generation' is concerned.
"The new government of Mexico, formed mostly of young and progressive men who joined the revolution only because they thought it was their duty to do so, is conscious of the state of mind of the county, well as of Mexico's duty, if Mexico wants to be considered as a member of the community of civilized nations.
"This government has drafted a vast plan for the reconstruction and reorganization of the country, covering all national activities.
"You may not believe it, but it is nevertheless true that all our trains are running on schedule, that all public services are in normal operation, and our crops this year will be the largest on record. And as to any antiforeign sentiment, can assure you that none exists; on
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