File No. 812.00/13195.
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The following reference was made to President Wilson at the official celebration of Mexican Independence from the tribune at Chapultepec by the orator of the day; translation mine:
I am sure, gentlemen, that the much-discussed question of Vera Cruz is the only motive which has caused all good Mexicans to appear reserved and not to manifest the immense sentiment of gratitude felt toward the man who has slain evil and who has demonstrated, in the midst of problems most difficult and profound, that the only policy worthy of the age in which we live is the policy of honor and truth. The last shadow, the darkest of all, having vanished from our national life, we now render homage to a great and sincere man, the great representative American. I call upon you, gentlemen, that from this favored land of Anahuac, in the name of Hidalgo, of Morelos, of Guerrero, of Juarez, of Madero, and of Bolivar and of Washington, in the name of all these rich crystallizations of the ages, in the name of all those men whose features will remain engraved on ineffaceable medallions forever, let us give a hearty cheer for Professor Woodrow Wilson, President of the United States of America.
The hearty cheer was given. The First Chief and his Cabinet and an immense throng were present, including the Diplomatic Corps.