File No. 812.512/2007
The Ambassador in Mexico ( Fletcher) to the Secretary of State
1210. Universal editorial to-day repeats stronger arguments in support of Article 27 as revindicating rights of Nation to subsoil deposits and says that note of April 2 may be epitomized saying in thundering tones: “You must either make your political code conform to the ambitious caprice of American investments in your country or you will have to reckon with me.” Concludes that note is not based upon justice and should never have been presented to the Mexican Government.
Editorial Democrata says the reply of the Mexican Government will be an energetic rebuff on the ground that the Government of the United States has no right to make representations on a matter which only concerns the Mexican Government and people.