Foreign Affairs: German-Mexicans

A German Mission, which is touring Mexico, was received by President Calles at the Presidential Palace. He told the assembled Teutons that Mexico was a young nation struggling to maintain her independence against the invasions of imperialist hordes of economic barbarians.

"I believe." he continued, "that the German nation has been the victim of these maneuvers of Imperialists and this has united us. I also believe you are sincere men and, when you find the yellow press trying to depreciate Mexico, you will tell the truth and proclaim our true moral material position, which...

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