Word: offing
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Dates: during 1920-1920
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In your editorial this morning on Mexcio, you express a strong desire that the State department soon recognize the government of General Alvaro Obregon. A few considerations in this respect may not be altogether inappropriate.
It is true that the government in question has promised the protection of American interests in Mexico. It has done so, however, in a desperate effort to obtain the support of the United States, without which no government can last in Mexico, and not because it considered itself responsible enough...
General Obregon, the so-called President-elect of Mexico, a soldier by profession, was Mr. Carranza's right-hand man and most trusted adviser, until he chose to revolt against his chief, drive him from power and bring about his death. This fact is not very strange when we view...
Lastly, we must note that the present apparently dormant state of disorder in Mexico in neither safe nor stable. The Porfirista faction, led by Mr. Felix Diaz and supported by the old land-owning families, is still very powerful; while the Church party, under General Pelaez, is fast-increasing. General...
In striking similarity to last year's drawn battle, history repeated itself on Saturday when the Tiger and Crimson elevens fought desperately to a 14 to 14 tie on Soldiers Field. This year's contest was possibly less full of freaks and thrills, but was nevertheless crowded with exciting breaks...