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Rh Government where the business men show a willingness to co-operate.

The government is in need of financial assistance. All problems of reconstruction virtually rest upon the possibilities of this government receiving a loan. Granted a loan of $150,000,000 the most reliable foreigners in the capital believe that Mexico will experience more prosperity than it did under the Diaz régime. To-day the government is minting gold and silver as fast as possible and all the banks in the Republic are "granting" so-called "forced loans" of gold and silver which they have on deposit.

These, then, are some of the problems of reconstruction in Mexico. The nation is passing through a trying, tempting transition period. Government officials have had practically no experience directing big business enterprises or in administrating government affairs. Every element which has in the past contributed to failure is present in Mexico to-day and very few of the requirements of success are to be found. There are hatred, jealousy, suspicion, graft, intrigue and the baneful influence of "relatives" who have been appointed to office. Patriotism, sincerity, good-will, faith, honesty and confidence are lacking. But despite all these national elements the Carranza party is the strongest one in Mexico, and there are, I repeat, on the horizon no other parties or leaders who could summon the support which is being given to President Carranza.