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Rh for doubt that between the ideals of the Democratic party and those which are at the root of our revolution are greater affinities than it is possible for us to have with the Republican party. We well know the discreet line of conduct which the Democrats, headed by Mr. Wilson, have followed since the beginning of their administration, and we must believe that they will continue it until the conclusion of their period. This will give sufficient time to the Constitutionalists of Mexico to effect the reorganisation of the country and the establishment of a legal régime such as their name promises.

2. "The policy of preparedness for defence, which President Wilson has adopted, must be considered by us as very dangerous for our security. The series of controversies with Europe and a certain effervescence observed within this country (the United States) has spread a great distrust which, in the judgment of very sensible people, is not justified, but which has given ground for the President to initiate a most active personal campaign and to present bills to Congress for placing the nation on a war footing. Once this policy is adopted by Congress, we will see this people (the Americans) essentially pacific, dominated by new ideas which will probably drive them to make use of their military forces on the first provocation or opportunity a course which would be by so much the more likely in the event of a change of administration.

3. "End of the European War—if the beginning of the war was favourable to us, its end would be fatal, if at that time we still found ourselves with musket in hand, without having signs of adjusting our domestic affairs satisfactorily. And it is clear that at the end of the European War the apprehension that some Power or Powers may attempt a policy of aggression against this country, probably will vanish; and as this apprehension is what is pushing forward the movement for military preparedness, the conclusion of the great conflict will exaggerate the peril which we have mentioned, since the United States will find itself perfectly