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in behalf of Mexico have been before the people of the United States for more than one generation.

Fifty years ago the appeals were from returned missionaries collecting money to help spread truth and light before our fellow man and brother over our southern border.

Nearly forty years ago came the appeal for railroads. The good people of the North, and especially of New England, responded with millions and declared: "We think the investment will be profitable, but we take pleasure in the thought that the railroads will be the best missionaries. They will open opportunities for mutual and profitable development in trade, commerce, mining, and manufacturing. There is much that we can do for Mexico, and much that she can do for us."

The nickels and dimes of my early savings that had not gone to the Mexican missionary in