17 their kindred of the south, and because Mexico and Central America have been passing on from one Calvary to another. No matter! It is the inevitable law of humanity, which was not born wise, to learn by cruel experience, falling first upon its knees in order to rise again and lift its brow toward heaven. For this reason it is that those who censure the fall of the people of Central America and call them ungovernable, display but narrowness of soul and crass ignorance. Far better were it to extend a fraternal hand to those republics which are struggling to establish stable government, in the same way as England struggled in the olden days of conflict between the houses of York and Lancaster, reaching finally a stage of wisdom and prudence satisfactory to itself, or as France, Italy and Germany struggled with a similar object in view.
Judging from the facts, the policy of the United States with respect to Central America, seems to be fraternal. The United States have at least treated us in a more generous spirit than that displayed by our sister, Mexico.
But the Government of the United States sometimes makes mistakes in the manner of its procedure with reference to Central America. For instance, in the year 1906, it could by its mere wish have prevented the unjustifiable war which Zelaya brought against Honduras. In the majority of cases, an unequivocal declaration from the White House would suffice to prevent cruel and fruitless bloodshed. The American Government could declare that it wants peace in Central America, and that in order to have peace there, it would employ such means as civilization might suggest, even force if necessary.