(_c_) The consent of Gen. Huerta to bind himself not to be a
candidate for election as President of the Republic at this
election; and

(_d_) The agreement of all parties to abide by the results of the
election and coöperate in the most loyal way in organizing and
supporting the new administration.

The Government of the United States will be glad to play any part
in this settlement or in its carrying out which it can play
honorably and consistently with international right. It pledges
itself to recognize and in every way possible and proper to assist
the administration chosen and set up in Mexico in the way and on
the conditions suggested.

Taking all the existing conditions into consideration, the
Government of the United States can conceive of no reasons
sufficient to justify those who are now attempting to shape the
policy or exercise the authority of Mexico in declining the offices
of friendship thus offered. Can Mexico give the civilized world a
satisfactory reason for rejecting our good offices? If Mexico can
suggest any better way in which to show our friendship, serve the
people of Mexico, and meet our international obligations, we are
more than willing to consider the suggestion.

Mr. Lind executed his delicate and difficult mission with singular tact,
firmness, and good judgment, and made clear to the authorities at the
City of Mexico not only the purpose of his visit but also the spirit in
which it had been undertaken. But the proposals he submitted were