It has been decided to resume full diplomatic relations with
Mexico. The failures of Mexican Governments to protect British subjects and to compensate them for losses were long a cause of tension, but the summary expulsion of Mr. Cummins, the British diplomatic representative, made any continuance of diplomatic relations impossible. Matters have improved since General Calles became Pre- sident—so much indeed that the resumption of rela- tions is quite justifiable. It is to be hoped that the present Mexican Government will do all that honour and credit require. But, of course, Englishmen whose commercial and financial interests in Mexico are considerable will not declare that the new pudding is good until they have tasted it. All one can say is that the restoration of diplomatic relations will make it possible for commerce to go on as before if Mexico has the wisdom to make it worth while.
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