The Turbulent Mexicans.

New York Times 100 years ago today, July 20, 1913:
Will It Be Necessary for an Outside Power to Quiet Them?
To the Editor of The New York Times:
    It is none of my business, maybe, but, seeing that our Secretary of State is busy fighting the high cost of living, I'd like to inquire of somebody why the United States doesn't notify the Republic of Mexico to get down to business, and elect any President that is satisfactory, but when he is elected he is to be allowed to conduct the Government according to modern republican methods and without interference for the full term of his office. If he is not so allowed the United States will send as many American troops down there as may be necessary to maintain peace and order, and they will back the duly elected President to the finish of all kickers.
    The people of Mexico want peace, but they will never have it till a strong power from outside comes in and wipes out the politicians who are making the continued disturbance. It will not be necessary at all for the United States to assume any kind of authority or take away any of the powers of the Mexicans themselves. All that is needed is to stand by with the power ready to turn on in case there is a stall.
                New York, July 19, 1913. W. J.