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her place among the greatest nations of the world if Mexico is willing to seek the co-operation of the great Republics and Democracies of the world. Mexico, as a Republic, owes a duty to her sister nations as well as to herself. Opportunity knocks at the doors of the Republic. The battle for Civilisation, for Humanity, for International Right and for Democracy is being fought throughout the world. Mexico is being tempted by the agents of Berlin. Not only President Carranza but the other leaders of Mexico must choose between a German conquest and American and Allied co-operation.