Carl William Ackerman

“ American territory until it was suggested to the German Minister in Mexico City by Dr. Alfred Zimmermann, former Secretary of State? What honest, intelligent Mexican favours war with the United States when there is nothing to gain for Mexico except flattery from Berlin? What capable Mexican business man, or government official, favours labour riots at Tampico to cut off the oil supply which is bringing millions of dollars to the Mexican Treasury? What is there for Mexico to gain if the oil wells and mines are destroyed? Mexico loses by such things and Berlin gains. ”

“ Where a few years ago The Mexican Herald, an English language newspaper, had a wide circulation and commanded the respect and attention of all foreigners, there is to-day a Deutsche Zeitung von Mexico.
Germany is active in Mexico, honestly and dishonestly. The character of many of the German citizens there cannot be attacked and their honesty cannot he questioned, but, as is the case in the United States and in all countries where the German Government intriguers have worked, all Germans in Mexico are hearing the burdens of a corrupt, dishonest, deceitful government in Berlin. ”

“ As I look back now upon my contact with the Americans in Mexico they appear to me to be, with only one exception that I can recall, all active, energetic business men, who, far from being in that country to "rob" it are there working and striving for the same things that business men, bankers, clerks and labourers honestly strive for in the United States. ”