guards, which he created. The duties of the regiment were half military
and half police. The President uniformed them, gave them good pay, and
in a very short time found that, instead of numberless bands of
dangerous robbers, he had a fine corps of vigilant thief-catchers.

This experiment having turned out so well, Diaz decided to adopt a
similar plan with the Yaquis.

He offered to enrol them into a militia corps with uniforms and good
pay, and asked them to aid in carrying out the laws.

The Yaquis decided to accept this offer, as they are a race of warriors
who like soldiering, and so the treaty was made.

It is said that the Chief of the Yaquis rode to the conference followed
by eight hundred well-armed warriors. The treaty was made, and the
ceremonies were followed by a great feast, in which Mexicans and Yaquis
both took part.

It is thought that the making of this treaty will be of great value to
Mexico.

It is also reported that a new volcano has been formed in Mexico, on the
peninsula of Tehuantepec, which is on the southwest coast of Mexico.

Severe earthquake shocks were felt in the region, and finally a new
volcano made its appearance.

No one has as yet visited it, for the Mexicans are too much frightened
to go near, but smoke and fire can be seen coming out of the mountain.