The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-13

becoming n Captain at twenty -one. At
twenty-ciGht he was made Colonel, and
shortly afterwarl was detailed for duty al
Governor OF the territory occupied by the
Haquia In this capacity he continued for
three years. at the expiration of which time
he was ordered to reJoin his regiment at
Vera Cruz. CaJemi, however, had wearled
OF military honors, and developed ambi-
tons Of another character. Hence, in
stead OF complying with his recall, he is
sued n proclamation declaring the Yaquis
free nation under his leadership. At this,
Gen. Pesqueira, Governor of Sonora, i'm
mediately despatched q large body of troops
against him This was met by 1900 Yaquis,
with Cajemi at their head, and a terrific
battle ensued. Though vastly outnumbered,
and ultimately obliged to retire to the
mountains, the Yaqus inflicted great
punishment on the Mexican forces. who were
unable to follow them. For the succeeding
three years Gen. Pesqueira kept up desul-
tory warfare against Cajemi. at the expira
ton Of which time another powerful army
was sent to annihilate him. This latter
force the Yaqui chieftain intercepted with
1000 warriors at Capetemaya a crossing on
the Mayo River. Here another fierce en-
gagement took place. resulting in the ad-
vance Of the Mexicans being stopped
The most celebrated OF the battles waged
against this remarkable chief, however
was fought in a small valley near Caliente
In this conflict, though outnumbered four
to one by the MeXicans. Cajemi and his
warriors came out victorious, the former
losing 300 men, while the Yaquis lost but
half that number.
For two years subsequent to this crush
ing defeat, the Mexicans did little more
than act on the defensive. and CajerNi was
practically in control OF the entire region,
which he terrorzed by a constant guerrilla
warfare.
In 1883 Cajemi took up a position In the
| San Miguel Mountains. and every effort
| on the part OF the Mexlcans to dislodge
him therefrom proved futile. Finally, Gen.
| Martinez. then in command Of the Mexican
| troops. resortcd to suhtcrfuge in order to
! decoy the Yaqu chief from his stronghold.
| One day a priest the godfather of Cajcmi's
| children. appeared in the camp Of the hos
| tile tribe. Going before the chief, he rep
| resented that Gen Martinez weary of
| the prolonged struggle. and was willing
| to make satisfactory terms with Cajemi.
| provided he would meet him in council AT
| first the willy chief declined to take the
| risk, but eventually. after much persuasion
| and every assurance Of security, he con-
scented to accompany the priest under a
! flag OF truce into the valley for the pur-
| pose OF comforting with Martinez. No
| sooner had he arrived here, however. than
| he was seized and thrown into prison. A
court martial followed in which Cajemi
was adjudgcd guilty Of treason. and sem
| fenced to be shot His execution took place
at a point where fifty Mexican soldiers
| whom his followers had slain. lay buried
was marked by wooden cross.
| When the YaCuis learned how their chief
| had been betrayed and put to death they
| were frantic with rage, and swore evcrlast-
ing vengeance. not only against the per.
| petrators OF the deed. but against every
| member OF their race. In Cajemi's stead
they chose a suh-chief known as Tetabiate
who was distinguished for his reckless
courage and feroCity The new chief al
once instituted a campaign against the
| MpNiCDnS the Of which n this laN
inspires the settlers OF that region Will
horror In every direction within n ra
dius OF 100 miles OF their mountain retreat
the unsparing hand of the Yaqui fell Dur
ing the terrible months that followed. thu
lives OF hundreds of rarChmen. miners
travellers, and soldiers paid the forfeit o
Mariners treachery, and for the frst TIM
in the history OF the Yaqus it was re
| ported that women and children were mum
bered among the slain.
Not long after his succession to the lead
ership OF the hostile tribe. Tetabiate way
| laid company OF eighty Mexican soldier
at Batamatal. within less than six miles o
Guaymas, and slew every member OF tn
command. He then killed burro and re
moving his skin drew 1t over the body o
the Mexican Captain. TO crown his au
dacity he next raised the body on a pol
and conveying 1t to point within plat
view OF Guaymas proceeded to taunt tn
garrison by exhibiting his CHASTITY trophy
The termination of the last war agans
| the YaQuis in May. 1897 was characterize
by much ceremony. Satisfactory negotia
lions having passed between the late Ger
Torres. commanding the Mexican troops
, and Chief Tetabiate, the latter appeare
at the village OF Ortiz. on the apponte
, day. at the head OF 800 warriors chose
, to take part in the demonstration. An in
mense stand had been erected in the centr
OF the plaza. and great concourse Of pee
pie were assembled from all over the SUI
l rounding country to witness the grea
evrnt The government was represented
, Cen. Torres, at the head OF 1000 Mexica
troops After the signatures OF the Naql
5 | Chief and the Mexican General had bee
{ affixed to the treaty each made speech
| ! the assembled multitude. Gen. Torres
I | his address complimented the Yaquis fC
= their bravery and endurance, and Chit
Tetabiate in return paid high tribute
the qualities OF his erstwhie opponent
I Gov Sanchez OF Sonora then delivered
8 patriotic Grafton. after which the Mexica
e troops and Yauu braves marched arour
I the grand stand. exchanging many salute
n and otherwise overwhelming each oth'
= with courtesies. The exercises we're SUI
= cecded in the evening by a grand ball al
= gorgeous pyrotechnic display: on the 10
q lowing day barbecue was given, and thu
n with feasting dancing, and general merr
x | making ended one OF the bloodiest wal
a recorded In Mexican history.