Bisbee daily review., 1908-05-31
Rr a stan Co.respondent.l )

HERMoSILLO, May 26.-After a war which has, internittently lasteg for more than 120 years. the Haqui nation, as a nation, is about to suffer the throes of dissolution, to sever tribal relations, to settle down into peaceable and laN-abiding Mexican citizens. Originally numbering 20,OOO or more people, they have never yet acknowledged the authority of the Mexican, government, but the end Is fast coming and the Yaqui natUu, sSs a nation. will soon be a thing of the past.
 Although Christianized by the Span Ish fathers, they steadfastly refused to accept the dominion Of Spain, and as soldiers. in tha> revolutionary army. materially aided in driving the Spanlards from the country, and in later years, against the armies ot the republic, they stubboTnIy maintained their freedom. When at peace, they enjoyed all the rights and privileges accorded to other citizens of Mexico, but their fealty to tribal relations was never broken. If beaten by armies in the field, they rereated to the mountains of Bacatete, and waged un- relenting guerrilla warfare. Quarter was neither asked nor given anu Lne innocent on both sides suffered with the guilty. When exhausted by long struggles, there have been intervals of peace, but under the then existing conditions, these could not be lasting, and the first over-act on the part Of Indians or government led to other bloody determined struggles.
 To one familiar with the situation through a long series of years, it is hard to call these people Indians. They differ from the ApacAes of Arl- Lona and New Mexico, in that they are Mexicans. They are bound to- gether by the same kindred ties, the same laws, the same language and the same religion, and but Tor thel scant boards and intensely swarthy skins. wiuld average well up with other citizens of the republic.
 True, the position they maintained was not tenable-an independent gov ernment within a governmental though for more than 100 years they were able to make good their preten- sfons. Prior to the accession of Por- frio Diaz to the presidency of the re- pubIfc. the right of the YaquiS to levy tribute on the commerce or the Yadui river was recognized by the government of Mexico, and but for the thrush of Americans, it is probable that such condition of things would have existed unchallenged today. The "Yauui Country" Is rich in naturaI au- vantages. In minerals, in agriculture, in home making, t is probably sur
 T L.-- a4 sw-.~ hEs h. west. To the AnglO-SaXou adYentur- CT, the great possibilities afforded Dy the country could not be overlooked. Old Sam Brannen was given grant 10 the valley, but the government could not deliver the goods, and ne died of old age without changing the statu quo. But a good thing, once found. is never allowed 10 be wholly forgotten. Brannen'5 mantle fell on other shoulders. some American, some Mexican. Deeds of violence that would shame q pagan were per retrated against the Indians, and they replied in like measure. The national as well as state government, became involved and now after an almost continuous struggle Of more than twenty years, the end is soon to be reached. The last great king or the Yaquis was a man named Ca jame. He was six feet. two inches tall, of powerful build, and more than average intelligence. He entered the army of JuareZ a ba-etooted Indian boy, aud the capture and death or Maximillian found him a full-fedged captain of infantry. On his return nome, he was commissioned to paciry his people, but they proclaimed him king and as such he defeated the armies sent against him. He knew, however, the growing power of Med- 60 and not only Temai1ed strictly on the defensive, but protessed not 10 notice fragrant violations Of his treaty with the government. Ills capital was. at that time, the town Of Co .oi on the Yaqui river. The Mexi- can general commanding the troops 1r the district becoming appTised of his absence from home, sent Soldiers 70 rape his women, kill his cattle, III ditcaes and destroy crops. The world knows the result He am pushed the Mexican army in the for est below COcori and defeated them with great slaughter. He was better prepared for war than his enemies understood On the building d the Sonora railroad between Benson, Arizona, and Guaymas, Mexico, large bodies of Yaquis were employed Acting under the orders of Cajame no one voluntarily quit his work be ore he had the wherewithal to pur' chase a Winchester rife and nfty rounds of ammunition. But in rne end be was defeated, taken prisoner and shot. Ills death did not end the war, and it went on with varying re suits. Finally, peace was patched up, but it was not permanent, war was again declared. The Indians are said to have been the aggTessors, but they were driven to desperation by over acts of injustice. Once wealthy, now they have nothing, no nome, nc
 property, family ties b,oken and
 many of them exiles in a strange land. For this sad conditions ot things, the Mexican government is
 not wholly to blame. By the very terms of its existence, it was com
 yelled to assert its soveriegnity. TC
 do this, it was forced to strike with z 1 mailed hand. Its soldiers were not better than their enemies but it's re
 sources were greater and resourceI
 win always in the end.
 May 7th q the present month
 Luis Bule, head of the Yaqui nation hu ot