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vi of face, and, because a large number of art objects similar to those found in China have been unearthed, archeologists conclude that Mexico was once the foreign colony of the Chinese.

After the Chinese civilisation disappeared the Aztec and pre-Aztec Indians dominated the land. A few hundred years ago the Spaniards landed and Mexico passed through a period of conquest which ended with the execution of the Austrian, Emperor Maximilian. And to-day, in Monterey is preserved the rifle which was used at this execution, preserved even by the Rebels during the revolutions.

A few decades ago English, French and American capitalists went to Mexico to develop the wonderfully rich resources, and Mexico under President Porfirio Diaz became a great, internationally respected nation.

The revolution which overthrew Diaz drove thousands of these foreigners from the country, and the immigration of Germans and Austrians, which had started earlier, increased until to-day the Teuton strength is so great that Mexican politics is interwoven with German intrigue. 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