Every attempt was made to secure their pardon, in vain.

Governor Cahuantzi is an old friend of President Diaz, believed to have great influence with him.

Men of wealth, interested in the release and pardon of the criminals, promised Cahuantzi ten thousand dollars in case of his successful intercession with the President in the matter.

These details, not generally known, we received from a source respectable and trustworthy, and we believe them true.

Anxious to gain the reward, and probably feeling certain of his influence with Diaz, the old man made the journey to Mexico.