One hears much of the uprising of Zapata, but Zapatism is not a revolution against any particular government but against a condition. The people are demanding that the land shall be divided up amongst them, so that they will not be slaves of the _hacendados_, and when once this is done we shall hear the last of Zapata. At first the feeling against Diaz was very strong in the country, for the people did not understand, then, that it was his so-called friends who were to blame, and not he. Now, however, this feeling is dying out, and you hear many people talking of Diaz, and agreeing that he has done much for his country, for which the country should be grateful to him. Many people are fond of decrying Madero, saying he is not a man of force, but if he had been a second Diaz they would, on the other hand, have been crying, “We have exchanged one tyrant for another.” It seems to me, an outsider, that he will “make good” if allowed the chance, but any man who tries to fill Diaz' clothes will have a hard job of it. I am still seeking fortune in America; I have sought it in Canada, the United States, and Mexico, but it appears as far off in 1912 as ever it did. America is a land of great opportunities, but rarely for the Briton or the man without capital. I have written my life to date, attempting at the same time to depict my surroundings, and if any one has got half the pleasure out of reading these rambling reminiscences that I have had in going back in spirit over the old scenes, I am satisfied. Printed by BALLANTYNE, HANSON & CO. Edinburgh & London ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ _Travel_ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ With 32 pages of Illustrations and two Maps. Small royal 8vo. 1Os. 6d. net. Nigeria: Its Peoples and its Problems. By E. D. Morel, Author of ‘Great Britain and the Congo.’ _Times._—‘The writing is clear and the opinions bold. Mr. Morel’s personal impressions comprise many powerful thoughts and suggestions. His book altogether is one of distinctive value to the student and administrator.’ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Large post 8vo. 6s. net. Pastels under the Southern Cross. By Mrs. Margaret L. Woods, Author of ‘The Vagabonds,’ 'The King’s Revoke,' &c. _Scotsman._—‘Tell about the people and the South African life in chapters of never flagging interest, with every now and then a striking passage of description.’ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ A Homeward Mail: Crown 8vo. 3s. 6d. net.