Inde, State of Hidalgo; population, 2,000; 196 miles (316 km.) from Durango; 57 miles (92 km.) from Rosario, reached by carretera. Products: Fruits, sugar, cereals, gold, silver, copper, lead, and cattle.

Juchitan, State of Oaxaca; population, 12,000; on Pan American Railway; 187 miles (301 km.) from Oaxaca. Products: Salt, coffee, cacao, cereals, sugar, vanilla.

La Barca, State of Jalisco; population, 9,000; on Lerma River; 66 miles (106 km.) from Guadalajara, via Mexican Central Railway; 96 miles (154 km.) from Irapuato, via Mexican Central Railway, four and one-half hour trip. Products: Fruits, sugar, corn, coffee, tobacco.

Lagos de Moreno, State of Jalisco; population, 16,000; on National Railway of Mexico; 294 miles (475 km.) from Mexico City; 143 miles (231 km.) from Guadalajara. Products: Wheat, corn, fruits, etc.

Lampazos, State of Nuevo Leon; population, 2,000; on National Railway of Mexico; 72 miles (115 km.) from Laredo, Tex.; 105 miles (170 km.) from Monterey. Stock raising and mining district.

Lerdo, State of Durango; population, 8,000; on River Nazos; 155 miles (250 km.) from Durango; half hour's ride on trolley from Torreon, 3 miles (5 km.) Products: Cereals, fruits, cotton, beans, gold, silver, copper.

Linares, State of Nuevo Leon; population, 7,000; on National Railway of Mexico. Products: Agricultural. There are a number of firms here that make direct importations. Easily canvassed in connection with Monterey and Vietoria.

Magdalena, State of Sonora; population, 5,000; 52 miles (86 km.) from Zitacuaro, reached by Michoacan & Pacific Railway; 124 miles (200 km.) from Hermosillo, reached by Southern Pacific Railway; 54 miles (89 km.) from Nogales, reached by Southern Pacific Railway. Products: Corn, wheat, beans, copper, silver.

Mapimi, State of Durango; population, 7,000; on Mapimi Railway; 121 miles (194 km.) from Jiminez. Products: Gold, silver, lead. This is an important mining town; headquarters of the Penoles Mining Co.

Maravatio, State of Michoacan; 139 miles (224 km.) from Mexico City, reached by National Railway; 55 miles (90 km.) from Zitacuaro, branch line of National Railway, average time of trip 5 hours.

Mascota, State of Jalisco; population, 6,000; 130 miles (210 km.) from Guadalajara. Products: Gold, silver, copper.

Matamoras, State of Puebla; population, 6,000; on River Necapa. Reached from Monterey by Interoceanic Railway; carretera to Atlixco. Products: Sugar, rice, coffee, bananas, lead, silver, copper, gold.

Matehuala, State of San Luis Potosi; population, 14,200; 29 miles (47 km.) from Vanegas, reached by National Railway branch line, average time of trip 2 hours; 6 miles (10 km.) from Azul, reached by Matehuala Railway, average time 1 hour. Industries: Mining and smelting. This town is in the northern part of the State. It can be visited in connection with San Luis Potosi. It is chiefly dependent upon that city, although a few houses make direct importations.

Mazapil, State of Zacatecas; population, 5,500; 207 miles (336 km.) from Zacatecas, reached via carretera. Products: Corn, barley, fruits, maguey, etc. Miahuatlan, State of Oaxaca; population, 6,000; 65 miles (105 km.) from Oaxaca by carretera. Products: Tobacco, coffee, sugar, beans.

Minaca, State of Chihuahua; on Mexico Northern and Kansas City, Mexico & Orient Railways; 120 miles (194 km.) from Chihuahua, average time six hours; travelers from Chihuahua change at La Junta to Minaca branch line; 75 miles (120 km.) from Sanchez, average time three and three-fourths hours.

Minatitlan, State of Vera Cruz; population, 2,500; on Minatitlan Railway, Carmen to Minatitlin; 7 miles (11 km.) from Carmen, average time of trip 40 minutes (Carmen is 12 miles from Puerto Mexico); 355 miles (575 km.) from Jalapa. Products: Timber, coffee, corn, sugar.

Mixcoac, Federal District; population, 7,000; on National Railway of Mexico, near River Mixcoac; 7 miles (11 km.) from Mexico City, one-half hour by trolley.

Ocotlan, State of Jalisco; 112 miles (180 km.) from Irapuato, reached by Mexican Central Railway, average time five hours; 50 miles (80 km.) from Guadalajara, reached by Mexican Central Railway, average time two and onefourth hours. Passengers leave train at Ocotlan to go to Lake Chapala.

Ometepec, State of Guerrero; population, 40,600; 166 miles (268 km.) from Chilpancingo; 170 miles (275 km.) from Tlancualpican (nearest railway station). Products: Wheat, tobacco, sugar, timber, cattle.

Otumba, State of Mexico; population, 10,000; 80 miles (129 km.) from Toluca; 34 miles (55 km.) from Mexico City. Products: Cereals, maguey, pulque. Railways: Interoceanic and Mexican.

Papantla, State of Vera Cruz; 45 miles (72 km.) from Jalapa, reached by horseback. The famous Pyramid of Papantla is here located.

Patzcuaro, State of Michoacan; altitude, 7,180 feet; population, 8,000; on National Railway of Mexico, near Patzcuaro Lake; 44 miles (71 km.) from Morelia. Products: Maize, beans, cattle.

Penjamo, State of Guanajuato; population, 9,000; 103 miles (173 km.) from Guanajuato; 31 miles (50 km.) from Irapuato, 14 hour trip. Railways: Mexican Central, Guadalajara to Manzanillo branch. Products: Corn, wheat, cattle. This town may be canvassed in connection with Irapuato. Some of the houses import direct, but the chief dependence is upon the large wholesale houses of Mexico City.

Puruandiro, State of Michoacan; population, 8,000; 57 miles (93 km.) from Morelia; 31 miles (50 km.) from Penjamo (nearest station). Carretera to Augamacutiro. Products: Wheat, beans, cattle, etc.

Quijano, State of Sonora; 29 miles (48 km.) from Nogales, reached by Southern Pacific of Mexico Railway. The Colombia Consolidated Mines, developed by American interests, are 12 miles (20 km.) distant; reached by horseback.

Real de Monte, State of Hidalgo; population, 10,000; on River Lerma; 6 miles (10 km.) from Pachuca. Mining district, one of the greatest in Mexico; American capital largely invested.

Rosario, State of Sinaloa; population, 9,000; on Southern Pacific of Mexico Railway; 97 miles (157 km.) from Jiminez. Reached from Jiminez via Parral, average time 6 hours, fare $4.65. This is a mining town of some importance.

Sabinas, State of Coahuila; population, 3,500; 72 miles (115 km.) from Ciudad Porfirio Diaz, reached by National Railway; 12 miles (19 km.) from Rosito, reached by branch line, average time 14 hours.

Sahuaripa, State of Sonora; population, 3,000; 191 miles (308 km.) from Hermosillo. Products: Corn, wheat, beans, timber, gold, silver, copper, antimony. Salamanca, State of Guanajuato; population, 14,000; altitude, 5,646 feet; on Mexican Central Railway; on Lerma River; 56 miles (90 km.) from Guanajuato; 206 miles (333 km.) from Mexico City, 8-hour journey. Products: Wheat, maize, fruits. Industries: Manufacture of woolen goods, gloves, pottery.

Salvatierra, State of Guanajuato; population, 10,000; altitude, 5,774 feet; on Mexican Central Railway; 196 miles (315 km.) from Mexico City; 74 miles (120 km.) from Guanajuato; 18 miles (29 km.) from Acambaro, 1-hour journey. Products: Cereals, sweet potatoes, sugar, woods.

San Andres Tuxtla, State of Vera Cruz; population, 9,000; on Vera Cruz & Isthmus Railway; 190 miles (307 km.) from Jalapa; 42 miles (67 km.) from Vera Cruz; 62 miles (100 km.) from Alvarado. Products: Tobacco, cacao, cotton, beans, coffee. Banks and bankers: Banco Nacional de Mexico; Nicolas Villa.

San Cristobal las Casas, State of Chiapas; population 13,500; 64 miles (105 km.) from Tuxtla Gutierrez; reached from Jalisco. Products: Corn, wheat, barley, fruits.

San Juan de Guadalupe, State of Durango; population, 4,000; 268 miles (432 km.) from Durango; 14 miles (22 km.) from nearest railway station. Products: Cotton, beans, wheat, corn, fruits, cattle, minerals.

San Juan del Rio, State of Queretaro; population, 8,000; altitude, 6,245 feet; on Mexican Central Railway, Acambaro-to-Gonzales Junction route; 34 miles (55 km.) from Queretaro; 118 miles (191 km.) from Mexico City. Carretera to Tequisquiapan and Amealco. Products: Maize, beans, textiles. This town depends chiefly on Queretaro and Mexico City for its purchases. Banks: Banco Nacional de Mexico, Ignacio Comache, agent; Banco de Londres y Mexico, J. F. de Ceballos, agent; Banco de Queretaro, Alberto Ugalde, agent. San Luis de La Paz, State of Guanajuato; population, 10,000; on National Railway of Mexico; 88 miles (144 km.) from Guanajuato. Products: Wheat, maize, and other grains.

San Miguel de Allende, State of Guanajuato; population, 11,000; on Mexican National Railway; 254 miles (409 km.) from Mexico City; 32 miles (52 km.) from Guanajuato. Products: Wheat, beans.

Santa Rosalia, Lower California; population, 9,000; altitude, 4,086 feet; on Mexican Central Railway; 100 miles (161 km.) from Chihuahua. Products: Alfalfa. American consul located here.

Santiago, State of Tepic; population, 4,500; on Tololotlan River; 35 miles (56 km.) from Tepic on road from Guadalajara to Mazatlan. Products: Cotton, tobacco, fruits, cereals.

Sayula, State of Jalisco; population, 8,000; on National Railway of Mexico; 84 miles (136 km.) from Guadalajara. Carretera to Tapalpa, Zapotlan, Atojac, and Tepic. Products: Cereals, sugar, coffee, fruits.

Silao, State of Guanajuato; population, 15,000; altitude, 5,828 feet; on River Silao; on Mexican Central Railway, branch line to Guanajuato; 14 miles (24 km.) from Guanajuato, one hour; 237 miles (382 km.) from Mexico City. Carretera to Leon, San Luis Potosi, and Irapuato. Products: Cereals, fruits.

Sombrerete, mining town in State of Zacatecas; population, 12,000; on National Railway of Mexico; 109 miles (176 km.) from Zacatecas; 62 miles (100 km.) from Gutierrez. Carretera to Gutierrez and to Catalina (Durango). Products: Gold, silver, copper, lead, maize, wheat, fruits.

Tacambaro, State of Michoacan; population, 5,000; 62 miles (100 kın.) from Morelia; 34 miles (56 km.) from Patzcuaro (nearest railroad station). Products: Sugar, maize, wheat, rice, coffee, cattle.

Tacuyaba, Federal district; population, 18,350; 4 miles (7 km.) from Mexico, reached by Mexican Central and del Valle Railways; also by tramway. Tapachula, State of Chiapas; population, 8,000; near Soconusco (port); railway to San Benito (port); 110 miles (180 km.) from Guatemala City, Guatemala; reached by horseback to Guatemala Railway, 24 miles (40 km.), thence by rail to Guatemala City, 86 miles (140 km.); 300 miles (480 km.) from Tuxtla Gutierrez. This town is in the midst of a rich agricultural region, the chief product being coffee. Somewhat difficult of access, but some of the firms make direct importations.

Tenancingo, State of Mexico; population, 10,000; 30 miles (48 km.) from Toluca; 12 miles (20 km.) from Atla (nearest railway station). Products: Corn, wheat, beans, cattle.

Tehuacan, State of Puebla; population, 8,000; 78 miles (128 km.) from Puebla, reached by Mexican Southern Railway, average time of trip 3% hours; 31 miles (51 km.) from Esperanza, reached by branch line, average time 2% hours. Products: Fruits, wheat.

Teocaltiche, State of Jalisco; population, 9,000; 124 miles (200 km.) from Guadalajara; 31 miles (50 km.) from Encarnacion, nearest railroad station. Products: Corn, beans, tobacco, potatoes, wheat, woods, cattle, tin.

Tequisquiapan, State of Queretaro; population, 4,000; on National Railway of Mexico.

Texcoco, State of Mexico; population, 6,000; on Interoceanic Railway; 24 miles (39 km.) from Mexico City.

Teziutlan, State of Puebla; population, 12,000; on Industrial Railway of Puebla and Interoceanic Railway; 100 miles (162 km.) from Puebla. Products: Gold, silver, copper, fruits, beans, cereals.

Tlacolula, State of Oaxaca; population, 6,000; on Mexican Southern Railway; 18 miles (29 km.) from Oaxaca. Products: Sugar, wheat, corn, beans, pulque, cattle.

Tlacotalpan, State of Vera Cruz; population, 6,000; situated at junction of San Juan and Papaloapam Rivers; on Vera Cruz Railway. Mail boats from Alvarado to Tuxpec. Product: Cattle.

Tlalpam, Federal District; population, 5,000; 10 miles (16 km.) from Mexico City, Carretera to Mexico City, Cuernavaca, and San Angel.

Tlaxcala, State of Tlaxcala; population, 3,000; 105 miles (170 km.) from Mexico City, reached by railroad.

Topolobampo, State of Sinaloa; on Topolobampo Bay; 65 miles (103 km.) from El Fuerte, reached by Kansas City, Mexico & Orient Railway, average time of trip 41⁄2 hours; 500 miles (800 km.) east of San Francisco; 461 miles (741 km.) from Presidio del Norte. Steamship service to Guaymas, Mazatlan, and other ports.

Torres, State of Sonora; 64 miles (104 km.) from Guaymas, reached by Southern Pacific of Mexico Railway. Junction point of the Torres and Priestas Railway. Near-by are the famous Tarasca and other mines, which were first worked by the Jesuit Fathers.

Tula, State of Tamaulipas; population, 7,000; 103 miles (167 km.) from Ciudad Victoria; 95 miles (154 km.) from Cerritos (nearest railway station). Products: Cereals, potatoes, sugar.

Tulacingo, State of Hidalgo; population, 9,500; 38 miles (62 km.) from Pachuca; 86 miles (139 km.) from Mexico City, reached by National Railway of Mexico (on the Mexico City-Pachuca route). Industries: Cotton mills. Products: Wheat, barley, cattle, etc.

Ures, State of Sonora; population, 3,000; on Sonora River; 47 miles (76 km.) from Hermosillo, reached by carretera. Products: Cereals, sugar, timber, lead, iron, gold, silver.

Valladolid, State of Yucatan; population, 5,000; on United Railway of Yucatan (eastern division); 112 miles (181 km.) from Merida, average time of trip 5 hours.

Valle de Santiago, State of Guanajuato; population, 13,000; on National Railway of Mexico; 59 miles (96 km.) from Guanajuato. Products: Wheat, corn, cereals.

Viesca, State of Coahuila; population, 5,000; on "Hornos" and National Railway of Mexico; 59 miles (96 km.) from Guanajuato. Products: Cattle, cotton, corn, wheat, beans, sugar.

Xochimilco, Federal district; population, 11,000; 12 miles (20 km.) from Mexico City. Agricultural district; also quarries.

Zacapoartlo, State of Puebla; population, 12,000; 106 miles (170 km.) from Puebla. Products: Fruits, coffee, vanilla, sugar, rice, medicinal plants, woods.

Zacatlan, State of Puebla; population, 11,000; 18 miles (30 km.) from Ahuazotepec, nearest railroad station; 78 miles (126 km.) from Puebla. Products: Wheat, beans, maize, woods, fruits.

Zapotlan, State of Jalisco; 102 miles (164 km.) from Guadalajara, reached by railroad. This is the starting point for ascending the volcano of Colima and El Nevado.

Zitacuaro, State of Michoacan; population, 6,000; 83 miles (134 km.) from Morelia; 55 miles (90 km.) from Maravatio, reached by National Railway, average time five hours. Products: Rice, sugar, fruits.

Zumpango, State of Mexico; population, 6,000; on Desague Valle de Mexico Railway; 76 miles (123 km.) from Toluca. Products: Corn, wheat, beans.

APPENDIX II

THE TARIFF.

Import duties in Mexico are subject to change by presidential decree. The rates are consequently so fluctuating that no practical purpose can be served by publishing the detailed schedule. The only safe method to follow in exporting goods to Mexico is to find out the rate of duty at the time shipment is made.

The following general rules for the application of the tariff, however, are much more permanent in character and may be of assistance to the exporter. They are translated from the 1920 edition of Tarifas de los Derechos de Importacion y Exportacion de Mexico, officially authorized by the Secretary of Hacienda and Public Credit.

GENERAL RULES FOR THE APPLICATION OF THE TARIFF.

GOODS SPECIFICALLY MENTIONED IN THE INDEX AND IN THE EXPLANATORY NOTES. I. All goods listed in the accompanying Index shall pay the duty stipulated in the corresponding heading of the Tariff. Articles which in the explanatory notes are indicated as included under a definite heading, shall pay the rate designated in the Tariff; but in said notes, when it is deemed expedient, the names of various samples shall be consigned from the type which includes the specification in general terms.

ARTICLES NOT SPECIFIED.

II. Goods not included in the Tariff nor the Index, shall pay duty by analogy or similarity to one or several articles specified in the Tariff, following the rules of the Customs Regulations for the assimilation of unspecified articles. DEFINITION OF THE TERMS "OF ALL KINDS" AND "NOT SPECIALLY MENTIONED' USED IN THE TARIFF.

III. Goods mentioned in the Tariff or Index followed by the words, "of all classes,'' shall pay the duty stipulated in the corresponding heading though they contain other materials, except precious metal, but should they contain gold, silver or platinum the Tariff headings expressly provides for such cir

cumstance.

The expression "not specially mentioned" is used to avoid confusion with goods, which under the same general name, or of the same materials are classified in the Tariff or Index under a separate heading on account of peculiarities which distinguish them from those "not specially mentioned." Thus, the same goods can be defined as "of all kinds," "not specially mentioned."

ARTICLES NOT SPECIALLY MENTIONED OF TWO OR MORE MATERIALS.

IV. Articles composed of two or more materials, which are not expressly mentioned in the Tariff or Index, shall pay the duty applicable to the material predominating in weight, except those containing skin, silk, ornaments of gold, silver, platinum or gilt or silvered metal.

The determination of the predominating material shall only be made when the several materials forming the article can be separated without destroying the article.

When the determination cannot be made under these conditions, it is left to the discretion of the importer verbally and at the time of Customs clearance to authorize the separation of the articles which may occasion damage, if thus his interests are served, as in consideration of such articles