The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-21
No More Troops

Washington, November 20.-Addi- tional United States troops will not be ordered to the Mexican border at pres ent, according to Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood, chief of staff of the army. de- spite the uobiiization oI 25,000 Mex 1 iean soldiers on the northern boundary. l General Wood when informed tonight of the action taken by the Mexican government was of the opinion that the United States troops now patrolling the border were sufficient to enforce properly the neutrality laws. There are still available about 10000 men of the several thousand rushed to the border when the Mexican revolution reached it's crisis last spring and should these not be able to cope with the situation. said General Wood, the three regiments now stationed at san Antonio could be called upon.
 Reporting to the state department upon the seizure of arms and the ar rest of alleged revolutionists by Major Hagedorn, American Consul Garret at Nuevo Laredo, states that the lieuten- ant arrested declared that he had a commission from General Reyes per- sonally. This, if true would have an Important bearing upon the Reyes trial before the United States courts.
 Mexican cavalry is pursuing revolu- tionists reported successful in crossing the boundary from Texas with num- Der of horses and a quantity or arms and ammunition.
 The war departme ent is moving with degree of energy hitherto unparel leled in dealing with the rebellion being fomented in Texas. Secretary Stmson is in constant communication with General Duncan and has instructed the latter to cooperate closely w'th the agents of the department of jusrlce who are collecting evidence and making ar rests of suspected insurrectos. All this is being done, it Is stated, because President Taft believes the American people should give the Mexicans fair chance to test their new government without interference.
 T1l paso. Tex, November 20-What was supposed at first to have been an attack on Juarez by Reyestas proved upon in vestigation to be the celebration by Ma deristas of the anniversary Of the begin ing of the Madero regime at O'CLOCK. The principal celebration was tue dis charge of firearms which gave rise 10 a report that followers of General Reyes were attacking Juarez.
 The firing of the ceiebrants lasteu ai}
 
 The citizens in El Paso Hooked to the river bank to witness what they felt sure was a battle This impression was deep- ened by knowledge that the Juarez gar rison had been on the alert for sudden developments in connection with reports of revolutionary activities in which the name of General Reyes now under ar rest has been particularly connected
 The Mexican officials doubled precau- tions after the arrest of General Reyes. fearing this act might precipitate trou. ble. The feeling of anxiety over the sit uation spread in modified degree to- the American side of the Rio Grande , When day dawned and it was possible for representatives to cross the river tho real situation was disclosed. It was learn ed that reinforcement arrived from Chi, huahua in time to participate in the celebration Considerable significance at taches to the fact that the government has deemed it best to strengthen the force occupying Juarez.
 Troop CT to Laredo
 San Antonio. November 20.--Troop T." Third Cavalry. Captain George B Cornley left san Antonio at o'clock tonight for Laredo to patrol the Texas Mexican border. Other troops may fol-