Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-18

made at the divisional maneuver camp.
He added that the organization was be-
ing brought up to a condition OF readi-
ness to take the field in every possible
respect, even In an enemy's country ana
away from a friendly base.
This of course, is TN direct Tine with
the general order issued yesterday. which
officially pronounceS the movement here
to be merely series of great maneuvers
to train men for field service.
Meantime the railroads here maintain
cars ready for the immediate use or q
large force of troops
Following the issuance Of general or
ders by Mai Gen Carter. in which bril-
gade and regimental commanders We're
directed to begin "the elimination from
the division of all unnecessary impede
nenta and its reduction to the least point
consistent with an efficient performance
for field service confidential instructions
went out to all regiments to be prepared
for an active field campaign on min
ute'S notice
Ready for a Quick Move.
Although every effort is made by Maj.
Gen. Carter to convey the impression that
the troops have been modified here for
maneuvers only there is not one army
officer in camp who is not thoroughly con-
WINGED that the government is preparing
a
various regiments have been instructed to
leave all tents standing and to carry only
the field shelter tents when the order is
issued for the division to move. Every
soldier is to carry with him from 2UU 10
900 rounds of ball cartridges.
The commander last night summoned
10 his headquarters the off1cers IN charge
of the Quartermaster's department, In
whose hands would be the task for NOV
ing troops
There are, under canvas, ready to move
in the San Antonio division, 9.a3S enlist
ed men and 4fS officers. with an additional
thousand in the barracks of Fort Sam
Houston organized into three infantry
brisades. one artillery brigade, one cav
airy brigade and one auxiliary cavalry
brigade
Chihuahua Is Bottled Up.
The first direct news from Chihuahua,
Mexico. since March has been received
in a letter. dated March IA, from a news
paper correspondent who gives a diary
of events since the city was bottled up
by the rebels February IS. Since that
time the city has had no news Of the
outside world.
Provisions have increased 80 per cent.
Butter sells at $1.25 pound and
crackers at so cents a box. There Is a
milk famine In the city. as there Is no
feed for the cows. March there was
lights and street railway two or three
week.
Business Is almost suspended in Chi
huahua. and the poor are in sore straits.
The correspondent reports three murders
within the city, due to anxiety and un-
rest.
Guillermo Porras, secretary of state
under Gov. Enrique Creel, was shot, but
not mortally wounded. by Jesus Garcia
Acosta, a prominent citizen of Chihuahua.
Go for First Hike.
The first regimental hike Of the mo-
bilized troops at Fort Sam Houston was
made this morning. when the 9th and
18th Cavalry went on a practice march.
The 18th started out at 6 o'clock and the
9th left here an hour later, both return
ing at noon. The camp is now ready for
the beginning Of the actual maneuvers.
Gen. Carter has made an order regu-
latin bu-ie calls. Reveilie WI. be car ed
at $50 o'clock, assembly at 6, tattoo at
pm. and taps at 10 pm. Within these
limits brigade commanders will regulate
calls for the respective brigades.