New-York tribune., 1912-02-07

the united states, IN raining ptopei''
protect the neutrality Of the border ana
in making public sensational reports from
the American representatives In Mexico
II will be recalled that Dlaz almost up 10
the last moment continued to give assur-
ance of protection TO Americans. to deny
that Americans had been thrown into jail,
assaulted or injured by stray bullets anu
that he declared he would stamp out the
revolution.
Must Keep United States Informed.
However, it is pointed out in official Cir
cles that there is little Madero can 10
other than give such assurances. To ac-
knowledge a revolution would be construed
by his people as an acknowledgment or the
governments weakness and would probably
hasten its overthrow. Still, the American
government has made known to Madero IN
unmstakable terms that he must Keep 1t
informed as to the true situation, and chat
the most unfavorabe features OF his re-
ports will not be given out for publication.
President Taft to-day discussed precau-
tionary measures with his official family,
and tonight the War Department sent ad-
ditional orders to army posts throughout
the country to be ready for a possible
mobilization. The Department OF Justice
has instructed its agents TO exercise all
possible vigilance In enforcing the neutral
ity laws, and the State Department has
asked for quick reports from consular
agents Of any danger in the interior to
Americans or their interests.
After to-days Cabinet meeting the Presi-
dent professed not to be alarmed at the
situation II was admitted In official cir
cles, however. that the separation of Chi
huahua from the remainder of Mexico
would create a situation different in many
respects from those that existed during the
last rebellion.
1t is not believed that there would be
much fighting on the border for, with
JuareZ in the hands of the Orozco adher-
ents, the new revoutionists would concen-
trate at the city OF Chihuahua, 200 miles
south of the border, where the advance Of
an army from Mexico City first would be
contested
Frankly admitting the gravity of the sit
uation, officials here are insistent that moth
ing more Is contemplated at this stage than
to make the border patrol strong enough
for all legitimate purposes. There is no
intention 10 send single soldier across
the line. 1t is pointed out that TO do so
would be equivalent to declaration OF
war, which. Of course, would require action
by Congress.
It is felt there must be force OF Ameri-
can troopers on the border to prevent in
discriminate crossing Of the line by bel
ligerents of either faction should the threat
ened secession OF the state of Chihuahua
ragult I'm boSfiiftiaa N Lax
will be enforced to the letter
From Fort Hancock II is reported that
the 4Sth. 56th 18th and 18th separate COM
panies were ordered ready Immediately for
field service
From Fort Totten # is reported that FIVE
engineer companies. numbering in all about
100 men. were under arms last night await
ing orders. The companies chosen are the
lOlst ll4th, SD. S7th and 18th, belonging
to what is known as the torpedo and mo-
tor corps.
At Portland Me. seven companies OF coast
artillery stationed at Forts Williams and
Mckinley received orders to be ready TO
leave at once for the Mexican frontier.
Two companies OF coast artillery sta
toned at Fort Barrancas. Pensacola, Fla,
were ordered to leave for Texas to-day.
The garrIsons at Fort Morgan, Mobile,
and Fort Moutrie. Charleston, s. c., are
IN readiness for Texas duty.
At Fort Screven, Tybee Island, Ga. the
llSth. last and 74th companies of coast
artillery were ordered to get camp equip
ment and field service ready to go to Texas
at once.
Eight companies OF the 18th Infantry, at
Fort George Wright. Spokane, Wash, re-
celyed notice to hold themselves in readi-
ness for instant service on the Mexican
border.
Similar orders have been received by the
l2Sth Company OF coast artillery. at Fort
Crockett. Galveston: by five OF the eight
companies stationed at Forts Grebe and
Adams, in Narragansett Bay; by four com
panies OF the 18th Infantry. the Browns
Vile Regiment" at Seattle, and by troops
at Fort Monroe. Va.
Orders were received at the Preside, San
Francisco. to hold the 3Oth Infantry, four
troops OF the lst Cavalry and a company OF
Signal Corps in readiness for instant move
ment