The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1912-02-05
Prepared at Presidio

The news that the war department
has ordered the commanders of the
various departments of the United
States army TO have their troops in
readiness for further service along the
Mexican border occasioned great inter-
est at the Presidio yesterday among the
rank and file and gave rise to consid-
cradle speculation as to what regi-
ments would be affected.
No orders have been received from
the headquarters Of this division. ac-
cording to Colonel J. p. Wiser. post
commandant, but company commanders
have instructed their first sergeants to
equipment for field service they lack.
The troops stationed here are quite
prepared should orders come to take
the field, said Colonel Wiser last
night, "but thus far we have had no
we'd, aud ] do mt. believe that any l
headquarters or would have been in
formed. Private advices from Colonel
E. H. Steever, Fourth cavalry, who is
with his regiment on the border. con-
vince me that conditions there are ex-
aggerated and that there has been no
firing across the line, as has been re-
ported. But, in any case. we are ready
for whatever may come
The Thirtieth infantry is scheduled
TO go to Alaska in June. The Eighth
infantry, now at the Preside of Mon
terey, will sail this week for the Philip
pines and will be replaced by the
Twelfth infantry, which is greatly in
need of rest, while the provisional
regiment of coast artillery would not
be taken from the batteries. The First
cavalry stands the best chance of a
move.
Madero Rule in Juarez
Ell PASO, Tex, Feb. 4.-Juarez again
is under control of the Madero govern
on its way to Chihuahua in special
train, on what mission has not been dis
closed.
The tangled affairs of the Mexican
city just across the border were
Strengthened out by General Pascual
Orozco after a half days negotiations.
While some OF the revolving garrison
were willing to return with General
Orozco to Chihuahua, others at first
held out. Singularly, in the course of
the negotiations, not one viva" was
heard for the general, the men remain
ing sullenly silent.
A hitch occurred after the re-
voltosos had embarked on the special
train at o'clock, and when the train
departed, headed for chihuahua, just
rifles out of the car windows and were
firing fusillades until they passed out
of hearing.
What disposition will be made Of the
men is not known here. Meanwhile
about 1000 loyal federal troops are ex-
pected to arrive at Juarez by tomor-
row morning.
More Men for Garrison
A train bearing 100 men from Chi
huahua, under command of Captain
Resa. is reported about 100 miles south
OF Ciudad-Juarez. Following them on
another special train are 900 others.
under command of Colonel NJ Caravero.
also en- route from chihuahua, who
will form the permanent Juarez garri-
son. Colonel Caravaro will be in COM
mand of the garrison and the military
district of which it is the center
Rafael Campo. has been installed as
chief of police of Juarez and Santiago
Mestas as mayor.
Reports reaching here from Casas
Grandes say that the garrison there
has revolted in favor of Gomez and
that the rebels are in control. A Mex
ico Northwestern Passenger train.
seized by the rebels yesterday after
noon. is reported still being held in
Casas Grandes.
The following telegram cautioning
residents Of El Paso was received here
today from Secretary of State Knox,
addressed to w. S. Clayton. president of
the chamber of commerce:
Your night letter to the president,
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