The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-30
Prepared for Emergency

was assembled in Texas under Gen eral Carter last year.
 Prepared for Emergency
 The general staff lone ago made in- quiries of what could be done in an emer- gency. The adjutant generals of some of the states with strong militia forces were called upon to inform General Evans, chief of the militia diviison, what propor- ton of their men could be depended upon to respond to the summons of the na- tional government Officers at the large supply depots were ordered to report what military stores were on hand their con dition and the number of c2rs that would be required for their transportation. Some of the coastwise steamship stations were asked how many troops they could con yey by water to a gulf port from the north.
 It was such an inquiry as this. though made several weeks ago, that appears to just have become known today. Traffic managers of railroads were consulted as to the numbers of cars they could as- semble at certain specified points. All .his sounded warike in the aggregate but it Is solemn1y declared by the military off cials and even by higher authorities that these were nothing more than purely pre- cautionary measures and were not to be regarded in any sense as indicating the
  to become involved in the struggle in Mexico.
 Navy Is Scattered
 Confirmatory of these declarations is the disposition of naval vessels. The power full Atlantic fleet, which would play an important part in any intervention cam paign, was allowed to steam north from Cuba, from where the Mexican coast would have been of convenient access. .I.- bean sea only eight vessels all told, noth- ing more than little gunboats and colliers with the exception of the cruiser Wash ington, and all incapable of safely con- fronting in hostile attitude even such ancient fortifications as guard the Mex ican ports.
 In fact the only action on the part of the government which might be regarded as in any way connected with the Mex ican situation was the dispatch of 1000 Krag rifles from New York to arm the American colony in the City of Mexico. Even this was done upon the recommen- dation of Ambassador Wilson with the full consent of the Mexican government and with the assurance that the American residents were to act simply as police force and are not to support either side In the present struggle.
 In outside circles there was talk of the establishment of a small American mili- tary force as embassy guard in Mex ico like that now maintained in Picking by the American marines, but Amhassa- dor Wilson has not asked for any such force and it will not be sent otherwise.
 Aubert Unhurt
 Jiminez, Mex, March 29.-The ru- nor that Gen. Trucy Aubert was killed in yesterdays battle between federals, whom he commanded, and rebels un der Generals Salazar and Fearez, was unfounded. He has apparently es- capped, as no trace of him could be found today.
 Benjamin Vasquez, correspondent of Fl Correo, a daily newspaper of Chi huahua City lost his life he was about to enter an adobe house. Four federals were hidden inside and they fired as he entered the door. A mo ment later all were killed when 8 rebel detachment came up end demolished the place with bomb hurled by hand
 Gen. Pascual Orozco .-sued an order to General Campa today 10 occupy Parral. There may be fighting at that piece as il is rumored General Pancho- villa now holds the town.
 General Orozco figu4ss that the fed eral loss In the six days fight was 450 killed, wounded and taken pris- oners. His own loss was about half of that.
 Attack TOrreOn
 Preparations to march on the gov ernment military base a Torreon are proceeding deliberately General orozco stated tonight that additional recruits from Durango and Coahla are on their way to this city
 Artillery Captured
 Two Galting guns and one cannon. 100 horses and 5000 rounds of ammunition were eft behind when the federals fled their position at Atotonico yesterday. No accurate statement last night of the dead and wounded could be had. It is not irn- probable that the federal dead will total more than 100. The gathering of the wounded continues. The hospital wards in Jiminez are crowded. Many wounded have been sent to Chihuahua.
 New York, March 29.-Reports were rife here today that the federal gov ornment had requested the manage ment of the Morgan line of steamships plying between New York and Gal weston and New orleans and Havana to hold it's entire fleet in readiness for the transportation of troops, pro- duce and war supplies to be sent to tho Texas and Mexican frontiers at a moments notice. Officials have denied the truth of the report.