Arizona republican., 1916-06-24

be preserved between the United States and Mexico. These he saw included Ambassador Naon, of Argentina, who came here today from his summer home in Massachusetts to inquire into the Mexican situation If the Mexican rep resentative's purpose was to initiate some step toward an offer of media ton it had not borne fruit tonight. Secretary Lansing said no suggestion that the dispute be submitted to arbi- tration had come from any quarter.
 It has been understood that the secret communications to the Latin diplo- mats yesterday outlining the situation and asserting the United States had no desire to intervene in Mexican affairs served to forestall any mediation pre- posals although Mir. Lansing disclaims any such object.
 It is known that administration of ficials do not regard the present situ- atiOn as containing anything open to settlement by arbitration. The presi- dents sole purpose, according to re-
  tect American lives and property on the border.
 Private telegrams from Mexico City continue to indicate that Carranza and the circle of his immediate advisors are very desirous of finding a way to avoid war with the United States. These same Mexico observers however noted indications that the military com manders in northern Mexico are not entirely under General Carranzas con- trol It has been an open secret for some time that the allegiance of par. of the army at least was to be counted on only when the orders it received were 10 it's liking The private mes sages express fear that actions of the commanders may force the situation whatever General Carranza may wish 70 do
 Under Secretary Bakers order today, arrangements for the prompt dispatch of the national guard organizations to the border will be made between Gen. eral Funston and the commanders of the various departments without ref erence to Washington. As soon as a regiment, troop or battery is sworn in and it's equipment completed, General Funston will be notified and he will designate the point on the border to which it will be sent. Formation of provisional brigades or other tactical units will be worked out later
 The resolution adopted in the house will facilitate this movement It au- | thOrizes the consolidation of incom- ! rlete units of the guard so that they | can be sent forward without waiting to 1 be recruited up to required strength. | Additional companies would be raised and sent forward later to fill the vacan- cies in any regiment or battalion ere ated by combining two or more con- panies that failed to show the required minimum strength when first mobil- ized. Recruiting will go on at the 1 camps and the new drafts follow after the organization is completed.
 Lack of aeroplanes with the expedi tion in Mexico is blamed for the long delay in obtaining exact information as to what happened at Carrizal. A field wireless euipment of sufficient power to cover the distance from that point
  absolutely required.
 General Funston has asked for th' return tC- Columbus of the first ship ment of lighter power machines sen t1 the border. They were found UT suitable by army aviators for the worl then before them and they were sen to the aviation school at San Diego Until the big machines can be givel durable propellers however it is pro 'posed to get the light craft for sucl duty as they can perform.
 Army officials are trying to assembl additional radio stations for immediat use. There are a number of sets witt national guard units called to the bor der but so far as it is understood, i light portable outfit suitable for us with a cavalry column has not ye been developed.
 Navy reports during the day shove good progress in the relief American ! at Mexican ports for the trip home The transport Buffalo should reach Sa Diego Sunday or Monday with thos taken aboard at MaZatlan, Guayma. Topolobampo and other west coas { ports. Sne VIII return lfnIneuidtely l pick up additional refugees sheltere aboard the war ships stationed at tn various ports.
 General navy vessels and commer cial liner are due at Vera Cruz withi the next few days to pick up American now aboard the battleship Nebrask and others arriving from the interio
 The colony in Mexico City now nun bers less than 250 and these will. I sent out tomorrow or Sunday accord ins to state department advices.
 Other ships are nearing Tampico take off refugees there and commel cial vessels of all kinds are bringin Americans from whatever ports the touch. Present indications are tn;