The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-01

to wait for formal diplomatic state- ment from Mexico has not been revealed. It is probable, however, that President Wilson will not act before Wednesday at the earliest unless some development forces him to go before Congress tomor- row. The House will adjourn tomorrow over the Fourth of July.
 At the war department during the day measures to furnish military force along the border adequate for any emer- gency continues to go forward with un- abated speed. censorship of all off cial news as to movements of individ- ual units of the Neticaal Guard was applied for the first time, orders of a similar nature already having gone out to departmental commanders.
 Maj. Douglas McArthur, engineer corps, attached to the general staff as- srmed his duties military aide to the Secretary and directly in charge of all war department information dealing with the Mexican crisis. He issued his first official communication as to troop move- ments and departmental activities during the day. Information that might be of value to an enemy was deleted
 It was stated officially that the prog ress of mobilization exceeded the expec- tations of the general staff. Efficient CO., operation from railroads and merchants has eliminated confusion and delay It now is estimated that the entire force called out will be on the border within two weeks, equipped for a campaign of any kind.
 FRAMING PROCLAMATION
 The framing of a proclamation apply ing to the National Guard the draft pro- visions authorized by Congress was be-, gun at the war department. It will ge made ready for President Wilson's sig no t11r yhnn ha fhof t1o is necessary. Officials believe the ma chinery has been furnished by Congress under which the whole enrolled strength of the guard could be rushed quickly to the border if necessary.
 With regard to equipment and quar- termasters supplies now being forwarded to the front, it was said officially that ample provision has been made for all the present force, and also to care for proper reserves. There is no shortage of small arms ammunition and field ar tillery be supplied faster than men can be trained to handle the guns
 Considering the great distance the troops are forced to travel to reach the border, officials feel that exceptional speed is being made with the move ments south. There is one instance 1t is stated, where trains have not been available when called for
 Officers of the general staff are elated over the success of the mobilization plans. It has been accomplished through decentralization of authority, placing on each official a definite duty he is to perform without reference to any higher authority and requiring him to perform it promptly
 CALIFORNIA GUARD OFF
 The war department press bureau to- night gave out this statement:
 Detachment of California Guards, com prising infantry, cavalry and field artl- lery, entrained this evening for the bor der. Increment of Illinois Guard en- trained this afternoon for the border.
 General Bell wires General Funston it is reported that General Gavira and party of mediators are to arrive in Juarez about midnight; that they left Chihuahua on a special train at p. m. today; that Mexican officer under orders from General Gonzales searched all Ameri- can houses in Juarez and confiscated all arms and ammunition found: that there is an indefinite rumor afloat that Villa was seen with Carranza troops four days ago al BustilloS on railroad between Chi huahua and San Antonio.
 General Funston received the follow ing telegram from General Bell:
 This morning Consul Garcia tele- phoned me from Juarez regarding the horses and equipment taken from the men of the Tenth cavalry. T have sent Brown to Juarez to make arrangements about getting horses and equipment to this side this afternoon. Regarding the bodies, he tells me as yet he has had no answer to this telegram to General Trevino, but he believes the report in the papers regarding what General Trevino said to be correct. Papers state bodies are to be given up. The Brown referred to above is Mormon bishop temporarily residing Fl Paso.'
 The "mediators' mentioned in the war department ts statement are presumed by officials here to be Mexican labor leaders who have been trying to prevent a break between the United States and Mexico.