New-York tribune., 1916-06-19

simultaneously with the national
guard call, Secretary Daniels of the
Navy Department ordered adGi-
tional war vessels TO Mexican waters
on both coasts 20 safeguard Ameri-
can lives.
At the War, Navy and State de-
partments it was stated that no new
advices as 10 the situation IN Mex
leo had come to precipitate the new
orders.
Tension Steadily Increasing.
Within the last two weeks, how
ever, tension has been increasing
steadily. The crisis presented by
General Carranza's note demanding
the recall of General Pershing's ex-
pedtionary force has been followed
by a virtual ultimatum served on
the American officer by General Ire
vino. the Mexican commander in
Chihuahua. To this was added yes
terday the possibility that American
and Mexican troops had clashed
across the border from San Benito.
Tex.
Administration officials made no at
tempt TO conceal tonight their relief
over the safe return Of Major Ander-
sons cavalry squadron 70 Brownsville
after their successful bandit chase.
The troopers crossed in pursuit OF
bandits in the face Of intimations that
they would be attacked II they did so.
General Funston himself reported that
ne anticipated fghting, presumably
with Carranza troops.
Mobilization of the national guards
men 20 support General Funston's line
will pave the way for releasing about
10000 regulars for immediate service
in Mexico in the event ot open hostii-
ties with the Carranza government.
The guardsmen themselves could not be
used beyond the line without authority
Of Congress and until they had volun-
teered for that duty, as they are called
out under the old militia law. The new
law, which would make them available
for any duty under the Federal govern
ment, goes into effect July /.
Funston Now Has $4,000 Men.
The entire mobile regular army in
the United States. several provisional
regiments Of regular Coast Artillery
serving as infantry, and the national
guard OF Texas, New Mexico and Ari-
zona, now are on the border, or in
Mexico.
Definite figures never have been made
public, but IL is understood General
Funston has about 10000 regulars. and
probably 5000 or more guardsmen, OF
whom 10000 regulars are with General
Pershing or scattered along hts line OF
communications from Namiqulpa, Mex
leo. 20 Columbus, y. VI
kilograms calling for the militia
were sent tonight TO the Governors OF
all states except the three whose
guardsmen already have been mustered
in, after an all day conference at the
War Department, attended by Secre-
tary Baker, Major General Scott, chief
Of staff; Major General Bliss, chief OF
the mobile army, and Brigad.er General
Mills, chief OF the militia division. gen
eral staff. Brigadier General Me-
Combs. president OF the Army Wsr
College, also was consulted.
Since Mr.. Baker did not find IL neces-
sary 20 confer again with Presider.
Wilson, after his late visit o the White
House last night, IL was apparent the
decision 20 bring out the militia was
reached then.
Twenty three Generals Called Out.
By the new order there will be placed
at General Funston's disposal two ma
jor general and twenty-one brigadier
generals Of militia, with their complete
infantry commands The entire infan-
try divisions from New York and Penn
sylvania are called out. as are nftssh
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