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forces. however. the 9Th Cavalry, sta
toned at Fort Myer, Virginia; Fort
1eavenvorth. Kansas, and Fort Sheri-
dan. Illinois, will be sent Immediately
Orders already have been given TO the
commanding officers Of this regiment to
hold themselves in readiness to move
The delay in getting started, 1t IL
realized also. is adding greatly to the
difficulties of the campaign. ~ Is as
sumed that Villa has had sufficient
time TO take up an advantageous POSI-
ton. The topography Of the country
is in his favor. the unevenness or tne
country providing natural hiding places
from which surprise attacks could Dc
made on the American column.
Secretary Baker said to-day that
nothing had come from General Fun
ston or from any other source indi-
eating that the advance guard OF the
evolutionary force was already on
Mexican soil He said he would make
known the fact that the expedition
was on It's way juss as soon as the
news reached him.
Nav Have Crossed Border.
Questioned as to the messages that
had come. the Secretary admitted that
there was nothing directly denying re-
norris that the border had been crossed.
lie said he had nothing 10 add TO or
detract from his previous statement
that General Funston had full author
itv Ia proceed whenever he was ready.
The Secretary emphasized the fact
that anv steps taken by the army would
he IN full recognition Of Mexican SOW
ereigntv. lie declined to discuss
further the question Of what action the
dc facto government might take as
result Of the sending of American
troops in pursuit of the bandits. when
President Wilson returns TO Washing
tom Tomorrow, after a weekend outing
on the Yacht Mayfower, he will take
nm with Secretary Lansing at once the
note from General Carranza received
Yesterday requesting permission for the
liz facto troops 10 pursue bandits INTO
American territory should the need
arise. Administration officials anuci-
nate that a prompt answer viii be sent
10 General Carranza. They believe 10
will be satisfactory 10 the de facto gov
eminent.
No arrangements have been made. so
far "a can be learned here, for cooper
alton between Carranza's troops and
the American forces. General Funston
has the details Of the campaign IN
charge. and he is known 10 be Of the
oninion that the aid Of Mexican troops
would be useless even II 1t could be
depended on. II is believed, therefore
that he will make no allowance Tor
Carranza's strength, except 10 regard II
rs a possible source of danger.
Long Campaign Expected.
Extensive preparations which are
evidently under way indicate. IN the
opinion OF experts here. lengthy cam
paign. An army officer declared to-day
that finding needle in a haystack
would be easy compared with running
down Villa. especially as the trail IS
now three days old and he has had am
pie opportunity 80 choose his ground.
/ Secretary Baker repeated tonight that
there is no immediate prospect OF call
/ ing on the militia, though the shortage
/ Of regular troops, particularly cavalry.
ia admitted. II is now feared the cav
airy. the only arm of the service that
can be used effectively against Villa,
will be needed almost wholly for the
campaign. leaving infantry and artil-
4 lcry regiments TO patrol the border.
+ Many army officers believe that, fail
/ ing an unexpected termination OF the
campaign, the state cavalry troops will
/ eventually have to be called out. II
/ the campaign is a long one il will IN
/ doubtedly prove necessary 70 send new
columns into Mexico from other points
/ than Columbus. even if Carranra sue
ceeds IN controlling his forces and pre-