Bisbee daily review., 1916-06-23

It was pointed out that MT. Rodgers last estimate of the number of Ameri- cans in the capital and vicinity was 600. If this is true virtually all-will have been placed in safety when to- morrow's train reaches Vera Cruz. Asks Congress to Act.
 Congress was called upon today to do it's share toward facilitating the organization of the national guard army rapidly preparing for service. Army officers pointed out that all thorizing to call volunteers would per nit the application of the systeem used during the Spanish American war to recruit regular regiments up to war strength Enlistment was ac- cepted for the term of the war, mak- ing it possible for a citizen to vol unteer for service with regulars with out binding himself for the long term of regular army enlistment. With the eleven additional skeleton regiments to be created on July 1, it is deemed vital that some method of filling up their ranks as well as those Of the old organizations be pro
 
 States Guards Ready The national guard of three states. California, Kansas and Missouri. vir tually was under marching orders to- night. The force totals at least 10.- 00o men. including three brigades of infantry. seven troops of cavalry, sev en batteries of field artillery, three companies of signal corps troops and ambulance companies an dfield hos pitals. Commanders of the central and western department were directed to send the guardsmen as soon as they have been mustered to points on the border to be designated by General Funston.
 Are Most Efficient
 Militia division officials had no re- ports to indicate how soon the troops of these states would start south. They were selected, however because they are the most efficient organiza- tions of considerable strength which clan reach quickly the points where General Furston has indicated they are most urgently needed.
 No general estimate of the progress of guards mobilization is available al the war department. Most of the re ports received merely say the men are being assembled Army officials are well satisfied so far although still inclined to believe that the national guard system at its best falls short of what could be desired as a means of furnishing first line troops when they are needed in a hurry
 With the sending of navy shins to virtually every Mexican port ready to take off American refugees another weapon will have been placed in President Wilson's hands for use in case war does come. The ships will be so disposed that a.. blockade of Mexico could be set mp at a moments notice should need rise. Twenty yes sels of the coast guard service are be- ing made ready for possible use az auNiliaries Mobilization of the na- val militia to man reserve ships and fill out complements of the battle fleet withdrawn for the present emer- gency would furnish the means of filling in gaps in patrol line, probably without breaking up the fleet organi- ration.
 The fleet could move promptly on any port it might be thought expedi- ent to take.
 Congress Talks War.
 Congress. so far, has avoided pro- Ionged discussion of he Mexican crisis. Brief attention was given it in the Senate today. however. when Senator Work (Republican) of California, had the clerk read his long pending reso- lution to authorize intarvsntion in Mexico and gave notice that unless the foreign relations committee brought in report soon he would seek to force action on the floor. Senator Stone. chairman of the com mittee, said he was not in position to state when report would be made.