I left the situation unchanged as to steps to take with regard to the new raids. The Washington government is still proceeding on the theory that the right to follow hot trails across the border has been established, and General Funston's instructions are based on this view. It is of the utmost importance to take care of the troops from Texas to the War Department. Reports from General Funston that the members of the Texas National Guard had refused to take the muster oath and enter the Federal service under the President's call, brought members of Congress from that State to the War department today to find out what action was in contemplation. They were told the matter had not yet reached Secretary Halter for consideration. Mr. Maker's military advisers are preparing recommendations for him. They appear to agree that the militia are subject to court-martial under the existing militia laws, and it is known that some officers believe they should be tried and fined as a warning to national prisoners in general that they are undertaking a serious responsibility in joining the organization. The secretary himself has postponed a study of the law in the case until all the facts are before him. A State Department announcement late today said the situation in the Yaquis Valley did not appear to be acute at present. The Yaquis.  are reported to have headquarters at Vlcam. Three hands were reported south of the Yaqui River a few days ago, but department advices were uncertain whether they were outlaws or Yaquis enlisted by the Mexican government. 