Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1898-06-23
HALF WAY REST.
Honolulu warmly Greets Transports
with Volunteers.

Honolulu Warmly Greets Transports
with Volunteers.
Victoria, b. c., June 81. - The
steamer Miowera arrived today from
Honolulu. from which port she sailed
June 10. She brings adyices as follows:
The United States transports City Of
Peking, Australia and City Of Sydney
arrived at Honolulu together June l..
AS soon as the three vessels were sight
ed, ALI Honolulu turned out to welcome
the soldiers. The docks were lined with
people. and as the vessels entered the
barbor the spectators yelled themselves
hoarse. Such scene Of enthusiasm
has never been witnessed in Honolulu.
When the vessels docked it was late,
so the order was given TO allow no one
ashore, but the next morning about
half the troops were allowed to land.
During the day they were given the
freedom OF the city. The men visited
Waikiki and other points Of interest,
and had pleasant time generally.
At noon President Dole and his cab
met received the officers of the expedi-
tion. During the reception. the steam
ers and the grounds of the executive
building were thronged with people.
June 3, the soldiers were entertained
on the grounds Of the executive build
ing. President Dole was on hand to
welcome them. The utmost freedom
prevailed, the affair being very in
formal. To each man the chief execu-
tive gave a word Of welcome to Homo
lulu. An outdoor luncheon was served
by the ladies OF the city.
The transports left for Manila June
4. The Charleston steamed outside
and waised for the feet, which got
away about 10 O'Clock, with the
Charleston in the rear. While the ves-
sells were in port they took in the
neighborhood Of 1000 tons of coal.
OF the $500 men among the various
vessels, but two desertions were record.
ed, and they were from the Oregon reg.
iment. Two men were left behind
one of whom was discharged for disa.
bility, and the other is in a local hos.
pital.
The voyage down was pleasant, and
the vessels travelled abreast most OF tht
way, although it was necessary for the
City Of Peking and Australia to slow
mp and wait for the City OF Sydney.
Eight cases Of measles broke out or
the Australia. The sick men were sep
arated from the other passengers on thu
ship by being qusrtered on the hurri
can deck, and the surgeons had tn,
cases well in hand when the vessels ar
rived.
Three Kamehameha school students
all native Hawaiians tried to enlis
with Colonel Summers, of the Oregon
regiment for the trip to Manila. Tn,
boys were worked up over the war, an,
were immensely enthusiastic in thei
American sentiments. Four men, reg
ular members of the Hawaiian army
Joined the United States forces at Hon
olulu. They went on board the Pekinl
and were enlisted at once.
1t was given out officially that th'
Bennington would not leave port unit
the arrival Of the Mohican. The Ben
nington will go TO Mare island TO b
cleaned, and then will be sent to Ma
Mia as a feet convoy.
While The United States troops wer,
in Honolulu, over 1000 letters wer
written by them. The postage, amount
ing to Sl4l. was paid by the Hawaiian
government. Most of the writing wa
done in the legislative halls. The sta
tionery was furnished free of charge.