The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-09-20

rejected by the government on two occa-
sons.
The steamers City of Picking and the
" City of Sydney, former transports. are
here but are being prepared for their for
Iner commercial duties. The Sydney is
scheduled to sail for Panama September Is
and the City of Picking is slated to de-
part for China October L The steamer
Australia was due to arrive here today
from Honolulu. The Australia has al
ready made one trip to the Philippines in
! the servicei of the government and was but
recently returned to her former run be-
tween this city and Honolulu The Zea-
landia, one of the original transports, is
now at Nagaski, aJpan, having met with
an accident while on her way from Ma
Mia 10 this city.
The steamer Alameda, a large steamer
in the Australian trade, is due here from
the andpodes on Wednesday, and the
steamer Queen is expected to arrive here
from Alaska and northern ports some time
tomorrow.
I HOW 1T AFFECTED THE TROOPS.
San Francisco, Sept. 19.-There was great
sdooIl eql SuouB GIeIluoo 9Vl puB 6of
at the Preside today when the official
| orders were received from Washington di-
recting over 5000 men now encamped there
| to proceed oManila- The sorrow hung
heavy over the camps of the Sixth. Sew
enth and Eighth California regiments.
/ the California heavy artillery and the
! Fourth United States cavalry. The disap-
| pointed ones were sorely tried, but not a
whimper Twas heard outside the tents
! where little groups were gathered to dis
! cuss the good fortunes Of the lucky regi-
ments. The CALIFORNIA; are hoping almost
that they will yet receive the Fong-looked-
for order. The JOG of the Tennesseeans
was plainly demonstrated, and their rebel
yell' could be heard at almost any time
during the day. Their bands played joy
Gus airs and there was a general feeling
of mirth in evidence all day. The other
regiments were almost as badly affected
! The enthusiasm spread even to the officers
and the official dignity was relaxed dur
ing the first outbreaks, but later in the
day quiet was restored, but Their is still
a buzz of excitement in the lucky camps.
General Miller has asked his commanding
officers TO make their acquisitions for
clothing, arms, etc, and these will be
supplied as fast as they are received, the
supply of stores in this city being now
very complete.
Washington, Sept. 19.-It is stated at
the quartermaster generals department
that the returning transports which have
been to Manila on one trip will be used to
take the troops now at San Francisco to
the Philippines. Two of these steamers
1t
the command, are expected 70 arrive in
day or two. Other steamers on their
way VIII be sent back as soon as loaded
with troops. -Four steamers will be suffi-
Cient for the transportation of troops and
supplies. II Is believed that less tome
will be consumed by using these trans
ports than in fitting up new vessels.
FINEST EXPEDITIONIN HISTORY.
Washington, Sept. 1.-The advance
guard of the naval expedition for Homo
lulu, and eventually for Manila, started
yesterday, when the Abarenda sailed
from Fortress Monroe, via Brazil The
Abarenda is a collier, one of four which
are to keep the big battle ships Oregon
and Iowa supplied with coal on their long
voyage around South America The plan
Is to have two Of the golfers precede the
battle ships and two to go along with
them
In addition To these escorting craft,
Acting Secretary Allen today ordered that
the Celtic and the Iris be added to the
expedition. The Celtic is a refrigerator
and supply ship and the Iris is a distiling
ship. Their capacity is enormous. and
Mr.. Allen said that no such perfectly
equipped naval expedition ever sailed I'M
der any flag. With their large reserve
supply of coal; with an abundance of re-
frigerated fresh meats and vegetables:
with appliances and plant for making re-
pairs to machinery. and finally. with an
abundance Of fresh water. the squadron
Will he able 70 keep the seas for an in
definite period Of time.
AGUINALDO'S CONVERSION.
New York. Sept 19-The following dis
patch has been received At the Office here
OF the Associated Press:
Manila Philippine Islands. Sept 1a-The
Filipino government desire 10 inform the
American government and people that the
many rumors circulated regarding the
strained relations between the Filipino
ISLANDERS Of the enemy 10 both parties. are
without any truth and are circulated for
the purpose of prejudicing the appeal of
the F.hpinas for their release from the
oppression and cruelty Of spain.
The relations Of our people and yours
have been and viii continue 70 he OF the
most friendly nature. and we have with
drawn our forces from the suburbs Of Ma
Mia as an additional evidence Of our con-
fdence in the great American republic.
tS.gnea) AGUINAI.DO.
NOT AGUINALDO But WILLIAM.
Washington. Sept. ls.-The Associated
Press dispatch conveying Aguinaldo's
message 20 the American people was Re
gardei with much iuteres; al ,he White
House. The president read the statement
with evident appreciation OF It's import
ance but did not volunteer any informa-
ton as 20 the attitude % this government.
The officials near him spoke of ths mes
SAGE as a very important document
The officials az the state ana var de-
paT-meats welcomed the notice sent 70
the American people through the Asso-
ciated Press % she fals.ty Of the stories
describing the friction between xne FL
ipinos and the American forces in Lu-
zon- While the officials did not cars 20
discuss the matter for publication, i vas
evident that the main source % the.r
satisfaction was the internal evidence
contained in the document Jnat Aguina5do
had profited by the warning Of ne Amer
lean commanders and had gracefully re-