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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-07-18

n NE of the most important events
recently occurring in local
military circles is the con-
~ demnation of Camp Merritt as
camping place by Colonel j. V.
D. Middleton, acting chief sur
geon of the Philippine expeditionary
forces and chief surgeon Of the De-
partment of California.
Colonel Middleton has carefully In
vestigated the sanitary conditions OF
Camp Merritt, and has embodied his
findings, conclusions and recommended
lions in his report to Major General
Merriam yesterday, and it is far TO
presume that prompt action Will be Ia
ken to remedy the evils.
Just what recommendations have
been made Colonel Middleton last
evening declined to state, as the mat
ter can not be made public until action
is taken by General Merriam. He
stated, however, that Camp Merritt is
not a fit place for a military camp. 1t
is exposed to cold and raw winds and
penetrating fogs, causing colds, bron
chitis. rheumatism and pneumonia,
which are the prevailing complaints.
Furthermore, there is a lack of proper
sewerage. There are now $50 cases in
the hospital and it is a difficult matter
to properly attend to patients in a tent
hospital.
1t is intimated that Colonel Middle
ton has recommended an immediate re-
moval of the soldiers from Camp Mer-
rift to the Preside, although at the
latter place there is a lack both Of
room and water. so it is claimed, but
those Interested in the welfare of the
soldiers maintain that room can be
found and that water can soon be sup
piled by bringing it in pipes from the
Spring Valley system. The Chamber of
Commerce, through President Craig.
has offered TO sewer the Preside and
supply it with fresh water in seven
days if the necessary expenditure is
provided for and authority is given for
the work to be done. Such is the sub
stance of a telegram sent to President
Mckinley.
The First Montana Regiment and 300
recruits leave Camp Merritt at o'clock
this morning to embark for Manila on
the Pennsylvania, which will be fol-
lowed by the Rio de Janeiro on Thurs
day with the First South Dakota Regi-
ment.
The transport service has received an
important acquisition by the charter
ing Of the big German steamer Scandal,
which arrived here yesterday. She can
carry 1900 troops, and her speed is thir-
teen and one-half knots.
This steamer and the st. Paul, which
arrived from st. Michael last evening,
will be Immediately put in condition for
the transportation of troops to Manila.
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EIGHTH CALIFORNIA.
Officers. and Men Anxious for
Any Kind Of Service for
Their Country.

CAMP BARRETT, SATHER STA
TON, July 1.-THE desire of the New
York Regiment to be sent direct to the
Philippine Islands instead of to Hawaii
has raised hope in the hearts of the
Eighth California that they may yet get
away from camp before the war closes.
The entire regiment would hail with Joy
orders to go to Honolulu for garrison
duty.
This afternoon the large tent of the
Army Christian Commission was filed
with soldiers, who enjoyed a fine religious
and patriotic musical programme given
by the choir Of the First Congregational
Church, led by A. NJ. Benham. Rev.
Charles R. Brown of that church, who
has recently returned from a months
visit TO the Hawaiian Islands, addressed
the men, telling them of some of the
things he saw and heard in the Paradise
of the Pacific. The meeting Monday
evening will be in charge of Rev A T.
dist Church and his young people.
Company L, Captain G. II. Voss, of
Marysville. had a dove feast last even
ing. The patriotic citizens of that city
sent 800 doves to the company. The off,
GERS mess was remembered with a boun-
teOus supply while the boys each had all
they could eat.
The guard detail tonight consisted of
ding, officer of the day; Lieutenant F. A.
Merriott, Company II, Redding, officer
Of the guard, and Lieutenant S. NJ. Eng
lish, Company D. San Rafael, super Off
Ger of the guard.
Hospital Steward Taggart found a sill
yer watch and chain in camp this morn
ing. The owner can have the same by
calling on him at the hospital
The hospital corps has seven men to
look after, but there are no serious cases.
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In Praise OF Our Heroes.

The praises of Dewey, Sampson, Schley
and Shafter were sung in a fitting way at
the Hamilton-square Baptist Church last
evening. The Volunteers of Tennessee
were invited to attend, but they did
not come. After expressing regret at
their failure to be present Rev. w. c.
Jenkins introduced w. H. Barnes, who
delivered a most eloquent address.
Rev. Mr. Jenkins then spoke. In the
course of his remarks he said: Eve are
here to commemorate the victories of the
American army and navy. Glorious have
been their victories, but the glory all be-
longs to God The splendid fleets of the
Spanish no longer float the seas because
right has prevailed, Gods cause has been
victorious and we should offer up thinks
giving to him who in his grace has
filled our hearts with courage-courage to
stamp oppression and It's kindred evils
from the world forever"
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day afternoon. Rev John Hemphill, d. J.,
pastor of Calvary Presbyterian Church,
delivered a patriotic address, eulogizing
the army and navy over the recently
achieved victories. He pointed out that
Spain had reached the zenith of its naval
power and the greatness of its possess
sions during the fifteenth century, ana
that her motto was me Plus Ultra" He
hoped America would adopt the motto
PLUS Ultra During the afternoon Mrs.
]. w. Madden sang the "Star-spangled
Banner" amid great applause and the ser
vices concluded with the singing OF "A
War Song" written by Charles S. Green's
of the Overland Monthly.
Secretary Mccoy of the Y. M. G. A.
presided at the meeting and stated on be-
half of the Army and Navy Christian
Commission, of which he is treasurer, that
the commissions banner, like that of the
Red Cross is now admitted in the army
and navy. He announced also that Charles
A. GlunZ and Frank A. Jackson of this
city are expected to arrive at Manila this
week, where they will carry on the COM
mission work.
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ORDERS TO START.
Relating to the Troops That Are
to Go on Board the Trans
port Pennsylvania This


The following orders in regard to the
embarkation of troops on the steamer
Pennsylvania this morning were issued
yesterday afternoon from the headquar-
tiers of Major General Merriam:
Colonel Harry c. Kessler, First Montana
Volunteers. will take passage with his regi-
ment and recruits for the First California
Volunteer Infantry on the steamer Pennsyl-
vania for Manila, reporting route to Major
General Elwell s. Otis at Honolulu. II he be
there, on arrival.
The following named medical officers, hos
pItal stewards and privates of the hospital
corps are, upon recommendation of the chief
surgeon assigned to duty with troops about to
take passage on the steamer Pennsylvania:
Major S. o, L. Potter, brigade surgeon. U. S.
v: Major p J: ADAMS surgeon First Mon
Drumming First Montana Volunteers; Assist
ant Surgeon Leroy Southmayd. First Montana
Volunteers; hospital stewards of the First
Montana Yolunteers-Privates Harry A. Green.
Rudolph Herbst, Warner Jennings. Charles c.
Kline. Daniel A. McMellen. Albert D. McNeal.
Oliver N. Nelson. Fred Peterson. Alexander
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THE FIRST MONTANA.
Leaves Camp Merritt at 8
O'clock This Morning to Go
Aboard the Pennsylvania.

@ Colonel Kessler of the First Mon
@ tanas got his camp equipment
@ aboard the Pennsylvania yesterday
@ and at o'clock this morning the
o regiment will break camp.
O At s o'clock the march will be
o taken up to the Oceanic dock by
@ way of Point Lobos and Central
@ avenues, Post, Market and East
@ streets.
o An order was issued to Colonel
@ Kessler last evening indicating, it
q is believed, that the transports will
8 not reassemble at Honolulu, but
O will simply coal as they arrive and
O hurry on to Manila
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sylvania, relieved from that duty and will
rejoin their regiment. The recruits will be
turned over to the commanding officer, First
Montana Volunteer Infantry, who will assign
like number of officers and non-ccmmis-
stoned officers of that regiment to have charge
of them during transportation.
Major John Demerit. additional paymaster,
United States Volunteers. and his authorized
clerk, c. II. Lauman, are assigned to the
steamer Pennsylvania.
The following privates of the First Montana
Regiment, upon recommendation of the chief
surgeon. are transferred to the hospital corps:
Charles Stewart Patterson, Company !; Daniel
Company B, and Alexander G. Ralston. Com
pany @,
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CROWDS AT THE PRESIDE
The Camp Of the New Workers
= and Camp Miller Are the
CenterS OF Attraction.

The Preside proved the military draw
ing card yesterday to the citizens of San
Francisco, and from noon until late in the
afternoon the UniOn-street car line was
taxed to its utmost capacity to transport
the crowd. Camp Miller and the First
New York Regiment were the chief CEN
ters Of interest to those who went out
to the Preside.
There was nothing of any special inter-
est among the troops. Colonel Barber
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-07-18
The Montana Boys Entertained

The First Montana Regiment was the
guest of the Pacific Coast Women's Press
Association on Saturday evening when
the members of the regiment were enter
tanned in the large tent in their encamp-
ment with a varied and delightful pro-
gramme furnished by Mrs. Mary E. Hart
e. NJ Marks, Maria Freeman Gray. j. K.
Miller, Miss May Miller. Mrs. Abbie s,
and Miss H. j. Elliott. The enthusiastic
applause of the boys In blue attested
their appreciation of the beauties of the
entertainment furnished for their pleas
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men to pass the lines on Sundays resulted
In a wholesale reformation through the
brigade Sunday always saw the camp
nearly cleaned out Yesterday the boys
of the Seventh California were not al
lowed to join in the exodus and general
balk resulted.
After retreat the men crowded to the
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and Lieutenant Colonel Stacpole being alb
sent Major Chase of the First Battalion
was in command of the New York camp.
Nearly all the officers and men took ad-
vantage of the Sunday lull in military
routine to visit the Cliff House and Sutro
Baths. Commencing with this morning
the regular drills will be instituted and
every evening at o'clock the regiment
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G. Ralston, John e. STRAIN. Charles Stuart
Albert B. Tonkin and Hugo A. Wahl of the
hospital corps.
First Lieutenant Truman Cole. First Lieu
tenant Herbert ]. Bedwell and Second Lieu
tenant A. f. Halpin, Seventh California Vol
unteer Infantry. and the four non-commis-
stoned officers Of that regiment, now in charge
of recruits for the First California Volunteer
Infantry, designed to sail In the steamer Penn
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-07-18
THE RIO JANEIRO.
Will Probably Sail With the
First South Dakota Regi-
nent Next Thursday
Afternoon

AFTERNOON.
The Rio Janeiro will not be in sailing
shape until Wednesday evening Briga-
der General Otis says that this will delay
the sailing date to Friday, though pos
sibly arrangements can be made to start
on Thursday.
The South Dakotas are all ready to go
aboard. When they have embarked the
regulation uniform will be issued to them
to take the place Of the condemned CHI
nese-made goods that they have been
wearing.
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The Christian Commission.
union mass meeting of all the city
churches was held under the auspices of
the Christian Commission at the assoca-
ton hail. Mason and Ellis streets, yester-
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sentry and set up a wild howl at beinu
denied their liberty, and finally wound vi,
by demanding to see Brigadier General
Otis, but he declined to parley. Lieuten-
ant Colonel Schneider ordered the COM
pany officers to drive the men back to
their tents, and after some little trouble
they succeeded in doing so. though not
before the demonstration had assumed
the proportions of a good-sized ruction.
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Volunteers VS.. Y. M. G. A.

Volunteers VS.. Y. M. G. A.
A picked team from the New York Reg
iment of Volunteers and the well-known
Rushers of the Y NJ c, A. will play a
basket ball contest at the Y. M. c. A.
gymnasium tomorrow evening which
promises to be interesting. The volun-
teers are association members from New
burg, n. Y, and have played with some
of the best Eastern teams.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-07-18

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VL MI IA Great New Bill of Stars. Gibson &
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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-01
BLANCO'S QUIET FAREWELL.

Deserted by His Friends In Ills Last
Hours In Cuba.
Havana, Dec. 1.-The circumstances
of Marshal Blancos departure, par
ticularly the clandestine nature of his
movements at an early hour yester-
day morning. have furnished occasion
for much gossip and for bitter vituper-
alton, as the affair throws light upon
his methods and conduct during the
entire period of his captain general
ship The oft repeated statement that
he was not popular among the Span
iards in Cuba gets confirmation from
the fact that none of his fellow coun-
.trymen prominent in civil, social or
Industrial circles, men whose loyalty
II Spain is above suspicion, went near
it"l to say farewell.
~ the palace and on board the
steamer he was met only by those
whose official military duty it was to
pay a tribute of respect and courtesy
to the ex-governor general of the ISL
and, but no personal friends were pres
ent to relieve the gloom and dullness
of his last hours in Cuba. This he ap-
pered to feel keenly, for he was morose
and silent. showing visible signs of his
disappointment and regret. His only
outburst of feeling was when he en-
braced General Ruberte. military gov
ernor of Cabanas. an old and trusted
friend and brother soldier. While
clasping the younger officer In his arms
Marshal Blanco seemed greatly affect
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-01
CUBANS IN WASHINGTON
The Mission Of General Garcia and
.... His Colleagues. -a.
WANT MONEY FOR THEIR TROOPS.

They VIII Ask the Aid of This Nation
In Securing tho Needed Funds. ana
VIII Pledge the Cuban Revenues
For It's Payment.
Washingtoy. Dec. 1.-The members Of
the commission delegated to visit the
United Jtates TO discuss with officials
of this government the many problems
which confront both Cubans and
Americans on the island arrived in
Washington last evening from New
York. The commission is headed by
General CaliXto Garcia, the veteran
soldier and leader. The party went di-
fectly to the Raleigh hotel, where
apartments had been reserved for them.
1t Is the present expectation Of Cen
eral Garcia and the other commission
ers TO remain in Washington about ten
days. Today General Garcia will call
upon Secretary of War Alger, but be-
yond that call 10 arrangements have
been perfected for the movements OF
the commission.
One of the principal questions will he
that relating to the disposition Of the
Cuban army. In the course of an In
terview General Garcia said it would
be a hardship for the Cuban army to
disband at this time without receiving
pay for its services In the field. When
the revolution began the Cubans left
their homes to fight for the freedom
and independence of the island.
Through the assistance of the United
States the yoke of Spain has been
thrown off forever, and the soldiers
are now anxious to return once more
to peaceful pursuits. In u majority of
cases, however, their homes have been
destroyed and their lands laid waste.
They hope some method may be pro-
vided whereby they may be given suf-
fcient means to gain new start in
life.
General Garcia has no suggestion to
make as to the method, Of providing
this means. but expresses the hope Of
securing. through the assistance OF
this country, sufficient amount partly
to reimburse the Cubans for their SER
vices in the field. This sum may be
advanced on the security of the Cuban
revenues or obtained in any other way
that might be satisfactory to this coun-
try. General Garcia says that the Gu
ban government stands pledged to pay
its soldiers, and viii In good faith live
up to any agreement that may be
made for the adjustment of temporary
difficulty.
Concerning the proposition which
has been made to annex the island to
the United States General Garcia said:
Il do not think that is question
which can be discussed or settled at
present because the congress of the
United States has declared by most
solemn enactment that the people of
Cuba ought to be free and independent.
I have such faith in the honor and in
togrity of the United States that am
satisfied that declaration of congress
will be carried OUT
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be regretted that any such thing should
take place. Had the navy been with
drawn after the action of the 3d-after
which all the fleets operations were
to aid the army-'all the shipping re-
ferred to would have escaped. and our
army have become the besieged In
stead of the besiegers.''
Skaters rejoinder was in substance
as follows:
Il do not acknowledge the authority
of the secretary of the navy in the
matter in which you wire me. The
surrender of Santiago was made to me
by General Toral in person, Neither
General Toral or myself signed the mr.
ticles. Certainly could not and would
not permit these articles to any Of
ficer's signature, my own not being
affixed. and I shall protest to the sec
retary Of war against your signature
to that document. No claim for any
credit for the capture of Cervera and
his fleet has been made by the army.
although it Is fact that the Spanish
fleet did not leave the harbor until the
Investment OF the city was practically
completed"
the receipt of the above without argu-
ment and that the matter should be
decided at Washington. Meanwhile he
cites number of kilograms and sig
nails to show that Shafter had the as
sistance OF the fleet in bringing about,
the surrender.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-01
THE UPRISING IN SALVADOR.



Washington, Dec. 1.-The uprising in
Salvador has reached the dimensions
Of a revolution, in the judgment of Of
ficials and diplomats familiar with af-
fairs In that quarter President Cutter
req has given way to General Regalado,
who has formed a provisional govern
ment. The changes are construed by
some of them as death blow to the
newly formed republic, known as the
United States of Central America.
composed Of Salvador, Nicarauga and
Hunduras. one of whose main pur-
poses was to provide a joint military
force for common defense against up
rlslngs, but other diplomats take just
the reverse view.
A dispatch received from San Fran
galado. the head of the revolutionary
movement in Salvador, has usurped
the presidency and proclaimed himself
chief executive of the republic. The
news was conveyed in a private cipher
cable dispatch received by prominent
banker who has extensive business In
Central America. The statement is
added that Aranjo has been appointed
general minister, and the affairs of the
government are now in the hands of
the insurrectionists This latest news
is of the utmost Importance, for the
reason that the success of the revolu-
tionary forces prevents the formation
Of the greater republic of Central
America. Regalaao., who had been a
general in the artillery service Of
Gutlrrez. president Of Salvador, was
dissatisfied with the plan. and during
Gutlrrez's temporary absence from Sal
vador Regalado managed to gain con-
troll of the government
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-01
Moving Pictures of the PuDe

Washington, Dec. 1.-Last night at
Carroll Institute. before an audience
representative Of social political and
ecclesiastical life, private exhibition
was given of the moving pictures of
Pope Leo XIII as reproduced by the
biograph. Among those present were
Archbishop Marlinelli and prominent
churchmen from New York, Philadel-
phia. Boston and other places. The dip
lomatc corps was well represented and
there were also present members of the
United States senate, house OF repre-
sentatives and many prominent citi-
zens. The pictures were enthusiastic
cully received, as Father Malone, the
we'll known Catholic lecturer, told their
story. They represent the pope walk
ing in the Vatican gardens. driving in
the Vatican carriage of state and in va
rlous positions In his apartments in the
Vatican.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-01

GEORGE P. Hodgman, son Of Stillman
A. Hodgman Of this city. was killed at
Colombo. Brazil several days ngo. lnfor
mation OF his death was received by hi.
father here yesterday, but no account OF
TIC Incident given. Mr. Hodgman was 81
years of age, aud was II graduate OF ths
class Of 81, OF the Wilmington High School
After graduating from the , High : Sohool, .',
chanical engineering In the shops of the
Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore
railroad. He was later transferred to the
Altoona shops, and after being thern for
some time he entered Stevens Institute at
Hoboken, N. J from which he graduated
with honors as a moe hanica' engineer
After leaving that institution ho was
engaged by tho Baldwin Locomotive
Works On November s, ho left for Bra
I'll in the interest of tho company to su-
perlntend the erection Of some new To-
com otiyos for q South American raitrond,
ana also to look after some locomotives
that were to be rebuilt in that county
MIR. Hodgman's death will be mourneu Ny
u largo circle OF friends.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-01
SAGASTA FEARS CARLISTS.
. Spanish Premier ADMITS Them to De
+ Spain's Greatest Menace.

Spanish Premier ADMITS Them to De
+ Spain's Greatest Menace.
/ London, Dec. 1.-The Biarritz corre-
spondent of The Daily Mail says:
"Senor Sagasta. who has hitherto been
skeptical on the point, now admits that
Carlism is the greatest existing danger
to Spain. The authorities are seri-
ously alarmed at the indications of an
imminent rising. The Carlist plans
have been elaborately devised, even to
the extent Of appointing governor Of
Madrid"
The Madrid correspondent Of The
Daily Mail says: Lieutenant General
Correo, minister of war, declares that
the governoment has 100000 troops IN
readiness to take the field in the event
of a Carlist rising, and will soon have
200, 900 available. He says, however, he
does not believe that the Carllsts in
tend to move yet. Four hundred guns,
which We're being smuggled. have been
seized in a Basque village.
Don Carlos. in his forthcoming man
ifesto, will make a strong appeal to the
army. The Carlists disagree among
themselves as to the advisability of an
immediate movement. The military
element is impatient, but the civilians
urge the uselessness of an attempt to
rise until the Carlists are assured of
the help of the army"