The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-07-19
Special Dispatch to the Standard.

special Dispatch to the Standard.
San Francisco, July 1S.-Thirteen
hundred volunteers, 1000 of whom rep
resent the flower of Montana youth,
bade farewell to their newly made
friends and the country this morning.
Their going was attended by the same
demonstrations that have marked the
departure for Manila of other troops
during the past two months, and fur
ther proved to the world that Califor-
MIA, and particularly San Francisco. is
ly was this fact evidenced this morning,
for with the LIST regiment from Montana
went 300 California recruits for the 1st
regiment from this state, which formed
the advance of the Philippine expedi-
tion. They formed the rear of the line
corded little more of farewell demon
strations than were bestowed on the
men from the Northwest. The volun-
teers are eastward bound on a common
mission, and patriotism of San Fran
cisco rose above any selfish feeling and
all were treated alike.
When the first of the American volun-
teers departed from San Francisco
they plainly showed their regret over
the home-leaving, although realizing
that duty called them to the front.
There were fearful eyes and many ach-
ing hearts as the boys bade farewell
to relatives and friends. This morning,
however, there was a different scene.
The Montana men, joyful at prospect of
joining the forces already in Manila,
after being penned up in their limited
camp quarters for more than a month,
and daily disappointed at not being Or
dered away. acted more like boys just
out of school as they left their quar-
ters and started on the long tramp to
Bay Shore. They cheered and sang as
only men of buoyant spirits could. but
in the midst of all their enthusiasm did
not fail to show their appreciation of
the attention and many favors they had
received from the San Francisco public.
The line of march from the camp was
along Point Lobos avenue to Central
avenue, thence to Post and finally by
short cut to Market. where a large
crowd was awaiting the coming of the
regiment headed by that popular SOL
der, Colonel Kessler.
Experience in similar incidents dur
ing the past has taught the populace
to be more respectful to the heavily
laden soldier on the eve of his depart
ure, and there was little need Of a po-
lice escort in this mornings parade, for
ample room was left for the soldiers to
march along the city's big thorough
fare.
Thousands lined the way. and as the
Montana volunteers passed they were
given a rousing ovation. Above the din
of public enthusiasm could frequently
be heard the hearty response of the sol.
diers cheering for San Francisco ani
its people and the Red Cross society.
There was no mistaking the feeling II
the Montana men. They had been vel
appreciated the hospitality they have
enjoyed.
Colonel Kessler, considerate " his
men, allowed them TO march in ''rout
step" which gave them a freedom
much desired and afforded them an
opportunity to more vigorously express
by action as well as word their apTfo-
val of everything that has been dCne
for them. Closely behind the regiment
marched the 800 men who have vylUn-
teered to fill the ranks of the 1st Cali
fornia regiment in Manila. and who
will accompany Colonel Kessler's COM
mand to the Philippines on the trans
port Pennsylvania. They were fine
specimens of manly men, a fact which
was freely commented upon along the
line of march. They were temporarily
commanded by officers of the 7th Cali
fornia regiment, who have had charge