New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-17
AID FOR DE VEY
THE CITY OF PEKING TO SAIL. IN DAY
OR TWO.
GENERAL MERRITT EXPECTED TO GO on THE
PHILADELPHlA--A BIG STORE or SUP
FILES ACCUMULATED.

fnY TELEGRAPH TO rn,rrSI.l
Washington. Nav 1G.-The advance guard II
the Philippine expedition. which had been ex-
pected TO sail from San Francisco tonight on
the City OF Picking has been delayed for nj least
another day. and perhaps until Thursday, on
account Of the necessity OF making temporary
arrangements on the vessel for the comfort and
health Of the large number OF men she is to
transport. Some difficulty also met in Sc
curing another crew 10 take the place OF the
Chinese coolies who deserted at the last mo-
ment through fear The cruiser Charleston ~
also expected to be ready TO accompany the CITY
OF Picking as an additional security 10 her
precious cargo although the chances ~ either
vessel encountering any hostile force are con-
sdered exceedingly remote.
Extraordinary efforts are being made by all
the bureaus Of the War Department 70 expedite
the departure from the coast OF other portions
OF The expedition. and IL thought this after
noon that the steamer City OF sydney. with
100 additional troops. would be ready TO start
Friday Saturday. The Australia. which has
been chartered is also being rapidly made habit
able for large force during the tedious voy-
age. and shouIi get away next week. The
steamer Centennial. formerly Danish mer-
chairman recently rentted for the Alaskan
tie where she will be boarded by the lst Regl-
ment Of Washington volunteers. together with
a company Of regulars. The Ouartermaster-
General has ordered inspections OF the steamers
Ohio and Coneinaugh, 10 determine rheir utility
as transports. and n they are acceptable stores
vii. be hurried to them and every effort made
TO start them across the Pacific before the end
o. next week
II is proposed that General Merritt shall 20
out 10 his new headquarters IN 5oSrd the cruiser
Philalrlpn.a which naval officers have prom
lsed 90 haV" ready before June ]. she ~
equipped az a flagship. and the accomnoda tons
she posses s.s FAR admiral are considered
suitable 10 General Merriits rank
In his efforts % obtain sufficient quantities II
food FOR ;he various forces ~ the Philiplln" eN-
petition Commsslry- General Eafan was fortu-
nate today in securing JOvJ pounds OF canned
beet which was destined FOR the kor dlke. and
had Just rea ch'd the IA 'lNc Coast for shipment
General Eagan learned ~ II Ia the nick 81 time
ana diverted II quickly 10 san Francisco. wh,Ie
Il VIII be stored aboard the second vessel 10 de-
pat for Manila
The War Department IS laying In store or
supplies. which WILL II necrssdry. sustain the
expedition men f0r six months. For this pur-
pose - 100 900 raiions are being accumulated by
the CoInmssary Department at san Francisco
for shipment from time 10 time for Manila. \
large cons ignmolt will be taken out on the CITY
Of Picking Enough beef on the hoof viii be
taken 10 supply the 200 men who go aboard
her for ten or twelve days. and for the re-
mainder Of the trip bacon vii! be the meat Diet.
Lieutenant : \. Coman has been appointed
commisyary and will accompany the expedition.
The Quartermas:er's Department has supplies
Of equpage. uniforms, etc, at san Francisco
ror 800 men. and more VIII be purchased as
necessity arises. Canvas well woollen
uniforms Will DO taken for the comfort OF the
men. 1t Is said here that the lot California and
portlons of the 1Itn Infantry may compose the
troops going on the Picking, although this Is not
finally determined