The San Francisco call., 1898-06-20
\ OLoNEL DARK HBNsHAw will

fNOLONEL PARK HENSHAW will
 command the new regiment Cali O fornia will give to the nation, and Captain Frank Del. Darlington will be lieutenant colonel.
 That was the virtual decision of Gov ernor Budd and Adjutant General Bar rett last evening, though the matter will not be definitely settled until Colo mel Henshaw has been consulted.
 Governor Budd came down from Stockton yesterday and had a con- ference with General Barrett regarding the formation of the new regiment No definite decision was reached, but it was thought best to tender the colonel cy to ark Henshaw of Chico, and that gentleman was telegraphed for. He will arrive tonight or tomorrow morn ing and if he accepts the commission Captain Darlington will be second in command; if he should decline. which is hardly probable, Darlington will be given the position.
 Colonel Fred Burgin of the Gov ernor's staff will in all probability be appointed major of one of the battal- ions of the new organization. Colonel Burgin expressed a desire some time ago to command a battalion, and as he is a close friend of the Governor his wish is likely to be gratified.
 ! As to the makeup of the regiment, that is to be decided upon tomorrow, after the Governor has conferred with Colonel Henshaw. But it is certain that most if not all of the companies will be drawn from the Second and Fifth Regiments of the National Guard Strong pressure is being brought to bear upon the Governor to assign some of the independent organi- zatOns to the regiment, but on the other hand there are more than enough companies in the two regiments named located.at points that have not yet been recognized to complete the regiment. Moreover, they are all clamOring for active service, and assert, with truth, that if the Governor did not see fit to sandwich any raw organization into the other commands. he should give every company in the National Guard a chance to enlist before yielding to lot of aspirants for military glory who in time of peace did not consider 1t worth while to help keep up the guard.
 Another and a weighty reason that inclines the Governor and his advisers to the selection of none but National Guard companies is the matter ot equipment. Plenty of time will be given for the formation of the new regi- ment, and by selecting six companies from each of the two State commands and distributing the uniforms and arms among them, perfectly equipped regi- ment can be turned over to the Govern ment This would reflect great credit to the State, in view of the fact that California has already placed three fairly equipped regiments in the field, while some States have sent their vol .unteers out without one man in four Abeing provided with so much as a cam paign hat.
 The two regiments have recently been issued new uniforms, which, with the best of the old, will provide every mem beE with a better outfit than the Gov ernment contractors are turning out these days.
 There are many minor details to be arranged yet, which Governor Budd will thoroughly canvass before deciding upon. After he selects the favored companies it will be determined whether to rendezvous them in this city for. examination or send the sur geonS to the different localities.
 captain CdIIlHSlOH IepOI Ieu last night that he had about concluded his work of mastering in. recruits for the First and Seventh Regiments. Only fifty men are required to bring the for mer up to its maximum strength, and the captain expects to finish with them to-day He says that some of the men who signed the roll are slow in report ing for examination, although they were notified several days ago. If they do not report at the Page-street armOry by o'clock this morning Captain Car rington will enlist others, as there are plenty of men anxious to join the First who have been told they will be given a chance if the others do not get - around