The San Francisco call., 1898-04-21
REMEMBER
 THE MAINE" Throughout the Golden State Resounds the
 Slogan. Presidio Light Artillerymen Given an Ovation at
 Bakersfield.
Special Dispatch to The Call.

Special Dispatch to The Call
 BAKERSFIELD, April 2O.-The train bearing the artillerymen from the Pre- sidio to the rendezvous at historic Chickamauga arrived here this morn ing shortly after g o'clock, several hours behind schedule time An im- promptu reception had been arranged and no sooner had the long train stopped than it was surrounded by 20OO people. The Bakersfield brass band struck up a lively air. Women and young girls carrying bouquets and soon the coaches in which the artillerymen were riding were crowded with fair pa- triots. showering bouquets on the sur prised soldiers, speaking words of en- couragement and bidding them God speed on their gallant mission.
 Remember the Maine" was an ad- monition frequently heard.
 For time the artillerymen were completely nonplused. Finally they gathered and after pouring out to the fair enemy" all the chivalric oratory in their possession they pulled the but tons from their uniforms and present ed them to It. ladies.
 During this demonstration the band kept up it's lively strains. So thrilling and spontaneous was the affair that tears were seen to roll down the cheeks of strong men. The most touching in cldent came when a feeble old woman as soon as the train stopped, rushed up with shawl thrown over her head and exclaimed:
 T was a nurse all through the civil war. l want to get into the train to "a dc Nf < !, brave boys
 She was the first to enter the coaches.
 citizen was holding a tiny flag and on 1t was penciled Remember the Maine" An officer came along and asked for 1t, promising the citizen that if he returned from Cuba he would give it back to him. He was given the flag one in Bakersfield is wearing one of those little flags having printed upon it Remember the Maine'' Tomorrow morning when the infantry comes along one of them will be presented to each soldier.
 Near where the train stopped is a Spanish hotel around which many al- ways be found many lusty fellows of Spanish descent. They have been deep ly interested in all the war news. and when they saw the cannons and the uniforms of the men many of them wept bitterly. While most of them are good American citizens they still have a strong feeling for their mother country.
 The officers and privates were greatly pleased at their reception and much surprised as well. Their horses were watered here. Several young men of Bakersfield will attempt to enlist in the infantry when it reaches here.
 SALINAS, April 20.-SInce the re- 0ai, of probability that one regiment of vol unteer militia Will be sent from Cali forniL under the provisions of the Hull bill. The excitement among the mem bers of troop c and citizens has be- come great. Knots of people congre- gate on the corners and the boys are recruiting and say that they will soon have a full company of one hundred and three enrolled. Captain M. J. Burke says that the troop will volun- teer to go to front or to Cuba as a cavalry company in it's entirety and that they could raise an entire regi- ment as easily one company After inspection last night the members of the troop paraded the streets until near midnight, cheering for "Old Glory and shouting Remember the Maine!" The enthusiasm increases hourly. Tonight the entire talk is of w.r and the in- dependence of Cuba
 FORT JONES, April 20.- Citizens of Scott Valley held a meeting in Fort Jones to-day and took steps toward forming a company of national volun- teer reserves. Major A. G. Myers was elected chairman and M. F. Beem sec retary. The Fort Jones band furnished music and national airs were sung by a quartet. Patriotic speeches were made, including one by Rev. B. D. Sin clair, the Episcopal rector, who favored war if necessary to restore peace in Cuba His ringing words evoked tre- mendous applause from the large audi ence. Signatures were then attached by those who were willing to join the reserves. Whenever there is any indi- cation that their services may be need ed they will meet at the call of the chairman, organize and begin drilling. Over one hundred men here have sig nified a willingness to go if their ser vices are needed.
 STOCKTON, April 20.-Colonel John son has issued orders to all captains in the Sixth Regiment to fill their com panies to the maximum, 103 for each company. He received a telegram from Merced this morning saying that fifteen men had enlisted there, all of whom are good shots and hardy fellows CHICO, April 20.-The news that the President had signed the Congressional resolution created great excitement here. The regiment cannon was run out and ten rounds fired.