The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-06-07
BOYS OF THE SEVENTH WR0TH
Because the Prospects Of Going to the
Philippine Islands Seem to
Grow Darker
Associated Press Special Wire

today along with that which the regulars
received but they were disappointed. The
paymaster visited the camp early TINS
morning and took with him. besides several
clerks, $4,000. The paymaster and his
CORPS of assistants went directly to tSe
camp of the regulars. The Twenty-third
got its money first. and then the paymas-
ter visited the camp of the Eighteenth and
Fourteenth infantry battalions and the en-
gneer corps. The money paid to the men
today represents two months pay, one In
advance which the government last week
decided to give all troops who are about
to depart for Manila. 1t is expected that
the Pennsylvania Colorado and other
volunteer organizations which have been
for the Philippines this week will eceive
the money due them tomorrow.
The steamer Zealantia will be the first
of the second fleet of transports ready for
sea. The work of placing her stores. which
began yesterday, was almost completed
this evening and little remains to be done
now before troops can be sent aboard. The
carpenters and painters have finished their
work and it is expected that the first
detachment. of soldiers will be sent on
board some time Wednesday. The vessel
has been thoroughly inspected and pro-
nounced in first-class condition. The Zea-
landia will go into the stream after she
has been boarded by the troops, to await
the finishing of the work on the China and
Colon. The alterations being made for
the accommodation of the soldiers will be
finished on the China and Colon by tonight
and tomorrow the work of loading the
stores will be taken up. 1t is now reported
that these vessels cannot sail before the
end of this week, and even next week Is
mentioned as the most probable time for
the start. 1t has not been officially given
out as yet what troops will go on the sec
ond expedition.
The steamer Centennial is being thor
oughly examined by the inspector of hulls
and boilers, who will probably make his
report tomorrow. She has been looked
over by army officers, and they do not
like her condition at all. The vessel can
not sail, as she is not healthy troop ship.
and the army officers have recommended
several radical changes for convenience
and comfort and for tho health of the
troops.
The U. 8. s. Monterey and collier Bru-
tus, which is to accompany her on her
voyage to the Philippines, are still lying
peacefully at anchor in the bay. Some
needed repairs were made today in the
Monterey's distiller but 1t is not expected
the two vessels will get away before to-
morrow.
Troop e, Fourth U. s. cavalry, arrived
this morning from Vancouver barracks by
train. 1t is under the command of Capt
H. ]. McGrath, with whom is Secand Lieu
tenant L. Eltinge.
The next troops to arrive will be two
train loads of recruits for the regular army
from Fort Mcpherson, Ga. Company c.
Fourth New York volunteers, will arrive
in two or three days, as will also a COM
pany of recruits from Ohio. The Fifty
first Iowa volunteers should reach here
Wednesday morning.
There was a report at National guard
headquarters this afternoon that this
state might be given an additional regi-
ment of volunteers under the second call
for troops. General Barrett expects to re-
ceive instructions at once from the war
department in relation to the matter He
has anxiously awaited the orders from the
department as to the filling up of all Cali
fornia regiments to their maximum
strength, but so far no information con-
corning the muster has been received.
gradually becoming resigned to their fate.
The prospects for a start with the next ex-
petition are as dark as ever, and the men
are venting their wrath very freely Some
of the officers are listening to the remarks
of the the others and taking thinsg as they
come.
The Seventh California and several other
for the Philippines this week will receive
using straw for their hunks in Camp Mer-
rift, have been deprived Of this much-ap-
preciated comfort. This morning orders
were issued by General Otis that the straw
must be removed from the tents, which
means that hereafter the volunteers will
have to sleep on the ground, like the regu-
lars. The order was issued as a precau-
ton against possible fire and disease.
Iowa Volunteers
DENVER, Col, June 6.-The Fifty-first
battalion Of Iowa volunteer infantry, num-
bering 300 men, arrived in Denver on a spe-
cial train over the Rock Island railroad at
3:15 o'clock this afternoon, and left soon
after for San Francisco over the Union
Pacific. Ladies of the Colorado Soldiers
Aid society distributed sandwiches, cake
and coffee among the Iowans, who &C.
knOWleuSeu tuiS COuitSSy Will hearty
cheers.
Greene Will Command
SAN FRANCISCO, June 6.-The second
expedition to the Philippines. which is
expected to sail on Saturday, will be under
command of Brigadier- General Francis v.
Greene. who received orders today to that
effect. The third expedition will proba bly,
be in charge of Major-General OTIS Gen.
eral Greene today established headquar-
tiers at Camp Merritt. Captain Bates of the
adjutant.
The transport Zealandia is not ready to
sail, but she will be held until the China
and Colon receive their stores, which will
not be for several days yet.
| At o'clock this afternoon all hands were
ordered on board the Monterey and Brutus,
and 1t was announced no more shore leaves
would be granted, as the vessels would sail
early in the morning. The Brutus carries
two guns forward They are six-pounders,
and would serve to keep away torpedo
boats. If there is any fighting to be DONE
the Brutus will take shelter behind the
Monterey. Besides the coal, the Brutus has
stores and ammunition for Dewey's fleet.
Her three big hawsers are lying on the
after-deck for use at any time.
A big spar sticks out on either side Of the
vessel aft, and over these masts will stretch
the hawser that lows the Monterey.
The monitor Monadnock, now at Mare