The San Francisco call., 1898-04-24
THE GUARD READY.
Activity at Headquarters. Troops Awaiting Orders
 for Active Service.

To all intents and purposes the Ma tonal Guard of the State Of California is resting upon its arms Governor Budd, as commander-in-chief. is ready at a moments notice to send the necessary orders flashing over the wires that will call the Guard into active service. From the Governor to the lowest private every man is ready and anxious to answer the call to support and uphold the honor of "Old Glory" The expectation that orders might be received at any hour from Washington, D. C., calling upon the Gov ernor to furnish his pro rata or troops from the National Guard, as provided for under the army volunteer bill, drew to the adjutant generals headquarters at an early hour many of the officers of the Governors staff and the National Guard. Captain Darlington. U. s. A, Colonel Burgin, Captain William Elliot of San Rafael, General Warfeld and Major Me Carthy were among the first officers to arrive at headquarters.
 The Governor arrived shortly before noon and was immediately closeted with Adjutant General Barrett, Captain Car rington and others of the officers pres ent. Among those who held conferences with the Governor was the newly ap- pointed Treasurer, w. s. Green.
 The Governor upon his arrival, stated that he had issued no orders, but was simply awaiting for instructions from the War Department at Washington before doing so. His entire time yesterday was consumed in the consideration of mill tary matters demanding his attention. There was some doubt expressed yeSter- day as to whether California could fur nish her quota of men provided for in the army volunteer bill. Regarding this Adjutant General Barrett said; The State can easily furnish from the Na- tional Guard any and all demands that will be made upon 1t.
 A report was circulated yesterday morning. that the National Guard had al been ordered out, but such was not the case. The regiments of the National Guard are always practically upon wait ing orders Acting under c orders orders rom I1on rett ordered a telephone to be placed in his private office for the use of the Gov ernor. This was done for purpose. The Chief Executive deems it advisable to keep all orders that he may transmit over the telephone strictly private. Formerly he has been forced to transmit all mes sages over the telephone in his ante chamber where his officers are assembled. Governor Budd very wisely determined to keep all military business entirely private until he shall see fit to give it out,
 Captain Darlington, |. $. A, has been besieged by callers and received many applications from persons desiring to en- list He says that he has no authority in the matter. The Government will recog- nize the National Guard as an organiZa- tion, and all volunteers desiring to see service will have to enlist with the va IlOuS SuD-OTBdulZdllOflS composing lHe National Guard.
 Captain Darlington was one of the busi- est officers at headquarters yesterday. He was frequently called into conferences by the Governor.
 The Governor was absent from head quarters for some time in the evening, being in attendance at the Zeta Psi ban quet given at the California. Many of the officers left temporarily for much needed rest. The adjutant-general, however, true to his military training of the sixties remained on duty. Colonel Philip L. Bush of the Governors staff was with the adjutant general during the evening. The latter officer gave out to the press the statement that no orders had been promulgated during the day by the Governor or himself. It is probable, however, that some minor instructions may have been issued, but nothing of any importance was done by the execu- tive. Yesterday was day of eager and anxious waiting. The adjutant general does not anticipate that orders will be received from the War Department be- fore tomorrow, but of course this is not certain. and to-day will entail upon the officers further hours of watching and waiting for the momentarily expected word of command.
 In event of the cavalry being ordered