The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-07

may be presented with a regimental flag
This flag was ordered from New York
but was not ready in time to reach the
regiment at Columbus, SO directions We're
sent TO forward it to this point If possible
in order that It might be put IN the hands
of the men before they leave the country.
The flag is the gift of Mrs. Sarah NJ
Field and Miss Bate Field, two prominent
Mississippi ladies, and is a memorial 10
their son and brother, j Harry Field. A
circular letter was sent to every member
of The regiment by the ladies.
It is the impression that If the two regi-
ments ate held here more than a day it
VIII be possible TO arrange for a parade by
them as parting demonstration. Such
compliment would be greatly appreciated
by the people of Savannah. 1t is not known
what liberties viii be granted the men
while here, but it is believed that they win
have sufficient freedom to see the town if
the transports do not leave before Tues
day. The Fifth Regiment was paid off
on Friday it is understood, some $35 900
being distributed among the men, Most Of
this money is stiu with them in all proba-
bility, and there is no doubt that there is
a burning desire on the part of many to
get rid of il before they leave the shores
Of the United States for Cuba.
one of the transports was expected in
last night, but had not arrived up to mid
night. The transports come here coaled up
for the trip to the West Indies The C. II.
Dixon Company received a telegram yes
terday from Col. Bird, quartermaster,
Washington. u. c., stating that the trans
ports were on the way from New York 10
this city and had an the coal for their long
voyage. The Dixon Company Offered to
supply coal here but owing to the much
cheaper prices obtainable North an AIDE
quate supply was taken on there
Maj. Z. Willis vino is in the city await
no z ha Il
yesterday that the Minnewaska was com
ing With part cargo of clothing. equip
age, ammunition, etc, which would have
TO be unioaded and shipped from here to
Tampa by ran. This may occupy some
time. Then It may be necessary 10 do con-
siderable carpenter work Oh the transports
No advices have come TO him as to their
condition and the work Of preparation may
require several days. Nothing definite can
be sad as to the time of
departure of the transports on
this account As soon as they arrive Mai
Wills viii inspect them, Determining
what work is necessary and contract for
it at once. he viii also then arrange for
Whatever supplies may he needed. such as
forage Tor the live stock, ice. meals. etc
IL is probable that there viii be consid-
cradle 90 buy, that having been the zen
eial experience in shipping troops out or
the country. If the men are given an an
portunity they VIII also do considerable
purchasing on their own account. IL being
recognized that prices in Santiago arS
extremely high. and much better results
can be obtained by buying whatever 10
desred before leaving for that port
While there VIII be no concerted nuhIio
demonstration on the departure Of ne
troops, IL goes without saying chat an If
them, and especially The Third Regiment
will be given hearty and enthusiastic
welcome 70 savannah ana sond-off thal
Viii not soon be forgotten.