The Meeker herald., 1898-05-28

Oakland at 8 o'clock yesterday morn
ing, but 1t was four hours later when
they crossed the bay and landed in the
new union depot mt San Francisco.
In the afternoon the regiment, with
Colonel Hale at Its head, marched
through the principal streets 10 the
camp at the old Bay District rnce
track. On account Of their splendid ex-
ecution OF the manual of arms and
their fine appearance, the Colorado
boys Were greeted with tremendous
enthusiasm. The streets were literally
packed with spectators and the occa-
sion reminded the soldiers of the royal
farewell given them in Denver last
Tuesday.
1t was p. IN. before all the regi-
mental property and stores had arrived.
This was due to the large amount
OF baggage belonging to other regi-
ments arriving ahead OF the Colorado
volunteers, and which, in consequence.
had to be handled first by the local
army Quartermaster.
The camp is three miles from the
city and at the southeast corner of
Golden Gate Park.
The men at Fort Richmond did not
suffer so much from last nights rain
as was expected. The men from the
other camps helped yesterdays arriv-
ais to set up their tents and by 10
o'clock laS night there was SEM
blance of order about the grounds as
signed to the Colorado. Minnesota and
Wyoming troops, and the men spent Il
fairly good night They We're hard at
work to-day perfecting their camping
arrangements, and tonight We're as
For rf01t eff tod "a a n nj 80
diers in the camp.
The Red Cross society has done Won
derfully well in relieving the suffer
ings Of the strangers. The society has
worked night and day to make the men
comfortable. They have supplied ev-
cry home comfort possible under the
circumstances. from eatables and
drinkables to little repair kits contain
ing needles. thread, bandages. court
plaster, writing paper and pens They
have looked after the needs of the all
ing, and have watched over the inter-
ests of the hearty. Many soldier
would have gone hungry to his cot if
his interests had not been religiously
looked after by the Red Cross workers.
The society has taken each individual
under its protecting wing and done for
him what his mother would have done
for him could she have been with him.
The merchants of the state have helped
the society greatly by donations Of all
kinds, and nearly $1,000 has been sub
scribed by interested Californians.
The City Of Peking may get away by
tomorrow night, but will probably no,
start before Tuesday. The coast de-
fense vessel Monterey is now lying In
the stream and will be ready to start
as soon as she receives supply OF
coal By carrying n deck load OF coal
the Monterey can reach Honolulu, bu
from that point to Manila she will have
to be accompanied by collier, or elss
taken In tow by one Of the transpor
steamers, The steamers City Of sgd
ney and Australia may possibly b
ready to sail on Tuesday, and there !,
some talk Of having them go with tht
Peking, but 1t Is probable that tht
original plan will be adhered to, ant
that each of the ships will sail a. soor
as ready, without waiting for any o.
the others.
All the soldiers are impatient to star
for Manila, and their ardor does NO
seem to be abated by the hard work Of
camp life. Drilling At both campo y