The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-02
By staff Correspondence to THE SuS.

BY staff Correspondence to THE SuS.
MIDDLErowN, CAMP EBE w. TuNNELI,
May 1.-Deiightful weather, many Wis
i5ors and many light hearts character
lied tie first Slndsy in Camp Tunnel.
Mothers, sweethearts and friends We'd
with each other in their efforts to bright
en- the hearts of the loved ones who are
awaiting the action of the Federal Gov
ernment which will take them to the
scene of action in the IIispanio-Amel-
lean war.
The boys arose at the reveil!e this
morning anticipating the looked-for visit
of hundreds, but the realization far eX-
ceeded the anticipation, as the streets OF
the white city, to say nothing of the suF-
rounding fields, was crowded by thou-
ands of anxious people eager to see the
troops of which this State is to-day
proud. 1t is estimated that at least TO-
600 persons visited Camp Tunnel dur
ing the day and much praise was De-
slowed upon Captain II. A. Carter, tie
officer of the day, for the admirable
manner in which he handled the large
crowd.
The next important step to be taken
is the examination and enrolment OF the
men into the service Of the United States.
The uncertainty as to the day on which
this step will take place is now the mat
ter of discussion in camp. The hesitancy
attending the proposed inspection of the
guard by the regular army inspectors is in
the opinion of many due to the fact that
the National Guard OF Delaware will not
enlist in the United States service unless
they are permitted to retain their present
organization.
If the officers of the guard are allowed
to retain their commissions it is believed
that the men Of each company will all
enlist. II this is not the case and the
present commanders are ousted the men
will not enter the Federal service as
body and it is feared that the quota of
volunteers from this State will not ma
terialize. The men Of every company
are loyal to their officers and signify their
intention OF standing by them.
1t is thought, though no expression of
opinion was given at headquarters, that
the examination and enrolment of men
will begin early in the week. From the
way in which recruits are daily being
added to the troops already in Camp
Tunn.ll the ranks of the First Infantry,
n. Il. d., will soon Oe full. Company D
of Dover, having complement OF 26
men, arrived in camp about 4 O'Clock
this morning. The company is as yet
and is temporarily in COM
mand of Color Sergeant Sasse of Will
mingtOn. Organization will be perfected
early in the week.
The number of men now here is nearly
$50 and tomorrow another company from
Newark oiIcepd probably by well
trained cadets of Delaware College will
arrive in camp.
Reeimental and battolion drill will
probably commence tomorrow. The
field staff is anxious to get the companies
drilled before entering them
on battalion drill. Major Townsend OF
the first battalion is now in camp.
At 10 o'clock this morning the field
staff made tour of inspection through
the cnnlpand the men were commended
ON the neat appearance OF everything
around the tents. The inspecting officers
Colonel Wickersham, Lieu
tenant Colonel Stevenson, Adjutant
Dunn, Major Townsend, Colonel Boyd,
Colonel Stlry and Surgeon Major
Francis.
At 1880 impressive divine services
were held by Chaplain Munson. The
different companies formed in the field
and headed by the field staff marched to