The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-05-23

vailed The soldiers had Just finished
breakfast this morning when some keen-
eyed warrior sighted the cruiser Charleston
coming from behind Angel island and
making her way out through the Golden
Gate. In an instant the whole camp
was in an uproar. Every one except the
guards raced toward the beach,. and a
combined yell from 1000 throats went across
the water to the men on the gray cruiser.
who were on their way to join Admiral
Dewey. Flags were waved. and the
cheering continued until the ship was out
Of sight. The Charleston responded to
the greeting by blowing her steam Siren
and plunged into the Pacific and out Of
sight at a 15-knot gait.
Then the soldiers went back to camp
and made ready for inspection and churt b.
Services were held by the different regf-
ments on the sloping hillside at one side of
the camp. The men stood at place rest"
and listened to the patriotic utterances Of
their respective chaplains.
At the conclusion Of the religious SER
vice, the various regiments marched in re-
view, each headed by its band. The re-
viewing officer. Brigadier General Otis.
was highly pleased at the soldierly bearing
of the troops and complimented them
upon their proficiency in the evolutions
and tactics.
During the balance of the day the camp
Of the First regiment was a scene OF &C.
tivity. The regiment has been ordered
to break camp and march to the steamer
Picking at o'clock tomorrow morning
and officers and men were busily engaged
in making final preparations
During the day the last of the regi-
mental supplies were loaded on the ship,
and in the morning the tents will 60 down
together, and will be carted to the trans
port vessel. This morning supply of
late model Springfield rifles arrived, and
the men Of the First regiment were pro-
vided with new weapons in place of their
old-time muskets.
The Utah troops arrived at noon and
marched out to Fort Richmond. They
were cordially greeted by the tifz.ess
workers Of the Red Cross society. ana the
Utah boys marched to their camp loaded
with flowers and good things to eat.
In spite Of the crowds at the Preside,
Fort Richmond was not neglected. Thou
sands Of people visited the grounds where
the Colorado, Nebraska, Kansas and
Wyoming soldiers are in camp, and We'd
with each other in expressions of hos
pitality. From sanitary point of view,
Fort Richmond is preferable to the Pre-
sidio camp grounds. Although quite q
number of men responded to sick call this
morning, there was nothing more serious
than a cold to be treated. All the soldiers
are impatient to start for Manila. and
their ardor does not seem to be abated by
the hard work Of camp life. Drilling Mt
both camps Is almost incessant, and more
willing lot of soldiers was never seen.
The City of Picking may get away by to-
morrow night, but will probably not start
before Tuesday. The coast defense vessel
Monterey is now lying in the stream. and
will be ready to start as soon as she re-
ceives a supply of coal. BY carrying
deck load of coal. the Monterey can reach
Honolulu, but from that point to Manila
she will have to be accompanied BY a coll
lier or else taken in tow by one of. the
transport steamers. The steamers City OF
Sydney and Australia may possibly be
ready to sail on Tuesday, and there is some
talk of having them go with the Picking.
but 1t is probable that the original plan
will be adhered to, and that each Of the
waiting for any of the others.
Today's arrivals OF troops include two
nattalions of the First regiment OF Idaho
United States volunteers. They were re-
ceived . by the ladies o: the Red Cross
society. Many Of the men had no uniforms,
some of them were poorly dressed. but all
Of them looked we'll. The fac. IS that but
two companies OF the elKh. are fully
equipped, and, only about 2i0 men have
Springfield rifles. the others being UNI
armed. Still, though short Of The Outward
visible signs of so.l;ery, they have plenty
of tents, good supply Of blankets and
enough to eat.
Before marching TO Camp Richmond the
men were presented with fruit and flow
ers galore.
Tonight there are 1886 enlisted soldiers
in this city. A. the first embarkation takes
place tomorrow morning, 1t IL not likely
that the number of soldiers In the city will
exceed the present total. the Utah men
who arrived at noon presented an almost
jaunty appearance as thcy marched to
tehir camping ground.
There were two batteriss-A and Bum
der command Of Captain r. w. Young. ex-
lieutenant in the regular army, and Cap
tain Fagraut The members Of these two
the only ligh. artillery ordered
to form part Of the Philippine army Of &C.
cupation, are a particularly fine lot Of men.
They are we'll equipped, largely out Of their
own pockets.
In their ranks are the representatives IF
Cornell in an intercollegiate debate with
the University of Pennsylvania; TWO rrac-
ticing physicians ana three practicing law
yers.
The two companies brought with them
eight 32-inch rified field guas Of the latest
models, all the necessary tentage and other
camp outfit. Tho Pennsylvania volunteers
lare expected to arrive here tomorrow
Paul I. Zimmerman Of vhe Minnesota
volunteers Il suffering from q severe at
tack of typhoid pneumonia and las been
taken to the French hospital.
MEN ToR MANILA