The herald., 1898-05-09


where the troops of the regular army and
the California volunteers are being mobll-
lied for service against Spain. The tented
field and crowded barracks presented
scene of activity and suppressed excite
ment as preparations were pushed for
ward so that the men might be in readiness
10 sail for Manila their expected destina-
ton, at a moments notice. This evening
the army already encamped on the slopes
overlooking the Golden Gate was increased
by the arrival of Company G from Bakers
field, Company E from Sacramento and
Company D from Modesto of the Sixth in
fantry regiment, National guard Of Cali
fornia. Each company brought more than
its full complement of men, all being
picked from the better classes Of their va
rious communities. They presented the
appearance of veterans as they marched
through the streets. At o'clock tomorrow
morning five more companies of the Sixth
regiment will reach here--two from Stock
ton, the others from Visalia, Fresno and
Merced. Steere's battery of artillery from
Los Angeles is also expected in this ely
tomorrow, and then the quota allotted to
this state will be complete. The new ar
rivals will at once be mustered in and in
connection with the regulars now here will
constitute an effective force. The Four
teenth infantry, U. s. A., ordered to this
city from Vancouver barracks, will come
in tomorrow and the quota of militia from
the neighboring states are expected within
a few days.
The governor now has the names of $1,000
volunteers whose services cannot now be
accepted by the United States government.
The City of Peking one Of the transports
chartered to convey the troops to the Phil
ippines, has not yet arrived, though she Is
expected now at any moment.
There is a possibility that the City of
Sydney, the Peru and other vessels of the
Pacific Mail feet may be engaged, as we'll
as the Australia, to aid in carrying the SOL
diers across the Pacific. There is rumor
that the cruiser Charleston may not wait
to convoy the transport fleet, but will sail
at once with stores and ammunition for
Admiral Dewey.
Off for the Fort
FRESNO, Cal, May 8.-There was great
demonstration this afternoon. in honor CT
Company c, which left on the Valley road
special soldier train for San Francisco.
where it will be mustered in as United
States volunteers. Company c assembled
at Armory hall at o'clock, and the ladies
of the city gave a splendid dinner to the
departing guards. Several speeches were
made by prominent citizens. and every
patriotic sentiment was loudly applauded.
At 2 o'clock the stalwart guardsmen began
their march from the armory to the depot.
The regimental band, Brig Gen. Muller of
the Third brigade and his staff led the pro-
cession. Company F was next in line, and
company c brought up the rear.
Thousands of people had assembled along
the line Of march, and as the guardsmen
passed along the crowd was wildly enthusi-
astic. Five thousand citizens were assem-
bled at the corner of Mariposa and streets
and united in giving the boys a farewell
ovation. Patriotic speeches were made by
DR.. Chester Powell and Gen. ]. R. Kittrell,
and school children presented the guards
men with bouquets Of flowers. The G. A. r.
and Confederate veterans of the city
marched to the depot with Company c.
Thousands of persons were at the Valley
road station to bid the volunteers last
farewell.
Regiments Ready
CHARLESTON, w. Va, May S.-Gover-
nor Atkinson received a telegram today
from Secretary of War Alger, stating that
the West Virginia regiment, as soon as 1t
was received and mustered into service
would be ordered to Chickamauga. The
governor replied to the telegram that tho
regiment would be ready next Thursday.
BOSTON.-Governor Watcom today re-
ceived telegram from Adjt. Gen. Corbin,
announcing the intention of the war Depart
ment to order the regiment of Massachu-
sets infantry to Chickamauga, prepara
tory to going to Cuba.
DULUTH.-Th afternoon Capt. Swiger.
U. S. A., formally mustered into the United
States service the officers and men of the
Thirteenth regiment, making two regi.
ments now ready for service.
HELENA.-Eleven companies Of volun-
teers are in camp here. The twelfth conf
pany will be on hand tomorrow. The work
of making trained soldiers of the recruits
is being pushed rapidly. No intimation has
been received as to where the Montana
troops will be sent.