The herald., 1898-05-30
ARRIVE TO SWELL THE FORCE
FOR MANILA
THE TROOPS AT CHICKAMAUGA
Welcome the Day Of Rest and Attend
Memorial Services-Numbers
Steadily Increasing


Of the day at Camp Richmond was the ar
rival from New Orleans of the Eighteenth
and Twenty-third regiments, regular
United States infantry. The men are
nearly all seasoned veterans who have seen
hardship and service, and are ready to bear
the brunt of more battles. They landed
from Oakland ferry at the foot of Market
street this morning, and though in heavy
marching order, stepped with tile spring
and vigor of unencumbered troops on
parade. With unbroken lines they
marched out Market street and over the
hills to the city of tents, where they will
remain until ordered to board transports
for Manila. Much is expected of these two
regular regiments. For several years they
guarded the border lines Of Texas and are
used to the hardships of frontier life. Soon
after the declaration of war they were or
dered to New Orleans, to be held In readi-
ness for the invasion of Cuba. Recently,
however, it was determined to send them to
the Philippines, and the 25th of this month
they broke camp at New Orleans and to-
night their tents are pitched in San Fran
cisco. They reached here in condition to
fight at once. If necessary, and hope soon
to start for the scene of hostilities in the
orient.
The Red Cross society met the soldiers
at the ferry and Toasted them with good
things to eat and drink This was the first
large body of regulars to arrive, and their
welcome was as hearty as any extended
to volunteer troops. The streets were
lined with crowds of people, who cheered
the soldiers and made admiring comments
on their appearance. At the camp relig-
ious services were held by the chaplains
of the various regiments, and the rest of
the day was devoted to the entertainment
of visitors. The different regiments have
been overwhelmed with donations of pies,
cake and other delicacies until the officers
In command. fearing for the health of
their men, have begged the hospitable
women of San Francisco to confine their
gifts to more wholesome articles of food.
such as vegetables, eggs, fresh meat, etc.
Col. Overshine of the Twenty-third COM
manded both regiments on their way across
the continent. Among the officers are
members of several prominent families.
notable among whom are First Lieutenant
F. F. Schley, regimental commissary for
the Twenty-third. son Of Commodore
Schley. commodore of the flying squadron.
First Lieutenant Baldwin of the Eight
zenith is q grandson of Francis Scott Key,
author Of the Star Spangled Banner"
Both of the officers and men are pleased
with their reception here, and tonight re-
turned thanks; to. the Red. Cross society
for their bountiful lunch and beautiful
flowers given them on their arrival.
At Camp Richmond high mass was cele-
brated in the open air by Father Yorke.
A booth containing the altar has been
erected overlooking the encampment and
many of the troops participated in the
services.
The Kansas men were made happy today
by the receipt from the quartermaster's
department of the shoes and underclothing
they have badly needed. The Kansas reg
iment has been the only one here without
band. Col. Little. by telegraphing to
several Kansas cities, has obtained $500.
and by adding few dollars from his own
pocket. secured instruments for musicians
picked from his command. Today they
played their first tune, 1.-THE Red, White
and Blue" with much effect, and the Colo
RADIO band, which was giving fine con-
cert, Joined in the applause. The Mon
tana regiment Is camped by itself opposite
the Odd Fellows cemetery, and Colonel
Kaessler's men, occupied the' day in max
ing their headquarters comfortable.
The health of all the regiments Is good
Only trivial cases were reported by the
surgeons today, though there are few
serious cases of pneumonia in the hos
pital.
Many thousands of citizens visited both
Camp Richmond and the Preside today
and the Washington men in the Fontana
barracks were not forgotten. Officers and
men from all sections were presented i'm
partially with roses, doughnuts or what
ever patriotic generosity presented.
There was no let UP today In the prepare
tons for the embarkation of the second
expedition to the Philippines. 1t will be
about ten days before all the troops are
sufficiently equipped for the start, and tht
vessels in readiness Gen. Merritt will moi
give the order to start until his men are ir
good shape. He wants to land them al
Manila in condition to commence fighting
right away, and is taking no chances or
poor accommodations for the soldiers.
There was an exhibition drill by the First
battalion of California rangers on Var
Ness avenue today, after which they were
inspected by Gen. Hart and Col. Fox. The
men are all good horsemep and noted fol
their craftsmanship. The four companies
here are commanded by Captains Waller
Lewis, Lockhart and Ross. The Second
battalion has its headquarters at Heads
burg and the Third at San Luis Obspo
They hope to be mustered in as volunteers
At Camp Thomas
CHICKAMAUGA NATIONAL PARK
Ca. May 29-This was day of rest al
Camn Thomas. Memorial services were