The San Francisco call., 1898-06-19

were arranged. The men visited Waikiki and other points of interest and had a pleasant time generally.
 At noon President Dole and his Cab- met received the officers of the expedi- tion. During the reception the stairs and grounds of the executive building were thronged with people,
 During Friday, June 3, the soldiers were entertained on the grounds of the executive building. President Dole was on hand to welcome them. He was assisted by number of prominent la dies. The visiting troops were intro duced to the President by members of the National Guard and citizens gen. erally. The utmost freedom prevailed, the affair being very informal To each man the Chief Executive gave a word of welcome to Honolulu
 At 10 o'clock the California and Ore gon troops were landed from their re- spective vessels and started to march to the executive grounds. Cheers were given them as they marched through the streets. The feast was served bv the ladies of this city. Rows of tables were covered with appetizing dishes and there was more than enough to go around
 An event unique in Hawaiian history and one having peculiar interest at this time took place on board the United States cruiser Charleston on June 4 when Prince David Kawananakoa and Cupid Kalanianaole presented to the warship glorious American flag in the name of the Queen Dowager, Fop- iolani, and the Hawaiian people. The ceremony was simple, but beautiful and Impressive to degree, and bears di rectly on the growing confidence and Friendship of the native Hawaiians to the great American nation over the seas, It was 8 history making event in the relations of the two countries which have been so closely drawn to- gether in the last quarter or a century, me ceremony took place on the main deck of the Charleston, tnd was wit messed by the entire diplomatic corps and the leading officers of the army and navy of the United State now in He- waiian waters and on Hawaiian soil,
 Three Kamehameha School students. all native Hawsiians, tried to enlist with Colonel Summers of the Oregon Regiment for the trip to Manila. The people here were so excited over the war and so immensely enthusiastic in their America. sentiment that four men, regular members of the Hawaiian army, joined the United States forces here. They went on board the Picking and were enlisted at once
 It is given out officially that the Ben nington will not leave D )rt until the arrival of the Mohican. The Benning- ton will go to Mare Island to be cleaned and then will be sent to Manila as a fleet convoy.
 While the United States troops were fin this city over 1000 letters were writ ten by them. The postage, amounting to s44l, was paid by the Hawaiian Gov ernment. Most of the writing was done in the legislative halls. The stationery was furnished free of charge.
 The United States transports left for Manila on the 4th. The Charleston be- gan to draw anchor about ' o'clock. She steamed outside and waited for the Picking and Australia, The fleet. con sisting of the Picking, Australia and City of Sydney, got away about 10 o'clock, with the Charleston in the rear.
 While the vessels were in port they took on board iH the neighborheod of 1eGo tons of ceal Among the 2500 men on the various vessels but two deser- tons were recorded, and they were from an Oregon regiment. Two men were left behind> One was discharged for disability and the other Is in local hospital