The San Francisco call., 1898-06-11

landed at the Market-street ferry at ! o'clock yesterday morning ana ana s,t1bent suTTen, the Slightest resistance The ladies had been waiting for the Iowans an hour; m fact, they waited all day Thursoay ana only recalled their outposts when they re- ceived definite information that the troops would not get in that night,
 Colonel Loper was relieved or the com mand of his regiment before he hao got half way across the apron to the dock and led willing captive into the new quarters of the society in the san Ralael ferry waiting room. The regiment was conducted to one of the piers, where arms were stacked and escorted by the t1rst Colorado Band marched into the dining room.
 Special efforts had been made to give the Iowans cordial reception, for they had been entertained at many points along the road and the San tranciseo ladies were determined that there should be no chance for odious comparisons. The tables were filled high with brtlliant-hued boys in blue as soon as they had appeaSed their appetites with the steaming break fast served by dainty hands. Six mem bers of the command who are conval- escing from various complaints were sent out to the field hospital in an ambulance.
 During the meal the Colorado band peg- formed several choice selections. The members, anxious to show their apprecia- ton of the treatment they had received at the hands of the Red Cross Society, volunteered their services to welcome and escort the Iowa regiment to camp.
 When the meal was concluded Colonel Loper mounted a table and on behalf of his officers and men thanked the members of the society for their hospitality. He closed by calling for three cheers for the Red Cross which was responded to with a vigor that only true Americans can muster.
 While the regiment was forming in line the detail In charge of the baggage was cared for by the ladies, who then packed great hampers with provisions and gave them. to the guard to take out to camp for the mems lunch. In addition to five brought ten days field rations and com plete mess kits for each company, but, un- fortunately, the quartermaster's depart ment did not furnish sufficient trucks to transport the baggage promptly. so 1t was after p. m. when the wagon loaded with rations, and the Red Cross supplies
 Meanwhile the regiment started up Market street, its own and the Colorado band alternating in patriotic airs Early as the hour was, thousands of people lined the streets and cheered the stalwart lowans lustily as they swung along. Every man in the regiment was uni formed, though a few lacked campaign 400 were without rifles. No regiment has gone into camp in better condition than Colonel Loper's command, which is ready to go to Manila as soon as 1t receives its ordnance.
 Gut Golden Gate avenue to Devisadero marched the regiment, and along Geary street ana Point LobOS avenue to First avenue. Then back to Fulton street and
 down Sixth avenue, marching in review | before Generals Otis. Greene and Miller, and back to the block directly in front of 1 the Childrens Hospital and east of the l South Dakotans. where 1t is located. The | tents arrived presently. and soon all the
 canvas was up, but no provisions came. | The men made no complaint. but when
 the hours dragged along to 3 o'clock and
 many were faint with hunger, the Red l Cross Society was notified of the situa-
 tion. Word was sent to the corps at the
 ferry depot, and supplies would have | been sent out to the hungry men, but the | ladies found that the food given to the | guard in the morning was then on the
 way and would reach camp before fresh | supplies could get there.
 When the food did get to camp, soon after o'clock. another cheer went up for the Red Cross. and the men made short work of the -edibes. The Buzicott
 stoves arrived with the provisions and were soon in place; fires were built and | later the men had coffee and regular | field rations. To-day they will begin to
 draw their rations of fresh beef and vege- 1 tables.
 Guard was mounted at 6 o'clock and l the men settled down into the routine 1 of camp life with which they are en- tirely familiar, having been In camp at | Des Moines since April 26. If there Is any l hard service at Manila 1t Is a safe pre- ! diction that those Iowa lads will give a | glorious account of themselves.