The San Francisco call., 1898-04-29

Governor Budd dropped in at head quarters yesterday shortly before noon. He smiled a good morning to his staff, shook hands with General Bar rett and disappeared into his private office, closing the door behind him with an ominous bang.
 His arrival was the signal for re- newed activity among the officers pres ent. Colonel Bush rang for ice water. while Colonel Burgin immediately pro- ceeded to tell the same joke that he has recited each day for the past week.
 During the forenoon there was con- stant stream of callers at headquar- ters who came to offer their services and lives. Prominent among these was Captain T. G. Cunningham of Company K of the National Guard, who reported to General Barrett that he had enlisted thirty students from Stanford University. The men were en- listed by Captain Cunningham on We'd nesday night, and this recruits Com pany K to its full strength. The col lege soldiers will be given diplomas of graduation by the faculty as soon as they are mustered into service.
 Governor Budd is displaying the most laudable Judgment and conservatism in his administration of military af- fairs. He is giving his ear to all, but his speech to none. He is prepared to act when the time comes and to act promtply but until then he is not go- ing to divulge his intentions to any one. He said yesterday:
 There has been no change in ths present status of affairs. 1 am pre- pared to act, and at present am simply awaiting orders. I am here. not to is- sue instructions, but to obey those given by the Government"
 Have you received an answer to the dispatch you sent Secretary Alger ten dering him the services of a fourth reg iment?"
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 Will you say if 1t was favorably con- sidered?"
 All can state at present Is that l do not think California's quota will be raised"
 Have you any idea as to whom the President will commission as brigadier- general from Californian
 T have not the slightest idea of President McKinley's intentions in the matter"
 Will you accept the office if 1t Is tendered to you?"
 T must decline to answer the ques- tion."
 Have you decided what officers you will appoint to the colonelcies of volun- teers?"
 Yes but have no idea of giving out their names. A great deal depends up- on the nature of my orders from the War Department as to how they desire the officers to be appointed. I know what l am going to do, and exactly how am going to do it, but until the time comes for me to act I will make no statements for publication"
 Later it was learned from the adju- tant-general that the War Department had declined the offer of an additional regiment.
 Governor Budd has under considera- tion the plan submitted by General Dickinson for raising California's quota as provided for under the Presi- dents call, but he has taken no action upon 1t.
 Colonel James Smiths letter to Gov ernor Budd, which was published in yesterdays Call, was a general topic of discussion in military circles yester- day. It seems to be the prevailing opinion that Colonel Smiths letter fit tingly echoed the sentiment of every man in the National Guard, especially those of the rank and file, who are most anxious to keep their present or ganization intact and to be commanded by their present officers, to whom they are deeply attached.
 T. H. Goodman, general passenger agent of the Southern Pacific, was clos eted for a long time with the Governor. It is presumed the object of his visit ton of troops over his line.