The Springfield herald., 1898-05-27

Oakland at ) O'Clock yesterday morn
Ing but il was four hours later when
they crossed the bay and landed in the
new union depot at san Francisco.
In the afternoon the regiment. with
Colonel Hale nj its head. marched
through the principal streets 10 the
camp at the old Bay District race
track. On account Of their splendid ex-
ecrItion Of the manual of arms and
their fine appearance. the Colorado
boys were greeted with tremendous
enthusiasm. The streets We're literally
packed with spectators and the occa-
sion reminded the soldiers Of the royal
farewell given them in Denver last
Tuesday.
II was p. m. before all the rcgi-
mental property and stores had arrived.
This was due to The large amount
Of baggage belonging TO other regi-
mcnis arriving ahead Of the Colorado
volunteers. and which, in consequence.
had to bc handled first by the local
army quartcrmaster
The camp is three miles from the
city and at the southeast corner Of
Golden Gate Park.
The men at Fort Richmond did moi
suffer 20 much from last nights rain
as was expected The men from the
ais to set up their tents and by 10
o'clock last night there was sem
blance Of order about the grounds as
signed to the Colorado. Minnesota and
Wyoming troops. and the men spent a
fairly good night. They were hard ut
work to-day pcrfccting their camping
arrangements. and tonight We're as
comfortably situated rs any of the sol
dIers in the camp.
The Red Gross society has done won
derfully well in relieving the suffer
lngs Of the strangers. The society has
worked night and day to make the men
comfortable. They have supplied ev-
cry home comfort possible under the
circumstances, from catableS and
drinkables TO little repair kits contain
ing needles. thread. bandages, court
plaster, writing paper and pens They
have looked after the needs of the all
ing. and have watched over the inter
ests of the hearty. Many soldier
would have gone hungry to his cot II
his interests had not been rellgiously
looked after by the Red Cross workers
The society has taken each individual
under Its protecting wing and done iol
him what his mother would have done
for him could she have been with him
| The merchants, of the state have helped
| the society tTfHlIN bN 'l'Iiitl'i vi a.
| kinds. and nearly $1,000 has been sub
| scrlbed by Interested Culifornians.
| The City of pcking may get away by
tomorrow night, but will probably no
start before Tuesday. The coast de
fcnse vessel Monterey is now lying il
the stream and will be ready TO star
| as soon as she receives II supply o
coal. BY carrying - deck load of coal
the Monterey can reach Honolulu. bu
from that point TO Manila she will hav'
to be accompanied by II collier, or els
taken in tow by one of the transpor
steamers. The steamers City of sgd
ney and Australia may possibly b'
ready to sail on Tuesday. and there il
some talk Of having them 20 with th'
| Picking. but II Is probable that th'
original plan will he adhered TO, an'
that each of the ships win sail as sooI
as ready. without waiting for any o
the others.
All the soldiers are impatient to star
for Manila, and their ardor does no
seem to be abnted by the hard work o
camp life. Drilling Mt both camps i
almost inccsssant, and n more Willing
lot of soldiers was never seen.