The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-07
WAITING ron THE wonD.
The Troops Mt Tampa Ready for the
Move to Cuba

Move to Cuba.
Tampa, Fla, May 6.-That portion OF
the United States army that is stationed
In this city is standing on the tiptoe of ex-
pectancy, expecting every minute to re-
ceive orders from the war department to
move on to Cuba. Seven of the trans
ports to be used in carrying the soldiers
and their horses and supplies to Cuba are
now at Port Tampa. They are the Comal,
Allegheny, Berkshire, Florida, whitney
Gussie. and Decatur II. Miller, the last
named arriving to-day from Baltimore,
Nearly all of the ships have been given a
fun supply OF coal.
The Florida, Berkshire and Allegheny
had large force of carpenters working on
them all day. erecting stalls for the accom-
mediation of the cavalry and artillery
horses and the pack mules. and will be in
readiness for loading by tomorrow.
Rations enough for 1000 men for thirty
days are expected TO arrive tomorrow. In
spite Of the intense heat, the men were
given long drills to-day. They are rapidly
comes for shipment as bronzed and trained
a lot of men as ever shouldered guns will
break camp and embark.
All of the transports at Port Tampa
are steamed up ready to sail. supplies and
ammunition are stored in warehouses and
are being guarded by squads of soldiers.
While everything Is In absolute readiness
TO move. the officers, who are totally uu-
informed of the time OF departure, prog
nosticate that they viii moi leave before
The first part of next week and give prac-
teal reasons for 1t. The chief pilot OF
Capt. SIMPSONS squadron has given all
Of the captains of the transports instruc-
tlons how to land ana discharge their car
goes Everything Is steamed up ready to
move at the word.
The infantry were out this afternoon
drilling for exercise They were In full IA
tigue uniform. with blankets, knapsacks
and side arms The members Of regiments
here are, without single exception. Just
aching for active service. Groups of them
ere on each corner, eagerly discussing war
news. When the time comes for field SER
vice, a body Of ready and willing men will
be counted waiting to answer the call
Some of the men who found their blue
uniform too warm, donned their new sum
mer uniforms to-day. The light-weight
material in these new suits is quite a
change from their heavy flannel uniforms.
The testimonial concert by the sixth and
Thirteenth reglmental bands at the Tampa
Bay Hotel Sunday promises TO be a swell
affair. II Is expected the grounds will be
crowded Many of the members of these
two bands are musicians of some note,
and quite a treat is promised
Coal is arriving here by train loads from
the North II is taken TO Port Tampa and
Immediately sent to Key West for the
squadron.
The Sixth Regiment at Picnic Island Will
be sent to Key West tomorrow and a
regiment of negro troops will be placed
there in their stead. This is a
change for the white troops from
deserted island to a good sized town II
Is not known to be a fact, but it is be-
leved by many that the regular troops
here now viii sail Tuesday The officers
are very retlcent about the matter hui
have promised TO give correspondents
twenty-four hours notice before leaving
time.
A branch OF the Young Meme Christian
Association has beeen established at the
camp, where writing and good reading
ntstter can be had by the soldiers gratis.
Service will be held Sunday by tie Of
a. L. -.ss.4f
illose by the regular chaplaius.
The Ward Line steamer Arlboa arrived
to-day from Vera Cruz. She is at present
In quarantine, but will be out IN a few
days, and placed In commission as a trans.
port. Pens are being CONSTRUCTED on thu
transports for the horses and muies. THIS
will prevent the loss Of great many OF
them while being sent 10 the islanl
This morning the Red Cross corps moved
to Port Tampa so as to be In readiness
when the troops are ordered to go to the
field of hostilhies.
Six policemen and four firemen resigned
from official duty this evening. Under tho
reform management of the city, the ad
mlnistration has not paid Off the city EN-.
ployes for FIVE months, and rather than
work for credit any longer, these ten re,
signed and more will do so in a few days
unless some arrangements are made TO pay
them
Evidently Uncle SANS soldier boys arc
thrifty and extremely careful with their
money. To-day the postoffice was crowded
all day by them, and the money order
clerks had their hands full. The sale OF
money orders was the largest ever re-
corded In the history of Tampa. What q
contrast between the white troops and the
negroes, out OF a whole regiment OF ne
groes, only four purchased money orders.
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