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second expedition to 60 to Manila with re-
away for at least ten days. The China
arrived here today from the Orient, and
will not be turned over to the government
a force of men will be put to work on her
at once to prepare her for the voyage. The
Zealandia is being fitted up at her dock,
but the Centennial and the Ohio will not
arrive from Puget sound for some days
yet. 1t is generally understood that the
five vessels will carry 5000 men, which will
include the Pennsylvania, Colorado and
Minnesota regiments, the Seventh regi-
ment Of this state and the Eigmeenth and
Twenty-third, now ep route from New Or
leans. The work of repainting the Phil
adelphia is being rushed at Mare Island,
and she will doubtless convey General Mer-
ritt and his staff to the Philippines.
One good effect of General Merritt's ad-
vent has already been felt. He has ordered
the troops not already supplied with proper
equipment to be furnished at once with
everything necessary to make them COM
Portable and ready for active service.
Clothing was distributed to the men Of
the Seventh regiment this morning. They
have been in need of 1t ever since they
were mustered in, and there were many
broad smiles on the faces Of the men as
they marched away loaded with hats,
clothes, shoes, etc. About $50 complete
outfits, consisting Of campaign hats, shoes,
underwear and uniforms, were distributed.
Lieutenant Hammond, acting ordinance
officer. left for Benicia barracks this morn
ing. He will probably bring 500 Springfield
rifles, "a pattern, to the regiment tomorrow
morning. When they are received the
regiment will be about fully equipped and
ready to start on the first transports.
The Boys at Hawaii
HONOLULU, May 20, Via San Fran
cisco, May N.-(Correspondence Of the AS
sociated Press.) The citizens of this city
held a mass meeting on the evening of the
18th inst. and made arrangements to en-
tertain the United States troops when they
pass through this city. The meeting was a
most enthusiastic one. Stirring speeches
were made by United States Minister
Sewall, United States Consul General Hay
wood, William o. Smith, attorney general
for Hawaii; William Kinney and others.
committee of 100 prominent men was ap-
pointed to handle the affair.
Meetings have been held from day to day,
and all preliminary arrangements have
been made. The government has rendered
the use Of the large drill shed and the
grounds surrounding the executive build
ing. A sumptuous spread will be prepared
for Uncle Sans defenders under the d.
rection Of the ladies Of Honolulu. Fruits
and flowers in profusion will be provided for
the guests, and everything will be done to
make the short stay Of the soldiers in Homo
lulu a memorable one. Over $4,000 will be
subscribed for the entertainment.
There is much speculation here In regard
to the visit of the soldiers. Many believe
that the men will not be allowed to land.
If the men do not come ashore, the success
Of the affair will be marred to consider
able extent, but the boys will be provided
tor nevertheless. Well cooked food.
fruits and other luxuries will be sent on
board of the steamer to be eaten on the trip
over to the Orient.
A squad of ten men were sent ashore from
the Bennington yesterday to assist In deco
rating the drill shed, where the soldiers are
to be feasted.
The Bennington may convoy the City Of
Peking to Manila. The fact that the Alert
is to come here seems to warrant the i'm
other purposes than to lie at anchor in a
peaceful port while battles are being fought
elsewhere. The Peking Is expected 20
bring orders for the Bennington. I
A Dewey Celebration
KANSAS CITY, Mo-. May 27-This is
Dewey Day, set apart by the City Council
for the celebration of the Manila victory.
Both Kansas Cities Joined in making the
most popular demonstration ever held
here, and the crowds from a dozen Mis-
souri, and Kansas towns lent their aid.
The street parade contained no less than
10000 people. Nearly 10000 school children
marched eight abreast and formed d.
vision a mile long, each child carrying a
flag. A float bearing q model of the battle
ship Olympia. manned and complete,
brought forth volleys Of hurrahs from the
thousands who lined the streets, while an
other float manned by the Italians of the
city, and representing Cuba, with Weyler
crouching before Uncle Sam. was Justify
cheered. The line Of march was most pro-
fusely decorated, and the most intense
enthusiasm abounded. Addresses In the
afternoon by Major VIM. Warner, Judge
John r. Phillips and other prominent citi-
zens. closed the exercises
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