The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-05-23
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Tho city of Peking VIII Take the First
Regiment to the Philippines.

Tho city of Peking Will Take the First
Regiment to the Philippines.
San Francisco, May 22.-The Preside
was the center OF attraction to-day.
The published report that the first regi-
ment OF California volunteers would
embark on the Peking tomorrow drew
thousands of people to heir camp To
say goodbye. The sun came out warm
and bright this morning after last
nights rain, and the camp was soon
as dry as bone. As early as o'clock
the cars leading to the Preside were
Jammed with people. and all day long
the same condition OF affairs prevailed
The soldiers had just finished break
fast this morning when some keen-eyed
warrior sighted the cruiser Charleston
coming from behind Angel island and
making her way out through the
Golden Gate. In an instant the whole
camp was in an uproar Every one
except the guards raced toward the
beach and a combined yell from 1000
throats went across the water To the
men on the gay cruiser. who were on
their way to join Admiral Dewey.
Flags were waved and the cheering
continued until the ship was out OF
sight. The Charleston responded to
the greeting by blowing her stea m
siren and plunged into the Pacific and
out Of sight at a l5-knot gait.
men tft SDiuteFS went Dack 10 camp
and made ready for inspection and
church. Services were held by the diff
ferent regiments on the sloping hill
side at one side of the camp. The men
stood at place rest and listened to
the patriotic utterances OF their re-
spective chaplains.
At the conclusion of the religious,
service the various regiments marched
in review. each headed by it's band. |
The reviewing officer. Brigader Cen
eral Otis. was highly pleased at the
soldiery bearing of the troops and
complimented them upon their profile
iency in the evolutions and tactics
During the balance of the day the !
camp was a scene of activity. The first !
regiment has been ordered to break /
camp and march 10 the steamer Peking /
at o'clock tomorrow morning. and |
the officers and men were busily en- |
gagged in making final preparations. |
During the day the last of the regi- /
mental supplies we're loaded on the i
ship and in the morning the tents will 1
the transport vessel This morning a
supply of late model Springfield rifles /
arrived and the men of the first regi- /
ment were provided with new ones in /
place of their old muskets.
The Utah troops arrived at noon and /
marched out to Fort Richmond They /
were cordially greeted by the tireless /
workers of the Red Cross society. and /
the Utah boys marched TO their camp l
loaded with flowers and good things 4
to eat.
In spite of the crowds at the Pre- /
sidio. Fort Richmond was not neglect
ed. Thousands of people visited the i
grounds where the Colorado. Nebraska.
Kansas and Wyoming soldiers are in
camp. and We'd with each other in ex-
pressions of hospitality. From a sani-
tary point of view, Fort Richmond is
nrafarahla the praefdin
grounds. Although quite a number of
men responded to sick call this morn
ing. there was nothing more serious
than a cold to be treated.
All the soldiers are impatient TO start 4
for Manila and their ardor does not 4
seem 10 be abated by the hard work OF 4
ramp life. Drilling at both camps is
almost incessant and more willing sol
diers were never seen.
The City Of Peking may get away by /
to morrow night. but probably will not 4
start before Tuesday. The coast de-
fense vessel Monterey is now lying in
the stream and will BE- ready TO start I
as soon as she receives a supply OF
coal BY carrying a deck load of coal
the Monterey can reach Honolulu. but
from that point TO Manila she will have
TO be accompanied by a collier. or be
taken in tow by one of the transport
steamers. The steamers City of sydney
and Australia may possibly be ready
10 sail on Tuesday, and there is some
talk OF having them go with the Pc
king. but IL is probable that the origi-
nal plan will be adhered TO and that
each of the ships will sail as soon as
ready. without waiting for any of the
others.
The soldiers expressed themselves as
greatly pleased with the reception
given them by the people OF California
At every stopping place they were de-
luged with flowers and good things to
eat and drink They are particularly
grateful to the ladies of the Red Cross
society Of this city. who took them in
charge as they left the ferry boats and