The San Francisco call., 1899-07-29
TROOPS TO Be
RECEIVED WITH
MILITARY POMP
Fighting First to Be
Highly Honored.
GREAT PREPARATIONS MADE
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE WILL
HAVE FULL CHARGE.
Decides to Make the Homecoming
of the California Boys a Notable
Event-Grand Military
Demonstration.

Demonstration.
The reception which will be accorded
the First California Volunteers and the
California Heavy Artillery on their home
coming promises to exceed even the
dreams of the most enthusiastic. Interest
in the arrangements which have already
been made by the Native Sons and
Daughters for the reception of the Fight
ing First was given fresh impetus yes
terday at a conference of the executive
committee. consisting of NJ II. de Young,
A. Nj. Lawrence and w. J. Martin, repre-
senting w. S. Leake, with the Native
Sons and Daughters, representatives of
the military authorities both national
and State; the friends and relatives of
the soldier boys and other citizens The
meeting was held in the chambers of the
Board of Supervisors, and Mayor Phelan
presided.
In opening the meeting Mayor Phelan
stated that its primary purpose was to
create a spirit of absolute harmony
among the different bodies, committees
and individuals interested in making the
reception to the California boys an event
in their lives which they shall never for
get.
Patriotic spirit and enthusiasm fairly
coursed through the veins of everybody
deeply concerned in the reception are only
half realized the celebration over the re-
turn of CallfOrnia's gallant regiment Will
be perhaps the most notable event in the
history or the State.
1t was practically decided to nave
grand night parade shortly after the ar
rival of the regiment that will surpass
any military demonstration ever held in
this city. Organizations from all the
neighboring towns will be in line.
The lack of knowledge of the exact time
the Sherman and her cargo of Califor-
MIA 5 brave sons will pass through the
Golden Gate played havoc with all Sug-
oestiOns cOnCerning the time of holding
the big demonstration.
Through General Seamans, General
Shafter sent the suggestion that 1t would
be more advisable and convenient both
for the military authorities and the troops
to allow them to proceed direct TO the
PresidiO on their arrival mere, and hoId
the parade the day after or at any time
to be decided al the discretion of the
committee.
A large delegation representing the or
Ganizauon of friends and relatives of the
California boys, headed by their chair
they stated through him that they in
tended to banquet the boys on the morn
ing of their return. If they arrive at
night or late in the afternoon General
Shafter will keep them on the transport
until the next morning. This Will give
the committee and the public an oppor-
tunity to get matters In shape for their
reception.
It was agreed that the relatives of the
boys should have precedence over all
others. and as soon as the regiment leaves
the transport they will march to the ferry
building where their relatives will serve
them with a hearty breakfast. Harbor
Commissioners Paris Kilburn, jor Har-
ney and Rudolph Herold generously stated
that they would place the ferry building,
tugs. whistles and, In fact, everything
that would be of service to the commit
tee at their disposal Assistant Chief
Wharfnger Dryden. who did much to
make the reception of the Oregon troops
a ,11,J- rly cd into in,
the preparations for the reception. Mr.
DRYDEN has been working like a beaver in
conjunction with Congressman Julius
Kahn to accord the NebraskanS and the
Utah Battery hearty reception when
they arrive here either to-day or to-mor-
row.
At the suggestion of Nathan Dohrmann,
president of the Merchants Association
the matter of collecting finances was
taken up. Supervisor Byington, repre-
senting the Native Sons, arose and stated
that the Native Sons and Daughters al
ready had a reception fund of $1,000, and
they hoped to realize fully $500 more on an
entertainment which will be held in Ma
tive Sons Hall on the evening of August
9 John 2. Dockery stated that the medal
committee of the Native Sons and Daugh-
ters had already collected $4,000 from
downtown merchants.
On motion of Congressman Kahn, the
executive committee was authorized to
appoint a special finance committee to
collect funds to hold a celebration such as
has been outlined above. There Is little
danger tndt THIS appeal VIII not be re-
sponded to with alacrity, as in every sec
ton of the city deep interest is being
manifested in the preparations for the
celebration of the Californa boys return
The executive committee was also en-
powered to appoint all subcommittee
deemed necessary to make the celebration
a success and in fact, assume the entire
responsibility of the celebration.
Samuel Friedlander, the genial manager
of the California Theater, volunteered to
place the theater and it's attraction 1T
the disposal Of the committee any night
that suited its pleasure. A. NJ. Lawrence
stated that Mr. Meyerfield, proprietor Of
the Orpheum, had informed him that the |
Orpheum was also willing to give per-
formance for the benefit of the fund |
Both announcements were roundly APP
plauded.
After the adjournment of the meeting |
the committee members met downstairs |
in the Mayors office and proceeded at |
once to make arrangements for the recep- |
ton of all troops due here. They decided |
to send a band of music out on the Gov |
mission Of welcome with Nebraska's Gov
ernor and other State officials. who came !
here to welcome their regiment.
At the suggestion of Mrs. Harrington, |
president of the Red Cross Society, the |
committee decided to purchase a large |
tent to be erected in Union SQUARE for
and discharged soldiers. A banking sys- |
tenn will be inaugurated whereby the SOL |
money from their own weaknesses and |
the wiles Of local sharpers and confidence
men.
Among those who were present at the |
conference were: Congressman Kahn. |
Paris Filburn Major p. J. Harvey w |
]. Martin. G. w. Moores, Charles l.. Pat
ton. James =. Dockery, Nathan Dohr-
mann, John T. Greaney. Judge Dunno
Harry I. Mucreavy. Adiutant General |
Seamans, General Dickinson. Sheriff Mar
tin. Franklin X. Lane and Colonel w. 2.
Sullivan.
REGULARS WILL PARADE
General Shafter Orders Troops