The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-07-15
GREAT DAY FOR OR[GONS.
VOLUNTEERS GIVEN A PATRIOTIC
RECEPTION IN SAN FRANCISCO.

Reviewed by Gov. GeeR and Gen.
shafter-Showers Of Roses Along
the Line Of March-Elahorate
Dinner In MecAanics' Pavilion.
SAN FRANCISCO, July A-Not since
the departure OF the California volunteers
for the Philippines have the streets OF San
Francisco presented such a scene OF AMI
nation as they did today. nor have steam
whistles. cannon and bells created such
rumpus, and all this In honor OF the regi-
ment Of Oregon volunteers and California
signal corps The cause Of the demonstrA-
tion was the landing OF the Oregon volun-
teers and Californians preparatory to go
ing into camp at the Preside. and Anal
mastering out, and then the last stage OF
the journey to Oregon and home
EArly In the day great crowds Of people
commenced gathering along the line Of
march. and on every crossing were lined
up carriages. busses. bugsies and trucks.
all freighted with anxious people, waiting
to add their hurrahs to the welcome given
the returning troops. The crowds in
creased with every minute. and the min
group OF soldiers left the transports. As
the line heightened the crowds became
fully aware that the men were actually In
sight, and then the din and roar OF me-
chanical noises, mingled with the cheers
OF thousands. made II seens as II bedlam
had really broken loose.
First In the line OF march was MAI. Mo-
BILE. Gen. Skaters aide. followed by the
hand OF the Third artillery. Then came
Gov Geer. OF Oregon. and his staff. fol-
lowed by the Carfornians, who shared
the cheers with the Oregonians.
Then came the regiment headed by
Brig. Gen. Summers, and Its band. As tho
men marched. company front. up the wide
street, they made a splendid appearance.
An ambulance bearing the sick and
wounded followed. Then Battery c. of the
Third artillery
All aiopg the line Of march the men
were cheered to the echo. and bands hired
by individuals played lively music.
As the soldiers passed the Palace hotel.
they were deluged with flowers. thrown
from windows by guests. At the junction
of Third Market and Kearney streets
the crowds we're immense, and three morn
ing papers which have Offices on the cor
ners OF those streets WED with each other
to see which could make the most noise.
Gen. Shafter and sfAfY and Gov. Geer
and staff. and many noted army officers,
reviewed the parade as II passed up Van
Mess avenue toward the Preside.
AS the men passed the reviewing stand
they were cheered continually.
Late In the afternoon dress parade OF
the Oregon volunteers was reviewed by
Gov. Geer, OF Oregon, who afterward ad-
dressed the soldiers.
Later in the evening they were taken to
the Mechanics pavilion. where an elab-
crate dinner had been prepared for them
by the ladies OF the Red Cross Society.
The immense building had been tastefully
decorated with flags and flowers. The
dinner was one OF the best the boys have
had since they left California for the
Philippines. and TO say that they enjoyed
1T is putting II mildly.
Several prominent people addressed the
boys after the repast. expressing pleasure
at their return after their gallant services
for the flag IN the Philippines. Later In
the evening the regiment was divided into
squads and entertained at the different
theaters each play house having set aside
from foo to 900 seats for the entertainment
OF the boys.
In his address to the troops this after
noon Gov. Geer said:
'The only unpleasant feature about the
reception is that IL had to occur on CAL
fornia soil. When left Oregon with my
STAFF TO meet YOU here 1t was with the
understanding that you were TO proceed
Immediately Ia Vancouver barracks and
there be mustered out, When went out
to meet you on the transports, found
but one opinion among you, and that is
that YOU should be mustered out al San
Francisco When I found that this was
so. did what little I could do 70 aid you
IN having this thing accomplished. This
has been n great disappointment; 70 the
people Of Oregon. but the disappointment
lis only a temporary ore. AT least hope
So You have conferred honor and re-
nown on the state of Oregon and the reo-
pie are more than anxious 10 show their
appreciation of your work. The state OF
Oregon is proud OF the record you have
made and or behalf OF the people of Ore
gon / thank yoa."
Col Summers then stepped forward and
said.
"AIl those who intend returning 10 Ore
gen with the regiment will raise their
hand" =
Nearly every right hand In the regI-
ment was raised. Perhaps twenty or thir-
ty Of the men held their hands down.
.'Thc governor thanks you." cried the
colonel. and there WAS great ciapping
OF hands among the volunteers.
AT the banquet In Mechanics pavilion
tonight r. W. Dohrmann. president Of The
Merchants Association. made a brief ad-
dress OF welcome TO the Oregon vsiun-
tsers. speaking for Mayor Pheaan. who
Was anavosdahiv absent His address
Was responded 20 bv Col. Summers. who
introduced Gen Shasssr. The general
said IN part.
II will try my best 10 make things
pleasant while 70. stay here Already I
hsye ortcsed the ceymAeser 70 hand over
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