Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-07-31
Received a Warm Welcome
in San Francisco.
THE CROWDS CHEERED
When the Men Just Returned From
the Philippines Marched by--They
Were Reviewed by Gen. Shafter
and Other Prominent Men.

San Francisco, July 31-The Nebraska
regiment landed from the transport Han
cock this morning and marched to the
, Presdio, where they went into camp
preparatory to being mustered out. An
| immense crowd of people lined the streets
and cheered the war-worn veterans.
The disembarking of the 1st Nebra ska
infantry and Utah light artillery from the
transport Hancock today gave San Fran
c.scoans a second opportunity to welcome
returning soldiers from the Philippines.
!, Long before the order to march was given
every available point from which a good
view Of the parade could be had was oc-
cuped by thousands Of enthusiastic peo-
pie. Flags and bunting streamed from
nearly every building. and many people
I along the line of the march carried
American flags which waved constantly
as the veterans marched toward the
Presidio. Whistles We're constantly
blowing and added to this was the noise
of changing bells the firing Of cannon and
explosion of fireworks. Market street had
been cleared Of all traffic, and it was
nearly 10 o'clock before the head Of the
column turned into that thoroughfare.
General Shafter had provided an escort
Of artillery, and this body Of soldiers
with the band, headed the procession. AS
the regimental officers of the Nebra ska
turned into Market street mighty cheer
was given. The band came next, playing
! lively airs and then followed the men, at
| tired in campaign uniforms The soldiers
| looked very well as they marched along
! and their soldierly appearance brought
'trth much favorable comment. The mer
We're cheered to the echo as they proceeded
along the line of march, but the sight OF
the battle flag of the Nebraskans seemed
to arouse all the enthusiasm the specta-
tors could muster. The hospital corps
brought up in the rear Of the Nebras ska
regiment, and seated in wagons We're sew
eral wounded men.
Then came the Utah light artillery,
headed by Major Grant. The band fol-
! lowed, and then came the diminutve
mascot of the Utah boys, a little chap,
perhaps 13 years, attred in the uniform
Of the regiment, and carrying a silver
fagon. The Utah artillery followed, and
the welcome they received was fully as
3emonstrative as that given the Nebras-
ka boys, who preceded them. Bringing
up the rear Of the procession was troop r
Of the 9Th cavalry, and the Third artillery.
In the reviewing stand on Van Ness
avenue was General Shafter and Cover
nor Poynter of Nebraska and several
members of his staff, and Secretary OF
Agriculture Wilson and their friends and
ladies. AS the Nebraska and Utah boys
passed the stand they cheered for Shafter
/ and Poynter, and the gentlemen and la
dies returned the compliment by saluting
and waving handkerchiefs and flags.
Everything was in readiness for the re-
ception of soldiers al the Preside. The
camp had been partially prepared for
them, and tonight they will be comfort
ably Guartered. They VIII remain in
camp until mustered out, the exact date
not having yet been determined.