The Saint Paul globe., 1899-04-29

GOV. John Lind returned yesterday
from Washington where he had an audi
encs with President Mckinley and the
war department. officials upon the sub
ject Of the return OF the Thirteenth regi-
ment. The governor expressed himself
pleased with the trip. although 1t was
necessarily somwhat hurried He re-
ceived positive assurances from the
Washington officials that the Thirteenth
would start for home not later than the
1st of June,
Gov. Lind. In accordance with the in
formation received at Washington, yes
terday sent the following cablegram to
Col. Anes at Manila:..
Ames. Manila: President informed me
Otis reported all volunteers willing to re-
main until regulars arrived. Volunteers
remaining in Manila since peace will re-
ceive medals. Otis will grant individual
o1H,iihargss W,i ha rs+ upon % application Regiment
Gov. Lind also secured the discharge of
the following members of the regiment:
" G. Graham. corporal, Company M,
Newton T. Keyes. private, Company I,
Fred Redeford. private, Company q.
c. w. Nelson. private. Company L, sib-
sTustaV Aniperg. private, Company L,
c. s. Odell. private, Company D. Minne-
GOV. Lind said yesterday In speaking
OF MS visit to the national capital: "I
spent some time In the war department
ana looked over the list Of TRANSPORTS
"hlch are now at the disposal of the
government, and I am confident that the
regiment will get away from Manila be-
lore June l. The government has plenty
oi sh1ps, and think there will be but
little delay in getting transports for the
troops ana starting them on their way
nome. From what could learn 1t is the
intention OF the war department to send
lhe thirteenth regiment home in the same
order In which they left this country.
1T Is hardly probable that the boys
VIII be here in time to assist us celebrat te
the Fourth Of July, but at the latest date
II VIII not be very long after the Fourth.
should think We could expect them some
time about the 18th of the month"
Did you learn anything new bearing
upon the Philippine question:" asked the
reporter.
"Well. I believe that the campaign
against Calumpit will end the war for
the summer. until after the rainy sea-
son. If the insurgents retreat into the
AiilerAof 10 not tn1nK any attempt Will
be made at present to follow them up"
Gov. Lind was informed while in Wash
1ngton that all the men at Manila who
have been in the service in the Philip
pines. since the fall of Manila and the
practical conclusion Of the war are to be
honored with medals.
Gen. Otis has had authority to make
discharges ever since the declaration Of
peace. This may not have been under
stood by the men, or, perhaps, has not
been. officially communicated to the yari-
Gus commands. Even with the publica-
ton Of the governors cablegram 1t Is
scarcely probable that any general ad-
vantage will be taken of the fact, be-
cause the regiment will be moved as one
command. by June and the campaign has
already been practically concluded. 7-..e-,
The force of regulars In the PHILIPPINES
at present aggregates $1,000 men, Enough
fresh troops will be under orders by June
SO that the total Of the regulars in Ma
Mia and the surrounding country will
an addition of 5000 men,.
Gov. Lind was assured by the president
that he Intended to visit the Northwest
this summer If affairs permit.
1t will be seen that the result of Gov
Iinds visit to Washington was much
different from what the correspondents
of the Twin City Republican papers sent
out last week. The governors messages
to the war department and President
Mckinley were ignored, so he went in
person and learned for the people of
Minnesota. what they desired to know