The record-union., 1899-08-01
People Turn Out in Throngs and Cheer the
Returning Soldiers.
Their March Through the Streets
to the Preside Gazed Upon by
an Enthusiastic Populace-Are
Comfortably CHARTERED at the
Government Reservation There,
to Remain Until Mustered Out
of the Service.

SAN FRANCISCO, July 31.-The dis
embarking of the First Nebraska In
fantry and the Utah Light Artillery
from the transport Hancock to-day
gave San Franciscans a second oppor-
tunity to welcome returning soldiers
from the Philippines
Early in the day the streets in the
lower part of the city and on the line
of march to the Preside, where the
boys will go into camp became crowded
with people anxious to witness the
passing of the troops, and long before
the order to march was given every
available point from which a good view
of the parade could be had was occu-
pied by enthusiastic people.
Flags and bunting streamed from
nearly every building and many of the
people along the line of march carried
American flags which waved constant
ly as the veterans marched toward the
Presidio. Whistles We're constantly
blown from the time the men started
on their march till they passed from
the business section of the city into the
fashionable residence quarter along
Van Ness avenue and out to the Pre-
sidio.
Added to the noise of the whistles
was that of the changing of bells, the
firing of cannon and the 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 es-
cort of artillery, and this body of SOL
diers, with band, headed the process
sion.
AS the regimenta1 officers of the Ne
braskans turned into Market street a
mighty cheer was given. The band
came next playing lively airs, and then
followed the men, attired in their cam
paign uniforms. The soldiers looked
very we'll as they marched along, and
their soldierly appearance brought
forth much favorable comment. The
men were cheered to the echo as they
proceeded along the line of march, but
the sight of the battle flag of the Ne
braSkans seemed to arouse all the en-
thusiasm the spectators could mus
ter.
The Hospital Corps brought up the
rear of the Nebraska regiment and
seated in the wagons were several
wounded men.
Then came the Utah Light Artillery,
headed by Major Grant. The band fo1-
lowed and then came the diminutive
mascot of the Utah boys. little chap
of perhaps IL years. attired in a uni
form of the regiment and carrying a
silver fagon. The Utah Artillery fol-
lowed, and the welcome they received
was fully as demonstrative as that
given the Nebraska boys, who had pre-
ceded them.
Bringing up in the rear of the process
sion was Troop B of the Sixth Cavalry
and the Third Artillery
In the reviewing stand on Van Mess
avenue was General Shaftcr and Cow
ernor PORTER of Nebraska and several
members of his staff. and Secretary of
Agriculture Wilson, their friends and
ladies. AS the Nebraska and Utah boys
passed the stand they cheered for Cen
eral Shafter and Governor Poynter.
and the gentlemen and ladies returned
the compliment by saluting and the
waving of handkerchiefs and flags.
Everything was in readiness for the
reception of the soldiers at the Pre-
sidio The camp had been partially
prepared for them, and by tonight the,
were comfortably CHARTERED. They will
remain in camp until they are mustered
out. the exact date not having yet been
determined