The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-09-14

san francisco, Sept. 10-Whether or
not there is an iota of truth in the
charges of cowardice made against
Col. Ames. the members of the Thir-
teenth Minnesota regiment, almost to
q man, are unfriendly to their com
handing officer. When Col. Ames. ac-
compaDied by his wife, went aboard
the Sheridan yesterday morning he
was given cold reception.
The launch bearing the colonel
pulled alongside the transport, and he
was standing forward in full view of
the soldiers, who readily recognized
him, but not a cheer or a friendly word
OF welcome came from the hundreds
OF kahki-clad men hanging over the
Sheridan rail, and as the colonel as
cended the gangplank the silence was
painful to all OnlOOkers. No one can
tell what feelings surged in the
breasts Of soldiers who thus received
their commanding officer They stood
there stolid and cOldly saluted him,
and he acknowledged the military
courtesy which must be given to his
rank. Mrs. Ames followed Immediate
~ behind her husband, and the sig
nificance Of the slight Overcame her,
and she could barely restrain the sobs
which almost choked her. The Mime
sofa men, noticing her agitation and
sylApathiZing with her distress. gave
three vigorous cheers. intended solely
for her. When the colonel reached the
hurricane deck where the officers of
the Thirteenth are quarterei he re-
ceived only IA perfunctory military sa
lutte. which, of course, he returned.
The colonel firmly declines to discuss
anything in connection with himself or
the restrained relations with the Min
neSCta officers. He further refuses to
state whether he will resume his COM
mand.
An unverified rumor Is in circulation
among the MinnesOtans that Col.
Ames has received his discharge from
Washington, and that he will not be
further connected with regiment dur
ing the few remaining weeks it is in
the service. The frigid greeting given
Col Ames was emphasized by the
marked contrast In the reception ac-
corded Brig. Gen. Reeve, who was
pulled aboard the Sheridan by the sol
diers in defiance Of the quarantine and
customs laws. Gen. Reeve explained
to the men that the quick run of the
Sheridan had disarranged the plans of
Gov. Lind but that the Thirteenth
would receive the greatest reception in
the history Of Minnesota when the
men reached home. In the afternoon
Gen. Reeve escorted party of Min
nesotans on board the Sheridan, COM
posed mostly of mothers and wives OF
returning soldiers who were impatient
to greet their loved ones. Gen. Reeve
and DR.. Richie were tacitly appointed
masters of ceremonies, and right well
they performed their task. First Of
all. the freedom OF the vessel was Sc
cured for the enlisted men, who, for
the first time in months felt relaXa-
ton from severe military discipline.
Late in the afternoon Gen. Reeve re-
ceived telegram from Gov. Lind and
Mayor Gray instructing him to ar,
range n breakfast for the Minnesota
boys. Without a moments delay the
general, assisted by DR.. Richie, full
filed the order. An elaborate break
fast was arranged for to be served at
8 o'clock this morning aboard the
Sheridan, after which the regiment
will disembark and proceed to the
Presidio.
North Dakota and California volun-
teers will escort the Minnesotans TO
camp The Minnesota ladies now
here are determined to show their APP
probation Of the boys. They have Sc
cured taliy-hos and carriages and VIII
ride in the procession.
The esteem which the California
volunteers have for the Minnesotans
nnounts to brotherlv affection. These
men who fought side by side in the
bamboo brakes and stampeded Fill
pinos from trench after trench have
become wonderfully attached to each
other. Nothing is too good for the
Minnesota boys" Is the una nous eX-
preston of the men from the Golden
State. Just before the First California
regiment embarked at Manila for the
homeward trip they were banqueted
by the MinnesotanS, and now the Cal
ifornians have prepared to return the
courtesy. Upon the arrival Of tie
Thirteenth at the Preside they Will
proceed to the camp Of the Ca.iforni-
ans. where lunch viii be awaiting
1000 men. Members Of both organ'Za-
tons will mingle at the board, and 1T
is safe to say the Gophers will not
reach their own tents until very late
in the afternoon
Col. Friedrich Report.
st. Paul. Sept. 10. The following
dispatch was received from Col. Fried
rich. commanding the Thirteenth:
The transport Sheridan bearing the
Minnesota and South Dakota reg1-
ments and 200 discharged soldiers,
entered the Golden Gate at $50 on the
evening Of Sept. Z. The condition OF
the troops is excellent. The improve
mi, -th
voyage was quite remarkable: Ex-
cepting two days OF very rough sea;
the weather the weather was cool ana
invigorating. The rations were much
better than on the former voyage. Inc
regimsntal fund was literally used IN
buying extras for the men. me hospl-
81 ronu,tfnx, Of thp frapk DOft were