Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-09-25
NOTES OF THE DAY.

The first men to board the Valencia
We're Elderkin of Butte and an Inter
Mountain reporter, who EEL out in row
boats two hours ahead of all the others.
The only sick man is Theodore Schulz OF
Company c., paralyzed in the leg from a
gunshot IL
August STREET. of Company l. has a
mild case of typhoid: Victor Hitter. Eu-
gene Sheldon and j. j. Evans, all OF
Butte, are suffering from stomach trou-
BILE, but are rapidly improving.
All the boys ant to go to Butte in a
body and are delighted to hear of the
preparations for their reception. Before
leaving LuzOn they voted on the place to
be mustered out, with a result of Helena
I, and all the rest for San Francisco.
The Montana regiment was under fire
every day from February 10 until March
2 n We're in all the succeeding battles
in which MacArthur's command partici-
pated. They were longer in the trenches
than any other regiment.
They explode the story Of Funston's
feat of swimming the river under rebel
fire. Two Kansas privates swan first.
Funston went over in a boat later.
An affecting scene on the Valencia was
the meeting of Private T. B. Stephens
of Helena and his mother n sister.
With an arm around each he received
cheer after cheer from his companions.
Many of the returning soldiers had not
seen a white woman for over a year, and
Private Maguira says they We're scared
for the first time today when a bevy Of
beautiful girls boarded the Valencia.
There is some harsh criticism of some
Of Governor Smiths appointments. but
the boys prefer to say little until they
return home. The general disposition is
not to talk until mustered out, but it is
evident that 80 per cent are in favor Of
retaining the islands and 100 per cent
object to the withdrawal Of the troops
till the authority of the American gov
ernment is fully established and the
rebels compelled to submit to uncondl-
tional surrender.
The impression prevails among many
that Otis is attempting too much. while
others assert hat he is a wonderful man
considering his resources. Lieutenant
Sanders is among the latter.
AS a tug boat containing the governor
and party arrived at the Valencia Colo
mel McTague inquired in tones
if his excellency was ailing in any re-
spect. A solitary voice reported ain all
right. Senator Courtney then proposed
three cheers for the California girls and
the response almost lifted the ship out OF
the water. Then the soldier: grew hoarse
as cheer after cheer for Montana rent
the atmosphere.
Charles w. Lane said: w went fol
a fght and got it. We nave no kick com
ing on my score" -
1t is the belief Of officers and men alike
tnat the wal Will De over ny vi a.
preparations for renewing the Scnnfic
are striking terror to the rebels Ever.
Filipino is a rebel and has no confidence
in white men. Nearly all say the island
will prove invaluable. but some say 1T l
not a white mans country. The private
speak highly of Macarthur and kesslef
The latter was on the firing line all tn
time and gave a splendid example o
courage. When asked about him, a scor
of soldiers. representing all companies
pressed forward and answered at one
that he was a soldier and a mar afte
their own hearts. The boys proud,
F, claim that there is a better feeling in tn
Montana regiment w officers an
t men than in any other in the STANDS
When they get home this will be NOR
: apparent. -.
: Every loyal M%ontanian was filled wit
pride as he noted the evidence OF patrlot
: ism and fraternity among the returnln
veterans. They are worthy OF all tn
honors that awaits them at the hands Q
the people at the Butte reception. Sen
ator Carter, Ex-Governor Richards, VII
liam homps Senator Courtney, a
we'll as the governor and staff, are a
!. delighted with the character and stand
: Ing of the Montana soldiers ana slmpl
: amazed at the spontaneous anu gensfou
hospitality of the people OF ean rid
cisco. &C.,
J ten. The anti-expansionists OF the NOR
: tana party have had hard work to Re
e strain themselves from joining in tn
t ranks of the men who are cheering &c
the flag, for the army. for the govern
: ment at Washington, for civilization !
e the Philippines and for he extension {
American trade and influence in tn
Orient. :,
e Later-It is just ascertained that til
: request for the decentralization OF tt
e troops today was ound to be lmpfact
+ o.h1, on account of l%ateneSs. 1t wi
occur tomorrow.
: EneliSh Working Classes.