Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-09-19
ARRANGING THE DETAILS,

- Preparations are vel under "a for the reception Of he soldiers in Buue
he movement was inaugurated after TIL reception of the news this The regi-
mnt had been ordered home. A mass meeting was called, 1t which the Ion
henry Mueller presided ant steps we're taken for a MONSTER soldier cception.
he matter was taken up with enthusiasts n a large amount of money la
been raised to make the homecoming If the Montana soldiers The greatest event
ever occurring in thes state.
A thorough canvass of the city will be made this week n next, sc tht all
or smUW aur has been subscribed by six citizens of Butte. Marcus DAILY,
W. A Clark md +. Aug .Hanze have given $1,000 each. AM Henry Mueller T.
agreed to be M of eight to make VI IN deficiency.
8. Inc railroads have made liberal rates for the nsportat of soldf1s TO
.mr oma IN tn estate. Many of the towns of the estate have already sent Iarge
etgauon OF citizens to Sal Francisco to greet the patriots upont heir arrival
Bozeman, Helena, Dillon. Great Falls, KaMspeHL Virginia City n other wns
Of the state Will end large delegations of citizens, accompanied by brass bands,
to escort. he members of their regiments to their homes
The First regiment of Montana voiunteer infantry sailed from Manila OF
the 2Td of August. They will aruv. in San Francisco within 80 avs n should
be mustered out and reach home within some eight weeks The exact date #
thera arrival will be noun hereafter
The magnificent record made " our boys in the Philippines has excited thu
pride and admiration, not only Of the citizens of our own state, ut of the
nation as Well Ther, courage nc daring and discipline have % for them
sed a luster 70 or commonwealth which time cannot efaee.
Every state in the Union has taken especial prde n pleasure in according
notable eFenta Montana has as much aus FOR qualification and rejoicing a
any. -
The citizens of Butte. in recognition Of he brilliant record made by the Mon
tana regiment n desiring to put their appreciation in practical form, have
undertaken the duty of according a welcome commensurate with heir sacrifices
n their splendid accomplishments.
To this M committees of prominent and representative citizens have been
appointed ant nave entered earnestly n thusastean upon the work
Other, committees, whose names will be shortly announced, are being formed to
attend to the various details
The dsre OF thec citizens of Butte tat sufficient money be raised to bring
boys home, from San Francisco free OF cost, n to give them a gram re-
cephon upon their arrival. Each of them will also be preented viii a hand
flag. This medal Will De the gift of the state The Montana Rough Riders will
be presented with a medal OF honor at esame tue which will alsob e the gift
of the state.
While the citizens of Butte have voluntarily undertaken this pleasurabe n
patriotic duty, they are at the same time anxious I'M DESTROYS tina the citizens
Of tbs entire state shall, as far as possible. join with them in doing honor to III
great occasion and share with them the pleasure o according a fitting welcome
to or soldier heroes n iii making the event hstoric in the annals of hi
state.
Therefore. while extending a cordial and earnest invitation TO a IL Montanians