The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-31
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San Francisco, July 31.-The disem-
barking of the First Nebraska infantry
and the Utah light artillery from the
Hancock today gave San Franciscans
a second opportunity to welcome re-
turning 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 Presidio, 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 occupied by enthusi-
astic 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
Iy as the veterans marched toward the
blown from the time the men started
on their march till they passed from
the business section of the city into the
faShiOna bIe residence quarter along
Vanness avenue and out to the PresidiO.
Added to the noise of the whistles was
that of changing bells, the firing of can
non and the explosion of fireworks
Market street had been cleared OF all
traffic and it was nearly 10 o'clock be-
fore the head of the procession turned
into that thOrOug ghfare- General Shat
and this body of soldiers, with a band,
headed the procession
As the regimental officers of the Ne
braskans turned into Market street a
mighty cheer was given The band
commenced playing lively airs and then
followed the men attired in their cam
paign uniforms. The soldiers looked
very well as they marched along and
their soldierly appearance brought forth
much favOra BILE comment. The men
were cheered to the echo as they pro-
ceeded along the line of march but the
sight of the battle flag of the Nebras-
kans seemed to arouse all the enthusi-
asm the specta tors could muster. The
hospital corps brOHght 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 fol-
lowed, and then came the diminUtive
mascot of the Utah boys, a little chap
of perhaps 13 years. attfred in a uni
form of the regiment and carrying a
silver dagon. The Utah artillery fol-
lowed and the welcome they receiv-
ed was fully as demOnstratfve as that
given the Nebraska boys, who had pre-
ceded them.
Bringing up the rear of the procession
was troop F of the Sixth cavalry and
Third artillery In the reviewing stand
on Vanness avenue were General Shaf-
ter, Governor Poynter of Nebraska and
several members of his staff. Secretary
of Agriculture Wilson and their
IrlenuS ana laOleS- AS lue NEBRASKA
and Utah boys passed the stand they
cheered for General Shafter and Gov
ernor Poynter and the gentlemen and
ladies returned the compliment by sa-
luting and waving handkerchiefs and
flags.
Everything was in readiness for the
reception of the soldiers as the Presidio.
The camp had been partially prepared
for them and by tonight they will be
comfortably Quartered- They will re-
main in camp until they are mustered
out. the exact date not having yet been
determined