The San Francisco call., 1904-02-05
HEAVY DRILLS
ARE IN ORDER
Infantry Troops at PresidiO
VIII Soon Begin Series of
Active Service ManeUvers
ARDUOUS WORK PLANNED
General Macarthur Will Call
officially on Captain PiscettO
and Display His New COlprS

General Macarthur has practically
completed arrangements for the ac-
tive service drills at the Preside, in
which both the Tenth Infantry and
the Twenty-eighth Infantry are to
take part
These drills viii in all probability
begin about March l and Will con-
tinue for a period Of six months, there
being daily drills. excepting on Satur-
DAY and Sunday during that time.
Half of the time viii be devoted to
what is called administration day, and
the remaining half TO what is known
as military day. These drills will take
place all over the different grounds at
the post including the lower parade
ground, the high lands back Of the
point and the golf grounds. II is the
intention 10 conduct these drills just
as though the troops were participat-
ing in actual warfare. Bridges Will
be constructed. embankments thrown
up and every part and adjunct TO mill
tarv warfare 10 the minutest detail
viii be entered into with all attention
possible. II viii be a case Of arduous
of the training and schooling that is
taken up AT West Point. Both Colonel
Noble OF the Tenth and Colonel Sweet
of the Twenty-eighth infantries are
entering into the spirit of the plan
with great enthusiasm.
MACARTHUR'S NEW FLAG.
General Macarthur will make his
official call on Captain Clrico Piscetto,
commander Of the Italian cruiser
Puglia. tomorrow morning Accom-
panied by his aid. Major Parker w
West, he viii board the transport
Sherman's launch at II o'clock at the
foot Of Folsom street and proceed to
the war vessel General Macarthur
viii use for the first time his new
major generals flag. which will float
from the stern Of the launch. II is
brilliant red in color, relieved by two
large white stars. This flag is a recent
addition TO army regulations. After
the general has paid his respects to
the foreign visitor and departed from
the cruiser, the Puglia Will fire a
salute Of thirteen guns, while the gen
eral viii stand uncovered until the sa-
lutte is concluded.
The funeral Of the late Captain Will
liam McCleave viii take place from
his residence in Berkeley, after which
the remains viii be brought to this
city for interment in the National
Cemetery. The funeral party will ar
rive AT the Lombard-street entrance to
the post to-day shortly after > O'Clock.
where ii VIII be met by one com
Dany OF infantry from the cantcnment,
1rH
party caisson drawn by six bay
chargers VIII be in waiting TO bear the
BODY 10 its final resting place
The aged captain left two sons. Can
tain Edward G. McCleave. Twenty
ninth Infantry. stationed at Manila
and Captain Robert McCIeave. sta
toned at Fort .. A. Russell. Wyoming
CONCERT PROGRAMME.
Lieutenant Reginald E. McNallv.
Third Cavalry, stationed at Fort As
sinriboine, Montana, who is suffering
from appendicitis, is being brought TO
the General Hospital 10 be operated
on by Surgeon Thomas L. Rhodes. Sur
Geon Rhodes has operated on over $50
cases Of this disease, with success every
time.
To-day ~ $3.50 p. m, weather per-
mitting. the Third Artillery CORPS
band, under the leadership Of Armand
Putt. viii give the following pro-
gramme on the alameda:
ozerture--'The Golden Wand - Iaurendeau
Lilefifls chorus from ''I Lombardf'' . Verdi
Characteristic-'I3a Baby Polka" ... Rial
Selection. Romeo and Juliet - C,o,1-o5
Tatrol- z he Blue and the Gray" .... Dalbey
GREAT patriotic march-'Uncle sammy
------------- ---------.....- Holman
The post baseball team will cross
bats with the Berkeley-St
Alumni team tomorrow at 2:3O n m
on the Preside Athletic Grounds.
Captain John r. Slattery. Engineer
corps. registered at headquarters yes
terday' en- route TO Honolulu