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THE SECOND MANILA EXPEDITION HARRISON G. OTIS GETS A COMMAND Itie Los Angeles Editor Nominated for Brigadier- General bu the President, President McKlnley yesterday terminated the long fight In this State for military honor, by sending to the Senate, among other nominations, the name of Harrison Gray Otis to be brigadier general of California volunteers. The con test for this distinction has been long and bitter, the three principal aspirants being Major General John H. Dickinson, Brigadier General R. H. Warfield and Colonel Otis. As none of them could command the support of the united Cali fornia delegation, the President took the matter in his own hands and named his friend and former comrade. General Otis served with distinction throughout the rebellion, entering as a private and rising by successive promotions through all the Intervening grades to that of brevet lieutenant colonel of United States volunteers, this distinction being confrrr.il upon him by the President "for gallant and meritorious ser vices throughout the war." This promotion, as also that of brevet major, was given him at the close of hostilities upon the recommendation of Major General taftprward President) R. B. Hayes. I'uring his forty-nine months' service In the field, General Otis took part !n fifteen engagements, received two wounds in battle, gained seven promotions, and commanded his regiment while yet a captain, being at the time thp senior offi cer present for duty. His military service was rendered. in two of the proud est of Ohio's regiments— first in the Twelfth Ohio Volunteers for three years, ami afterward In the famous Twenty-third Ohio Veteran Volunteer Infantry, to which He was transferred In 1864 through the consolidation of the two com mands. The Twelfth has its fame preserved in the archives of the War De partment In the form of a battle roll embracing fourteen engagements, with total losses in killed and wounded aggregating 556 officers and men. The Twen ty-third participated in seventeen engagements, and lost In action, from first to last, 567 officers and men killed and wounded, out of a total enrollment of 2230. being more than 25 per cent. The Twenty-third Is classed in history with the celebrated "Three hundred fighting regiments" whose military record is given In < 'olonel Fox's work, "Regimental Losses In the American Civil War, IS6I 1565" — each of which 300 regiments lost over 130 officers and men killed and wounded in action. The original colonel of the Twenty-third Ohio was William S. Rosecrans; E. P. Scammon succeeded him; Rutherford B. Hayes was the third colonel— each being in turn promoted to a higher command. Stanley Matthews served for a time as major, and subsequently became a Justice of the Supreme Court of the T'nlted States. Robert P. Kennedy and "William C. Lyon were officers In the regiment, and later became L'eutenant Governors of Ohio. Russell Hastings was captain and then lieutenant colonel, served on the staff of General Hayes, and was desperately wounded at the battle of Opequan. President William McKln ley served as a private, commissar}' sergeant, and as a commissioned officer re- Fpectively; he was breveted by the President, upon muster out, for gallant and meritorious conduct throughout the conflict. General Otis served in Rosecrans' first campaign In West Virginia <1861> , and subsequently with the Kanawha division, Eighth Army Corps; the Army of West Virginia, mountain department; the Ninth Army Corps, Army of the Poto mac, and in the Army of the Shenandoah. His service ended in 1865 under Han cock, commanding the Middle Military Department. General Otis came to California in IS7C, and since 1882 has controlled and con ducted the Los Angeles Times. • Yesterday afternoon Major-Oeneral John H. Dickinson sent a message In the following word? to P.rigadier-General Harrison G. Otis: Colonel H. G. Otis, Ban Francisco, Cal. — Dear Sir: I have heard at Cazadero of your appointment. I congratulate you most heartily. I hoped to get the place, but am very glad that you have received the appointment, seeing that I could not get It. I wish you all success. Very respectfully, JOHN H. DICKINSON, Major-General Division N. G. C. OPPOSITION TO THE NOMINATION OF OTIS. WASHINGTON. May 27.— The nomination of H. G. Otis of Los Angeles as brigadier general of volunteers was not surprising to the Callfornlans, for as stated in The Call it was almost a foregone conclusion that the Pres ident would appoint him. but it came sooner than expected. One of the maddest men in the Senate is Frye of Maine, who has har bored a revongeful feeling against Otis since the Los Angeles Times made an attack against him, editorially, in which the Senator's integrity was as sailed. Mr. Frye made a bitter fight against Otis' nomination. Secretary AlK^r. while not openly opposing it, resented the editor's personal attac-ks made on himself, and doubtlesß would secretly be glad to see the confirma tion defeated. There is no doubt that Frye will actively oppose confirma tion, and as he is a power in the Senate It is barely possible that, with the assistance of the Democratic Senators, he may succeed. WORKINGMEN OPPOSE OTIS. Any action favoring the nomination of Colonel Harrison Gray Otis as brigadier general stirs up a hornets' nest In labor circles. A committee was appointed at. the last meeting of the Building Trades' Council to formulate an open letter which would outline labor's feelings on the matter. The letter 1b as follows: To President McKlnley and Senators White and Perkins; The dispatches of to-day announce the nomination by President McKinley of Harrison Gray Otis to be brigadier general of volunteers. This aotion has been taken by the executive at the suggestion and upon the recommendation of Senators White and Perkins after they and also the Presi dent had received resolutions passed by even,' laboring body in California, which was the- only method which the then enlisting soldiers had of expressing their sentiments— as when once mustered in their lips are sealed— denunciatory of this man and his attitude with respect to the laboring people, and calling atten tion to the fact that with such a person in charge of the California division of volunteers it would not only render recruiting difficult, but would lead to dis satisfaction and discord among the troops already mustered In. The flower of our California manhood, now on their way to Manila to fight for and maintain the honor and dignity of our flag, opposed to a man the appointment of Otis, and their protest has been ignored. . To place a man at the head of troops whose cordial hatred he enjoys can only be regarded as an insult to the people of California, and particularly those from whom the material for fighting Is drawn. It is true Colonel Otis has a war record, and an honorable discharge with the rank of captain after service performed during the Civil War, but his colonelcy is only a rank derived from civil life as a staff officer. Thisls mentioned simply toshow that the appointment is not upon the ground of service performed in war, but it is based upon service performed polit ically, and for valuable and consistent work for the Republican party that this man is rewarded to the exclusion of other available men whose deeds of valor during the Civil War. and their clean and honorable records since, would have made their appointments far more satisfactory, and reflected far greater credit upon the executive, who, by the way, announced a few days ago that the only qualification that he would consider in making army appointments would be that of military ability. It is to be sincerely regretted that the praise which this remark occasioned is to be so rudely and abruptly overturned by the appointment of Colonel Otis, who will not enthuse, encourage or Inspire to valor those who will be compelled to do or die under him. We realize that all has been done to defeat this appointment that could have been done in the premises, but now that the wishes of the people of California have been Ig^iominiously ignored, we can but condemn this action both by the President and Senators Perkins and White. While we are forced to accept the Inevitable, it will only be done with a burning desire at some future time to roturn the compliment, and extend such a return as will be fitting in the case. p. h. McCarthy. JAMES H. ROSE, W. WOODS, San Francisco. May 27, 1898. Building Trades Council Commlttea. A Grateful Mother Among those who appreciated the |thouirhtfulne»« of the J. ,P. Sprcckels & \Uroß.' Towboat Company and other »hlp &wnera in t urnluhJng transportation to the reiatlven of tho departing volunt«prß out to the Golden Gate and return is Mrs. E. W. Kelly, mother of . Sergeant Kelly of Company B, First Regiment of California Volunteers, who writes from Berkeley as follows: "I flpep.k for the mothers, wives and sis ters of Company B, of the First Califor nia Regiment, and thank you for your kindness in affording us transportation to accompany our dear sons as far as the Golden G: o, and we Bhall ever remain grateful for the kindness you have shown u«." THE SA:tf FRANCISCO CALL., SATURDAY, 31 AT 28, 1898. The Seventh Regiment of California Is Selected to Be Part of the Command. Major-General Merritt in Charge of the Department of the Pacific, With Headquarters at the Palace Hotel. Major General Wesley Merritt, XJ. S. A., yesterday took command of the newly created Department of the Pa cific and established his headquarters at the Palace Hotel. Orders will be immediately issued directing the organization of United States troops for service in the Phil ippines. Colonel John B. Babcock, TJ. S. A., adjutant general and chief of staff, arrived from the East last evening and will assume the duties of his new position to-day. The transports under charter of the Government for the second Ma nila expedition are the Zealandia, China, Colon, Centennial, Ohio and Peter Jebsen. The China arrived from the Orient yesterday. It is probable that the expedition will consist of 5000 soldiers. Major Gen eral Merritt took steps yesterday to hasten the departure of the fleet. — — SECOND MANILA FORCE. General Merritt Is Learning the Condition of the Troops in San Francisco. Major-General Wesley Merritt, Gover APPRECIATIVE COLORADANS. Members of Company G Return Thanks to the Red Cross Society. That the enlisted men of Company G. First Colorado Volunteers, are keenly appreciative of the work of the Red Cross Society, is shown by tho following resolutions unanimously adopted yesterday. The members of the regiment feel that they have been unjustly treated by those in authority in their own State. The regiment was called into service May 7, and the men should have received $2 per day until mustered into the United States service, but they were mustered out of the State service almost immedi ately, and for six days, or until they were sworn in as volunteers, they performed military duty without belonging to either the State or National forces. The resolutions are as follows: Whereas, the members of this company, from the time of their advent Into the State of California, have been the recipients of what is undoubt edly the most kindly, well-timed and generous hospitality that was ever lavished by any community upon a non-resident body of soldiers, and es pecially have the ladles of San Francisco, in a thousand ways, endeared themselves to us by their profouna solicitude for our welfare; now, there fore, be It Resolved, By Company G, of Cripple Creek, Colorado, First Regiment Colorado Volunteers, that we extend to the people of California our most sincere and cordial thanks for the boundless hospitality shown to us, these thoughtful attentions being in marked contrast to the action of the Colo rado authorities, whoever they may be, whom we consider robbed us each of nearly six days' pay by a manipulation of the mustering out of the regiment from the State service of Colorado. Resolved, As a manifestation of our complete appreciation of California generosity, we especially pledge ourselves to render to our California com rades in the field the utmost assistance in our power In any emergency that Providence may allow to arise during the pending war, being desirous to partially repay some of the benefactions received by us in this State. Resolved. That the newspapers of San Francisco and Denver be fur nished copies of these resolutions and requested to publish the same. Signed by all the privates of Company G, First Regiment Colorado Vol unteers. RALLY ROUND THE FLAG, BOYS. j nor-General of the Philippines, has es j tabllshed his temporary headquarters in , rooms 78 and SO and adjoining apartments : on the fourth floor of the Palace Hotel. I His immediate staff is composed of Major Hale, Major Strothers, Captain Mott and Captain James G. Blame Jr. General Merritt spent yesterday in ac- | quaintlng himself with the situation and condition of the expeditionary forces now | encamped in San Francisco, his informa- j tion being furnished to him by Brigadier- j General K. S. Otis, who has had charge . of all affairs connected with tho Philip pines at this point up to yesterday. No : time has yet been set for the dispatching of the second expedition to Manila, It is predicted that it will sail inside of two ; weeks. It will require at least that much time to properly equip the forces and gel the transports in good condition and load ed with supplies. General E. S. Otis, who is to go with the second expedition, has not yet moved his headquarters to Camp Richmond, but will probably do so to-day or Monday, as the tents for himself and staff are all ready ! for occupancy. The first regiment of Montana volun- i teers, consisting of about 900 men, will arrive in San Francisco about 8 o'clock j this morning and proceed to Camp Rich mond. The Eighteenth and Twenty-third regi ments of the regular infantry will reach | San Francisco from New Orleans some . time to-morrow morning, and will also go ' direct to Camp Richmond, where all the j forces destined for the Philippines are i being massed. j A battal'on of volunteers from North Dakota will arrive Sunday morning, and will be followed on Monday morning by j another battalion from the same State. Company G of the Fourteenth Regular Infantry, which recenuy came from Skaguay. has been ordered to report to General Otis at Camp Richmond- THE SEVENTH SELECTED. Troops From the Southern Part of the State Will Go With the Next Expedition. The gallant Seventh will form part of the second detachment of troops to be dispatched to the Philippines. While no order*- have been issued to that effect. It is known that General Otis is greatly pleased with the splendid body of men brought up from Southern California by Colonel Berry, and while the colonel is discreetly silent, it is believed he has re ceived assurances from General Otis that his command will be one of those selected to go out on the next transports to sail to Dewey's relief. The Seventh California is now com pletely equipped and ready to move at a momenfs notice. It is splendidly drilled and composed of great, strapping fellows capable of enduring any amount of cam paigning in the trying climate of the orient Rtar.u in troi»cai cautoroia. IM heat of the Philippines has no terrors for them. With two full infantry regiments and a detachment of artillery selected from her offering to 'the cause for the first expedition, California may well feel proud of the compliment paid her sona by the discerning army officers. VOLUNTEER SUPPLIES. Contributions of Clpthing For warded to Soldiers in Camp. L. W. Storror, Edmund Godchaux and Thomas Cunningham, seeing the condition of the Kansas volunteers, went among the merchants and in two hours, Thurs day, secured articles as follows, which were delivered to Major Whitman and by him distributed to his men. The shoe men of the city offered to supply the Govern ment a regulation shoe in five days at about 1500 pairs per day, but their offer was rejected, yet they did not hesitate to donate to the Kansas boys. The con tributors were: United Wnrklngmen B. A S. Co., 12 pairs shoes; Rosenthal, Feder & Co., 12 pairs shoes; Cohn Hirsh & ■ "2 pairs socks; Levi Strauss &Co 60 suits underclothing; Neustadter Bros., 100 pairs socks; Cahn. Niokelsburg & Co.. 12 pairs shoes; Buckingham & Heoht, 12 pairs plioes- Sachs liros., assortment of underwear and towels; A. L. Bryan Shoe Company, 12 pairs shoes; Meyereteln Company, 60 pairs drawers: Greenbaur.i. .Weil & Miehels, assort ment of underwear and socks: J. C. Nolan & Co 12 pairs shoes; Brown Bros. & Co., 24 suit? underwear: Heyneman & Co., assortment of underwear; Son Bros. & Co.. gross of pipes: Murphy, Grant & Co.. 10 dozen undershirts, 10 dozen pairs drawers. Mrs. Samuel Rainey donated a wagon load of clothing to the volunteers sta tioned at the Richmond Camp Thursday, consisting principally of underwear and shoes. The donation is one of the largest made, as yet, toward alleviating the wants of the boys in blue, and was glad ly welcomed and appreciated by the sturdy Easterners, who spared no time In substituting the new apparel for the old. In addition to the clothing several baskets of food were sent out to camp which will be followed by more to-mor row. A Prompt Response. When Redington & Co., druggists, were apprised of the fact that the Nebraska regiment was badly in need of certain medicines^ they immediately sent out a RIVALRY AMONG THE REGIMENTS All the Troops at Camp Richmond Eager for Active Service. The question of which regiment, or reg iments, will compose the next expedition ary force to Manila is the all-absorbing topic of discussion among the oflicfers and enlisted men of the various com- mands now encamped at Camp Richmond. Nearly all of the different command rs declare that their commands are pr-ie- | tically equipped for field service or y 111 j be In a short time. As a matter of fact, however, it is well known that not more than two regiments are in shape for im- j mediate service, and even these are la.'k- , ing in some of their supplies. Nearly all of the requisitions have been fiieo with the department quartermaster, but the sudden rush of orders that have flood ed this department have sorely taxed its capacity, and it will be at least three weeks before all of the troops here are thoroughly equipped and ready for the field. When questioned as to the chances of their command going with the next ex pedition the various commanders looli wise, but say little. It is a fact, how ever, despite the many current rumors to the contrary, that at present the Gov ernment has not definitely decided what troops will go on the next expedition. ! While the ability, length of time in ser- j vice and experience of commanding of- J fleers of the various commands, will have ; material weight In the selection of th» I next convoy of troops, still the main question that will be considered will be j a regiment or a battalion's state of equip- j tnent, and with the choice brought down to this basis the indications are that the i Seventh California. First Colorado, the | Light Battery from Utah and the First j Troop of Cavalry from the same State will be among the favored commands. To-morrow night will practically see the Seventh Regiment completely equipped, while the requisitions of the First Colo rado will be illled by the middle of next It is known that it is the intention of the Government to send a troop of cav alry to Manila with the next expedition, but It has not yet been determined whether the selected troopers will take their horses with them or purchase others* there Captain Caine's Utah troopers are equipped with the exception of re volvers The troop also has a fund of MOO and an order from the Alta Club of Bait Lake City to draw for any amount. The two light Utah batteries need some clothing and about 1000 rounds of am munition. From this it would^seem that the troops named will be the ones to go to Manila, provided the next expedition sails in the near future, and the arrival of the regulars does not alter what now appears to be the slate as prepared by the department commander. The First Wyoming Batallion has its requisitions in, and needs about 300 pairs | of shoes, 250 suits of underwear and 120, 0(i0 rounds of ammunition to complete its equipment. The Kansas, Nebraska. Idaho and Penn sylvania forces have their requisitions in, and of these the Kansas soldiers are un doubtedly in the most pressing need of clothes, shoes and underwear. Colonel Little admits that his men need these supplies, but he Indignantly denies the i rumors that his men are starving. The i Government has supplied all troops now I in camp with abundant and sufficient ra tions, and there is no lack of food, while the donations of the Red Cross and good j citizens generally have given every man j A SURPRISE IN LOS ANGELES. Some Joy, However, in the Prospect of His Having to Leave the State. LOS ANGELES. May 27. — The appointment of Colonel Harrison Gray Otis was received here with surprise by all and with regret by many. To some it gave a great deal of satisfaction from the fact that if the nomination of Otis is confirmed by the Senate it will b4 necessary for him to leave the city and to be absent for some time. To many this will be eminently satisfactory. Among the workingmen and the members of the local Labor Unions the appointment of Otis is most offensive. Otis has bitterly antagonized and lied about them for years, and it is now proposed by the organizations and their leaders to use every effort to show the United States Senate that Otis is not a fit man to be brigadier general of volunteers. Otis, on the other hand. Is striving by threats and over-persuasion to insure his confirmation. He is having all the local organizations, commercial and other wise, send telegrams to Washington urging his Immediate confirmation. Taken as a whole, the nomination of Otis was received very coolly by the people here. It was a surprise, but the public did not look upon ft as tney would have regarded a similar consideration shown by the President to citizens more worthy and more fitted. complete supply. They received the no tire at 2:30 In the afternoon, and at 6 o'clock the case filled with all sorts of drugs and appurtenances was deposited In the Nebraska hospital tent at the Richmond camp. Charles Brown & Son also generously responded to the call for 100 tin cups and other hardware for the same regiment. To these, as well as to the many other donors the officers, for themselves and their men, wish to express their heartiest thanks. There axe only rare exceptions where merchants fail to respond with libejal contributions. Cots and mattresses for the sick seem to be one of the crying needs for nearly all the companies in camp. Message From the Charleston. SALINAS, May 27.—A carrier pigeon came to the loft of J. W. Tholcke at this place late last night and tried to get in. This morning the bird came again and was caught. On the wing was a message from the United States steamer Charles ton, dated May 25. saying that the vessel was southwest of the Farallones. the latter being just in sight; all well on board. . for Free Transportation. Appeal S. F. Overstreet writes to The Call as follows: "Let the people, through the dally papers of this great city, ask the street railroads to allow the boys In blue, the ones who are offering their all. even life blood, for our country's honor, to ride on the street cars free—entirely free. "Many of the aforementioned boys are moneyless, and after a drill of b!x full COLLECT NO FARES FROM SOLDIERS. The Presidio and Ferries Railroad Company Gives Free Rides to Enlisted Men. At last the volunteers who came to their country's defense have been recognized by the railroad companies. For more than a month every enlisted man at the Presidio who wanted to come to the city was either compelled to walk a distance of flve miles or pay his fare on tbe cars that traveled to his encampment. Many were without funds and therefore had to forego the pleasure of coming down town or visiting loved ones. Pleasure was depicted on the faces of the men when informed by their respective commanders yesterday that hereafter they would be permitted to ride free on the Presidio and Ferries Railroad line. This was due to the generous action of President Goorge A. Newhall of the road, and. Is only another of those acts of kindness and patriotism that have been shown the men since the present hostilities commenced. Now that the order 1b In effect hundreds of the soldiers Journey dally to ajid from the Presidio and are profuse in their thanks for the courtesy. in camp more than he can eat. This ap plies to every regiment in camp, and ther« is absolutely no truth in the reports of destitution that have been circulated by misguided but kindly intending citizens. The Nebraska and Idaho troops have a mild form of measles among them, but these have been quarantined, and th« regimental surgeons are not fearful of an epidemic of this disease. The Marine Hospital reports a case of diphtheria from the First Wyoming Battalion, but this is denied by Major Foote, its commander, who declares that the only ailment among his men, outside of a few colds, is a num ber of sore arms, caused by vaccination, which has temporarily disabled about one fourth of the battalion. Major Moore and Captain Mallory were in camp yesterday supervising the erec tion of General Otis' headquarters, which were established fe&£j>rday at the extreme southwestern end Ox the camp. Captain Mallory stated that he could not say when General Otis would move his headquar ters to Camp Richmond, but from the fact that Colonel Pope, Colonel Lippincott, Major Moore and Acting Assistant Sur geon Harold were busy yesterday laying off the ground for the brig;ule hospital, it is believed General Otis will come out either to-day or to-morrow and establisn his headquarters, and immediately bri gade the camp. The field hospital will be on Point Lobos avenue. Private Henry Pruett, Company H, Seventh California Regiment, who died at the Presidio Hospital on Wednesday of pneumonia, was buried in the Presidio Cemetery yesterday morning. The ser vices were read by Chaplain Clark of the St-venth, and Company H escorted the remains to their last resting place, where, after the coffin had been lowered, tho grave filled and the usual volleys fired over it. the bugler sounded taps and the beautifully sad service was ended. The pupils of the Mission Grammar School sent a wagon load of provisions to Camp Richmond yesterday, with in structions that they be distributed among the several regiments. Quite a number of the men in the Ne braska regiment are suffering from cramps in the stomach. It is believed that their sickness has been brought about by the indiscriminate eating ot cakes, pies and fruit brought them by visitors. Au order was issued yesterday directing that in future donations of foods and fruits be left at the commissary department. The Fourteenth United States Infantry recruited twenty-three men yesterday. The majority of them came well equipped from Fort Sheridan and Fort Douglass. The Twentieth Kansas Regiment was inspected yesterday by Captain Mallory, who expressed himself as being well pleased with the command. The men have been drilling hard and faithfully since their arrival here and are now counted among the best drilled volunteers. When they receive their equipments, they will be ready to take the field at a few hours' notice. A number of the memberß of the Penn sylvania regiment are suffering from colds, and a few of them are threatened with pneumonia. Corporal Van Voorhles of Company H of the Pennsylvania volunteers has been promoted to the rank of captain and com missary of subsistence on the staff of General Otis. Captain Van Voorhies is a son of Congressman Van Voorhies of Ohio. The officers of the Minnesota regiment expect to receive their new rifles and ammunition to-day. Two wagon loads of provisions and clothing were delivered to them last evening from the quarter master's department. hours, tramping into the city to ace friends and relatives is no fun. "Considering the large revenue the companies are deriving from the patriotic citizens, does it not seem a disgrace to compel Uncle Sam's own boys to pay carfare?" A CALL TO ARMS. The Franklins of Old Hear a Rallying Cry. The following circular has been sent to the military organization of Saa Fran cisco formerly known as the Franklins: SAN FRANCISCO. May 27, 1898. Dear Sir— As you are no doubt aware the ranks of the National Guard are depleted In response to the first call of the President for volunteers, a second call has been Issued which will still further reduce the number of Its members: the Franklins, known as Company D. First Infantry Regiment N. O. C. (before the reorganization) were, as a result of that step, blotted out of existence. Now that an emergency has arisen let us show that we still live by offering our services to the Governor. A call is hereby Issued by your late cap tain, Frank P. Shafer, to all available ex members, their friends and others who are Interested in reviving a name which existed before the civil war and at the same time do- Ing honor to those who are on their way to the front. There is no doubt that companies well or ganized will receive recognition at the hands of the Executive at this time. Be present on Monday evening, May 30, at the armory. Page and Gough streets, at 8 o'clock sharp. The Star »peaks of the people's victory. Read it. • 5