The state herald., 1890-05-09
STANLEY IN LONDON.
Given an Enthusiastic Reception by
the English.

the English.
LONDON, April 29.-Stanley has re-
turned to England after his long absence
in the Dark Continent. He reached Dovor
in the afternoon by special steamer
which had been placed at his disposal by
the King of the Belgians. There were
more flags than usual on the pier and they
were thrown to the breeze in honor Of
Stanley. AS the vessel came alongside
the pier every person Of the thousands on
shore was gazing with might and main Mt
tho little party of men on tho upper deck
"Where is Stanleyi" was an exclamation
heard on oil sides. Just before the land
ing stage was rugged u broad smile was
observed on the handsome face Of Capt.
Nelson. He smiled because on seeing the
assemblage on shore Stanley had dived
under cover. From his shelter the African
explorer was compelled to como forth to
meet the Mayor of Dover, who presented
an address Of welcome. As Stanley np-
peared he was greeted by hearty cheer
from shore. He lifted his hat many times
in response and then turned to the wei.
come of Dover's Mayor, which was very
warm though brief one.
Stanley made an appropriate answer in
n few words, and having shaken hands
with the Mayor turned to the deputation
Of five Of the Emin Relief Committee who
had boarded the steamer. After fright
full struggle with the crowd the latter had
massed itself In front OF the landing stare
to get Stanley and his party from the
steamer To the train, distance Of, 100
yards. Itlooked for q time impossib* But
it was accomplished finally, Stanley reach-
ing the train looking thoroughly tagged
out. He was SO closely hemmed In by the
crowd on his way to the train that he
could not lift his hat in answer to the
cheers that were given for him. Once
aboard the train for London there was
comparative peace for him for few NOM
ents and the tired look on his face grew less
marked The trip from Ostend to Dover
had been thoroughly enjoyed, and all OF
Stanlcy's companions looked in tirst-class
health md spirits. He was accompanied
by Capt. Nelson, DR.. Parks, Mr.. Juphson,
Aioub otuirsi hr. WiSoh, auu Oh w hoAA
Mackinnon.
Stanley wore preoccupicd mir during
much Of the journey. Marston, the pub
Usher Of Stanley's forthcoming book, drove
this air away for few minutes, and Gen.
New, United States Consul General, did a
little Of the same work.
Col Gouraud, Edison's European agent,
said he had something in his possession Of
interest 10 Stanley. 1t was q phonograph
which contained messages from friends
and old acquaintances and many prominent
men in the United States. When Stanley
had few hours to spare hc would be
asked to listen to this phonograph in the
presence of a few English friends.
Though the train made only single
stop between Dover and Victoria, at many
stations there were crowds who displayed
great anxiety to catch a glimpse of Stan
ley. Many houses along the route were
decorated with flags in his honor. Though
the journey may have seemed long one
to Stanley, 1t was short enough to every
ono else aboard the train. Stanley said
his time for weeks was disposed Of He
added, ~ leave for Sandringham tonight
on visit to the Prince OF Wales.n
There was larger crowd In London to
welcome Stanley than there had been at
Dover, but as the police arrangements
were perfect he suffered no inconvenience
The moment he appeared on the platform
he was cheercd; as he took his scat In the
open carriage OF Lady Burdctt-Coutts he
was cheered; again he felt constrained TO
stand up and bow many times to show his
appreciation Of the splendid welcome
given to him. On the drive from the sta
tion he was warmly greeted by the i'm
mense crowds that filed every thorough
fare in the vicinity Of tho Victoria Station.
He now hopes TO get little rest and to
find time to complete his book. He may
find it triae difficult to find much soil
tudc in the country that seems desirous OF
not only shaking him by the hand, but
slapping him on the back.