The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-12-24
Field Marshal Sails From London
For South Africa.
GIVEN GREAT SEND OFF
ENTHUSIASTIC SCENES IN RAIL
ROAD STATION.
Prince of Wales and Others High In
Royal Circles Present to Bid Good
by to the Man to Whom All Eng
land Looks to Save the En-
pire.


Roberts, who is to assume command
of the British forces in South Africa,
left Waterloo railroad station at noon
today amidst scenes of enthusiasm
wildly demonstrating the national in
terest in the event and the belief that
the departure of the general can be ac-
cepted as a guarantee that whatever
can be done in South Africa will be
carried out by thoroughly competent
hands and on carefully matured lines.
Although only privileged persons were
permitted to enter the station, this did
not prevent the gathering Of immense
throngs at all the approaches and other
points of vantage, who cheered repeat
edly as 'Bobs," accompanied by his
wife and two daughters, drove up.
Seldom has the terminus witnessed
such an inspiring send-off. Every ap-
pearance of the field marshal was the
signal for ringing hurrahs, lusty shouts
and good wishes. The moment the vet
eran commander arrived he was sur
rounded by military officers and other
friends and held semi-private recep-
ton in the waiting room
Jostled By Crowd.
After a personal leave taking Lord
Roberts reached the platform, where
general greetings and parting words
were exchanged. Many ladies pressed
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shake, express deep sympathy witch the
distinguished soldier in his recent be-
reavement and bid him Godspeed. One
woman with her eyes filled with tears
exclaimed: God bless. you and bring
you safely back to U.S."
This wish was echoed and re-echoed
in varying phraseology by hundreds
thronging the vicinity of the train.
AS the general Joined his wife and
daughters at the doors of the salon
carriage, he was speedily surrounded
! by distinguished statesmen and militia
| ry men, including A. j. Balfour, the
| Marquis of Lansdowna, Field Marshal
Sir Donald Stewart and Lieutenant
Colonel Darlington, the queens equerry.
Lords Wolseley and others arrived late
and it required all the efforts of the
police to clear a passage for them
Lord Roberts In Mourning.
Scarcely had the chief
| Joined Lord Roberts when great cheer
| announced the approach of the Duke
| of Cambridge. The crush was so great
that the duke, in spite of police pro-
lection, was so hustled that more than
once he gave verbal expression of re-
sentiment at the rough treatment he
| had to submit to, and the police re-
doubled their efforts. finally enabling
the Duke of Cambridge to reach Lord
Roberts, though in the confusion the
police thrust aside many of those who
We're best entitled to remain. including
| Lord Wolseley, who, however, took the
rough handling of the police good-hu-
/ moredly. The ladies present suffered
much from the crowd, but their piteous
appeals were unavailing to stem the
| crush.'f f
Renewed cheering heralded the Duke
| of Connaught'S arrival. The rouSdng
! nhaarsc diverted attention
| from the hero of the hour as the Prince
/ of Wales appeared and greeted Lord
/ Roberts in the most cordial manner.
! The prince and the distinguished gen.
| eral were in earnest conversation and
| furnished a striking center to a not
| able group, which included no less than
| five fed marshals.
| Lord Roberts. who was in mourning
dress, looked fit for anything. In spite
| of his sixty-seven years he was straight
] and soldierly, and his rugged features
reflected determination.
At the time the train was due to
| start the Prince of Wales again shook
hands with Lord Roberts and spoke a
] few words TO the general, of which the
phrases God bless you," Good luck to
YOU" were caught by those nearby.
| The prince also said: Goodbye, Bobs.
a happy Christmas. prosperous New
Year and every possible luck in your
job
Mr.. Balfour babe Lord Roberts a
! similar farewell. Amidst the din, en-
thusiasm and excitement no one heard
the signals for departure and in con-
sequence the train was moving While
Lord Roberts was still on the platform
with his back to the carriage door: The
| farewells were abruptly terminated and
he was forced to make somewhat un-
dignified scramble for his seat. AS the
general disappeared in the salon car
rage a final. lusty cheer was started
and continued until the train passed out
| of sight.
Leaves Southampton
Southampton, Dec. 2S.-On arriving at
Southampton General Roberts was
heartily cheered by thousands of people,
and as he boarded the Dunottar Castle
between a guard of honor of marines
and bluejackets, there was renewed
outburst sof applause. The mayor and
corporation officials were present.
In spite of thick fog which pre-
vailed, the Dunotter Castle sailed at
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