New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-11-18
WELCOME FOR KRUGER.
MARSEILLES PREPARING A GREAT PRO
BOER DEMONSTRATION
NO ANTI-ESGLIsH OUTBREAK EXPECTED
THE MAYORS PLANS TO PRE-
SERVE ORDER
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Marseilles. Nov. 17.-Marseilles in anticipa-
tion Of President Kr1ger's expected arrival here
Wednesday morning on the Dutch cruiser
Gslderland, which may. however first land her
flustrious passenger at Toulon or some other
neighboring port. already wears an animated
aspect. Popular enthusiasm for the Beers lost
cause is by no means dampened by the persis-
tent rainy weather. Each incoming train brings
scores Of delegates from the Municipal Councils
Of the leading towns of France, including rep
resentatiyes from Lyons, Nantes. Rennes, Mont
peier. Toulouse and Bordeaux, who Will take
part in the great National demonstration organ
lied by the French central and local commit
tees for Independence Of the Beers In the
streets, the cafes. the theatres and places Of
public resort, and among all sorts and condI-
tions Of people, among the classes as well as
the masses. popular sympathy for Kriiger is
deep and outspoken. But after conversations
today with Dr. Flaissie8s. the Socialist Mayor
OF Marseilles. who is the idol Of the working
men, and whose personal influence with the
citizens i is difficult TO exaggerate, after talking
with members Of the Committee for Boer Inde-
pendence, 80 after questioning leading busi-
ress men found that the opinion unanimously
and forcIhIy expressed in all quarters was that
the great Boer demonstration would pass of
THE MAYOR TELLS OF PRECAUTIONS.
Dr.. F-a!ssieres received your correspondent
in The Town Hall this morning. and in reply to
Inquiries sad he very proud 10 feel that
II would be The citizens Of MarseiIles who were
destined u give the first note TO the character
Of the receptions about to he accorded to
KRUGER in Europe
Do you thiRk any anti-EngIish outbreak
likely" he was asked
No indeed" was the emphatic reply. L can
tell you frankly that I myself have deep and
sincere sympathy for President KRUGER II is a
generous and spontaneous feeling that exists
throughout France, and especially in Marseilles
for man who put up a noble fight and who
now personItes misfortune. This feeling will be
voiced hy tens oe thousands Of Frenchrnen upon
the arrival Of the GeIderland but mark nv
words and impress this on the readers of The
Tribune, any person VINO utters any shout
or commits any act insulting or derogatory TO
the Queen or 70 England will be forthwith ar
rested ana Imprisoned Marseilies is a peaceful
commercial city. and even il bands % profess
sicnal political ag.tators should be imported
here from Paris or elsewhere they will not
succeed in creating disorder for the citizens
Of Marseilles. 10 say nothing Of my municipal
ponce are fully prepared for any emergency.
Any person shouting a bas rAngleterre" or A
bas KRUGER" VIII be at once seized by the col
lar and put III jail The only danger Of dis
order would come from the presence of agi-
tetors from elsewhere than Marsees. and every
possible precaution has been taken by the Pre-
feet Of the department, we'll as by the
nicipality Of Marsenles"
Upon inquiry at the British Consulate it
found that not the slightest apprehension
felt in regard 10 disturbances or Insults Brit
ish subjects here. who nearly all engaged in
commercial pursuits and the best Of
terms with the Marseilles authorities.
THE ONLY POINT OF DANGER.
During the day sensational reports cir
oulated about the organization OF a counter
demonstration. to be carried out by paid Nal
tese or Italians, against Kruger- In the present
mood Of the people such manifestation would
be like lighted match in a powder magazine
ana would cause Immediate explosion II is
true that leading mem bers Of the Committee Of
Boer Independence. which is preparing the fetes
Of welcome and arranging the banquets, accuse
Mayor Flaissieres OF being too lukewarm in his
sympathy for KRUGER, and Of not having the
courage to express the real feelings which AMI
mate the populace of Marseilles. but the nosr
thorough investigation fails 10 detect so far any
importation Of political agitators whether from
Paris or from Malta. who, in the opinion Of all
in the best position to judge here could alone
create disorder or riotng DR. Leyds IS ex-
pected here tomorrow. and the member of the
lion assure that tht attitude of DR. Leyds
in accordance with The wishes OF Kruger him
self. viii DC absolutely correct. and anything