The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-04-15
Given an Ovation on Arrival at south
and Congratulated by
Queen Victoria.
EASTER SEASON IN LONDON
PICTURES OF ROBERTS AND IRISH
EMBLEMS ON ENGLISH EGGS.
Royal Maundy Money Distributed
Lady Somerset Son Deprived
of n Chance to BE a Duke.

LONDON, April 1.-THE scene which
greeted Gen. Sir George White when the
steamer Dunvegan Castle, on which he
left Cape Town March rs, reached South
ampton this afternoon, must have con-
WINGED him of the admiration of his coun-
trymen for his gallant defense of Lady
smith during the long and trying siege of
tina place. From early morning crowds
collected by thousands in the neighborhood
of the docks. The buildings in the vicinity
were gayly decorated with bunting in hon.
or of the occasion, and all the public in
situations were covered with flags. The har-
Dor presented a brilliant and animated
scene, the various vessels having dressed
ship and the Dunvegan Castles berth at
the wharf being respondent with bunting
and evergreens. There Lady White, the
mayor and members of the corporation. in
their staterooms, uniformed soldiers and
sailors and a number of privileged guests
awaited the gallant defender of Ladysmith.
AS the steamer doomed up in the distance,
with General White standing on the bridge.
the enthusiasm of the waiting multitude
broke loose and a storm of cheering and
singing and the sounding of sirens and
whistles intermingled uninterruptedly until
General Sir George landed at 2 p. m.
The greeting between the husband and
wife being over, General White had to un-
dergo much ~handshaking and the receiving
of congratulations from personal friends
before he reached the dock shed, where the
municipal authorities presented him with
an deliberately Illuminated address of well
come. expressing profound admiration at
his noble and successful efforts to uphold
and maintain the honor and dignity of the
empire i'm distant Natal, which have won
the lasting admiration of the civilized
world" A suitable reference was made to
Ireland's connection with the defense of
Ladysmith, and regret was expressed that
General Whites health had been impaired
by the strain of the siege and that he had
been obliged to seek rest. The address con-
cluded by expressing the hope that he
would soon be completely restored to
| health and able to resume the distinguished
task with which the Queen and the coun-
try had charged him..
During the reading of the address the
huge crowds in the vicinity seized every &C.
| casion to hurrah and the enthusiasm was
indescribable. Hats, handkerchiefs and
flags were waved frantically and cheer fol-
lowed cheer In endless succession. General
White was visibly moved at the warmth
of his reception. In acknowledging the adj
dress he referred to his gallant garrison,
every one of whom, he said, from Gen.
Hunter to the brave trumpeter, had be-
haved magnificently."
Despite what were alleged to be his mis-
takes. it is doubtful If any British gen.
eral, except Lord Roberts, is half so popu-
lar in England as is the defender of
| Ladysmith. Buckles bearing his photo
graph are already being generally worn,
and in this connection it is interesting to
note how what the English papers once
named the American button fad has
come into popularity in England.
The Outlook relates that while Sir George
| White stood in the market place at Lady
smith Immediately after the relief of that
around him and as the congratulatory
message of the Queen was being read out.
he said, with emotion: England is very
kline to me. who lost her two regiments
| The simple pathos, readiness to accept
blame and pluck of this man have touched
the hearts of the people as deeply as If he
had won a hundred battles. Moreover, he
| is the friend and pupil of the beloved idol,
''Bobs."
General and Mrs. White, accompanied
by their daughter, arrived in this city to-
light. They afterward proceeded to Nett
ley. where the general will recuperate.
Hundreds of congratulatory kilograms
awaited Sir George on his arrival at
Southampton. including one from Queen
Victoria making an inquiry as to his health.