Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1900-11-29
DOM PAUL.
PRESIDENT OF SOUTH AFRICAN
REPUBLIC LANDS IN FRANCE.
RECEIVES AN OVATION
French People Cheer and Welcome
the Grand Old Man Who
Fought For Liberty.


proved triumph for Mr. Kruger such
as even the Boer delegates and his most
ardent admirers failed to anticipate.
The delirium of enthusiasm which
marked every step of his progress from
the time he landed until the hotel was
reached was revelation to the people
of Marseilles themselves. It fully
equaled If it did not surpass the frantic
demonstration of patriotism with which
France opened her arms to Major Mar
chand at Toulon on his return from
Fashoda
An assembly Of such masses, exceed
ing even the most sanguine estimate,
might perhaps be partly explained by
the ceremonious obsequies of the bishop
Of Marseilles, including an imposing re-
ligious procession from the cathedral,
but nothing can minimize the spontane-
Gus explosion of sentiment displayed
toward Mr.. Kruger by the entire popu-
lation Of the first port and one of the
largest cities Of France.
Yet the grandeur of this demonstra-
tion, perhaps, ranks second in fmpor-
tance to the emphatic manifestos Of mo
compromise" which Mr.. Kruger deiiv-
cred in a low voice. but one vibrating
with emotion, accompanied by energetic
gestures of the right hand, stirring the
hearts of all within hearing.
THERE IS NO HALTING.
The last sentences of his declaration
we're uttered with vigor and deci-
sion which bore out his reputation as
the incarnation of iron will and stub
born resistance. His mere delivery of a
declaration Of such far reaching impor-
tance testified to the independence Of
his character. as it came as a surprise
even to his intimate political advisers,
who, up to the last, were in ignorance
of his determination.
He announced to the world that the
Beers would be a free people or die and
the faces of the men about him, Fisch-
er, Vessels, Grobler and the other Boer
representatives, bore the look of ear
nest determination, rejecting the spirit
that Mr.. Kruger declared animated ev-
cry man, woman and child in the
TransvaaI.
The unfortunate occurrence at the
hotel on the main boulevard alone MARI
ed the character of the demonstration,
which up to that moment had been
and exclusively tribute
of sympathy and admiration:
''Vive Kruger" "Vive les Beers" and
'eVive La Liberte' were the croes that
formed a hurricane Of cheering and
swept over the city. Unfortunately the
highly reprehensible foolishness. of a
half dozen persons in throwing small
coins into the crowd as Mr.. Kruger
passed, acted like magic in conjuring up
an anti-British outburst, which it need
ed all the promptness and energy of
the police to prevent becoming seri-
Gus disturbance.
The hotel remained for the rest Of the
day in a state Of siege. while at one
time a procession several thousand
strong marched in the direction of the
British consulate, shouting, Down with
the English" and raising other threat
ening cries. The result was that a
strong body of police was compelled
to disperse the demonstrators. al
though It was not found necessary to
make more than few temporary ar
rests.
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large bands of students and other
Youths marched up and down in front
Of Mr.. Kruger's hotel and of the hotel
which was the scene of the unfortunate
incident. cheering in chorus for Mr..
Kruger and the Transvaal and denounc-
Ing England. These demonstrators
were more noisy than dangerous, and
the police wisely left them to relieve
their feelings by shouting instead of
with them, which might
have created disorder.
INDIGNATION UNIVERSAL.
The incident was the main topic Of
in the evening and indig-
nation was universally and vigorously
expressed, but the adult better classes
lid not seek to magnify its Importance.
The mayor. Immediately on hearing of
what had occurred. issued vigorous in
structions for the discovery and prose
,ution of the culprits.
Every one expressed astonishment at
the robust and healthy appearance of
Mr.. Kruger, considering his advanced
age. He walked firmly, leaning but
lightly upon his cane, when he crossed
the landing stage to the landau In
which he drove with DR.. Leyds and
NM. Pauliat and Thourel. The landau
was followed by five carriages contain
ing Boer officials and these were fol-
lowed by six others. conveying the Off
GERS of the GeIderIand and the mem
bers Of the Marseilles reception commit
tee, all forming a procession, headed by
various societies with handsome ban.
ners and escorted by q large police
force.
Mr.. Kruger repeatedly acknowledged
the accIamations of the crowds that
filed the sidewalks and balconies of
the houses, black with sight seers, wav-
ing hats and handkerchiefs. At sew
erai points along the route bouquets
were presented to him and on the bal
cony of the military club stood group
of officers in gala uniforms, who hear