The Bourbon news., 1900-11-27
KRUGER IN FRANCE.
A Popular and Enthusiastic DEM
onstration Held at Marseilles.
"DOwn With the English and other
Threatening Cries Were Heard,
Owing TO an Unfortunate. Oc-
currence at the Hotel.

proved a triumph for eX-President
Kruger such as even the Boer DEL
egates and his most ardent admirers
failed to anticipate. The delirium of
enthusiasm which marked every step
of his progress, from the time be
landed Thursday morning until the
hotel was reached, was revelation
even to the people of Marseilles them
selves. 1t fully equalled, if it did not
surpass, the frantic demonstration of
patriotism with which France opened
her arms to Mai. Marchand at Toulon
on his return from FashOda.
Yet the grandeur of this demon
stration, perhaps, ranks second in i'm
portance to the emphatic manifesto
of mo compromise, which Mr. Kru-
ger delivered in low voice, but one
vibrating with emotion, accompanied
by energetic gestures OF the right
hand, stirring the hearts of all within
hearing.
The last sentences of his declara-
ton were uttered with a vigor and a
decision which bore out his reputa-
tiOn as the incarnation of iron will
and stubborn resistance. His mere
delivery of declaration of such far
reaching Importance testifies to the
independence of his character, as it
came as a surprise even to his init
mate political advisers, who up to the
last were in ignorance of his deter
mination.
He announced to the world Thurs
day morning that the Beers would be
free people or die, and the faces of
the men about him (Fischer, Vessels.
Grobler and the other Boer represent
atives) bore the look of fearless de-
termination rejecting the spirit that
Mr.. Kruger declared animated every
man. woman and child in the Trans
vaal.
The unfortunate occurrence at the
hotel on the main boulevard alone
marred the character of the demon
stration, which up to that moment
had been unanimously and exclusively
tribute of sympathy and admira-
tion. give Kruger!" give les
Boers!" and 'Vive la liberte!" were
the cries that formed a hurricane of
cheering and swept over the city.
Unfortunately the highly reprehen-
sible foolishness of half a dozen per-
sons in throwing small coins into the
crowd as Mr.. Kruger passed acted like
magic in conjuring up an anti-Blitish
outburst, which it needed all the
promptitude and energies of the po-
lice to prevent becoming e serious,
disturbance.
The hotel remained for the rest of
the day in a state of siege, while at
one time a procession several thou
sand strong marched in the direction
of the British consulate, shouting.
Down with the English!" and rails
ing other threatening cries.
Paris, Nov. 26.-Mr. Kruger passed
Sunday with his family at the Hotel
Scribe, observing the Sabbath in ac-
cordance with the customs of his
Fatherland. His apartments were
closed to visitors, and he remained
with them, indulging in perfect rest.
Although the boulevards were alive
to late hour Saturday night with
merrymakers and singing songs the
Hotel Scribe was cordoned and the
jewellers did not disturb his rest.
Sunday morning found him quite
recovered from the fatigue. After
an early breakfast he conferred with
DR.. Leyds. There being no church
of his own denomination in Paris, he
held private service in his apart
ments, surrounded by his encourage.
Mr.. Kruger read a portion of Scrip
tire, and a member of his suite read
a sermon prepared in advance The
Boer statesman expressed a desire
to have an organ to assist the sing
ing, but this could not be obtained.
at an early hour free circulation
was resumed in the streets about the
hotel where only guardians, two po-
licemen, stood on either side of the
principal entrance. The number of
passers-by was not greater than the
ordinary Sunday crowd. Toward 3
p M, however, pedestrians increased
and along the boulevard came 100
shouting and singing boys. Their ad-
vent increased the enthusiasm, which
was rapidly worked up, and the
streets began to fill. Cheers for Mr..
Kruger began and the police imme-
d1ately established Gordon about the
hotel. Several companies of repubnc-
an guards quickly arrived.
Responding to cries and plaudits,
Mr.. Kruger came for a moment upon
the balcony, accompanied by his
grand-daughters. Again at o'clock
the tumult was such that he reap
peared, but only for a moment. Dur
ing the afternoon and early evening
there was no falling off in the num-
Ter of spectators. 1t was 10 O'Clock
before the people had sufficiently dis
appeared to permit the circulation Of
carriages.