The St. Louis Republic., 1900-11-25
WARM GREETING TO
KRUGER IN PARIS.
Crowds Filled the Streets and
Cheered for the South
African Republics.
OLD BuRGHER MUCH Affected.
Called on the French President at
the Elysee and Later Received
Loubet - Aged Traveller
Was Much Fatigued.

Paris. Nov 2i.-Paris while giving full
vent to her pent-up feelings OF sympathy
with and admiration OF the Beers in its re-
ceptton to Mr.. Kruger. to-day comported
herself with wisdom and prudence.
While q few isolated instances Of anti
British vociferations were unavoidable.
never once throughout the day was there
any semblance Of an organized demonstra-
ton against Great Britain to mar the un-
restrained and enthusiastic but essentially
reassuring character Of the reception. and
1t was with a feeling OF relief that the au-
thorities went to bed after the gloomy fore
hC dings inspired by the unfortunate incl
dents which had marked previous welcomes
given to Mr.. Kruger en- route to the French
capital.
1t IS true that NJ. Lepife, Paris Prefect
OF Police. displayed his iron hand in 4 way
that rendered even partial success of any
discordaHt outburst impossible, yet 1t is but
fair TO emphasize the fact that no disposi-
ton was ever evidenced to create trouble.
The only difficulty experienced was in
kseping the gigantic thrcngs from sweeping
over the line Of the route in their eager
ness to secure glimpse Of the venerable
figure of Dom Paul. The most troublesome
task was met with at the very outset I'm
front of the Care de Lyons, when Mr..
kruger's landau. drawn by horses decked
with rosettes of the Boer colors and driven
! by q coachnan wearing similar favor in
his buttonhole, started.
Count Boni ON Hand.
Among those gathered at the railroad sta
ton We're Count Boni de Casteliane and
several other well-known Nationalist depu-
| ties, and Miss Maud Come and q party of
the Irish delegation.
| Tho crowd on the platform pressed so
| closely about Mr.. Kruger's saloon car that
for a ha W. y,obl blo % 1yrl, o,1
| stood on the footboard, barehea1ed, ac-
| knowledging the plaudts OF his admirers
| M. Crozier. Chief OF the Department of
| Foreign Office. to which is intrusted ques-
tions Of etiquette and the reception Of dip
lomats and others. advanced and bid Mr..
| Kruger welcome in the name Of President
| I.oubet and the French Government Mr.
| Kruger bowed his thanks.
| directed by the Mayor.
| Mayor Grebauval then greeted MIR. Kruger
| in behalf OF the municipality Of Paris, and
! the president Of the pro-Boer committee
and others presented the aged traveller with
| addresses of welcome, to which Mr. Kruger
| replied that he was extremely happy to
| again find himself in the beautiful city OF
! Paris. and asserted that he was touched
| to the bottom OF his heart by the welcome
he had received, and could not find words
| to express his appreciation Of the sympathy
! F'renchmen were displaying toward his
| country. He concluded with saying he had
! faith In the Boer nation, which. though
| tempest-tossed. would keep aioat and never
| sink.
| NJ Crozier Chief Of the Protocol. called
| at 2:15 p. m. and Mr.. Kruger, who was
sleeping. arose to receive him. NJ. Crozier
! announced that President Loubet was pre-
| pared to receive Mr.. Kruger at o'clock,
| and the tired traveller prepared himself to
| visit the Elysce.
| Just before o'clock a gala. landau from
I I,,,,,
| and Mr.. Kruger. his interpreter and NJ.
! Crozier proceeded to the Elysee. escorted
! by q strong detachment of Cuirassiers. The
| scenes OF enthusiasm of the morning were
| repeated.
| Mr. Kruger was received at the Elysee
| with semiofficial ceremonies. such as were
accorded to the sovereigns who visited the
exhibition ,sd dssashmsnt sh nS of Of Infantry with
Received. by Loubet.
President Lopbet received Mr.. Kruger in
/ Delcasse the Minister of Foreign Affairs.
was also awaiting him. The interview last
| to his hotel with the same ceremonial.
| After. President Loubet departed Mr.. Kru-
| ger retired to his own room and declined to
| see further visitors. even the officials OF the
| Municipal Council who were desir0us of as
cert. eer,aining the e., day on m which he would ac-
! ing refused and leaving in a very discon-
| tented frame of mind.
Mr.; Kruger dined with members of his
| family at $50 O'Clock. He was very much
| fatigued and retired early. He Will not
| leave the hotel Tomorrow, even TO attend
! Protestant services. nor will he receive any
visitors.
| ENGLAND NOT RUFFLED.
| London. Nov. 24.-Mr. Kruger's triu,n-
| phaht passage from Marseilles to Paris is
| regarded with curious and unexpected m
| difference in Great Britain.
| The recognition Of Mr.. Kruger as beins
| still President OF the TransvaaI by both tne
/ French Government and the Queen of Hol-
| land calls forth from t'Te Westminster Ga
zette the remark that this apparent un-
| friendliness Is due to Great Britian's own
! the annexation Of the South African Repub-
lies. So long as this Is not done Mr. Kruger,
according to this English authority, has a
' perfect right TO be treated as a sovereign
travelling incognit0.
This failure to notify the Powers. the