The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-11-23
KRUGER LANDS IN FRANCE
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! IluJ WdS SIlll SIdllOllGu UGLUlG lllG phllN- ing, which was cordoned by police. To-day proved a triumph for MT. Kruger, such as even the Boer dele gates and his most ardent admirers ! failed to anticipate. The delirium of enthusiasm which marked every step
 of his progress from the time he land ' ed until the hotel was reached was g revelation even to the people of Mar seilles themselves. It fully equalled, if 1 it did not surpass the frantic demon- Istration of patriotism with which
 France opened her arms to Major Marchand at Toulon on his return | from Mashonaland.
 Yet the grandeur of his demonstra- | tion perhaps ranks second in import ance to the emphatic manifestos of mo compromise which MT Kruger de- livered in a low voice, but one vibra- ting with emotion accompanied by sig niflcant gestures of rigid hand stirring the hearts of all within hearing. The last sentences of his declaration
 were uttered with a vigor and decision which bore out his reputation as the incarnation of iron will and stubborn resistance. His mere delivery of a dec- laration of such far reaching import ance testifies to the importance and in dependence of his character, as it came
 as a surprise even to his intimate polit-
 ical advisors, who, up to the last, were in ignorance of his determination.
 He announced to the world this morn-
 ing that the Boers would be free people
 or die and the faces of the men about
 him, Fischer, Vessels, Grobler and the
 other Boer representatives, bore the
 look of fearless determination reflect
 ing the spirit that MT. Kruger declared
 animated every man, woman and child
 in the Transvaa1.
 The unfortunate occurrence at the
 hotel alone marred the character of the
 demonstration which up to that mo-
 ment had been unanimously and ex-
 clusively tribute of sympathy and ad-
 miration. "Vive Kruger" "Vive les
 Boers," and "Vive la liberte'' were the
 cries that formed a hurricane of cheer
 Ing and swept over the city. Unfortu-
 nately the highly reprehensble foolish ness of half dozen persons in throw
 ing small coins into the crowd as Mr.
 Kruger passed, acted like magic in conjuring up an anti-Brltish outburst
 which needed all the promptitude and energy of the police to prevent becom- ing a serious 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 threatening cries. The result was that a strong body of police was compelled to disperse the demonstrators, although it was not found necessary to make more than a few temporary arrests. Throughout the evening, however, large bands of students and other youths marched up and down in front of MT. Kruger's hotel and the hotel which was the scene of the unfortunate incident, cheering in chorus for MT. Kruger and the Transvaal, and denouncing Eng land. These demonstrators were more noisy than dangerous and the police wisely left them to relieve their feelings by shouting instead of interfering with them, which might have created disor der.
 The incident was the main topic of con. versation this evening and indignation was universally and vigorously expressed but the adult better classes did not seek to magnify it's chance.
 The mayor, immedia tely on learning what had occurred, issued instructions for the and prosecution of the culprits
 Everyone expressed astonishment at the robust and healthy appearance of Mir. Kru- ger, considering his advanced age. He lnn 1irlrr httt 1irrl,t li cane, when he crossed the landing stage to the landau ill which he drove with Dr. Layds and Nj. Paulist and Thourel The landau was followed by five carriages con lowed by six others conveying the officers of the Gelderland and the members of the reception committee, all forming n procession headed by various societies large police force
 Mr. Kruger repeatedly acknowledged the acclamations of the crowds that filled the sidewalks and balconies of the houses, At several points along the route boquets were prersented to him, and route boquets were presented to him, and a group of officers in gala uniform, who heartily joined in the ovation. On arriving at the hotel MT. Kruger's ears were greet ed with the strains of a Boer hymn, played by local band, while the standard bearers drew up in two ranks at the entrance and Ndftu thH SIunuitEuS dS MT. hfugpf, pare headed, passed between to his apartments
 Soon after, in response to a thunderous ovation, he appeared on the balcony and bowed; but, as some ten min utes elapsed without d sign of abatement in the enthusiasm, he spoke q few words, l which were interpreted into French by Dr. | Leyds, and were followed by renewal of the frenzy. Finally, to testify his grati- tude, he took in his hand corner of ,Ae rench tri-color that was flying from the ] balcony between the Iransvaal and Free | State flags and pressed it to his heart again and again. The enthusiastic people i, cheered him until he withdrew to his | rooms, which he found half filled with bo- luets and garlands presented by his ad- mirers.
 The prefect and mayor then called to pay | .heir respects, the latter, NJ. Flaissieres, | making an eloquent speech in sympathy | with the Boers.
 MT. Kruger replied briefly, declaring how deeply he had been touched by the uneX- Dected warmth of his reception in Mar seilles and by the sympathy of the French | people.
 After a luncheon and little repose Mr. Kruger descended to the hall of the hotel, where he received the delegations He sat i'll gilded chair immediately in front fischer and Vessels standing near him. )r. Leyds briefly interpreted the addresses If the various speakers, but it was evident hat MT. Kruger was fatigued and found it
 great strain to follow the gestures of or-
 tors speaking language unintelligible to Jim. While these were in progress his yes frequently roamed about the room ut he listened attentiVely, with his hand o his ear as Dr. Leyds gave him the gist if what had been said. Eventually, the fort becoming too fatiguing, he asked that he other addresses be presented to him in t1,,I