The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-06-08
NEVER is A LONG TIME
BoER ENJOYS BEsPEAK AN ETER.
NIFTY OF RESISTANCE.
Fischer and Vessels welcomed at St.
Paul-War News Said to Ne Lies
Fulsome Democratic Revolutions.

ST. PAUL. Mimi. June 7.-Dr. Abraham
Fischer and c. III. Vessels, two OF the
three Boer ENJOYS now in this country, ar
rived in this city shortly before noon to-
day. Mrs. Fischer accompanied her hus-
band. A special reception committee board
ed the train down the river and welcomed
the visitors TO the Northwest. large
crowd which had gathered at the Union
Station gave the visitors an enthusiastic
welcome as they stepped from the train
The visitors were taken at once TO the Ryan
Hotel, where lunch was served. Governor
Lind called upon them soon after their ar
rival. A public reception was held from
1870 to o'clock this afternoon and a mass
meeting was held in the Auditorium to-
night.
In response to a question Mr.. Vessels
said that the party had fixed upon June 20
as the time for leaving the United States.
but were not sure Of that. as events might
prolong their stay When asked IL he be-
lieved his countrymen would eventually
win Mr.. Fischer replied:
IT have no doubt of 1t. The English can
never conquer US as long as a man or an
OK remains alive in the country.
Then you don't think the capture OF Pre-
toria will have much effect toward termi-
mating the war;?
mot particle"
He was not willing. however. TO admit
that the Beers had lost their capital. Said
he: I'VE have no information on the mat
the war. except what comes through Brit
ish sources. The enemy has possession OF
the cables. and only lets such news get
through as benefits its interests"
Mr.. Fischer grew quite earnest as he
went on: Every time the Beers move
their army a little this way or that IL il
reported Boer retreat or rout. When
ever the English retire for position, that
is reported a mastery maneuver- That
Is the difference. You cannot depend on
news that comes TO US here"
Mr.. Fischer was highly indignant at the
stories that have been circulated about the
Beers buying and selling slaves. Said he:
IF a single slave can be found IL our
country we Will lay down our arms and end
the war at once
AT the enthusiastic meeting in the Audi
forum tonight the acting mayor presided,
and there were several addresses The
resolutions were read by Governor Lind.
who also spoke. The resolutions extended
greetings to the Boer ENJOYS and sympa-
thy TO their people. exhorting them to
stand steadfast in their glorious defense
of their liberty; 10 meet with fortiflde
such temporary reverses as may occur. and.
like the fathers of the American Revolu-
ton, continue in the prairies and forests
the struggle for that liberty which Is their
due and birthright."
After wishing the Transvaal republics
success IL Is further resolved that we
give 10 our friends the solemn and sacred
assurance that az no time. at no place and
under no circumstances will the people OF
the United States ally or associate them
selves with any monarchy or aristocracy,
or directly or Indirectly aid them I'm any
attack upon the liberties or the people. and
particularly upon the republics OF South
Africa"
The party leaves here for Omaha to-mor-
row morning.