The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-05-16

NEW YORK. May 15.-The steamship
Maasdam, with the peace ENJOYS from the
South African republics, arrived at this
port today after voyage of twelve days
from Rotterdam. The ENJOYS, Abraham
Fischer ]. A. A. wolmarens and c. H.
Vessels, were met by committee which
went down the bay to greet them, and
later were welcomed by larger body of
sympathizers gathered on the pier at Ho-
boken, where the Maasdam was received.
The mayor OF that city extended well
come to them, and the party then took
carriages for the Hotel Manhattan, where
the envoys will lodge during their stay in
this city.
Van Hoesen's Address of welcome.
The ship was sighted of Fire island early
this morning. and the subcommittee ap-
pointed to go down the bay embarked on
the revenue cutter Hudson and met the
Maasdam at quarantine On the arrival
OF the ship there were introductions all
around. and then ex-Judge Van Hoesen
recited the following address of welcome:
1--WE are committee of citizens Of New
York who sympathize with your country
in its struggle for liberty and indepen-
dence and who wish to make your visit
to the city of New York agreeable to you
personally and advantageous to the
nation of which you are representatives.
In the near future will extend a more
formal reception, but on this occasion we
simply say, Welcome"
Fischer's Response.
Mr.. Fischer responded to Judge Van
Hoesen, saying:
II thank you most heartily for this well
come which you have Just extended to
us. The warmth of q welcome does not
lie In the length of words used. but In
deeds. We believe that the American
people will also extend to us a hearty
welcome, for ours is cause that Is dear
TO their hearts. We are fighting for
country. AS soon as they come to under
stand our case they Will. l believe. echo
the welcome you have just given u.s.
saluted by shipping.
The Maasdam was saluted by harbor-
shipping on her way up. When the ship
arrived at Hoboken. the pier was crowd
ed with men and women who waved the
Stars and Stripes, and the colors of the
South African republics. The three en-
voys were the first to leave the vessel.
As they came down the gangway a brass
band on the pier struck up the Boer ma
tional hymn, the crowd on the dock
cheered and the vessels near by footed
a welcome to the delegates.
Mayor Fngnn speaks for Hobokcn.
Mayor Fagan. of Hoboken del'vered an
address of welcome and rendered the visi-
tors the freedom of the city.
Chairman Fischer. OF the delegation. re-
Piled on behalf OF the ENJOYS. Then the
delegates were escorted TO carriages at
the end Of the pier There a procession was
ad nv a saf n
procession passed through Washington
street, passed the city hall to the Barclay
street ferry, where the envoys were taken
In charge by the committee Of ore hundred
from New York and the whole party
crossed the ferry to New York. where tho
ENJOYS were escorted 10 the Hotel Manhat-
tan Along the route from the HoIand-
American line dock to the ferry there were
crowds who gave an enthusiastic welcome
to the envoys OF the South African re-
puhlics
Eager 20 Hear War News.
The ENJOYS were eager to hear the latest
news from the war When told of the
revcrses TO their arms and the advances
made by Lord Roberts they merely shrug-
gcd their shoulders.
such news" said Mr.. Fischer does not
utEN0ntRgk US III kEE AthSA- ~ y FEtA lHN
dispatches between the lines. besides wha;
difference does one OF a dozen reycrst-s
moan TO US. We never propose 20 stcp
hghung until We have gained what we ara
aKhting for--our independence.
Rettcent Concerning Plans.
The delegates were reticsnt concerning
their plans.
We cannot say anything which may
hinder our cause. We should like TO have
the government arbitrate with England.
and undoubtedly We shall 40 20 washing
ton and try TO get an audience With Prcsi-
dent Mckinley. II We cannot Induce the
government TO do what we Ike, We shall
try TO arouse the people so that they viii
compel the government 10 recognize us in
that way
Mr Fischer said their future plans were
strl undecided and that they would be
largely guided By events as they hap
pened AS il IS. the reception committee
has received invitations from the mayors
of sixty towns In the United States. and j;
Is prolao.o that they will visit many x
these places before sailing again 10Y the
continent
Attaches Are Fighting with Them.
When asked as TO the truth OF the report
that some Of the Red Cross men were
fighting in the Boer army. Mr.. Fischer
said "Of this l know nothing, though
snrne NAV have Joined our forces when