The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-11-23

settles. including an imposing religious pro-
cession from the cathedral, but nothing
can minimize the spontaneous explosion OF
sentiment displayed toward Mr.. Kruger by
the entire population of the first port and
one of the largest cities OF France.
Yet the grandeur of this demonstration,
perhaps. ranks second in Importance to the
emphatic manifestoes of mo compromise,
which Mr.. Kruger delivered In a low voice,
but one vibrating with emotion. accom-
panied by energetic gestures of the right
hand, stirring the hearts of all within hear
ing.
The last sentences of his declaration were
uttered with vigor and decision which
bore out his reputation as the incarna-
ton of iron Will and stubborn resistance
His mere delivery of a declaration of such
far-reaching Importance testifies TO the in
dependence of his character as IL came as
a surprise even 10 his intimate political adj
visers, who, up TO the last, were in ig-
norance OF his determination. He an
nounced TO the world this 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 rep
resentatives. bore the look of fearless de-
termination rejecting the spirit that Mr..
kruger declared animated every man,
woman and child i'm the Transvaal.
While en- route TO the hotel Mr. Kruger
repeatedly acknowledged the acclamations
OF the crowds that filed the sidewalks and
balconies of the houses black with sight
seers waving hats and handkerchiefs. At
several points along the route bouquets
were presented to him. and on the balcony
of the Military Club stood a group of Off
GERS in gala uniforms. who heartily Joined
the ovation. On arriving at the hotel Mr..
Krugers ears were greeted with the strains
of Boer hymn played by local band.
while the standard bearers drew up in two
dards as Mr.. Kruger bareheaded, passed
between IN his apartments.
THEATRIC EXHIBITION
Soon after, in response to a thunderous
ovation. he appeared on the balcony and
repeatedly bowed, but as some ten min
utes elapsed without a sign of abatement
in the enthusiasm he spoke few words.
which were interpreted i'm French by DR..
Leyds and were followed by a renewal
of the frenzy Finally TO testify his graft
tude he took i'm his hand "a corner of the
French tri-color that was flying on the
balcony between the Transvaal and Free
State flags and pressed Ii TO his heart
again and again. The enthusiastic people
cheered him until he withdrew TO his
rooms. which he found half filed with
bouquets and garlands presented by his
admirers
After luncheon and little repose Mr.
Kruger descended TO the hall of the hotel.
where he received the delegations He sat
In gilded chair Immediately in front Of
the fireplace, Dr. Leyds and Messrs.
Fischer and Vessels standing near him
DR.. Leyds briefly interpreted the addresses
OF the various speakers. but IL was evil
dent that Mr.. Kruger was fatigued and
found il a great strain to follow the ges-
lures of orators speaking a language un.
ineligible to him. While this was going
on his eyes frequently roamed about tn,
room, but he listened attentively with his
hand to his ear as DR.. LeydS gave him the
gist of what had been said. Eventually
becoming fatigued. he asked that the other
addresses be presented TO him i'm writing,
and then withdrew to his apartment,
where he passed the evening quietly, re-
ceiving no one.
DR.. Leyds represented him at the ban
quet given In his honor, where all the Bosr
officials and members of the pro-Boer COM
mitteeS were present and read the follow
ing message from him:
II am fatigued and am In mourning
Moreover, | never attended banquets. 9th
erwise / should have liked 10 spend few
minutes with you and to thank you. | shall
never forget the warm welcome have had
in your beautiful city. Your reception of
me has surpassed all could have expected
even from the city which gave France her
admirable national hymn. that Marseilaise
which is the song of all peoples whose in
struggling, against invaders. l would that
Your reclamation could but have been
heard by all those Beers in arms who are
encamped in our mountains. They would
thank you from the bottom of their hearts
| thank you I'm their behalf Could i have
been with you l should have also expressed
my thanks 10 all France and would have
raised my glass in honor of her worthy
President, NJ. Loubet.
DR.. Leyds then said: I'm the name of
President Kruger have the honor to drink
TO the health OF the President of the
French republic
Mr. Kruger will leave for Paris at 9
O'Clock tomorrow morning, remaining one
night en- route at Dion. A reception has
been arranged.