Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-11-23
KRUGER STARTS FOR PARIS
Crowd That Witnessed His Departure Smaller
than the One That Saw His Arrival,
Thanks People of rarseilles for Their
Welcome-He VIII Sleep as
Dillon Tonight

Marsellles Nov 23-Though the en-
thusiasm attending Mr. Krugers de-
parture from Marseilles was not so
boisterous and there was no such
crowd present as awaited him on the
quay when he landed yesterday from
the Gelderland. he had no reason to
complain Of any dlminution OF warmth
on the part Of the people Of Marseilles,
Mr., Kruger was up at an early hour
and was ready and waiting when his
landau reached the hotel TO convey him
20 the railroad depot. Amidst the
cheering OF a large assemblage the for
mer president Of the Transyaal entered
his carriage az . o'clock and was driy-
en- to the station. He was accompanied
by DR. Leyds and Messrs. Pearson,
Vessels, Elon, Fischer Van HammeL
Rambaud and Heymens. Just before
the departure OF tnt Uan ut is ass
appeared on the steps Of the railroad
carriage, IN response 90 tlc shou.s ut
the crowd and said
Citizens of MaTseiHes. ] thank the
people of Marseilcs for lbs warm well
come. trust ] shall find the same
enthusiastic spirit In an the cities
which / am going 10 travel ta.Yu..t
and | hope IL VIII be followed by ac-
lions which will continue 90 assist Us
and result In abetting our cause.
As the train left at SEQ "a. m. a
great cry arose Mr. Kruger viii
spend the night 40 Dion, where De viii
arrive at $50 D. m.
Extensive police precautions were
taken This morning. Detachments OF
policemen were mussed along the route
from the hotel to the station, but Mr.
Krugers departure took place without
any disagTeeable incident.
AT AvIGNON
Ayignon, Department Of Vaucluse,
Nov. 23.-Avignon, the first stop Of
Mr.. Krugers train. was reached at IL
a. m lie was greeted by throngs OF
people. shouts OF welcome, and a band
Of music, and was presented with a
basket OF flowers 10 which were at
tached the French and Boer colors
The assistant mayor made a speech,
and Mr. Kruger responded briefly, show
ing signs OF fatigue. lie saluted with
his hand while the crowd cheered him
rantlcally Mr.. Krugers train stopped
here ten minutes
AT VALENCE.
Valence. Department OF Drome. Nov.
23.-An enormous crowd was massed
within and without the station. Tho
mayor greeted Mr.. Kruger Ia the name
Of the city, bouquets were presented
! 20 the traveller. and words OF sympathy
and admiration for him were expressed
Mr. Kruger stood before the open door
OF the railroad carriage, and the train
departed amid the shouting Of vi
yas.'
ARRIVAL AT LYONS.
Lyons. Department OF Rhone, Nov. g.
There was a great demonstration here
when Mr. Krugers train arrived. The
assistant mayor welcomed the former
president and presented him with a
beautiful gold medal especially en-
graved for the occasion. on one side
was the head Of a woman representing
! the city OF Lyons and on the reverse
the words THE homage OF the citi-
zens OF Lyons 20 President Kruger in
remembrance of bis heroic defense OF
the South African Republic
Mr.. Kruger replying 20 the speech on
the presentation OF the medal said:
Il am profoundly touched AZ the
homage. respect and sympathy coming
from entire France. Give my thanks 10
the population OF Lyons. IL is just
cause which animates sou, cause for
France and for AN Europe 10 safeguard.
/ am firm in the conviction that our
hopes win be realized. We are hoping
with you
The Bogr statesman then descended
from his carriage and walked towards
the entrance Of the station, which
caused the cheers 90 be redoubled. The
crowd eventually broke through the po-
lice cordous and Air. Kruger regalned
his carriage with difficulty.