The Portland daily press., 1900-11-23

course Of people remained IN front OF the
building until Mr. Kruger appeared on
the balcony, where he had 70 remain for
some time, uncovered, acknowledging
the acciamation Of his thousands Of ad-
mirers who continued cheering until
they were hoars Q from shouting.
when the Gelderland came to anchor q
fiotilla of pleasure, steam and row boats
Immediately surrounded her and their 90
oupsnts set up hearty cheering for MIR.
Kruger ard the Beers.
Mr.. Kruger bore the sea voyage ex-
tremely we'll. Many OF his friends say he
looks In better health than bsfors he left
Pretoria. The heavy gale and rough
cross seas which the GeIderlnnd encoun-
tered In the Mediterranean, however,
proved too much for the distinguished
traveller yesterday, and for the first time
since he started for Europe, he was sea-
sick. But Mr.. Kruger showed little
effects Of his ssa-slckness today. and ate
. hearty luncheon. lie afterwards re-
ceived delegations from varions munich
palifies and societies in the hall Of the
hotel. This proved to be n ssvere trial
as Mr.. Kruger had 90 listen to couple
OF hours'of eloquent, but 70 him unintelli-
gible addresses In French. and he left
the hall visibly fatigued. He retired to
mis- apartments for an hours rest and
Mr.. Michael Davitt delivered short adj
dress in behalf OF the Irish people which
evoked much enthusiastic applause
from those present during which cries
OF .'Viys l'Irslande" resonnded. The
Qlst of Mr.. Davtt's ADDRESS was inter
preted to MIR. Kruger, who was pleased
with his reception. Mr.. Kruger only
replied to the first address delivered by
III. Thourel, president OF the Marseilies
committee, who presented the traveller
with a symbolical bronze groupe, entitled
"Ths Defense Of Home"
Mr.. Kruger's repiyfhreathed the same
determination to resis. to tins end as ex
pressed In his speech at the landing
stage. He said the situation was terrible
for the Beers. but 1t was nowhere mex
tricable or definite. They now appeared
to be crushed by numbers, but he was
stiii firm In the hope THAT the reign OF
the sword would ere long be overthrown
by that Of Justice"
Mr.. Kruger received great ovation
from his hearers.
Although the former President had re-
tired for a rest, the crowd still remained
IN front OF the hotel and horse cars and
carriages could only pass with the ut.
most difficulty.
Much Indignation was expressed at
the hotel incident, as previously eabled
1t now appears that this crowd called up
on the party throwing sous from the bal
cony Of the hotel to take oil their hats
as Mr.. Kruger passed. But,tne seeming
ly plausible explanation was given that
they were Englishmen. did not under
stand French, and foolishly threw small
coin into the crowd wlich they had fire.
quently done on similar occasions In
England, Inc Frenohmen misunder-
stood this ana imagined the sous were
thrown insuitingly at Mr.. Kruger Hence
the tumult The crowd endeayored 20
invade the hotsl and the police prevented
this, But, the hotel people were obliged
30 close their doors and late this after
noon an unfriendly mob was still sta
toned before the building which was
cordoned by police.
Throughout the evening, however
large bands OF stu1ents and other youths
IN marohed up and down in front OF MIR.
Kruger hotel and of the hotel which
was the scene OF the unfortunate Incl
dent, cheering In chorus for Mr.. Kruger
and the Transvaai and denouncing Eng.
land.
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 Its Importance.
Everyone expressed astonishment at
the robust and hearty appearance OF
Mr.. Kruger, considering his advanced
age.
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