The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1900-11-30
KRUGER IN FRANCE.
A Popular and Enthusiastic DEM
onstration Held at Marseilles.
"Dewa with the English" and other
Threatening Cries Were Heard.
owfsg 90 an Unfortsnste oc-
currenee NJ the Hotel.

Marseilles. Nov. 23.-Thursday
proved triumph for ex-presideni
Kruger such as even the Boer del
egates and his most ardent admirers
failed 20 anticipate. The delirium OF
enthusiasm which marked every step
of his progress, from the time he
landed Thursday morning until the
hotel was reached. was a rsSelation
even TO the people Of Marseilles them.
selves. IL fully equalled. IL IL did not
surpass. the frantic demonstration OF
patriotism with which France opened
her arms 10 Maj. Marchand at Toulon
ON his return from FaShoda.
Yet the grandeur OF this demon
stration. perhaps, ranks second In inn
portance 10 the emphatic manifesto
of mo compromise" which Mr.. Kru-
ger delivered in a low voice. but one
vibrating with emotion. accompanied
by energetic gestures os the right
hand. stirring the hearts OF all within
hearing.
The last sentences OF his declara-
ton were uttered with vigor and a
decision which bore out his reputa-
ton az the incarnation Of iron will
end stubborn resistance. His mere
delivery OF declaration Of such far
reaching importance testifies 90 the
independence OF his character. a. Il
came as a surprise even TO his inti-
mate Politicaradvisers. who up to the
las' were in ignorance of his deter
snination.
lie announced 10 The world Thurs
day morning that the Beers would be
free people or die. and the faces Of
the men about him FISCHER. wessels.
Sroblcr and the other Boer represent
otivcs) bore the look Of fearless de-
termination rejecting the spirit that
Mr.. Kruger declared animated every
man. woman and child in the Trans
vaai
The unfortunate occurrence at the
hotel on the main boulevard alone
married the character Of the demon
stration. which up 20 that moment
had been unanimously and exclusively
a tribute OF sympathy and admira-
ton. "Nise Krugeri" "Nive ies
Boers!" and "vive 10 llberte," were
the cries that formed hurricane OF
cheering and swept over che city.
Unfortunately the highly reprehen-
Sihle foolishness Of half dozen per-
sons In throwing small coins into the
crowd a. Mr.. Kruger passed acted like
magic in conjuring up an anti-British
outbursi. which a. needed all the
promptitude and energies Of the po-
lice 90 prevent becoming a serious
disturbance.
- The hotel remained for the rest Of
the day In q state Of siege. while AZ
one time n procession several thou
sand strong marched in the Dissection
OF che British consulate. shouting.
"Down with the English!" and rails
ing other threatening cries.
Paris. Nov. 26.-Mr. Kruger passed
Sunday with his family az the Hotel
Scribe. observing the Sabbath In ac-
condance with the customs Of his
Fatherland. His apartments were
closed 10 visitors, and he remained
with them. indalging in perfect rest.
Although the boulevards were alive
to a late hour saturday night with
merrymakcrs and singing songs the
Hotel Scribe was cordoncd aud THE
jewellers did not disturb his rest.
Sunday morning found him quite
recovered from the fatigue. After
an early breakfast he conferred with
DIR. Leyds. There being no church
of his own denomination in Paris. he
held a private service in his apart
mcnts. surrounded by his encourage.
Mr.. Kruger read portion of Scrip
trre. and "a member OF his suite read
n sermon prepared in advance. The
Boer statesman expressed a desire
90 have an organ 10 assist the sing
ing, but this could not be obtained.
At an early hour free circulation
was resumed in the streets about the
hotel where only guardians, two POI
licemen. stood on either side OF the
principal entrance. The number OF
was not grenter than the
Sunday crowd. Toward 5
p m. however. pedestrians increased
and along the boulevard came 100
shouting and singing boys. Their adj
vent increased the enthusiasm, which
was rapidly worked up, and the
streets began TO MI. Cheers for Mr..
Kruger began and the police imme-
d;ately established a Gordon about the
hotel. Several companies OF repubuc-
an guards quickly arrived.
Responding to cries and plaudits,
Mr.. Kruger came for moment upon
the balcony, accompanied by his
Again at o'clock
the tumult was such that he reap
peared. but only for moment. Dur
ing the afternoon and early evening
there was no falling of in. the num-
her of spectators. 1t was 10 o'clock
before the people had sufficiently dis
to permit the circulation of
carriages.