The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1900-11-27
KRUGER LANDS AMID
STORM OF CHEERS
Narsei||es Rang With Cries
of Greeting.
SGNE AGAINST ENGLAND
Com Paul's Reply to Committees Ad
dresses of Welcome.
THE BOFRS WILL NEVER y,F,n
Tie Var Against Them Has Reached the act
Limits of Barbarism. Kruger a Noble
and Pathetic Figure Winning
Reverence From All.
(By the Associated Press.1

(By the Associated Press.l
r-. settles, Nov. 2.-Todav nrovod
+. amph for Mr.. Kruger such as even
-H. Boer delegates and his most ardent
a~.ulrers failed to anticipate. The de-
Ir.um of enthusiasm which marked eyerv
stop of his progress from the time he
I.afcd until the hotel was reached. was
d violation even to the people of Mar
s.illas themselves. 1t fully equalled if
if did not surpass the frantic demonstra-
jon of patriotism with which France
opened her arms to Major Marchand at
Toulon on his return from Fashoda.
Vet the grandeur of this demonstration
perhaps ranks second in Importance to
rae emphatic manifesto of mo compro-
mise which Mr.. Kruger delivered in a
low voice, but one vibrating with emotion.
areompanied by energetic gestures of the
right hand, stirring the hearts of all
Within hearing.
The last sentences of his declaration
were uttered with a vigor and decision
which bore out his reputation as the
Incarnation of iron will and stubborn re-
s.syance. His mere delivery of a declara-
ZION Of such far-reaching Importance tes-
r.Ges to the independence of his charac-
fer. as it came as a surprise to his init
mate political advisers, who, up to the
last were in ignorance of his determina-
Non' .%s5
DOWN WITH THE ENGLISH"
IN unfortunate occurrence at the hotel
on the main boulevard alone married the
rb3Tacter of the demonstration which up
To that moment had been unanimously
and exclusively a tribute Of sympathy and
admiration. 'Vive Krger," give les
Beers" and give la liberta." were the
cries that formed a hurricane of cheering
a-j swept over the city.
Unfortunately the highly reprehensible
f0oIishness of half a dozen persons in
throwing small coins into the crowd as
Mr. Kruger passed, acted like magic in
o0njuring up an a~nti-British outburst
which needed all the promptitude and
'aerGy Of the police to prevent becoming
g s"rjOUs disturbance. The hotel re-
NAMED for the rest of the day in a state
Of siege. while at one time a procession
several thousand strong, marched in the
direction of the British consulate, shout
ing. Down with the English and rails
ing other threatening cries. The result
WAS that a strong body of police was
compelled TO dispense the demonstrators.
-'.fia-I i was 10 lOuLld ItCtSSdIy "
make more than a few Temporary arrests.
throughout the evening. however, large
bands of students and other youths
marched up and down in front of Mr..
Frager's hotel, and of the hotel which was
the scene of the unfortunate incident,
la"frinG for Mr.. Kruger and the Trans
Faal and denouncing England These
demonstrators were noisy and dangerous,
and the police wisely left them to relieve
ih'jr feelings by shouting. instead of in
'~arfaring with them. which might have
erected another disorder.
THE ARRIVAL OF KRUGER.
Paul Kruger, former president of the
South African Republic landed here at
-"35 a. IN. today.
The scene at the landing place was an
animated one. The decks of all the
steamers in the Lyons basin were crowd
Ga. With sightseers. The crowd sWelled
10 Great proportions as the news spread
through the city that the Geldcrland had
entered the harbor.
\ cold northwest wind which set IN
during the night cleared away yesterdays
clouds. and the morning broke fresh, but
with bright sunshine. The inner harbor
Vas a'i the gayer for the decoration OF a
aau..r Of French yachts with multi
"e.9red flags and ~pennant5, among which
h"r Gags were prominently displayed.
The GeIdcrland was sighted several
a'.. out at Z O'Clock in the morning,
anil Dr. Leyds and Mcssrs. Fischer and
"" els, an interpreter. and DR.. Van
.i@ "ol Immediately proceeded to the
.-t.H warshio in a steam launch and
'os...d her. A conference between the
a@'r 5aaders ensued. while the cruiser
Was lowed down behind the Island OF
'-#.au DIFF.
~." romained there until 10 O'Clock
""" be steamed into the harbor, frlne
.ro Of II guns, to which a shore bat
'FE r.aIicd.
t5eldcrland was decorated VIII
a. rainbOW fashion. An outburSt o.
'.r- from on board the vessels III the
announced to those waiting to re-
him that Mr.. KRUGER had lett th'
+ land. Wit the Dutch flag lying d
"r, an officer standing at the tine
-roup of civilians sitting Iii no
~ the center of which was Tx
.'aahle figure of the former Doe
] .t. a boat was seen approachin;
Ing stage.
81. .".panions. Messrs. Fischer, N's
others were barchcadcd. MI
N. Vas wearing a tall hat, houn'
. .. creme and much the worse 10
rhirk dark ovcrcoat and munro
trimmed sDectaclcs. As ne "P
/ The shore he raised his nat ah'
edged the cheering. He Scclhe'
III and had no need of a helping az
81 large to the shore.
81 -.Hgor was borne on an lrfeSi"1
"f enthusiasm from the lahcli
81 his hotel. The broad streets az
-"# through which the route IA
W q "A perfect sea Of human being
S. ..Ied there prompted by the imam
Z ire to welcome the aSed bo9
Stat. .su.
'"" jhc moment the white, II oafc