The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-11-23
ROYAL RECEPTION
FOR MR.. KRUGER
Occasion Marred by Anti.Bntish
Demonstrations.
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BOERS WILL NEVER GIVE UP
Kruger Declares u Republics Lose Iudspsn-
dssee Will Be Because They Have
Lost Every Mas, Woman
and Child.
BOERS WILL NEVER GIVE UP

MARsEILLE5. Nov. 22.-Today Prov
ed a triumph for Mr. Kruger such as
even the Bocr delegates and his most
ardert admirers failed to anticipate.
The delirium of enthusiasm which
marked every Ftep Of his progress from
the time he landed until the hotel was
reached was a revelation even TO the
people of MaScilles themselves. Il
fully equalled II II did not surpass the
frantic demonstration Of patriotism
with which France opened her arms to
Major Marchand nt ToulOn on his re-
turn from Fashoda.
The assembly OF such masses. exceed
Ink even the most sanguine estimate.
might perhaps he partly explained by
the ceremonious obsequies OF the bishop
Of Marsellles including an Imposing
religious procession from the cathedral.
but nothing can minimize the spontan-
eous expression OF sentiment displayed
toward Kruger by the entire population
Of the first port and one OF the largest
cities Of France.
Yet the grandeur Of this demonstra-
ton perhaps ranks next in importance
TO the emphatic manifesto OF no COM
promise" which Mr. Kruger delivered
In a low voice. but one vibrating with
emotion, accompanied by energetic ges-
lures OF the right hand. stirring the
hearts OF all within hearing.
The last sentence Of his declaration
was uttered with vigor and decision
which bore out his reputation as
being the incarnation Of iron will
and stubborn resistance. His mere de-
livery of declaration of such far
reaching importance testifes TO the In
dependence of his character as II came
as surprise even 20 his intimate po-
li,lcal advisors, who up to the last We're
In Ignorance Of his determination.
lie said;
II have fought with the savages. but
the present war is even worse We
VIII never surrender, We are determln-
ed to fight to the ,as, extremity. and II
the republics Of the Transvaal and
Orange Free State lose their lndepen-
dence. II is because they lose every
man. woman and child"
As he announced 10 the world that
the Beers would be a free people or
die. the faces OF the men about him.
Messrs, Vessels. Groebler and other
Boer representatives. bore look OF
fearless determination, rejecting the
spirit that SIR, Kruger declared ami
mated every man, woman and child In
the Transvaal
An unfortunate occurrence al ho-
tel on Maun boulevard alone marred
the character OF the demonstration
which up to that time had been unani-
mously and exclusively a tribute OF
sympathy and admiration.
"Vlve Krugerv ''vive Les Beers"
and 'vive La Llherte" were cries that
formed hurricane " cheering and
swept over the city. Unfortunately the
height of reprehensible toolishness OF
half a dozen persons in throwing small
coins into the crowd as Kruger passed
acted like magic In conjuring up an
anti-Britlsh outburst which It needed
all the promptltude and energy of the
police to prevent becoming serious
disturbance. The hotel remained for
the rest OF the day In a state Of siege.
while at one time procession several
thousand strong marched In the dlrec-
ton of the British consulate, shouting.
Down with the English" and raising
other threatening cries, The result was
a strong body Of rolee was compelled
to dlsperse the demonstrators. although
II was not found necessary to make
more than q few temporary arrests,
Throughout the evening, however. large
bands OF students and other youths
marched up and down in front Of kru-
gers hotel, cheering In chorus for Kru-
ger and the Transvaal and denouncing
England.
The mayor Immediately on hearing Of