Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-05-16


Regarding their Plans.
NEW YORK, May 15.-The steam
ship Maasdam with peace conveys
from the South African republics ar
rived at this port to-day after voyage
of twelve days from Rotterdam The
ENJOYS, Abraham Fischer, ]. NJ A.
Wolmorans and c. H. Vessels, were
met by a committee which went down
the bay to greet them, and later were
welcomed by a larger body of Boer
sympathizers gathered on the pier at
Hoboken, where the Maasdam .docked.
The mayor of that city extended a
welcome TO them and the party then
took carriages for the Hotel Manhat-
tan where the ENJOYS will lodge dur
ing their stay in this city.
On arrival of the ship, there were
introductions all around and then ex-
udge Van Hoesen recited the following
address of welcome:
I'VE are the committee of citizens
of New York who sympathize with
your country and its struggle for lib
erty. and independence and who wish
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York agreeable TO you personally and
advantageous to the nation of which
you are the representatives. In the
near future we will extend to you a
more formal reception. but on this oc-
casion we simply say welcome.
Mr.. Fischer responded to Judge an
Hoesen, saying:
Il thank you most heartily for this
welcome which you have just extend
ed to us. The warmth of welcome
does not lie in the length of words
used but in deeds. We believe that the
American people will also extend to us
a hearty welcome. For ours is a cause
that Is dear to their hearts. We are
fighting for our country. AS soon as
they come to understand our cause
they will, | believe, echo the welcome
you have Just given us"
The Maasdam was saluted by harbor
shipping on her way up while those on
board fraternalized in unofficial ways
When the ship arrived at Hoboken the
pier was crowded with men and wo-
men waving the stars and stripes and
the colors of the South African re-
publics. A brass band played patriot
ic airs from the pier head, and as the
big ship was being warped into her
dock the crowd shouted greetings to
the ENJOYS.
After the Maasdam swung in her
dock the three ENJOYS were the first
to leave the ship. AS they came down
the gangway the band on the pier
struck up the Boer national hymn,
the crowd on the pier cheered and the
vessels nearby footed welcome TO
the delegates.
Mayor Lagarn, of Hobokn, delivered
an address of welcome and rendered
the visitors the freedom Of the city.
Chairman Fischer, Of the delegation, re-
piled on behalf of the ENJOYS.
Then the delegates were escorted to
carriages at the end of the pier and were
taken in charge by the committee of
one hundred and the whole party crossed
the ferry TO New York. where the ENJOYS
We're escorted to the Hotel Manhattan.
Along the route from the Holland Ameri-
can line dock to the ferry there were
crowds who gave an enthusiastic welcome
to the ENJOYS of the South African repub-
lies.
The ENJOYS were eager to hear the latest
news Of the war. When told of reverses
TO their arms and the advances made
by Lord Roberts. they merely shrugged
their shoulders.
Such news" said Mr.. Fischer, does
not disconcert us In the least
1--WE read these dispatches between the
lines; besides. what difference does one
or a dozen reverses mean to US? We
never propose to stop fighting until we
have gained what We are fighting for-our
independence.
The delegates were reticent concerning
their plans.
I'VE cannot say anything which may
hinder our cause. We should like to
have the government arbstrate with Eng
land. and undoubtedly we shall go 70
Washington and try to have an audience
with President Mckinley. II we cannot
induce the government to do what we
like, we shall try to arouse the people
so that they win compel the government
to recognize US in that way
Mr.. Fischer said their future plans were
still undecided and that they would be
largely guided By events as they hap
pener. AS it Is. the reception committee
have received invitations from the may
ors Of sixty towns and cities in the Unit
ed States and ii is probable that they
will visit many Of the places before sail
ing again for the continent.
WASHINGTON. May l5.-The congress
sional and citizens committee for the
reception Of the Boer peace ENJOYS to-
night made the final arrangements for
welcoming the visitors. A delegation
headed by Representative suizer will 60
to New York Thursday morning 10 escort
the ENJOYS 10 this city. where they viii
stay at the Arlington Hotel The dele
cation will include Senator Allen, Repre-
sentatives Chanler and Rupert and Mr.
VIM. Van Der Hooegt, one Of the Boer
Commissioners now in this country.
Suspect Arrested.
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