Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-11-30
KRUGER'S RECEPTION
Ex.President of Transvaa1 Is
Now on French Soil.
HE WAS HEARTILY WELCOMED
Only Unpleasant Incident Caused by
Englishmen-They Threw Small
Coins at Dom Paul.

MarSellleS, Nov. 25.-TOday proved
a triumph for Mr.. Kruger such as even
the Boer delegates and his most ardent
admirers failed TO anticipate. The de.
lirium of enthusiasm which marked
every step of his progress from the
time he landed until the hotel was
reached was a revelation, even to the
people of <Marseilles themselves. It
fully equaled if it did not surpass. the
frantic demonstration of patriotism
with which France opened her arms to
Major Marchand at Toulon on his re-
turn from Fashoda. An assembly of
such masses, exceeding even the most
sanguine estimate, might perhaps be
partly explained by the ceremonious
obsequies of the bishop of Marseilles,
including an imposing religious pro-
cession from the cathedral, bnt moth
ing can minimize the spontaneous ex-
plosion OF sentiment displayed toward
Mr.. Kruger by Che entire population Of
the first port and one of the largest
cities of France.
Yet the grandeur of this demonstra-
tion perhaps ranks in importance to the
emphatic manifesto of "no compro-
mise" which Mr.. Kruger delivered in
low voice, but one vibrating with
emotion, accompanied by energetic
gestures of the right hand, stirring the
hearts of all within hearing. The last
sentences of his declaration were ut.
tered with a vigo, and decision which
bore out his reputation as to the incar-
nation of iron will and stubborn re-
sistance. His mere delivery of dec
laration of such far-reaching import
ance testifies to the Independence of
his character, as it came as a surprise
even to his intimate political advisers
who, up to the last. were in ignorance
of his determination. He announced
to the world this morning that the
Beers wouli be free people or die. and
the faces of the men about him, Wes-
sells, Froebler and the other Boer repre-
bore the look of fearless de-
termination refecting the spirit that
Mr.. Kruger declared animated every
man, woman and child in the Trans
vaal.
The unfortunate occurrence at the
hotel on the main boulevard alone
marred the character of the demonstra-
tion, which up to that time had been
and exclusively tribute
of sympathy and admiration. "Vive
Kruger" 'sV1ve les Boers," and
''Vive la liberte.'' were the cries that
that formed a hurricane of cheering
and swept over the city. Unfortunate
ly the high reprehensible foolishness of
half a dozen persons in throwing small
coins into the crowd as Mr.. Kruger
passed acted like magic in conjuring
up an ti-British outburst, which it
needed all the promptitude and energy
of the police to prevent becoming
serious disturbance. The hotel re.
mained for the rest of the day in a
state of siege, while at one time pro.
cession, several thousand strong
in the direction of the British
shouting. Down with the
English" and raising other threaten
ing cries. The result was that strong
body of police was compelled to dis
perse the demonstrators, although it
was found not necessary to make more
thsn lew temporary arrests.
Trust Companies Consolidate.
New York, Nov. 23.-The trustees
of the Atlantic Trust Company and the
directors OF the Bankers Trust Com
pany, at seperate meetings, decided to
under the title and charter
Of the Atlantic Trust Company. The
will become operative as
soon as the stockholders OF both COM