The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-24
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adding that he was not surprised to
learn this as he had expected all along
that the freedom-loving citizens OF the
American republic would stand oy the
Beers in the struggle to defend the I'D
erty which they had previously won for
themselves.
Mr.. Kruger was dressed in familiar at
tire, wearing the rosette of the Legion
of Honor in a buttonhole of his over
coat AS soon as the train left Mar
seilles, amid deafening salvoys he took Q
seat in the saloon in an arm chair amid
his friends, where he sat for the most
of the time silent, listening to the con-
versation going on around him and puff
fing his big-boWled pipe.
At Tarascon delegations awaiting the
trains arrival on the platform presented
addresses and bouquets. He made his
appearance at his window and bowed in
responses to the cheering.
Similar scenes took place at Avignon
and Valencia, where the platform in each
case was black with people. Numbers
climbed upon the roof of the trains
waiting at the station and some clam
berred to the roof of Mr.. Kruger's own
car
During the run through the rural dis
tricts the train passed groups of peas
antry who waved handkerchiefs and
hats and cheered. At one point women
had climbed the trees, and clfnging to
the branches with one hand they waved
handkerchiefs with the other. At several
points infantrymen and cavalrymen on
their hats around their heads and gave
the military salute.
The most remarkable demonstration
along the route occurred at Lyons sta
ton. AS the train slowed down on en-
tering the town, the windows and roofs
of houses within view were seen to be
occupied by people. When it stopped in
the wide, lofty station every inch was
covered with a concourse of thousands
who sent up mighty shouts of Long
live Kruger and Down with the Eng
hsh." Again and again the rafters re-
sounded with the plaudltS for the Beers
and the anti-English cries. It was
memorable scene. The people swarmed
on the steps and roof of the train and
even clambered on the locomotive Many
chung to the gas lamps and here also
few climbed to the roof of Mr.. Kruger'S
car. Outside the station stood still
greater assembly waiting to witness the
presentation of the address Of the nu-
nicipal authorities in the square in front
of the station. Mr.. Kruger and his
friends alighted from the carriages and
proceeded through the station to the
square which lies above the level of the
town. The ceremony of presentation took
place in a parapet which looked down
upon sea of upturned faces. A
Frenchmau held tricOIOr beside Mr.
Kruger as he replied to the address.
which breathed sympathy and admira-
ton and when he concluded the cheers
were renewed. He bowed and waved his
hat repeatedly, returning then to the
station. The train started again, many
persons clinging to the footboard of the
carriage to shake Mr.. Kruger's hand.
As the train passed over the Rhine the
passengers could see thousands nassed
along the riverside and on the SuSpen-
sion bridge higher up the river: Their
er's ears. but the waving hats and hand
kerchiefs could be distinctly SEEN he
stood at the window bowling. until lost
to view. noteworthy feature in the
crowd at the Lyons station was the pres
ence of a number OF French ofhcers in
uniform, who joined heartily in the cheer
ing Their scarlet caps with gold embroid-
officers ran as eagerly as any one from
end to end of the train to catch a glimpse
of Mr.. Kruger's features and to join in
the acclamaIions.
The Boer statesman and his friends
were much elated but they had foreseen
the still more elaborate enthusiasm that
awaiting their arrival at Dion, which
they reached at 5:15 p. m. The munich
pality had taken the matter into its own
hands, not leaving the reception to private
committees, as at Marseilles and the re-
suit was a demonstration such as never
memory of the Oldest inha bitants The
route from the station to the Hotel
Cloche, where Mr.. Kruger was to pass the
night, was Illuminated with a double row
of lanterns, and the street was decorated
with bunting in which the Boer colors
were prominently displayed. Cafes and
self were brilliantly lighted.
Mr.. Kruger on alighung from the train
before the door of the station. Nearer
emerged, struck up the Boer hymn, which
was followed by the Marseillaise It was
nation a double row of Parliament house
lamps lighted his way to the carriage.
The crowd gathered around, giving ,vocif-
Beers. The moment the landau started,
q battery of artillery began to fire a sa-
were heavily charged and ear-splitting
detOnationS accompanied him as he slowly
proceeded to the hotel. Nominations and
salvoys heightened the excitement of the
huge concourse, which crouched upon the
roadway. barely leaving a passage
Finally the carriage reached the hotel,
which faces on a spacious square Mount
ed gendarmes kept a space open across
Kruger, who was bareheaded. bowed to
the right and left as he rode along.
His apartment, which is on the first
and French flags, overlook the square and
the spectacle from the balcony was such
fore. Below him was an ocean of faces
Illuminated by a dazzling electric light.
Enthusiasm was at white heat. An un-
ceasing roar of cheering arose from the
threats of the multitude, which num-
bered many thousands. A veritable for
chiefs was agitated until Mr.. Kruger
came to the front of the balcony and
thanks, which were interpreted and
Mr. Kruger then retired from the bal
cony and received the mayor, members |
of the city council and various delega- |
tons presenting addresses and bouquets. |
The city council had made great prepara-
tons to entertain him, and offered punch !
town. He excused himself from attend |
ing the function, but DR.. Leyds and the |
The crowd in the streets was decidedly |
hostile to England, raising anti-British /
cries. A procession of students paraded, |
chanting anathemaS of everything Eng /
lish- The enthusiasm prevailed until a |
late hour.