The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-12-01
Mr.. KRUGERlN PARIS.
FRENCH CAPITAL GIVES HIM a
WARM GREETING.
70 senblance OF an Organized
Denomination Against Great
Britain MARRIED the Enthusiasm
of the Reception = kruger and
Loubet Exchange Formal Calls
Streets OF the City Filled All Day
With Great Multitudes Cheering
for the Hero of Africa.

Paris, Nov. 27.-Paris, while giving
full vent to her pent-up feelings of
sympathy with n admiration Of the
Beers in its reception to Mr.. Kruger
Saturday, comported herself with wis
dom and prudence. While a few iso-
lated instances Of anti-British vocifer-
atoms were unavoidable, never once
throughout the day was there any
semblance of an organized demonstra-
ton against Great Britain to mar the
unrestrained and enthusiastic but es-
sentially reassuring character of the
reception. BY the time the train was
due to arrive all the place. of vantage
about the railroad station and hotel
were packed for a distance of about a
block. The crowd on the platform
pressed Sc closely about Mr.. Kruger's
saloon car that for a time he was UNI
able to alight, and stood on the foot
board bareheaded, acknowledging the
plaudits of his admirers.
M. Crozier, chief of the %protocole.
advanced and bid Mr.. Kruger welcome
in the rame Of President Loubet and
the French government. Mr.. Kruger
bowed his thanks. Mayor Grebauvol
then greeted Mr.. Kruger in behalf of
the municipality of Paris and the pres
ident of the pro-Boer committee and
others presented the aged traveller with
addresses of welcome, to which Mr..
Kruger replied.
Upon reaching the hotel Mr.. Kenger
was taken to the first story in an ele-
vator. The crowd Immediately in-
sisted Upon his coming upon the ball
cony. Mr.. Kruger appeared bowling,
accompanied by his great granddaugh-
ter, dressed in white and waving a
little Boer flag, which. brought forth a
storm of cheers and a responsive wav-
ing of Beer flags by a group Of stu
dents who wore cockades. At this
moment several persons shouting
''vive Kruger!" attracted attention by
their English accent. The bystanders
turned toward them, looking ugly,
when ore of the men cried, w are
Americans" and the attitude of the
crowd changed like magic. and they
exclaimed give Amerique'"
Later in the day Mr.. kruger n
President Loubet exchanged formal
calls. Mr.. Kruger's secretary an
nounces that his chief will remain IN
France only a short time. going thence
to Holland, where he will make an
equally brief stay, after which he Will
return to the Mediterranean for the
benefit of his health.
MI. Kruger passed Sunday with his
family at the Hotel Scribe. observing
the Sabbath in accordance with the
customs of his fatherland. His apart
ments were closed to visitors and he,
remained within, INDUCING himself
with perfect rest.
Although the boulevards at a late
hour last night were alive with merry,
makers singing songs the Hotel Scribe
was cordoned and the jewellers did
not disturb Mr.. Kruger's rest. Yes
terday morning found him free from
fatigue. After an early breakfast he
conferred with DR.. Leyds. There be-
ing no church of his own denomination
in Paris he held a private service in
his apartments, surrounded by his n
tourage.