New-York tribune., 1900-05-19
THE DELEGATES DEPART.
START FOR WASHINGTON ESCORTED BY A
COMMITTEE FROM THE CAPITAL.

The three Boer ENJOYS TO the United States
Messrs Fischer Vessels and Wolmarans accom-
panied by the committee sent here from Washing
them TO National Ca pital. left
city yesterday afternoon for Washington. When
they started they were uncertain as to what sort
Of a reception they would get In Washington. They
said that they had placed themselves in the hands
OF the committee and would follow the programme
mapped out They could not say how long they
would remain in Washington where they would
go from there They declared that they great
" gratifed with the reception accorded them IN
New-York and looked forward with great interest
TO seeing President Mckinley and members Of the
administration at Washington and placing their
case before them.
P. Louter Vessels made statement relative TO
the published report that the ENJOYS IN this
country under the auspices OF the BOer National
Relief Association"
The ENJOYS are here under anybody's
auspices" said Mr. Vessels They come with
credentials from the Transvaal and Orange Free
State. While In this city they are being entertained
the expense OF the Citizens Reception Com
mittee."
Mr. Vessels displayed dispatch from five lead
ing business and professional Of Hamburg.
Germany. The signers declared that they repre-
sented three hundred thousand Germans. who had
at various times and places held mass meetings 70
adopt resolutions to the effect that they wished
the Boer ENJOYS receive a most hearty welcome
in America the soil of classic freedom The
cable dispatch also said:
We strenuously condemn England's the
South African republics and wish you most com
pete success In your efforts TO have bloodshed
stopped and peace restored.
The Washington committee arrived IN this city
at $40 yesterday morning. In the delegation were
Senator Allen. OF Nebraska; Congressman Robin
son, of Nebraska: Ridgley of Kansas; Daily OF
New-Jersey. and Suzer, of New-York: c. p. Bride,
of Washington. and Cornelius Vanderhoef. of Bal
tirnore
The delegation took breakfast at the Pennsyl-
ar1fa IN,
Hotel Manhattan, where they arrived at 9:45
o'clock. They were almost Immediately received
by the ENJOYS. Congressman Sulzer acted as
spokesman. and response was made by Mr.
Fischer
Congressman Suzer said:
We VIII give a great reception and ovation.
your liberty loving people in their grand struggle
for freedom.
Senator Allen assured the ENJOYS that thew had
the complete sympathy Of 9s per cent of the Amer
lean people
Mr. Vanderhoef then asked the envoy. TO visit
his city. I represent Mayor Hayes of Baltimore
he said who through me extends invitation to
you TO visit city after you complete your labors
in Washington I offer you the freedom of the
city OF Baltimore"
Mr.. Fischer thanked Mr.. vanderhoef and said
VISIT baltimore II II is feasible after their visit 10
Washington.
Mr.. Fischer got hold of one Of the early editions
terest a story 10 the effect that the Beers ar,
about ready to give up the struggle The story is
OF any such negotiations We would probably
know If it was true
The Washington committee got back to the hotel
pronIpl5y ty al o clock Half an hour later they
e 'ef sLle onree enVoys TO the Twenty-third-st.
TWenty-third-st. and to the ferry.
ENJOYS off and demonstration