Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-25
lRFoLK VA SUNDAY. NOVEMBER % 1900 EIGHTEEN PAGI
which Mr.. Kruger listened with tears
in his eyes.
MIR JSRITGEp,S CDEEcII

MIR. KRUGER'S SPEECH.
Replying to the address of the Paris
Boer committee at the railroad station,
MIR. Kruger said:
II am deeply touched by the sympa-
thy the populations of all the French
towns L have passed through have dis
played towards me by such striking
demonstrations. l have seen gathering
on my soil thousands OF Frenchmen,
and l thereby realized that all French
men, like myself, are convinced of the
justice of our cause. We are seeking
to maintain our Independence, feeling
that the independence Of the people, in
itself. guarantees peace. 1t Is in order
to obtain this peace, founded on liberty
and justice, that we are struggling on
the soil of the two republics, and that
l myself have come TO Europe. Never
will dream of soliciting the least ia
vor OF an unjust character. L have
clearly proved this by never ceaslng to
ask for arbitration, and that is what
still demand.
In order to accomplish this work L
rely on the good Offices OF the people,
and especially on the sympathy of the
French people,"
VISITED BY DEPUTATIONS.
Mr.. Kruger at his hotel received in
rapid succession number of deputa-
tons. including one from the National
list deputies. headed by Mn Millevoye
and Lasies. He afterwards received
the project of police, Nj. Lepine, and
NJ. de Villeboi Mareuil, brother of the
famous French colonel who was killed
in South Africa while fighting for the
Beers
NJ. Crozier called to announce that
President Loubet was prepared to re-
ceive Mr.. Kruger at 4 O'Clock, and the
tired traveller prepared himself to visit
the Glysee. While the crowd before
I1n hot al
the afternoon considerable concourse
remained shouting for the Beers and
Mr.. Kruger.
VISIT TO THE ELYSEE.
Just before o'clock gala landau
from the Ilysee palace was driven to
the Hotel Scribe and Mr.. Kruger. his
interpreter and NJ. Crozer proceeded
to the Elysee, escorted by a strong de-
tachment of curiassiers. The scenes
OIL enthusiasm of the morning were re-
peated Mr.. Kruger was received at
the Elysee with semi-onc!aI cere-
monies. such as were accorded to the
sovereiSnS who visited the exposition
"A battalion of infantry. with its stand
ard and band. drawn up in the court
yard, rendered the honors.
President Loubct received Mr.. Kru-
ger in the hall Of the ambassadors.
where NJ. Delcasse, the minister of
foreign affairs. was also awaiting him.
The interview lasted five minutes Mr..
Kruger then returned to his hotel with
the same ceremonial.
The Bocr statesman wore across the
breast of his frock coat a green scarf
with red border, the insignia of his
Office as president OF the South African
republic. He also wore the cross of the
Legion of Honor.
VISITED BY PRESIDENT LOUBET.
NJ. Loubet returned Mr.. Kruger's
visit at 4;30 p. m. The French presi-
dent was warmly acclaimed during his
drive TO the Hotel Scribe, and during
his stay at the hotel the crowds raised
alternate shouts OF ''Vive Kruger" and
"ViVe Loubct."
After President Loubets departure
Mr.. Kruger declined to see further Wis
itors, even the officials of the munich
pal council, who were DESTROYS of as
certaininG the day on which he could
accept n reception at the Hotel de
Vile, being refused. and leaving in n
very disconnected frame of mind.
MIR. Kruger dincd with members of
his family at $50 He was very much
fatigued and retired early. He will
not leave the hotel tomorrow evening
to attend Protestant services, nor will
he receive any visitors.