The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-01-04
Other Titled Men and Women and
Cabinet Officers Meet Roberts
at the Railway Station.
LUNCHEON AT THE PALACE
TWENTY PERSONS OF ROYAL BLOOD
AND THIRTY MOBILES PRESENT.
Addresses at Southampton and Pad
dington Statfon-Great Throngs,
but No Excesses or Disorder.

LONDON, Jan. 3.-Lord Roberts to-day
received a right royal welcome on his re-
turn to London, after a years absence in
South Africa. The crowds were not so
dense nor so demonstrative as during the
recent war celebrations, but people paid
from to 10 guineas for seats on Piccadilly
and st. James-street balconies. Stately
mansions like Apsley House, Lord Roth
schild's and the Duke of Devonshire's were
crowded with notable personages. but there
prevailed on all sides feeling that the
progress Of the campaign did not warrant
triumphal ovations, though this In no
respect detracted from the affection with
which the little field marshal was greeted
1t was as a man. rather than a a general
that London welcomed "Bobs''
'AiI't he brown?" said people in the
crowd. But brown or white. big or little
the reception accorded Lord Roberts proved
that there is no more beloved figure in pub
lie life in England than the present COM
mander-in-chief He was everywhere
greeted with real affection. His modest
bearing and the care with which he saluted
on all sides to-day along the route further
endeared him to the people.
Lord Roberts was in full uniform. but
behind his carriage his staff followed in
khaki. They and six Indian orderlies, in
magnificent uniforms, were the only pic
turesque features Of the little procession.
The fact that his personal escort consisted
OF the Tenth Hussars, which regiment Lord
Rosslyn and others have accused of
ccwardice at Sannas Post, was taken to
indicate Lord Roberts's express desire to
exculpate these hussars from any blame.
Besides paying tribute to the Prince Of
Wales, who is their honorary colonel.
The procession from Paddington to Buck
ingham Palace proceeded without a hitch in
spite of the fog. The memory Of the recent
accidents on the occasion of the return Of
the City Imperial Volunteers, kept many
persons away. With the exception of one
or two points along the route, the crowds
never assumed huge proportions Those
present at the luncheon at Buckingham
Palace, where the ceremonies ended, con-
sisted of fifty persons. about twenty of
whom were Of royal blood and thirty were
OF the nobility. the latter including Lord
Salisbury, the Duke of Devonshire, Lord
Wolseley and majority of the members
of the Cabinet.
AT SOUTHAMPTON.
At Southampton, this morning, a dense
fog disarranged the programme for the re-
ception of Lord Roberts, and it was an
hour after the appointed time when he ar
rived. The enthusiasm of the large con-
course of people, however, was in no way
dampened by the thick pail of mist, and
amid scenes OF great jubilation commingled
with cheering. and the singing of patriotic
airs In accompaniment of the bands of
music, Lord Roberts landed from the
steamer Canada and drove through the
profusely decorated streets to the Hartley
Institute. where the mayor. surrounded by
the members of the corporation in full
robes of Office, presented him with the free
dom of the city in a gold casket. The in
stitute was crowded to its capacity and
there was a remarkable demonstration
as the field marshal, in the uniform of his
rank, stepped on a raised platform. The
proceedings were most brief. Lord Roberts,
i'm few words of thanks. referred to the
war in terms similar to those which he
used yesterday. On returning to the rail-
road station. he was greeted with continu-
Gus plaudits from the assembled throngs.
At 1880 a. the field marshars train
Paddington station, only twenty minutes
behind the schedule time. AS Lord Roberts
descended from his carriage to the plat
form of the elaborately decorated rail-
road station he was greeted by the Prince
of Wales, the Princess of Wales, the Duke
and Duchess of York, the Duke of Con-
naught and the Duke of Cambridge The
members of the royal family shook hands
bands played the national anthem. The
Princess of Wales engaged Lord Roberts
In a conversation of some length The
scene was altogether brilliant. Everywhere
were masses of bunting. troops, ladies in
bright costumes. Cabinet ministers and
staff officers.
The people on the stand opposite the car
peted platform could see little but cooked
hats and ladies' bonnets. The first captain
of the empire. five feet two inches high,
was invisible except from the front of the
circle. After congratulations had been ex-
changed Lord Roberts walked with the
Prince OF Wales, the Duke of York and the
adjutant general. Gen. Sir Evelyn Wood
and reviewed the guard OF honor. The
veteran field marshal. who appeared to be
ir perfect health. with pink cheeks bore
himself jauntily and with evident enjoy
ment. He walked down each rank salut-
Ing with his left hand. as his right hand
is still in a sling as a result OF a fall from
his horse In South Africa, speaking to the
sergeants and occasionally picking a pri-
vate for a few words, recalling previous
service together. After the inspection
Lord Roberts had few minutes conversa-
ton with his old comrades before he went
out into the station inclosure TO meet Lon
don's multitudes
PRESENTED WITH AN ADDRESS.
The Prince of Wales with Lady Roberts.
left the railroad station Ia royal carriage
drawn by six hcrsss and escorted BY Life