Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-02
TO-DAY'S TELEGRAPHTC NEWS
Arrival of Lord Roberts.

AfFft&f Oh Loru hODtftS,
Cowes, Isle of Wight, Jan 2.--Lord
Roberts arrived here from South Africa
today. He came ashore in the Queens
launch. There was q tremendous
demonstration. The transport Canada
on which the Commander-in.C Chief re-
turned, was sighted early today
and soon the water front aud
the pierre were black with peo-
pie. Every available launch and
tug was chartered and put of to
meet the steamer. When the Canada
arrived at her anchorage there was fir
ing of guns, cheers and flag waving
from the shore. The steamers blew
their whistles and the crews and guests
on the launches yelled welcome.
Lord Roberts landed first at Cowes, at
the Queens command ss she wished TO
be the first to receive the returning
officer.
Lord Roberts was met at the landing
stage by the Princess Beatrice and the
Duke of Connaught at $3.50 p. m. The
mayor Of Cowes and the municipal Of
fcers were also present and addresses
of welcome were read to the com
mander-n-chief Hardly word could
be heard for the din of cheering from
the crowd. A path was made with diff
ficulty to the Queens carriage, which
was in waiting. Shouts OF "BobsD
were heard on all sides and Roberts &C
knowledeed the greeting with bows
and smiles. The drive to the castle
was made in carriage drawn by four
horses, with positions and an outrider.
Lord Roberts met the royal family at
the entrance to the council chamber.
London. Jan. 2.-Tomorrow will be
"Roberts Day" in London and already
the preparations for the Generals re-
ception are we'll under way. Flags
and bunting are appearing Cd
sll the buildings and the house
fronts along the line of march.
Stands are being erected at all available
points and a great crowd is expected to
witness the procession. Lord Roberts
and bis staff will arrive at the station
tomorrow morning and will be met by
several members OF the royal family and
representatives OF the government.
Fifteen thousand troops will escort him
to Buckingham Palace where he will
take luncheon with the Prince of Wales.
All the stores will close 10 honor of the
day and the city will give itself up to
rejoicing.
Lord Roberts returns az commander
in-chief OF the army, having succeeded
Lord Wellesley 10 that Office. He will
enter on his new duties after short
rest. The bad news concerning the sit
ustion in Cape Colony is being with
held from Lord Roberts for the present.
After a short reception with the men,
bers OF the Queens family, Lord Rob-
erts was received by her Majesty in pri-
vate audience. The meeting was af.
fecting for the war had caused them
both much personal sorrow. The Queen
was solicious concerning the condition
Of Lord Roberts's arm, which he to-
jured at Bloemfontein; she also asked
him many questions a. to the care OF
the wounded and health OF the troops.
The Queen then thanked the General
for bis care of her soldiers. She scarce
" referred 10 Roberis's victories. Lord
Roberts presented the Queen with a
magnificent collie dog which he brought
fer her from South Africa.
Lord Roberts returned to the trans.
port Canada this evening.
In speech of thanks on the landing
stage. Lord Roberts said: 81 wish that
my home coming was the signal for i'm.
mediate peace in South Africa. At one
time hoped that it would be the case,
but now | am afraid you must be
separated little longer from your dear
ones. l have implicit confidence In
Lord Kitchener. His task is great but |
there need be no fear of the result"