Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-01-03
Commander-ln-Chlef Of Britalu's
Army Receives Grand Welcome
HONoRED BY TIE PEOPLE.
Great scenes at Southampton and In
London The small Soldier
IL IA Great Hero.

TINS morning uihail dllbNh AH' tANnA an
here for the reception Of Field Mar
shall Lord Roberts. and It was an hour
after the appointed time when he ar
rived. The enthusiasm of the large
concourse of people, however was Ia no
way dampened by the thick pail OF mist
and amid scenes OF great Jubilation
commingled with cheering ana the
singing OF patriotic airs In accompani-
ment OF the bands Of music, Lord Rob-
erts landed and drove through the pro-
fusely-decOrated streets to the Hartley
institute. where the mayor. surrounded
by the members OF the corporation In
fun robes OF office, presented him with
the freedom OF the city in q gold cask-
81. The institute was crowded to It's
capacity. and there was remarkable
demonstration as the field marshal in
the uniform OF his rank stepped on a
raised platform. The proceedings were
most blief. Lord Roberts In few
words OF thanks, referred to the war In
terms similar TO those which he used
yesterday. On returning 20 the rail.
road station he was greeted with con-
tinuous plaudits from the assembled
throngs.
CROWDS TO SEE ROBERTS.
London, Jan. 3.-Crowds ilocked TO
points Of vantage along the route to be
followed by Lord Roberts from Pad
dington Station to Buckingham Palace,
during The early hours OF the morning.
but the numbers in no way compared
with those that gathered at the dem
onstration In honor OF the return Of the
city volunteers from South Africa.
- L.. II. a al
asters on that occasion deferred many
persons from Joining In the public well
come Warned by the occurrences at
the time OF the volunteers return. the
authorities today furnished barriers TO
prevent cruphing, and $1,000 regular
troops In addition 20 thousands of po-
lice lined the route blocked the side
streets. and We're concentrated in the
wide spaces TO guard against danger
rushes.
ARRIVAL N LONDON.
Lord Roberts reached Paddington sta
tion only twenty minutes behind the
schedule time As he descended from
his saloon carriage 10 the platform Of
the deliberately decorated railroad sta
ton, he was greeted by the prince OF
Wales, the princess Of Wales the duke
anu AANHNEn VI 4 VI ~ I nv Nuhf VI ANll-
nauRht and tha duke Of Cambridge.
The members OF the royal family shook
hands heartily with the field marshal
while the bands played the national
airs The princess OF Wales engaged
Lord Roberts in conversation OF
some length,
The scene was altogether brilllan.
Everywhere were masses OF bunting.
troops. ladies' in bright costumes, cabl-
net ministers and stan officers.
The people on the stand opposite the
carpeted platform coud see little but
cooked hats and ladies' bonnets
The first captain OF the empire. FIVE
feet. two inches high, was invisible but
from the front Of the circle. After con-
gratulations had been exchanged, Lord
Roberts walked with the prince OF
Wales. the duke OF York and the ad.
jutant general, Sir Evelyn Wood, and
then viewed the guard Of honor. The
field marshal VINO appeared 10
be IN perfect health, With pink cheeks
bore himself jauntlly and with evident
He walked down each rank,
saluting with his left hand, as his right
hand Is stu In a sling as a result OF hia |
fall from his horse in South Africa,
speaking % the sergeants and occasion !
ally picking out private for a few
words. recalling previous service to-
gether.
ON To BUCKINGHAM PALACE.
After the inspection Lord Roberts
had a few minutes conversation with |
his old comrades before he went into |
the station enclosure to meet London's |
The prince OF Wales with Lady Rob-
erts. left the railroad station In a royal |
carriage drawn by six horses and es- |
rorted by lie guards, preceding Lord |
Roberts 10 buckingham palace. The |
retiring field marshal was then present. |
ID with an address from the municipal |
ty OF Paddlngton. After Lord Roberts |
had replied the procession was formed. /
The headquarters stan, in six carriages.
Immediately behind the field |
who occupied a state carriage
escorted by Indian cavalry. The Sec
rotary OF state for war. VIM. st. John
Frederick, and the secretary OF state
FOR foreign affairs. the marquis OF /
Lansdowne. were seated In another car
-lage. A detachment Of cavalry brought
up the rear. The party proceeded "a
palace by way OF |
Hyde Park and Plccadilly. Deafening
Ulcers greeted the field marshal and
aew commander-ln-c hlef OF the forces
Along all parts OF the route. The ladies
admitted TO the club houses thronged
he windows and balconies. The hotels
md other buildings We're all lavlshly
1edeclted, and all crowded from top 20
bottom with cheering spectators.
ROAR OF WELCOME ROLLS.
The roar Of welcome rolled on I'M
,easingly until the veteran commander
uttered the gates Of the palace. A few
distinguished people were waiting
YEARLY within the sombre palace quad
angle In which the gas lamps yainly
ried to disperse the foggy gloom
The foot guards on duty. wearing
heir overcoats, were drawn up within
while some $4,000 persons were packed
ogether In on effort TO get a view OF
he hero OF the hour.
The royal party arrived half an hour
before Lord Roberts. who was driven
MO the quadrangle amid q salvo OF
,heering from the crowds and a dIgni-
lad waving Of handkerchlefs on the
,art Of the bareheaded nobility.
Within the prince ~ Wales again
warmly greeted the field marshal.
Everybody by that time. $3.50 p. m,
vas very hungry. but Lord Roberts
would not 60 10 luncheon until he had
Inspected the guards Accompanied by
mo or Two officers. be walked between
ne lines Of men towering over the tiny
chief. making him APP
,ear smaller than eyer-almost over
by the immense plumes or his
ieli marshal's hat.
when the inspection was over Lord
Roberts the members Of the royal fam
IL and the generals went Into the PAL
zee and had private luncheon, where
lpon the crowds dispersed. !