Omaha daily bee., 1902-07-13
WELCOME KITCHENER HOME
British Rulers and Masses Give General =
Generous Reception.
RECEIVES HIS HoNoRs IN MODEST MANNER
rendered a Reception on Landing AZ
Southampton ana Metropolis of
Kingdom Goes wild
over Him.
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when Kitchener arrived looked more like a
reception room of the War office or India
office than a railroad station. II was COW
cred with red carpets and decorated with a
profusion Of flowers and palms. while rows
Of decorated stands. crowded with spec
t%ators, had been erected at all points from
which a view of the general could be had.
The platform itself was crowded with dis
tlnguished personages, including Indian
princes in respondent costume, generals
and other officers in full uniform, and many
women in beautiful summer dresses.
The princess Of Wales. the duke Of Con-
naught, the duke Of Cambridge, Lord Rob-
erts, the commander-in-chief; Lord Lans-
downe, the foreign secretary; Mr.. Brod-
erick, the war secretary; the duchess OF
Somerset. Lady Roberts, Lady French, Major
General Sir Francis R. Wingate, who sue
ceeded Kitchener as sirdar Of the Egyptian
army and governor general Of the soudan,
and Major General Slatin Pasha, British
Inspector general Of the Soudan, were
among those who assembled to greet the
general.
When Kitchener's train arrived, punctual
to the minute, a tremendous cheer greeted
the latest hero as he emerged from his car
and shook hands with the prince Of Wales.
He stood head and shoulders above nearly
every one on the platform. and his work
manlike khaki uniform, with the large,
brown sun helmet, made familiar with his
pictures, was in striking contrast to the
glittering uniforms and rows of medals
and orders worn by most Of those in wait
ing. The reception lasted ten or fifteen
minutes, when the prince of Wales and
other members Of the royal family drove
of.
After an interval Lord Kitchener and
Generals French and Ian Hamilton took
seats In one OF the royal carriages and
followed by the brilliant headquarters
staff, headed by Lord Roberts, and an es-
cort. left the station. and amidst loud
cheers from those inside, which grew into
a perfect roar as Kitchener and his COM
panions came in sight of the great gather
ing outside.
Cuts His Speeches short.
In spite Of his hatred Of "palaver'' the
popular general was obliged to submit
to the presentation OF welcoming ad-
dresses at Paddington and other points on
his way to st. James palace, but his replies
were cut as short as politeness permitted,
and he showed evident signs Of relief when
the procession was resumed. The route
throughout was decorated with Venetian
masts, banners, flags and streamers, with
notices of welcome. The house fronts
were draped and troops lined most of the
way, colonials and Indian soldiers being
utilized. as well as the local regiments.
Every vantage point, even to the house
tops, was occupied by sightseers, and solid
masses of people gathered in all the open
spots, such as Hyde Park corner and in
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while the sidewalks, stands, windows and
roofs were packed with gaily dressed
spectators who waved flags, hats and
handkerchiefs and shouted with a warmth
that showed their hearts were In the well
come.
A t Victoria Gate the mayor Of West
minister presented an address to the ma
tional hero, expressing high admiration of
his tenacious genius, indomitable energy
and devotion to duty. and Kitchener, with
the brevity habituaI to him, uttered ten
words Of thanks and drove OF.
Antipathy to Society People.
The vast stands on Constitution Hill
were crowded with people belonging to the
highest classes Of society and Kitchener's
we'll known antipathy to drawing room
folk" Immediately became apparent
Whereas, he had been all smiles u the
manufactured, his features here be-
came immobile and he contented himself
with a cold, military salute until he again
reached the open ground in front Of Buck
ingham palace, where the popular ovation
was repeated.
Shortly before the arrival Of the pro-
c~ession at Buckingham palace Queen AL
exandra and the prineesses appeared on q
balcony and remained there until the vic
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triumphal Journey to st. James palace
which he entered amidst a Anal hurrican'
Of cheers.
Kitchener and the generals who accom-
panied him were entertained at luncheon
in the great banqueting hall, where covers
wre laid for fifty persons. The prince o
Wales occupied the central seat, will
Kitchener on his right and with Lore
Roberts opposite. Among the guests werI
the premier, Lord Salisbury; Lord Lans
downe, Mr.. Frederick and Lord Raglan
the under aecretarV for war. The hall wa