The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-07-13
TUMULTU0US WELCOME
FOR ENGLAND'S WAR HERO
Kitchener the Man of the Hour" Coronation
Arches Redecorated in His Honor.
Warrior Visits King Edward-eNen Hearty Gresng-eensran
Disikes Publicity

NORTHAMPTON, July 12--Lord
Kitchener landed at 9:15 a. m. He
was accorded a magnificent vel
come from a huge throng. After brief
official reception at the docks. the gen
eraI was driven through the decorated
and crowded streets 10 Hartley hall.
where he received an address from the
chamber of commerce, expressing ad
miratiOn of the generalship, resource
and skill which he had shown in South
Africa. and hoping that the peace
which he had secured would be lasting
and mark the beginning of new epoch
OF prosperity and commercial develop
ment throughout the empire.
In reply, Lord Kitchener declared
that whatever success had been
achieved was due TO the rank and file
of the army He thanked those who
had looked after the friends and reIa-
tives of those left behind in South
Africa
In response to clamorous calls. Gen
eral French and General Ian Hamilton
also spoke. the former remarking that
they had, throughout, been inspired by
the example of their chiefs.
The freedom of the borough was con-
ferred on Lord Kitchener, and the
party was then obliged to hurry away
in order to meet their London engage
ments. The progress of Lord kitche-
ner and his companions to the railroad
station was marked by scenes of re-
markabie enthusiasm.
Lord Kitchener reached London at
12:45 p. m. and his reception in the
metropolis was one of the most remark
able of the many of the past few days
The carriages carrying the general and
his staff lacked spectacular features.
but evidently the crowd was there in
It's tens of thousands to see the man of
the hour. and not a pageant. From the
moment he set foot in London to the
time of his disappearance. beneath the
portal of St James palace, Kitchener
received such an outburst of popular
enthusiasm as quite oVershadowed the
demonstrations on previous and similar
occasions.
The platform at Paddington railroad
station when Kitchener arrived looked
more like reception room OF the war
office or Indian office than railroad
station twas coVered-with red car
pets. and decorated with a profusion
OF flowers and palms, while rows OF
decorated stands, crowded with spec
tatorS had been erected at all parts
from which view of the returning
general could be obtained. The plat
form itself was crowded with distin-
guished personages, including Indian
princes in resplendent costume, gen
erals and other officers in full uniform,
and many ladies in summer dresses.
The Prince of Wales, the Duke of
Connaught, the Duke of Cambridge,
Lord Roberts, the chief
Lord Lansdowne, the foreign secre-
tary: Mr.. Brodrick. the war secretary;
the Duchess of Somerset, Lady Roberts,
Lady French. Major General Sir Fran
els r. Wingate, who succeeded Kitche-
ner as sirdar of the Egyptian army
and governor general Of the Soudan,
and Major Laydin Pacha. British in
spector general of the Soudan. were
among those who assembled to greet
the general
Looked a Warrior.
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 workman
like khaki uniform. with the large
| brown sun helmet. made familiar by
I his pictures, was in striking contrast
| to the glittering uniforms and rows OF
medals and orders worn by most OF
l those in waiting
| Inc reception lasted Ten
minutes. when the Prince OF Wales and
/ other members of the royal family
/ drove off. 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 an an escort, left the
/ station. and amidst loud cheers from
| those inside. which grew into a perfect
roar as Kitchener and his companions
came in sight of the gathering outside
/ In spite of his hatred of ''paIaver, "
/ the popular general was obliged TO sub
NIT to the presentation Of welcoming
/ addresses at Paddington and other
| palace, but his replies were
cut as short as pOliteness per-
/ mitted, and he showed ever the signs
| of relief when the procession was re-
| sumed. The route throughout was
| decorated with Venetian masts, ban
| ners, flags and Streamers with notices
/ of welcome. the house fronts were
draped and the troops lined most of the
way. colonials and Indian soldiers be-
I ing modified. as well as the Ioca
| troops. Every vantage point, even tC
| the house tops, was occupied by sight
! seers, and solid masses of people gath
cred in all the open spots. such as
/ Hyde park corner, and the space in
| front of Buckingham palace, while the
! sidewalks. stands, windows and roof.
were packed with gaily dressed specta-
! tors, who waved flags. hats and hand
J kerchiefs. and shouted with warmth
| that showed their hearts were in the
welcome.
Ten Words Of Thanks.
| At Victoria gate the MAYOR Of West