The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1902-07-17
KITCHENER NOW II LONDON
His Reception In the Metropolis Was
Most Remarkable-Met By Many
NOtahles-Made short Speeches In
Response to Ones Of welco1e-An
Elaborate Luncheon Served.


Elaborate Luncheon Served.
London, July 14.-Lord Kitchener
has reached London and his reception
In the metropolis was one Of the most
remarkable Of the many Of the past
few days. The carriages carrying the
general and his stan lacked spectAcu.
lar features, but evidently the crowd
was there in its tens Of thousands to
see the man Of the hour, and not
pageant. From the moment he set
foot in London to the time Of his dis
appearance beneath the portals of st.
James palace Kitchener received such
an outburst Of popular enthusiasm -
quite overshadowed the demonstration
on previous and similar occasions.
The platform at PaddiAgton railroad
station. when Kitchener arrived, look
ed more like q reception room Of the
war once or Indian once than q rail-
road station. II was covered with red
carpets and decorated with = profusion
of flowers and palms. while rows OF
decorated stands. crowded with spec
tators. had been erected at all parts
from which a view Of the returning
general could be obtained.
The platform itself was crowded
with distinguished personages, includ-
ing Indian princes in resplendent cos
tunes. generals and other officers In
full uniform and many ladies in sum-
mer dresses. The prince Of Wales,
duke Of Connaught. the duke Of Cam
bridge, Lord Roberts. the commander
In chief; Lord Lansdowne. the foreign
secretary: Mr.. Frederick, the war Sec
Rotary; the duchess Of Somerset. Lady
Roberts. Lady French. Major General
Sir Francis r. Wingate. who succeeded
Kitchener as sidar Of the Egyptian
army and governor general Of the Sou
dan. and Major Laydin Pacha. British
inspector general Of the Soudan, were
among those who assembled to greet
the general.
When Kitchener's train arrived,
punctual to the minute. 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
everyone on the platform and his
workmanlike khaki uniform, with the
large brown sun helmet, made familiar
by his pictures, was In striking con.
trast to the glittering uniforms and
rows Of medals and orders worn by
most Of those In waiting. The recep
ton lasted 10 or Is minutes, when the
prince Of Wales and other members oi
the royal family drove off, After an
interval Lord Kitchener and Generals
French and Hamilton took seats In
one OF the royal carriages. and, fol
lowed by Lord Roberts and an escort
left the station amidst loud cheer
from those inside, which grew into
a perfect roar as Kitchener and hii
companions came In sight Of the gath
ering outside.
In spite Of his hatred OF "palaver.
the popular general was obliged to sub
NIT to the presentation Of welcoming
addresses at Paddington and othel
points on his way to st. James palace
but his replies were cut as short q
politenessj permitted. and he showet
signs Of relief when the procession
was resumed. The route throughou
was decorated with Venetian uiasts
banners. flags and steamers with mot
toes Of welcome, the house fronts wer'
draped and the troops lined most o
the way. colonials and Indian soldier
being modified az well a. the loca
troops.
Every vantage point, even to tn
housetops, was occupied by sightseers
and solid masses OF people gathered Il
all the open spots. such as Hyde Parl
corner and the space In front Of Buck
ingham palace. while the sidewalks
stands. windows and roofs wer
packed with gaily dressed spectator
who waved flags. hats and handkel
chiefs and shouted with q warmth tia
showed their hearts were in the we
come.
Shortly before the arrival OF the pr
cession at Buckingham palace Quee
Alexandra and the princess appeare
on a balcony and remained there unit
the victor Of South Africa had passe
in his triumphal journey to st. Jane
palace. which he entered amid . fina
, hurricane 1T cheers.
. Kitchener and the generals who q,
. companied him were entertained q
luncheon In the great banqueking hal
where covers were laid for SO person.
r The prince Of Wales occupied the Gel
. trail seat. with Kitchener on his rigt
!, and with Lord Roberts opposite
r Among the guests were the premie
} Lord Salisbury; Lord LAnsdowne, M