New-York tribune., 1902-10-18
BERLIN AND THE BOERS
THE GENERALS GET MORE CHEERS
THAN CONTRIBUTIONS.


are sorry they did not go 10 America hrst Tor
money instead Of making canvass Of the
Continent General Botha said to-day that
tney intended. OF course. to go 70 the United
states, but as they had started to tour the Con
Inent' they would finish their tour OF europe
before undertaking the trip 10 America. The
experience of the generals so far has been rather
disappointing There have been plenty OF cheers,
but little money has been contributed for the re-
lief of the Beers. one American contributed
more than an Germany. The total gathered
here Is $4,000. The Pan-German group. which
Is managing the generals. is doing everything
possible 10 give the demonstration an antl-Brlt-
ish character but the Beers have refused out
right 10 do some of the things suggested. For
instance, it widely advertised that the gen
erals would this morning lay a wreath at the
loot of the statue of Emperor William l. near
the Schloss. Enormous crowds gathered there
and their cheers were heard by his majesty. who
locked out of the window. But hour passed
beyond tho time appointed and the generals did
not come Finally word circulated that
they would not come at all As learned after
ward. General Botha declined to take part in an
affair that seemed TO him to have a political
quality. The popular explanation of the aban-
donment of the visit to the statue was that
hint was received from the police TO the effect
that il was undesirable.
The visiting generals, in evening dress spent
the morning in receiving callers. From time TO
time they showed themselves on the hotel
balcony to crowds. and the latter always raised
cheer. General De Wet remarked:
Being personality is tiresome. had more
pleasant time my farm"
The generals with Herr Iihermann Won Son
nenberg who, in the Reichstag called Colonial
Secretary Chamberlain the greatest knave in
7rgHra 1il
inspected Bismarcks statue outside while sew
eral thousands of people shouted" one news
paper says. such cheers as have not been heard
IN Berlin since Kaiser Wilhelm's triumphal en-
try in ISL"
When they entered the gallery of the Reichs-
tag the spectators in all the galleries stood
up and the members of the house turned their
backs on Herr Antrick. who speaking TO
stare at the generals. Count Posadowsky. the
Home Secretary, was the only person in the
house who did not look up He continued
quietly to read a letter.
Prince Herbert Won Bismarck entertained the
generals at luncheon in the ReiChstag restau-
rant. The conversation was in English and
turned British public men. General Botha
spoke in the warnest terms Of Premier Balfour.
The only incident which disturbed the after
noon reception at the hotel whore the generals
are staying caused by German free
lance" who arrived here from prison in India
to-day, asking General Botha to cash two Trans |
vaal bills for $3.50 issued in 1900 and given TO
the man in payment for services. General
Botha said:
81 cannot do it. my boy; I am a beggar my
self"
Count Won Norman discounted the bills as
curiosities.
The Philharmonic House filed to its ut |
most capacity for the Boer meeting tonight. |
The sale Of tickets realized S6.7jO. some per- |
sons paying as much $3.50 seat. Military |
uniforms were almost entirely lacking.
Herr Lueckhoff. member Of the Reichstag and |
president Of the Roer reception committee. pre-
sided at the meeting In the course Of his open
ing speech he pointed TO the Transvaal and Or
ange Free State flags. which We're suspended |
above the stage and draped in mournng. and /
said their presence was a sign Of the heartiest
sympathy for the Beers and Of admiration for
their courage in arms. He praised the human
ity Of the Beers during the war. which he said
had often been exercised TO their own disad-
vantage and which should serve as model
for all civilized peoples
The generals. and especially General De Wet,
received a rOusing welcome. They all spoke in
Dutch at considerable length. Pastor Showalter.
who time lived in the Transvaal trans
lating the speeches, Whch We're eagerly ap-
plauded. The speakers avoided attacks upon
Great Britain. but the audience cried shame
when General Botha referred 10 the charges
that Mr. KRUGER had carried off Transvaal
money and mentioned the concentration camps |
General Botha asserted that the Beers would
be true 10 the peace treaty like men. At the |
conclusion Of General Botha's remarks Herr
Lueckhon asked the audience To desist from
crying Shame"
General Delarey described the miserable plight |
Of the Beers in expressive language.
General De Wet said he hoped the Beers |
wouId have a great future, and added. We
will wait until Gods time comes" This re
mark was greeted with thunderous applause.
The speaker estimated the damages of the war
an $500 UOO0OO and asked. What is 100000
10 replace that
Count Won Alirbach, member of the Prus-
sian House OF Lords, then addressed the Beers.
He praised their warlike deeds, and proposed
-hrae cheers in their honor
Three Young women presented laurel wreaths
IN the Roer generals. and Generals Delarey and
De Wet kissed the girls who made the pre-
;entati0n.
TelcgrdmS Of greeting were sent 10 MT kru-
ger and Mt Steyn-
Herr Antrick. leader of the Social Democrats
n the Reichstag. apparently referring TO En-
nee proposed for the Boer generals declared
hat If Chancellor Won Bulow wished to give
essous regarding the authority of Parliament.
~ ought 70 address them TO those who. with |
eqard TO the Beers. had done their utmost to
nakc the authority Of the German Empire a |
Dockerv 10 the whole world
Topn KITCHENER OFF FOR INDIA