Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-12
K|TCHENER|N ENGLAND
Given a Great Reception by
the People.
DIMES WITH ROYALTY
BRIEF RESPONSES TO MANY AD-
DRESSES OF WELCOME.
Popular Hero Was Evidently Bored by
the Functions-His Appear
ance Today.

SOUTHAMPTON, July 12.-Lord Kitch-
ener landed at 9:1J a. m. He was accorded
a magnificent welcome from a huge throng
of people. After a brief official reception
at tle docks the general was driven through
the decorated and crowded streets to Hart
ley Hall. where he received an address from
the chamber of commerce. expressing ad-
miration of the generalship, resourcefuness
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 a new epoch of prosperity and
commercial development 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 relatives of those left behind
in South Africa
In response to clamorOus calls Gen
French and Gen Ian Hamilton also spoke
the former remarkfng that they had
throughout been inspired by the example
of their chiefs
The freedom Of the borough was conferred
on Lord Kitchener and the party was then
obliged to hurry away in order to meet
their London engagements. The progress
of Lord Kitchener and his companions to
of remarkable enthusiasm.
Arrival in London.
Lord Kitchener reached London at 12:4S
pm. and his progress through the me-
tropols was one of the most memorable of
the many remarkable of the past three
years The small procession of carriages
containing the general and his staff. in
simple. servfceable veldt dress lacked spec
t1F lar feat hut avid ont ha 0yx-I
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 disappearance beneat tn
the portal of st. James Palace, Kitchener
received such outburst of popular en-
thusiasm quite OVershadOWed the dem
onStrat1OnS on previous and similar Occa-
siOns The platform at Paddngton rail-
road station. when Kitchener arrived, look
ed more like a reception room of the war
office or India office than a railroad sta
tiOn. 1t was covered with red carpets and
decorated with a profusion sf flowers and
palms while rows of decorated stands.
crowded with spectators, had been erected
at all parts from which a view of the
turning general could be obtained. The
platform itself was crowded with distin-
guished personages, including Indian
princes in resplendent costume, generals
and other officers in full uniform and many
ladies IN beautiful summer dresses.
Royalty at the Reception.
The Prince of Wales, the Duke of Con-
naught, the Duke of Cambridge, Lord
Roberts. the commander-in-chief; Lord
Lansdowne. the foreign secretary; Mr..
Brodrick, the war secretary; the Duchess
of Somerset, Lady Roberts, Lady French,
Major General Sir Francis r. Wingate,
who succeeded Kitchener as sirdar of the
Egyptian army and governor general of
the Soudan, and Major General Slatin
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. a tremendous cheer greeted
the latest hero as he emergd 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 by 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 off
After an interval Lord Kitchener and
General 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 escort, left
the station amidst loud cheers from those
inside. which grew into perfect roar as
Kitchener and his companions came in
sight of the great gathering outside.
Addresses Of Welcome
In spite OF his hatred of "palaver" the
popular general was obliged to submit to
the presentation of welcoming addresses al
Paddington and other points on his way to
the 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 van
tage point, even to the house tops, was oc-
cupied by sightseers and solid masses of
people gathered in all the open spots such
as Hyde Park corner and the space in
front OF buckingham palace, while the side
walks. stands, windows and roofs We're
packed with gaily dressed spectators who
waved flags. hats and handkerchiefs and
shouted with a warmth that showed their
hearts We're in the welcome.
Al Victoria Gate the mayor of Westmin-
ster presented an addresse to the national
hero expressing high admiration of his
tenacious. indomitable energy and devo-
tion to duty, and Kitchener with the brevf-
ty habitual to him. uttered ten words of
thanks and drove Off
The vast stands on Constitution hiii were
crowded with people belonging to the high
est class Of society, and Kitchener's well
Immediately became apparent. Whereas
he had been all smiles to the man in the
street. his features here became immobile
and he contented himself with a cold mill
tary salute until he again reached the opcn
ground in front of Buckingham Palace
where the popular ovation was repeated
Banquet at Buckingham.
Shortly before the arrival of the process
sion at Buckingham palace Queen Alex
andra and the princesses appeared on a
balcony and remained there until the victor
of South Africa had passed on his trium-
phal journey to st. James palace, which he
entered amidst a final hurricane Of cheers
Kitchener and the generals who accom-
panied him We're entertained at luncheon in
the great banaueting hall. where covers
were laid for nifty persons. The Prince of
Wales occupied the central seat, with
Kitchener on his right and with Lord Rob-
erts opposite Among the guests were the
premier Lord Salisbury, Lord Lansdowne.
Mr. Brodrick and Lord Raglan, the under
secretary Tor war. The hall was hung with
pictures representing war scenes
Inc lmncheon occupied an hour and