Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-08-18
Then Warmly Received by King on Board
Victoria and Alberta.
RULER LAUOS HIS FOREIGN GUESTS
Praises Their Fortitude, Kindness and
Bravery During Time Of War.
INVITATION REFUSED
Secrethry's Solicitation TO witneGs
Review Given Cold Shoulder by
south African Visitors, but
Kings Readily Accepted.

LONDON, Aug. 1.-THE Boer generals,
Botha, Dewet and Delarey, who reached here
yesterday from South Africa. left London
al $3.50 this morning for Cowes, Isle OF
Wight, TO see King Edward on board the
royal yacht Victoria and Alberta
The hour Of the generals departure from
London was kept secret, consequently the
streets we're deserted when the three gem
erals, accompanied by their secretaries,
started for Cowes. They were stylishly at
tired in frock coats and silk hats.
Upon arrival at Southampton the Boer
generals were welcomed on the commander
in-ohief's yacht. Wildhre, by General Rob
erts and Lord Kitchener. They Immediately
visited King Edward on Victoria and AL
berta and were taken for trip around the
fleet on Wildhre. They returned to London
this evening, accompanied by Earl Roberts
and General Lord Kitchener, who took leave
OF the Beers at Waterloo station.
In an interview with a representative of
the Associated Press. General Bothas sec
retary described the visit to his majesty.
He said that when the Beers boarded the
royal yacht King Edward came forward and,
after they had been introduced, shook hands
with each OF them. The Beers were highly
pleased with their reception.
After brief and informal talk Of a non
political character with King Edward, they
were introduced to Queen Alexandra and
Princess Victoria.
Edward Lauds Generals.
The reception by his majesty lasted n
quarter of an hour. The king spoke of the
gallant and brave manner "in which the
generals had fought through the long and
arduous campaign" and OF the ''considera-
tion and kindness" with which the generals
had treated British wounded. His majesty
expressed his warm wishes for their futures
1t was at the kings suggestion that the
Beers took the trip around the feet on
board Wildhre.
During the voyage from South Africa,
General Dewet did not mix much with his
fellow passengers. He was engaged most Of
the time in writing his book on the South
African war. In common with his colleag gues
snapshot photographs were constantly be-
ing taken of him and he was worried with
requests for his autograph until he had to
protest against the nuisance.
General Botha on the other hand was
extremely genial, and entered into all the
sports on shipboard. He was constantly
in the smoking room, where he played
cards.
General Delarey, besides playing
with British army officers on board the
steamer. 1t is said that General Botha
is greatly annoyed that his nome at Vry-
held has been annexed to Natal. The
premier Of Natal is said to have offered
General Botha place in the Natal l.
istry, which the general has declined
Disturb ChamberIain's Plans.
The refusal of the Boer generals to wilt
he % ~ A.
head or see King Edward yesterday caused
great exultation in the Continental press
and undoubtedly upset the plans OF Colonial
Secretary Chamberlain.
Mr. Chamberlain had appeared extremely
anxious that the generals should see no
newspaper reports before their visit to
King Edward, and he accordingly caused
instructions to be issued that no reporters
be allowed on board Wildhre or Nj
geria, while very unusual instructions were
placed ON all reporters.
The general impression is that General
Botha and his companions declined the
invitation to witness the review and see
King Edward because II came direct from
Mr.. Chamberlain. but on receiving the
kings personal invitation for Sunday they
readily accepted,
BERLIN. Aug 17.-The Boer generals,
Dewet, Delarey and Botha are expected
to reach here next Tuesday, for the fu-
neral OF General Lucas Meyer.
Enormous crowds viewed the embalmed
body of Lucas Meyer today. The remains
will be taken to South Africa. Among
the many wreaths sent for the funeral
of the general were one from former Pres
ident Kruger, and from Joseph Chamber
lain, the British colonial secreary. The
wreath sent by Mr.. Chamberlain was COM
posed OF splendid orchids.