The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-13


through the metropolis was one OF the
most memorable Of the many remarkable
events OF the past three years.
The small procession of carriages and
his staff in simple serviceaible veidt dress.
lacked the spectacular features, but EVIL
IDENTIFY the crowd was there in its ten 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 beneath
the portal fist. James Palace Kitchener
received such an outburst of popular
enthusiast as quite overshadowed the
occasions.
Aeceived as a Hero.
The platform at Paddington Railroad
Station when Kitchener arrived looked
more like reception room of the war
office or India office than a railroad sta
tim. 1t was covered with red carpets
and decorated with a profusion OF how-
ers and palms. while rows of decorated
stands crowded with spectators. had
been erected at all parts from which a
view of the returning General could be
obtained.
The platform itself was crowded from
distinguished personages, including In
dian Princes in Respondent costumes.
Generals and other officials In full un.-
form and many ladies in beautiful sum-
mer dresses. The Prince Of Wales. Duke
of Cpnnaught. the Duke Of Cambridge.
Lord Lnnsdowne, the Foreign Secretary.
Mr.. Broderick, the War Secretary, the
Duchess of Somehset, Lady Roberts. Lady
French, Major General Sir Francis r
Wygate. succeeded Kitchener as sidar of
Egyptian army, and Governor General
Soudan and Major General Slatin Pacha.
British Inspector General Of the Soudan,
were among those who assembled to
greet the General.
Great Cheer Given.
When Kitchener's train arrived, pune
tual to a 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 sun-heimet, made
familiar by his pictures, was in striking
contrast to the slitter1ng uniforms and
rows of medals and orders worn by most
of those in waiting. ~
The reception lasted ten or ffteen min
utes, when the Prince OF Wales and othsr
members of the royal family drove on.
Lord Kitchener and Generals French and
Hamilton took seats in one of the roy
nj carriages ana followed by the brilliant
stan headed by Lord Rob
erts and an escort, left the station and
amidst loud cheering from those inside
which grew into a perfect roar as Kitch-
ener and his companions came in sight of
the great gathering outside.
In spite of his hatred of "palaver" the
popular General was obliged to submit to
the presentation of welcoming addresses
n ~ Oiy,fa IA rzyaxy
to st. Jamess Palace. hut his replies
we're cut as short as politeness permitted
and he showed evident signs of relief
when the procession was resumed.
Thousands Lined Route.
The route throughout was decorated
with Venetian masts. banners, flags and
steamers with monograms of welcome.
lined the way, coIoniaIs and Indian SOL
1crs being utilized as well as the local
regiments.
Every vantage point, even to the house
tops. was occupied by sight-seers, and
soldid masses Of people gathered in all
he open spots. such as Hyde Park cor
1er. and the space in front of Bucking-
nam palace, while the sidewalks. stands.
windows and roofs were packed with
yaily dressed spectators. who waved
iags, hats and handkerchiefs and shout |
"a WIN a warmth tndC showed LnelT
hearts were In the welcome.
At Victoria gate the Mayor of West |
Minister presented an address to the ma
ional nero. expressing high admiration
II his tenacious genius, indomitable en-
rgy and devotion to duty, and Kitchener,
With the brevity habitual to him, uttered
en- words of thanks and drove off.
The vast stands on Constitution Hill
we're crowded with people belonging to
he highest class of society, and Kitche-
lers well known antipathy to drawing
DOM folk Immediately became appa-
ent. Whereas. he had all smiles to the
his features here be-
anne immobile and he contented himself
With an old military salute until he reach |
ID the open ground in front of Bucking- |
vas repeated.
Cheered by Queen.
Shortly before the arrival of the pro-
ession at Buckingham palace, Queen AL
xandra and the processes appeared on
alcony and remained there until the vic
or of South Africa passed in his trium-
hal journey to st. James palace, which
q entered amidst a final hurricane of
heers.
Kitchener and the generals who accom-
anied him were entertained at luncheon
the great DanquettlnB nail, where COW
RS were laid for fifty persons The Prince
f Wales occupied tine central seat with
.oberts opposite.
Among the guests were the Premier,
ord Salisbury, Lord Lansdown, Mr..
and Lord Raglan, the Secretary
State for War. The hall was hung
18th pictures representing war scenes.
he luncheon occupied an hour and a
alf. The Prince of Wales toasted King
dward and then proposed a toast to
kitchener. The Prince expressed the
leasure which it gave him to extend to
he General in behalf of the King the
earliest congratulations of the success
Il manner in which he had terminated
10 long and arduous campaign.
His royal highness also expressed con-
lence that the sovereign sentiments in
his matter were shared by the empire
hich had watched with admiration the
enerals tenacty, skill and patience.
lalities In which his army had followed
IS example. Kitchener made a brief re-
~. which exhausted the toast list and
non after 3 o'clock the General proceed
to Buckingham palace to see the King
nd Queen.
Kitchener is Idol.
Even the renewed anticipations caused
Y the announcements that the corona
on of King Edward will occur in August
ills to detract from the nations absorb
X interest in its idol and it's puzzle.
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