New-York tribune., 1902-08-20
DITCH WELCOME BOER HEROES
STRIKING HONORs PAID THE WAR WORN
GENERALS FROM SOUTH AFRICA.

The Hague Aug 19-A public reception was ac-
corded TO the Boer generals on their arrival here
to-day from Rotterdam General Eyter in speech
paid Il tribute their heroic deeds General Botha
replied. expressing the appreciation OF the Boer
officers at the warmth Of their reception and refer
ring to the consolation which. it had been 10 them
10 know that while they fought their women and
children were being suppored by Dutch generosity.
The time. added General BothG. had not yet arrived
10 mai.s public all they knew. but probably AT no
distant date they publish their account OF the
The visitors we're escorted in procession through
the town In open carriages and were everywhere
loudly cheered by the crowds assembled A number
OF Beers who served during the formed a guard
of honor for the generals
The space In front of the hotel where apartments
had been secured for the generals closely
packed with people shouts OF Long live the Beers.
greeted the South African commanders when they
appeared and then the crowd sang the Transv4al
national anthem. whcreupon the generals barred
their heads and waved their hats in acknow edss-
ment of the enthusiastic welcome accorded them.
Subsequently reception held In the drawing
room. the former State Secretary of the TransvaaI
Mr.. Re1tz. and Or. Leyds. the European agent of
the Beers introducing the local celebrities to the
visitors.
In the course of a speech General Botha declared
that he and his colleagues had not come here to
hold festivities. but the cordiality of their recep-
tion some recompense for the great sorrow they
had experienced We deputies" said the Bcer
commandant general. ''of of the most ruined
peope-ruined only because we have done duty
and defended our liberty and independence. for
which sacrifice could be great
The Boer generals expected visit former
President Kruger Utrecht tomorrow, and will
probably remain there until August q.
The generals have requested the members of pro-
Boer associations TO refrain making anti
British speeches which. the Boer commanders say
may possibly impair the success of their mission
to Great Britain.
During the DAY the generals visited former Presi-
dent Steyn. They also attended the pro- Boer ex-
hbiton which is being held here. Responding to
the welcome they received at the exhibition build
ing. General De Wet. in voice broken with emo
tiou. said:
All those who organized this exhibition of art
and industry have contributed the growth of ma
lions. We South Africans on the road 10 rho
development of art and industry but our legs werr
cut from under us: consequently we need helm and
support to rise again. 1t is that very pIIrpose
that we have come to Europe, and we syrafafI,i
for the honors shown and the help given us by the
Dutch. - ~
Rotterdam Aug. ls.-De Wet. DeIarey and Botha
the Boer generals, and their party landed here
this morning They were heartily welcomed by the
municipal authorities and representa- ttves Of Roer
associations. Many women presented bouallets 10
the generals wives. The ships in the harbor dis
played their flags The party then proceeded to
The Hague -