The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-08-31
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Saw Royal Funeral.
I'VE were in Vienna at the time of
the assassination Of the imperial crown
prince and princess. We saw the royal
funeral.
That was when the war talk be-
gun in an undertone. 1t was generally
conceded there would be war sooner or
later, but it was not believed to be
so close at hand.
Several days later we were in Brus-
sells where we saw the lord mayor of
London reviewing a procession of co.
900 Belgian troops. Their was a
plausible reason given out for this re-
view. Later, however, we appreciated
I'VE had covered the greater part of
Europe, visiting France, Switzerland,
Germany, Austria and Belgium, and
had arrived in London to attend the
English and American clinic and medi-
cal convention, when the war broke
out. All interest in most everything
else waned and scarcely any thought
was given to anything but the expect
ed hostilitieS.
Harships of Tourists.
AT once everybody became panicky.
In those early days Of the war most
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American tourists who were trying to
find a way to get home. Thousands
of people o fevery nationality poured
into London from all directions, Amer
leans forming the larger number.
Narrowing stories of hardships en-
countered on the continent were told.
Tourists were the objects Of much
suspicion and frequently experienced
arrest and many other difficulties be-
fore reaching London. Especially was
this said to be true in Germany, Aus
tria and Belgium, the rea war zone
mo one could start in any direc-
ton with certainty of arrival, for the
trains out of those countries were
likely to be seized for the transporta-
ton of troop at any moment. Stories
were common Of passengers who had
unceremoniously dumped out Of
their trains, with their luggage, at
small wayside stations and frequently
right in the heart of the rural dis
tricts, to make way for the soldiery.
War was the only thought Of the
people everywhere. 1t was the only
topic Of conversation. Extras were
issued constantly. You would start
out with a pocket full of coppers in
the morning n have them all spent
on extras by dinner. And speaking
of the European newspapers, they are
nothing in comparison with our Amer
lean dailies.
Saw King George and Troops.
Feeling ran very high the day King
George and Queen Mary babe farewell
to the officers of the various regiments.
I saw the king shake each officers
hand and wish him Godspeed. There
were probably 10 Of these officers in
number.
King George is a democratic man.
When the queen drives in her auto
mobile she Is usually the only woman
in London who wears a hat that is
about seven or eight years behind the
style. She is said to be a very SEN
sible woman, who is trying to inaugu-
rate dress reform among the English
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when Lord Kitchner appeared in
the procession reviewed by the king
and queen, the assembled thousands
cheered themselves hoarse, giving him
a greater ovation than even tn sover-
eign received.
"At the outbreak of the hostilities
there were a lot Of Frenchmen in
London. French patriotism was a
wonderful display of enthusiasm,
Everywhere was their cry of 'Vive La
France They crowded the railway
stations and docks to get the first
trains and boats out for France. The
English and French flags were inter-
twined as the regiments of both ma
tionalities hurried through the streets
The English regiments were calm, de-
termined and ready for anything. The
French regiments were wildly impa-
tient and hardly able to restrain their
emotions.
Harrow Tales Of Liege.
"When the first reports came in from
Liege, narrowing stories were brought
back from the beseiged Belgian city,