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Lad PAUL KRUGER‘S SPEECH TO THE FRENCHMEN. Britain Waging a Cruel! and Savage War. WILL FIGHT T0 YHC LAST NMAN. The Old Man Receives a Great OJys Speeches â€"â€"Banquet Heldâ€"â€"!. Antiâ€"British Demonstration ai Marseilles, *ov. 22.â€"Exâ€"President Kruger, of the Transvaal, landed here at 10.45 this morning from the steamer Gelderland. Following is the taxt of Kruger‘s epee@i«« 1 vo c ol n oo s U n r“"l thank the President of the Marâ€" geilles Committee and the President of the Central Committee of the Inâ€" dependence of the Boers for their welcome. I thank all this populaâ€" tion assembled in great concourse to greet me, for alitnugh I _ wear mourning for the misfortunes of my country, and although I have not come to seek festivities, still I acâ€" cept with all my heart these acâ€" clamations, for 1 know they are dictated to yow by the emotions which are inspired in you by our trials, and by your sympathy _ for our cause, which is that of liberty, which awakened you. I am truly proud and happy at having chosen as my point of landing a port in France, to set foot om free soil, and be received by youw as a free man. But my first duty is to thank your Government for all these tokens of interest that again only recently it was pleased to give me. I believe England, had she been better informâ€" ed, would never have consented to this war, anl since the expedition of Jameson, who wished to seize the two Republics without the necessity of firing a rifle shot, 1 have never ceased to demand a tribunmal of arbiâ€" tration, which up to now hbas alâ€" ways been refused. The war waged on us in the two Republics reached the last limits of barbarism. During my life I have had to fight many times the savages of the tribes of Africa. But the barbarians we have to fight now are worse than the others. They even urge the Kaffirs against us. They burn the farms we worked so hard to construct, and they drive out our woamen and chilâ€" dren, whose husbands and brothers they have killed or taken prisoners, leaving thrm unprotected and roo{â€" less, and often without bread to eat. But whatever they may do we will never surrender. We will fight to the end. Our great imperishable confiâ€" dence reposes in the Eternal, in our God. We know our cause is just, and t the justlice of men is wanting to ug, He, the Eternal, who is Master of all peoples, and to whom belongs the future,. will never abandon us. "I assure you that if the Tracsvaal and the Orange Free State must lose their independence, it will be because all the Boer people have been destroyâ€" ed, with their women and children." Kruger delivered his manifesto in a low voice, but one vibrating with emotion, recommeâ€"nied hby energetic gestures of the right hand. The last sentences of his declaraâ€" tion wore uttered with a vigor and decigion which bore out his reputation ag the incarnation of iron will and stubborn resistance. Kruger iauiss Again. Mr. Kruger bore the sea voyage exâ€" ceedingly well. . Many of his iriends #say he looks in better health than beâ€" fore he left Pretoria. The heavy gale and rough crossâ€"seas which the Gelderland encountered in the Mediterranean proved too much for the distinguished traveller, and for the first time since he started for Europe he was seasick. But Mr. Kruâ€" ger showed little effects of his sear wickness toâ€"day, and ate a hearty luncheon. He afterward received deleâ€" gations from various municipalitics and societies in the hall of the hotel. This proved to be a severe trial, as Mr. Kruger had to listen to a numâ€" ber of addresses in French, but to him unintelligible, and he left the hall visâ€" ibly fatigued. He retired to his apartâ€" ments for an hour‘s rest. Mr. Michael Davitt delivered a short address in behalf of the Irish people, which evoked most eiuthusiastic applause from those present, during which cries of "Vive Nlrelande!" resounded. The gist of Mr. Davitt‘s addreas was interpreted to Mr. Kruger, who is pleased with his reception. Mr. Kruger only replied in the hall of the hotel to the first address, delivered by M. Thourel, I‘resident of the Marâ€" seilles committee, who presented the traveller with a symbolical bronze group, entitled, ‘"The ~Defence of Home." Mr. Kruger‘s reply breathed the same determination to resist to the end as expressed in his speech at the landing stage. He said the situation was terrible for the Boers, but it was no wise inextricable or definitive. They now appeared to be crushed by numbers, but he was still firm in the hope ‘"that the reign of the sword would ere long be overthrown by that of justice." Mr. Kruger received a great ovaâ€" tion from his hearers. Antiâ€"British Demonstration. Although the former President had retired for a rest, the crowd still remained in front of the hotel, and horse cars and carriages could only pass with the utmost difficulty. ‘The crowd called upon the party throwâ€" Ing sous from the balcony of the hotel to take off their hats, as Mr. Kruger passed. But the seemingly plausible explanation was given that they were Englishmen and did £06 unâ€" derstand French, and fwl%{hrpw small coin into the crowd, h they had frequently done on simllar 0ceaâ€" stons in England. The #rer . migâ€" â€"â€"He Will Visi# Paris, Bru the London Newspapers. OJys vtin Marse. 'th'e po‘lice prevented this. But the hote!l people were obliged to . close their doors, and late this afternoon an unfrienuly mob? was still stationed | before the building, which was corâ€" | doned by police. \ _ The unfortunate occurrence at the !hotel on the main boulevard alone marred the character of the demonâ€" | stration. The throwing of the coins ‘into the crowd as Mr. Kruger passâ€" | ed acted like magic in conjuring up an | antiâ€"British outburst, which it need: | ed all the promptitude and energy of | the police to prevent becoming a seriâ€" | ous disturbance. The hotel remained | for the rest of the day in a state of | slege, while at one time a procession ‘ several thousand strong, marched in the direction of the British consulâ€" \ate, shouting "Down with the Engâ€" lish !" and raising other threatening cries. The result was that a strong body of police was compelled to disâ€" ‘perse the demonstrators, although it was not found necessary to make more than a few temporary arrests. Throughout _ the evening, however, large bands of students and other iact Davat: Ex youths marched up and down in front of Mr. Kruger‘s hotel and of the hbotel which was the scene . of the unfortunate incident, cheering in chorus for Mr. Kruger and the Transâ€" vaal and denouncing England. These demonstrators were more noisy than dangerous, and the police wisely left them to relieve their feelings _ by shouting instead of interfering with them, which might have created disâ€" order. The incident was the main topic of conversation this evening, and indigâ€" nation was universally and vigorousâ€" ly expressod, but the adult better classes did not seek to magnify its importance. _ The Mayor, immediateâ€" ly on learning of what had occurred, issued ‘vigorous instructions for the dllscovery and prosecution of the parâ€" ties. at the robust and healthy appearâ€" ance of Mr. Kruger, considering his advanced age. He â€" walked firmly, leaning but lightly upon his cane when he cross>d the landing stage to the landau, in which he drove with Dr. Leyds and MM. Pauliat and Thouâ€" rel. The landau was followed by five carriages containing Boer â€" officials, | and these were followed by six others conveying the officers of the Gelderâ€" land and the members of the Marâ€" seilles _ Reception Committee, all forming a procession, headed by variâ€" . ous societies with handsome banners, and escorted by a large police force. Mr. Kruger repeatedly acknowâ€" ledged the acclamations of the crowds that filled the sidewalks and balconies of the houses, black with sightâ€"seers, waving hats and handâ€" kerchiefs. At several points along the routs bouquets were presonted to him ; and on the balcony of the miliâ€" tary clubs stood a group of officers in gala uniforms, who heartily joined in the ovation. On arriving at the hotel Mr. Kruger‘s ears were greetâ€" ed with the strains of a Boer hymn, played by a local band, while the standard bearers drew up in two ranks at the entrance and waved the standards as Mr. Kruger, bareâ€" headed, passed between to his apartâ€" ments. Pressed Tricolor to His Heart. __Boon after, in response to a thunâ€" derous ovation, he appeared on the balcony and repeatedly bowed ; but, as some ten minutes elapsed without a sign of abatement in the enthuâ€" gsiasm, he spoke a few words, which were ln:oaproted into French by Dr. Leyds, were followed by a reâ€" newal of frenzy. Finally, to testify bis gratitude, he took in his hands a corner of the French tricolor that was flying from the balcony between the Transvaal and Free State tln. and pressed it to his heart again and ifoirca im oubll ho. refited to his him until he h:;?nd his roome, which he ~â€"half filled sented by admirers. >.. .â€"< = . _ pca 4. ccad t d BMK.. s ce n ced ty Snd The Prefect and Mayor then called to pay their respects, the latter, M. Flaissioros, â€" making â€" an â€" eloquent epeech in aympat‘l)yi !!lt.lln tho‘Bogrs. Everyone expressod astonishment PAUL KRUGER, ;( Presilent of the Transvaal, who landed at Marsellles yesterday and was given a warm welcome. â€"D:putations Make s for Irelandâ€"â€"An 1.pers at Kruger â€"Comments of pose Mr. Kruger descerded to the hall of the hotel, where he received the delegations. He sat in a gilded chatr immediately in front ol the fireplace, Dr. Leyds and Messrse. Fischer and Wessels stand‘ng near him. Dr. Leyds briefly interpreted the addresses of the various speakâ€" era; but it was evident that Mr. Kruger was fatigued, and found it a great strain to follow the gesâ€" tures of oratars speaking a language unintelligible to him. . While th?ae were in prograss his eyes frequently roamed about the room;, but he listenâ€" ed attentively, with his hand to !\lg ear as Dr. Leyds gave him thegist of what had been said. Eventually, the effort becoming too [fatiguing, he asked that the other addresses _ be presented in writing, and _ then withdrew again to his apartments, where he passed the evening quietly, receiving no one. 1 Ur. Leyds represented Mr. Kruger at a banquet given in his honor. All the Boer officialsÂ¥ and members of the proâ€"Boer committees were preâ€" gent. Dr. Leyds read the following from Mr. Krugerâ€" "IL am fadtigued, and am in mourning. _ Moreover, I never attend banquets. Otherwise, I should have liked to spend a few minutes with you and to thank you. I shall never forget the warm welâ€" come I have had in your beautiful city, Your reception of me has surâ€" passed all I could have expected, even from the city which gave France her national hymn, that ‘Marâ€" seilles,‘ which is the song of all peoâ€" ple whose independence is threatenâ€" ed and who are struggling against invaders. "I would that your accl could have been heard by a Boers in arms who are encan our mountains. _ They woul you from the bottom of hearts. I thank you in their hearts. I thank you in their behalf. "Could I have been with you I should _ also have expressed _ my thanks to all France, and would have raised my glass in honor of her worthy President, M. Loubet." Dr. Leyds then saidâ€" "In the name of President Kruger, I have the honâ€" or to drink tu the health of _ the President of the French Republic." Mr. Kruger will leave for Paris at 9 o‘clock tomorrow morning, reâ€" maining one night en route at Dijon. A reception is being arranged. Dijon, Nov. 23.â€"Exâ€"President Kruâ€" ger‘s journey â€" from â€" Marsellles _ to Paris has called forth an entlhusiâ€" asm far exceeding in intensity anyâ€" thing that I have seen in this counâ€" try during a residence of eightsen years. It throws into the shade the receptions accorded to Gen. Boulanâ€" ger during his trausient popularity: it is deceper and more spontansous than the ovations given to Adwiral Avelan, the Emperor of Russia, _ or even to Major Marchand after Fashâ€" oda. I travelled today from Marâ€" seilles to Dijon in the railway carâ€" riage next behind that of exâ€"Presiâ€" dent Kruger, and it was a triumph ant journey, like that of a General returning from a great viectory ; it was gomething that supplied the im« agination with what was witnossed when Napoleon returned from Eiba. After the _ enthusiastic departure from Marseifles, which had assamed a more hostile aspect toward Engâ€" land owing to the stupid incident at the Hotel du Louvre, described yesâ€" terday, the first halt was at Tarâ€" ascon, where the military charas ter of Mr. Kruger‘s ovation, which now gives the key of the situation, became apparent. As our train apâ€" proached Tarascon officers and solâ€" diers of the lith Dragoons wer» seen in the fields, riding near Mr. Kruger‘s cur. He was welcomed on his arrival not only by the Mayor and civil officials, but by the Colosel and officers of the 1l1ith Dragoons and the 7th Regiment of Artillery. There was one intense. thrilling shaut of acclamation at Avignon, which was reached at 11.10, where the officers of the 3sth Regiment of Infantry took a most enthusiastic part in the rousing welcome â€" accorded to Mr. Kroger. The old man trembled with joy as, with bared head, _ he gazed through his heavy goldâ€"rimâ€" med spectacies at those swarthy little representatives of the French army. ; ._ Antiâ€"British Cries. As our train adgvanced north the antiâ€"British note of the journey beâ€" came more and more marked. Shouts "A bas les Anglais‘" became, at Valâ€" ence, almost as frequent as those of "Vive Kruger." At Yalence the regiments taking part in the ovaâ€" tion were the 6th and 1st Regiments of Chasseurs a Cheval. When we reached Lyons the windows of the vast infantry barracks were filled with thousands of redâ€"capped < heads, cheerlng and â€" shouting _ "Vive les Boers," while at the station the military element was represented by the officers of the 2nd Dragoons, the 10th Dragoons, the 30th and the 104th Regiments of Infantry. At Macon the officers of the 184th Reâ€" giment of thr line put in an appearâ€" ance. At Condiliac, Vieune, and other towns where the train did not stop, cavalry officers galloped along the roadside as near as they could to Mr. Kruger‘s car. The triumphal entry into Dijon, where the exâ€"President sleeps toâ€" night, was one never to be forgotten, the enthusiasm taking here, as elseâ€" where, an unmistakable military asâ€" pect, a sort of "Tureur Francais" that in this country so often preâ€" cedes a storm. The one great objectâ€" lesson of this memorable journey is that Mr. Kruger, has completely capâ€" tured the imagination of the French people. He is their hero, their idol. Boer Delegares Talk of War. Dr. Leydse and Messrs. Fisher and Wessels, in conversation on the train, did not hesitate to express admiraâ€" tion for what they consider the suâ€" perb wisdom of Mr. Kruger‘s speech made on landing at Marseilles, and described the Hotel du Louvre inciâ€" cident as an act of God, which they feel confident will now result in the Transvaal independence, even at the cost of war between France and Engâ€" Lyons, Department of Rhone, Nov. 23.â€"There was a great demonstra tion here when Mr. Kruger‘s train arrived. The assistant Mayor welcomed the former President and presented him with a beautiful gold medal, especâ€" lally engraved for the occasion. â€" On one side was the head of a woman rep ting the Cit; of Lyons,and E the reverse, the words, ." The omage of the citizensa of Lyons to land Military Take Part A Bpcech at Lyons. Eatry Into Dijon: y, like that of a General from a great viectory ; it your â€" acclamation heard by all those o are encamped in They would thank their rican Republics." Mr. Kruger, replying to the speech on the presentation of the medal, said: "I am profoundiy touched at the homâ€" age, respect and sympathy coming from entire France. Give my thanks to the population of Lyons. It is a just cause which animates you, &A cause for France and for all Europe to safeguard. I am firm in the conâ€" viction that our hopes will be _ re:â€" alized. We are hoping with you." The Boer statesman then descended from his carriage and walked . toâ€" wards the entrance of the station, which caused the cheers to be _ reâ€" doubled. The crowd eventually: broke through the police cordons, and Mr. Kruger regained his carriage with difficulty. 4 his heroic defence of the South Afâ€" Queer Rubbish This. New York, Nov. 24.â€"‘The Journal and Advertiser toâ€"day publishes a Paris despatch which says : "Informâ€" ation has been given to the authoriâ€" ties of an alleged plot to assassinate Mr. kruger at the celebration to be given in his honor. Friends of the Boer chieftain have been notified and will exercise mora than . ordinary vigiltance." Paris, Nov. 25.â€"The reception which Paris gave yesterday to Oom Paul Kruger, of the Transvaal, who i8 reâ€" ceived here as the Presideat of a State travelling incognito, exceeded in enthusiasm what was expected â€"by his friends. He has received ovrations from the public, been warmly welâ€" comed by the city officials, been reâ€" ceived with honors at the Elysee, and visited in turn by President Loubet. An enthusiastic crowd assembled at the railway station Saturday mornâ€" ing. The people waved French and Boer colors, and sang patriotic aongs, and there was much handclapping as the Boer President arrived. Many Fenators, deputies, municipal officials, journalists, and volunteers who served in the Boer army were present, and cheered as the train entered the staâ€" tion at 10.40 o‘clock. _ The railway carriage occupied by the Boer Presiâ€" dent was filled with flowers. The roof of a building collapsed while the people were waiting to witâ€" ness the arrival of the Boer Preaident, and several railway men were hurt. As President Kruger left the car he was greeted with cries of ‘"YVive Krugor !" "Vive les Boers!" The abâ€" sence of antiâ€"English cries was . noâ€" ticeable. C was speaking. Uuconquerable, Though Defeated. In answoring M. Grebauval‘s speech in which the President of the Munici pal Council declared that Paris de tested oppressors. Mr. Kruger . spok« in a loud tons. He said Paris was a "tity of light." The Transvaal, he said adopted as its motto "Finctuat nc meritur," which meant that the Boers were unconquerable, thougch temporna? ily defeated. Mr. Kruger wont on t say that ho still invok>d arlitration march »d the Hot reach d i duct Mr. Kruger in full state to Elysee Palace, whore h> mot Presid Loubet at 4 o‘clock. Afterward 1 s‘dent %oyubet returned th> visit. C At the Elysee President Kruger was received the Elysee as the Chief Magistr Hot ay that | ind thait ind libert hsored th President Kruger was received at the Elysee as the Chief Magistrate of a State, travelling incognito, alâ€" though M. Crozier, the representaâ€" tive of President Loubet, was in full uniform. A squadron of Cuirassiers escorted President Kruger to and from the Elysee. A battalion of infantry was stationed in the courtyard of the palace and paid him full milltary honors while the band played the Transvaal national anthem. Kruger wore the Presidential scarf and the cross of the Legion of Honor. President Loubet‘s return visit to President Kruger at the Hotel Scribe lasted 20 minutes. It is said that the interview was very cordial. M. Crotier, representing President Loubet, had previously come to see Dr. Leyds at the Hotel Seribe in reâ€" gard to further arrangements â€" for the reception of the Boer President. Mr. Kruger had retired to his private apartments. _ The mob was shouting and cheering outside. and cheering outside. The enthusiasm and boisterousness of the crowd made additional police precauti~ns necessary, and a squadâ€" ron of muuicipal guards was sent for. This was done, however, merely as a precaution. y > enc on oo ieplac en L4 Ee dlll The excitement increased as night approached. Several municipal counâ€" cillors spread a rumor that the Govâ€" ernment was embarrassed over the demonstration, â€" and would politely suggest to Mr. Krugeor that it would be well for him to leave Paris by Sunday night, or, at the latest, Monday morning. esd Mr. Kruger‘s trip through France is daily assuming more of an official character. At Marsoilles the authorâ€" ities ignored him officially wntil Preâ€" sident Loubet sent a telegram to the prefect on the evening of his arrival to visit the old Boer Presiâ€" dent. At Avignon it was noticed that the French officials cheered him. At Lyons and Dijon there were official receptions, and there were similar ceremonies by the prefect and muniâ€" cipality of Paris. _ on ies ied EWt President Krugor is very deaf, and converses with the greatest difficulâ€" ty. Neither he nor his interpreter will be interviewed as to what the exâ€"President thinks of his reception, but members of Mr. Kruger‘s {amily say that he never expected he would be received with such enthusiasm. He said to themâ€""I was already the father of the Boers ; now it seems thnt’l am the fathor of the Frenchâ€" men." Presicent Kruger will remain in his apartments all day Sunday, and it is staetd that he will see no ome. 1t is not known when he will visit the Hotel de Ville, if at all. The muniâ€" cipal counciliors proposed to tender him a reception and banquet thero, but when they spoke to Dr. Leyds about thn> matter yesterday they reâ€" ceived an Indefinite reply and . deâ€" parted dissatisfied. | . |_ _ _ .. procd rdard Seri id tone. He said Par light." The Transvaa as its motto "EFinct " which meant that t conquerable, thougch t ated. Mr. Kruger wo t he still invok>d arl it the cause of righ rty was eternal. T this vovilerousiyv. cession was thm for 1 through the boule tel Scrive, which t l EPAAA lato Lenle it Hatred of the 11 of H 10 0 hono th mefe ]/ fter full hich L1 14 to among the people of Paris to seoe with what disdain and dislike, not to use stronger expressionsa, persons of Briâ€" tish aspect are regarded. Many of the leading Parisian newspapers and all who realize the vast commercial and industrial interesta that may be sacâ€" rificed by giving rein to a popular wave of feeling, affect an ostrich polâ€" lcy, and strive to conceal the true nature of the present demonstrationsa. Queen‘s Congratulations. The Hague, Nov. 24.â€"Queen Wilâ€" helmina has sent a message to Mr. Kruger, saying that she is happy to leartn that he ha* completed his voyâ€" age and is in gool heaith. 61. DLAF L051 WITH 26 LINES. Goes to pieces on Rocks in Qulf of St. Lawrence. BODIESBURIED UNDER SNOW Quebec, Nov. 25. â€" The coasting steamer St. Olaft has gone to pieces on the rocks at the entrance of Seven Islands Bay, on the north coast of the Gulf of St. Lawrence, and it is believed that of the 26 persons on board the ill{ated vessel not one has survived to tell the story of the wreck. A woman‘s body, _ washed ashore yesterday, and a mail bag left on the beach at low tide were the first indications of the tragedy. P. E. Vignault, postmaster at seven Islands, wired the first intelligence to this city, and since noon ful confirmation of the disaster has been received. The Hudson Bay official at Seven The Hudson Bay official at Sever Islands, Mr. Ro«ss, has a searching party out, but it is scarcely like}p there are any survivors, for the dis aster must â€" have occurred late 0o: Wednesday night or early Thursda; morning. _A heavyy gale from th« east was blowing on Wednesday an Thursday, with snow. The St. Ola passed Sheldrake on Wednesday af ternoon, anud should have reached Seven Islands â€" early on â€" Thursday When she failed to appear it wa: thought that she had proceeded o Magdaiena Otter, wre two years Tremblay, steward ; Joseph â€" Ray, cook ; Arthus Lemarre, Joseph Gauâ€" thier, S1im LPoyle and Willism Blainey, able bodied seamen, Amedee Vigâ€" neault, lamp trimmer ; Joseph Arsenâ€" ault, cabin boy ; Gus Lafleur, messâ€" room boy ; â€" Eugene Bulanger, chief engineor ; Joseph Brunelle, second enâ€" gineer ; Wilirid Bulanger, third enginâ€" eor ; and O‘Diilon Cormier, John Gagne and Thomas Dovie. firemen. Outside eor ; and O‘Diilon Cormier, John Gagne and Thomas Doyle, firemen. Outside of these nineteen members of the crew, at leagt seven passengers are known to have been on bourd, nameâ€"| Iyâ€"Miss Mary Page, of Thunder: River, whose body was found on the beach with a lifeâ€"preserver ; Louis (Gagnon, of Pentecost, Me., merchant, formerly of Quebec ; Napoleon Bauâ€" dein, of St. John‘s River, and Joseph Bacon, Clarence Bond, Jeremie Chinic, and Michael Maher, of Sheldrake. Bodies Buried Under Suow. Quebec, Nov. 25.â€"A special received this evening from Seven Islands says that with the assistance of the steam schooner Marie Josephine, a party of 30 men started from here this morning for the scene of Wedâ€" nesday night‘s terrible marine disâ€" aster, tho wreck of the steamer St. Olaf. The party searched every nook and corner on the island for some trate of the unfortunate â€" victims, but withou; success. The only body found â€" so far is that of â€" Misa Marie Page, of Thunder river. Everyâ€" thing lficatea, and the searching party hbas every reason to believe, that the passengers and crew landâ€" ed alive on the island, but subseâ€" guently perished from cold and exâ€" posure, and that the bodies now lie under three feet of snow which fell after the steamer was wrecked. What makes this story plausible is the fact of the finding by the searchâ€" ers of a pail of lard some distance from the shore, no â€" doubt carried there by someone from the wrecked !ltumr. The three lifeboats were foumd on the shore broken to pleces. vidence That Passengers and Crew Laziled Alive, dut Succumbed to Cold and â€" Exposureâ€"Names of Crew and Passengers Who Were Another searching party will start early toâ€" morrow and endeavor to find some trace of the victims. Two mail bags were found toâ€"day. The report adds that the inhabitants of Seven Islands are terribly agitated over the fearful catastrophe, and there is no scarcity of willing hands to join in the search ; in fact the party leaving toâ€"morrow say they will follow the baach inch by inch in the hope of finding some of the bodies. The wreck of the St. Olaf is most complete. She is broken in four, and the beach is strewn with wreckage for a great distance. Port Mcitland in the on Board An unknown vessel wont down near ishermen, who frequent Labrador, know the St. jug used it for reaching rroun i8. on Wednesday afâ€" 1ould have reached irly on â€" Thursday, to appear it was had nroceeded on mpt the it { U W KITCHENER 1N CMARGE Clements Successfully Shells , a Boer Laager. sOME BOER SNIPERS CAPTURED. London, Nov. 25.â€"The prowotion of Lord Kitchener to the ramk of lieutenantâ€"general was the chief reâ€" wult yesterday of the UCabinet Counâ€" vil. Me attain®s this dignity ut the o.tl:a‘eo(fio.ondunowluuy uipped toe take Lord Roberts‘ place in South â€" Africa without exciling jealousy over points of seniority and military etiquette. ., Lord Kitchener is almost the only eneral in Abe Britich army who is without a t clal clhque in London. 41e detests clety, and is no varpet knight ; he even hae lhe reputation of being a woman hater. He has, hbowever, what is more valuable than sochal prestige, namely, the active support of the Prime Minister. Lord Salis bury has the greatest admiravion for him and is probably respousitble for his succession 10 the thiel somâ€" ue e ul cAhcer‘ soabauas Airikanders in secret Meeting. Cape Town, Nov, 25.â€"It is reported that a secret meeting of Afrikanders was hold at Robertson, Cape Colony, thirty miles from Worcester, on the Cape Central Rallway recently, and thit a number of those present pledged themselves to ®epport the Dutch cause wheonever called upon to C #O. "hat Lord Roberts quested the Government regulars to South Afric same number in the Ti requost was declined « expense." Pretoria, Nov. 22.â€"Before the deâ€" parture of Lumsden‘s Horse for India Lord Roberts sent a message to the commander regretting the fact that he was unable to review the men beâ€" fore they left, stating that he had sent a cablegram to Lord Curzson, the Viceroy, expressing his appreciation of their admirable work. About 120 of the troop sailed for India from Cape Town the other day. Thirty others have accepted positions on the Transvaal police force, fifteen have* been appointed to civil offices, and twentyâ€"four have received comm‘isâ€" slions in the army. News has beon received from Reitâ€" fontein that the shelling by General Clements of a Boer laager near Hookâ€" poort resulted in eighty cagualties to the burghers. The Reitfontein garâ€" rison captured twentyâ€"eight | Boer "snipers," who had been occupying a bridie path in the Magallesberg range. Johanna Olsenbrandor, of Buatuwaâ€" yo, has arranged to raise a regiment of a thousand men. He will start on his return to Buluwayos toâ€"morrow. 150 British Killed ? London, ul(»lda.v. Now, 26.â€"1'&:: Lorenzo arquezs com-mdom € the Daily Mail sonds a tugu report that 150 British have % killed, and 50 wounded, at Loma! ache, by Boors. The burghers, who were estimated to number 1,200, afâ€" terwards returned to Swaziland. The A correspondent ridicules the report. _ , Johannesburg, Nov. 25. â€" General French sent a column through Kilâ€" priversburg yesterday. A party of about forty Boers fell back an the approach of the column. Only a fow shells were fired. The Boer patrol visited Brakpan Eaturday and carried off all the bhorses. Officers at headquarters say it will be imposeible for refugees to return here for several months. The sentence of Geath has been passed on an Italian named Deli, who took the oath of neutrality and thom joined a command> and kil}e, members of Compton‘s Horse Gallant Old Warrior to be Made a Peer. London, Nov. 24.â€"General Buller‘s home newspaper, the North Devon Herald, mg it understands the GeBpâ€" eral will made a peer whoen the new year homor list is issgsed, and that he will assume the title of Lord Buller of Ladysmith. n Nee T nmanie Punideermmmememes . _Official bulleting say . i t the Czrar‘s â€" condition _ is &&.â€"- J4o rim Miss Roberts is progressing â€"very favorably. ‘ London Sir John Sprigg‘s Wife De ‘ape Town, Nov, 25.â€"Lady â€" fe of Sir Johr Gordon Sprig of Sir John Got > Minister of th don, Nov. 26.â€"‘*We under the Daily Express this m â€" Lord Roberts recent! ed the Government to send irs to South Africa to rol HONXNOR FPOR BULL®ER Boers Seize Horses Probably a Fake Lumsden‘s HMors« on which the ex Hirdar The nerve tension which ip â€" Alfred Miiner, Migh â€" oaf South Africa, to re and colorless _ Je | being received . pre vidence that he is en modificd form his Om Telegrams cease Lo is of the compuisory e thiel comâ€" a»# he was of chief of but proiwotion pe killed two n 4 re l us "as brilli fought % not the | tunate, t peoeived, to have French # Dauphin his body . 1425, af France. 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