London vid Bombay, 13th July.
Sir Gordon Sprigg, the Premier of Cape Colony, has sailed from Cape Town for Eogland.—Reuter, RETURN OF LORD KITCHENER, London via Bombay, 13th July.
The steamer Orotava arrived at Southampton yesterday morning, but as Major Gordon was suffering from smallpox, Generals Lord Kitchener, French, Ian Hamilton and_ staff alone were allowed to land, At Southampton all were received with a storm of cheers. The Mayor welcomed them, and presented them with the freedom of the city.—Reuter, The Prince of Wales warmly greeted Lord Kitchener on his arrival at Paddington and drove with him to St. James's Palace. the balcony of Saoeingtan Palace to HIM. Queen Alexandra appeared on
witness the passage of the procession. Lord Roberts on horseback headed a brilliant body of officers. The route through Hyde Park was lined by Indian and Colonial troops.
At the luncheon at St. James's Palace Lord Kitchener sat on the right of the Prince of Wales, and there were also present the Duke of Cambridge, Lord Roberts, Lord Salisbury, Lord Lansdowne, and Mr, St. John Brodrick.
After luncheon Lord Kitchener visited T, M, the King and Queen.—Reuter.
14th July.
The Officials of the Household conducted Lord Kitchener to the King. His Majesty, who was on a couch, received Lord Kitchener -in the warmest possible manner, and personally thanked him for his eer-Vices in South Africa, His Majesty then handed Lord Kitchener the decoration of the New Order of Merit.
Lord Kitchener was afterwards conducted to, and had an interview with, Queen Alexandra.—Reuter.
Lord Kitchener went to Hatfield on Sunday on a visit to Lord Salis-
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