CHAPTER XI.

INTELLIGENCE OF THE SUCCESS OF THE “HERALD” ENTERPRISE.

MR. STANLEY’S DESPATCHES TO THE “HERALD” -- THEY CREATE A PROFOUND SENSATION -- THE QUESTION OF THE AUTHENTICITY OF HIS REPORTS -- CONCLUSIVE PROOF THEREOF -- TESTIMONY OF THE ENGLISH PRESS, JOHN LIVINGSTONE, EARL GRANVILLE, AND THE QUEEN OF ENGLAND HERSELF -- MR. STANLEY’S RECEPTION IN EUROPE -- AT PARIS -- IN LONDON -- THE BRIGHTON BANQUET -- HONORS FROM THE QUEEN 199