The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-12-20

tschment of tho Kings bodyguard. with white
plumes waving from polished helms, that IN
OF light Arrived IN tho Puerto del Sol the PROCESSION
halted and the carriages drew In front OF the hoto
door and as soon the members of tue Embassy had
taken their seats according 10 their rank .he pro-
cession once more put itself in motion In the direc-
ton OF the Palace.
There was no music TO disturb the soomnity OF the
ccremonious procession, winch moved through thu
streets IN cotiiIon tmc and Infused into tho scene
the dignity ana color sixteenth century spectacle
The following was the order OF march First came
a. squad OF tho Kings Lilo Guard, acting NJ
ousriders. and, immediately following them.
one OF the Kings coaches, In winch were
With momDor Of the suite In ceremonial coacS q
the seventeenth century seated the Ambassador.
the first nroducer OF Ambassadors ana the interprc
ter, ana on this party all eyes fixed. On the
right hand rode the officer commanding tho ca
and tho left the attendant equerry, tho Kngi
bodyguar closing the rear In thus order the pro
cession advanced through the Puerto del SOL CALI
Mayor ana Dreo de Ia Armerid debouching in front
drawn up in order OF parade aud the procession
passed rendered the usual honor 10 the Moorish Am
bassador.
His carriage was admitted into the interior of the
palace and advanced TO the main staircase where the
company vi halbcrdiers drawn up To receive him.
AS the Ambassador descended from his carriage the
magnificent band OF lhc halberdiers struck up tho
march known as sI.a Fusilernn At the loot Of the
staircase the Lora Chamberlain, surrounded by
brilliant stan OF gentlemen OF honor and majors
domo OF the King, WAS waiting TO receive tho Amoas-
sador and conduct him TO the presence oil the King
short halt made IN the ante chamber Of
tho throne room order that the King could bl
notified OF the presence Of the Moorish Ambassador
ON MS THRONE
When the Ambassadors were admitted the King was
scaled on tho throne, with his Ministers ana The high
officers o the Palace. the officers OF tho Royal Guard
and naberdicrs. making very imposing display. The
Moorish Ambassador advanced toward tho King and
handed him letter OF paiernal salutaton IRON the
Emperor OF Morocco The letter was inciosed IN
lovely case, bound in green velvet, with borders Ut
gold, and wrapped up IN cloth OF gold Tne
letter Is written IN Arabic, and Is conceived
IN the usual high-lown, poctcal stylo OF
Arab literature. This presentation made the
Ambassador read his speech in Arabic and wncn ha
concluded the Minister OF State, Scilor Silvcla
Arab translation OF the royal discourse handed
10 tho Ambassador. The speech OF the Moorish
Envoy differed httc except In It's norid phrnses from
what Ambassadors usually say OH such occasions
He fecated the King on his accession 10 the throne
renewed the proestations Of friendship contained In
reception given h,m IN Span.
TAXING
Tho next proceeding was the handing over to King
Alfonso the presents by Emperor, CONSISTING
black, four are specked black and wnite and one
completely black. There arc also number OF pres
OF precious stuiis, gold cloths. varied
col0rcd silks AMI stui1s oil silk and gold in-
terwoven. Tho King after accepting these
presents, walked with tho Ambassador ia
square Of the palace where the ARAB horses ths
object OF attentive investigation the part Of large
crowd. AS the King perceived tho poo
Pic cneered him heartily, which proved that the
Moorish Embassy was not a bad card to play
When the ceremonies In the throne room wore
ended tho Moorish ENJOYS wcro conducted 10 the
apartments OF Her Royal Highncss tho Princess Of
Asturias in order to pay their respects.