The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-01-02
SEVENTY YEARS A SOLDIER.
A Grand Gala Day at the German Capital
Great Enthusiasm
THE CONSTANTINOPLE CONFERENCE.
Expected Concessions to Turkish
Feeling.
IBY CABLE TO THE HERALD

Queen Victoria Kaisar- Hind, Empress of India,
tai Of the Great Moguls
MAGNIFICENT DISPLAY.
1t was splendid weather, and the occasion waa
one of magnificent and dazzling display, worthy the
gorgeous East that showers on its kings barbaric
pearl and gold" Lord Lytton occupied, in an,
amphitheatre erected for the ceremony, dais,
above which, sustained by gllded columns, was o.
canopy of crimson and gold, with. white panels, on
which were displayed alternately the royal arms
and the imperial crown, with the initials ''v. l."
THE IMPERIAL CROWN.
An enormous crown surmounted the highest
point of the canopy.
yAsSAL PRINCES.
Facing the viceroy were eighty ruling princes Of
Hindostan, gorgeousy attired, blazing with jewels.
Slken banners of various hues, cmblazoned with
rare and quaint hcraldc Devices luttered over ALL
Each prince was surrounded by his retainers.
ENGLISH AND NATIVE TROOPS.
Outside the amphitheatre $4,000 mixed troors
were in line, and the British scarlet shone besido
medieval chain mail.
ELEPHANTS AND CAMELs.
On either hand the dais was thanked by guard Of
honor, and the background was formed by
majestic line of magnifcently caparisoned elephants
and camels with quaint vehicles, tremendous
dust and gaudily attired multitude in gala cos
tunes. The English correspondents compare the
picture in this respect to the turnout Of the Derby
day.
THE PROCLAMATION READ.
There was formal flourish of trumpets, the herr
aids came forward, the proclamation Of the EN-
press was read in English and llindostani ana the
trumpets blared again triumph and defiance; the
royal banner was given to the breeze; the troops
saluted it; the artillery fired thirtyour salvos Of
three guns each; the infantry zen de joie thrice
repeated, and the massed bands played the national
anthem, while all stood up.
ADDRESS OF THE GOVERNOR GENERAL
Lord Lytton then read speech and a congratu-
latory address from the Queen The anthem was
played again. the troops cheercd and the viceroy
declared the ceremonies finished. Thus ended the
grandest spectacle British India has ever seen.
AN IMPERIAL GERMAN ANNIVERSARY.
The HERALD correspondent at Berlin telegrapha
that New Years Day was celebrated in that city
with unusual pomp and splendor. The day was
ushered IN by the Ginning Of joy bells, announcing
the opening OF the new year and also in honor Of
the SEVENTEEN anniversary of the Emperor's en-
trance into the army. Although the Emperor, with
HIS accustomed modcsty, forbade the observance Of
general festival the whole nation, and especially
the army, celebrated the event with great
solemnity.
BERLIN EN- rETE.
Berlin presented gay and festive appearance;
most of the houses were decorated with flags, and
in the evening the city was brilliantly Illuminated.
From early IN the morning large crowds assembled
before the palace enthusiastically cheering the
Emperor at each appearance.
SEVENTY YEARS SOLDIER.
AAer the congratulations from the Imperial
family numerous federal princes arrived to take
part in the celebration OF the occasion. The Em-
pcror received o deputaton from the First regi-
ment OF the Guard, TO which lie has belonged for
seventy years and then proceeded to the castle,
where the services took place in the chapel, the
Rev. Dr. Kocgcl and other court chaplans oflcia-
ting.
THE DlGSTrARIEs OF THE STATE RECEIVED
At lalfpast twelve the Emperor gave an au
diencc to Prince Bismarck who the historic
uniform OF the yellow curasscrs. Then general
levee was held. at which the Ministers, government
officers, Held marshals and generals were received
IN due course.
The Crown Prince, in his capacity of Field Mar.
shall. offered his imperial father the congratulations
OF the army, and in the course OF his address re-
lated the Emperors glorious membership OF 1t.
The Kaiser was deeply moved, and thanked the
troops for their valor and efficiency, saying they
were the nrmcst base Of the future prosperity Of
the Empire.
COLUMN or VICTORY.
A committee from the Westphalian soldiers and
the Landwchr presented splendid column of VIC
tory surmountcd with a statue of Arminus, the
iberator OF Germany.
THE FOREIGN AMBASSADORS RECEIVED.
On the Empcrors return 10 the palace the for
carriage, the British representative, Lord Odo Rus
sell, as doyen, offering his congratulations first
| The Emperor returned thanks and expressed haA