The morning call., 1893-06-07

dressed in native Indian garb. The Nawab
at once took posse ssion of the hotel just is
he took possession of the steamer on his
voyage from the land Of the Mahatmas.
The Nawab Is a genuine Indian Prince.
He is II years OF age and is making a tour
of the world. AS the British Government
ia responsible for the education of the
Prince he is under the special care and
charge of Captain J. H. Colvin of the
British army and S. J. Howse and H o.
Buddah of the Indian Government. The
reTlue of the Prince coDnrises Abdul
W. VI Khan, s Abdussomad Khan, Sirdar
Fab lab Kahn, Montoi Faraki and five
seN nts.
Captain Colvin registered for the entire
party. The Nawab and his retiuue were
assigned fifteen rooms on the second fioor,
his Highness being particular 10 secure
southern exposure and an abundance of
sunshine. The servants occupy ten rooms
on the first floor.
The Nawab and party will make thor
ough tour OF California, travelling by spe-
cial train, and visiting the Yosemite, NJ on
terey and other points OF interest. They
have already completed the tour of China,
Japan and the Hawaiian Islands. After
touring California the party will charter a
steamer and visit Alaska. Then they will
proceed to the Worlds Fair, and thence to
New York, Boston and other Eastern
cities. A tour of the European capitals
will complete the Nawab's journey arc ound
the world.
The Nawab of RAM pur is heir apparent
TO the principality. He is of small stature.
has clear-cut features with the usual
swarthy complexion of his race. He
speaks English fairly well. His domain 10
India is the most western province of the
country and has population of 100000
Prince and party are making their tour
according TO the schedule of tourist
agency, having contracted with the firm TO
make the journey around the world at an
expense OF $4,000 The Prince is much
nt sport, and by the time he reaches New
York will be classed as a high roller"
He walked block or two on Market street
yesterday afternoon. accompanied by
Captain ColviD, and at once was struck
with the beauty of san Francisco women.
: After luncheon the Nawab retired to his
apartments, while his servants struggled
with several tons OF bags. hampers, trunks,
satchels. blankets. and all kinds aud sizes
Of boxes and luggage. Nearly every piece
of luggage bore the inscription III. Il.
Nawab of Rampur."
They are all dusky fellows, these
Indians. as dark as the colored porters at
the Palace. Outside Of the Nawab and
his head servant none of the natives speak
English. The head servant is genius and
a scholar. He speaks English. French,
German and his native tongue. He is a
six-footer. large and powerful, and wears
r perpetual smile. A fringe of black
whiskers gives him the appearance of
South Sea pirate. Like the other servants
in the party he wears the oriental
costume.
The servants of the Nawab are far more
picturesque than his other followers. They
smoke cigarettes Of native tobacco, which
give their apartments the odor of Chinese
laundry.
The first thing tn ose swarthy slaves did
when they began unpacking their possess
a. haf- hA4 at,d rxI
ABOUT barefooted, enjoying the soft velvet
carpets TO degree the white man falls to
unaerstand. The servants will prepare
employees.
Today the Nawab OF Rampur will take
carriage and view the sights of San
Francisco. He will visit the park. the
Presidio, the Union Iron Works and other
interesting points. On Saturday tile party
remaining over Sunday. On Tuesday
next they will start for the Yosemite.