The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-01-08
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TENS OF THOUSANDS
MaG iitlcent Sight Witnessed in Far
Away India City.
DELHI IS THRONGED.
The Arrival Of British DiSnitarieS in
III" Ampitheatre of That NiS-
t0riC City u Scene of DaI-
zling Spicndor.

Delhi India, Jan. 2.-Tcns of thCn
sards OF people from the city Of Del
hi, and from villages far and near be
gan gathering at daybrcak New
Years morning on the great plain
outside the city. Thee they waited
patiently for the supreme announce
ment Of the durbar. that King Edward
was emperor Of India. Soon the great
plain was filled with crowding mass IS
of people and the brightly colored
clothing of the vast tnrong covered
the space with gorgeous hues. The
crowd on the plain was composed
largely of the common people, but
among II could be seen the retainers
OF the various rajahs. who had as.
sembled for the function.
The attention of all vas fixed upon
the white amphitheatre in the center
of the plain where the announcement
was to be made. The amphitheatre
was adorned with gilded cupolas and
surrounded by batteries, squadrons
and battaious of the Indian army. Be
yond the amphitheatre, in the dis
lance could be seen great numbers of
elephants, sCamels and horses So
vast was the multitude that the
troops appeared as mere splashes of
color
The arrival at the amphitheatre of
the yiceroy of India, Lord Curzon of
hedieston. and other dignitaries and
the princes was one of the brilliant
episodes of the day. The princes were
clad in silks and adorned with Jewels
and their horses and carriages were
brilliant with trappings of gold.
The spectacle within the arena was
most striking and gorgeous. The Pa
than chiefs and the Sfrdars were re-
splendent in brilliant raiment.. Sol.
diers, civilians and visitors from far
distant countries were included among
those within the amphitheatre. Upon
the entrance of the veterans of the
Indian mItiny there was tremendous
enthusiasm and as the arrivals
marched to their places the bands
played national airs. The carriage of
the Duke of Connaught., who repre-
sents King Edward. was escorted nv
detachment OF cavalry; as the duke
and the duchess were driven around
the arena the assemblage gave them
an enthusiastic welcome. Amid the
acclamations of the people the duke
took his seat at the left of the throne.
while the duchess proceeded to a
place behind the throne.
When the great amphitheatre was
filled and the hour for the announce.
ment drew near the multitude within
and without awaited exnectantly the
first act of the proclamation cere- |
mony.
Then the approach of the viceroy |
was heralded. Preceded by members
OF his hodyguard clad in white, blue
and gold and under the command of |
Major Grimston. Lord Curzon appear
ed at the entrance of the army in his
carriage. The postillions wore uni
forms OF scarlet and gold and the
carriage was drawn by four bay
horses. The viceroy was escorted by
Sir Pertab FINCH. Alighting from his
carriage Lord Curzon mounted the
da1s to the throne, which was decor
ated with golden lions and around
which Were placed massive silver foot
stools. The throne itself was sur.
by canopy of white and
gold. When the vieeroy reached the
.hTone the national anthem was play-
ID and a salute of tWenty-one guns
vas Tired. When the spectators had
'esumed their seats after the anthem
here was a flourish of trumpets from
he heralds and Major Maxwell, at the
command of the viceroy read the
PROCLAMATION opening the iurbar. The |
oval standard was then raised on
Ugh and the imperial salute was
ired. the massed bands marched by
laying, bonfires were started by the
roops outside and it was announced
hat King Edward was emperor of In.
liza
There was another flourish of trum.
tets and Lord Curzon arose and stood
or moment impassive. Then in |
tones he s..rted a speeeb
nd read the message from King Ed
Al hto cauIG5S Tile #HlCGrOY5 an
Iounced the coronation of the king:
e extolled the loyal Insian people
nd prophesied prosperity for the In-l
1anempire. He said also that ii had
cen decided not to exact interest forI
hree years on all loans made or
Guaranteed by the government of In
Ia to the native states in connection
nth the recent famine. The yiceroy
nnounced also the abolition OF the
indian staff corps, which has long
cen an army sfnecure. |
In the kings message. which was .
aen rad By Lord Curzon, his naaies-s
said that the Prince and Princess
IS would shortly visit India.
e regretted his absence from the
strhar aaad sent his greetings to his
lafaa peaEle.
sueeutnbed to Operation.
New York. Jan. Major Angus