The Penn's Grove record., 1903-01-09
THE GREAT DpRBAR IN INDIA
Edward VII. Proclaimed Emperor at
Delhi With Oriental SpIendor.
THE yIcERoY fEAOs HIS MESSAGE

Over $4,000 People in the Amphitheatre
Where Victoria Was Proclaimed-A
visit From sh9 Primes Of wales Prom-
ised-Threc Years Interest ON Famine
Loans ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Honored.
Delhi, India liking Edward VII. Of
England was proclaimed Emperor of
India amid scenes Of unprecedented
Oriental magnif1cence
The ceremony was attended by
1900 persons, lassembled in vast
amphitheatre erected on the spot
where the LATED Queen Victoria was
proclaimed the first Empress Of India
by Earl Lytton then viceroy.
The arrival ai the amphitheatre Of
the viceroy Of India, Lord Curzon, Of
Kedleston. the Princes and other dig
nitaries was onle of the brilliant epi-
s0des Of the day. The Princes were
clad in silk and adorned with Jewels
and their hors&s and carriages were
brilliant with ttappings of gold. The
spectacle wifhit the arena was most
striking and gorgeous.
The carriage Of the Duke of Con-
naught, who represents King Edw. .rd,
was escorted BIZ a detachment Of cav
airy, and as tie Duke and Duchess
were driven AROUND the aropa the as
semblage gaveI them an enthusiastic
welcome.
Preceded by members Of his body
guard. clad ini white, blue and gold,
Lord Curzon appeared at the entrance
Of the arena lin his carriage. The
positions wer9 uniformed in scarlet
and gold, and the carriage was drawn
by four bay horses. The Viceroy was
escorted by Sit Pertab FINCH. Alight-
ing from his jcarriage, Lord Curzon
mounted the dhis to the throne, which
was decorated with golden lions and
around which were placed massive
silver foOtsto4ls. The throne itself
was surmountfd by canopy of white
and gold.
When the | VicerOy reached the
throne the national anthem was
played and d salute Of twenty lone
guns was fred. When the spectators
had resumed their seats after the an
them there wa)s flourish Of trumpets
from the heraIds. and Major Maxwell,
at the commend OF the Viceroy, read
the proclamation opening the Durbar.
The royal standard was raised on high
and the imperial salute was fired.
The massed bands marched by play
ing, bonfires were started by the
troops outside, and it was announced
that King Edward was Emperor of
India.
In his address the Viceroy extolled
the loyal Indian people and prophesied
prosperity for| the Indian Empire. He
said also that it had been decided not
to exact interest for three years on
all loans made or guaranteed by the
Government bf India to the native
States in co1hection with the recent
famine. The Viceroy announced also
the abolition Of the Indian staff corps,
which has long been an army sine
cure.
In the Kings message. read by Lord
Curzon, his Majesty said that the
Prince and Princess of Wales would
shortly visit India. He regretted his
absence from the Durbar and sent
his greetings to his Indian people. In
conclusion King Edward said:
L IcutW TUT dSSuIduCcS VI lily r.
gard for the liberties of the Indian
people; of nay respect for their digni-
ties and riglks; of my interest in their
advancement, and of my devotion to
their welfa4e."
AS the vAceroy finished reading the
Kings wof1s the assembled people
broke into 4heers for the King and
Emperor.
Then followed the presentation Of
Indian Princes to the Viceroy, and the
Duke of Co4naught and political Off
GERS paid homage to the sovereign.
This ended the ceremony and the
royal corteg4 left the arena, followed
by the delegates from foreign Powers
and the Indian Princes.
The whole ceremony was favored
with brilliant sunshine.
The Vicerefne, Lady Curzon, has been
awarded theI Kaiser-f-Hind gold medal
in recognition Of her public services
In India.