The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-02
NOW RULER OF
 THE MOGULS Edward VII { Proclaimed
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 s. GoRGEop DELHI DURBAR Scars and Gold and Troops AIT and Music. viceroy Curzon, in Impressive Tones, Delivers. a Speech and Reads Message of Edward to His
 Asiatic Subjects.

! Delhi. India, Dec. A.-Tens of thou | sands of people from the city of Delhi ands from villages far and near began ! gathering at day'break this morning on the great plain outside the city. They waited patiently for the supreme an- | nouncement from the Dunbar that King l Edward was Emperor of India Soon the great plain was filled with crowded mass | es of people and the brightly colored clothing of the vast throng covered the space with gorgeous hues. The crowd on the plain was composed largely or | the common people, but among 1t could | be seen the retainers of the various l ra tahs. who had assembled for the func- ] ton. ..,
 | The attention of all was fixed upon the | white amphItheater in the center of the plain, where the announcement was to be made. The amphitheater was adorned | with 9ilded cupola3 and surrounoeo Dy | batteries, squadrons and haftanons ol the Indian army. Beyond the amphi- theater in the distance, could be seen great numbers of elephants, camels ana | horses So vast was the multitude that
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 The arrival at the ampitheatre of the Viceroy of India, Lord Curzon of Ked- leston, and other dignitaries ana the princes, was one of the brilliant episodes of the day. The princes were clad Tn silks and adorned with jewels. and their horses and carriages were brilliant With trappings of gold.
 A Great Poppy Garden. The spectacle within the arena was most striking and gorgeous. The Pathan chiefs and the Sirdars were resplendent l in brilliant raiment Soldiers, civilians and visitors from far distant countries I were included among those within the amphitheater. Upon the entrances of the veterans of the Indian community there was tremendous enthusiasm. and the arrivals marched to their places as the bands played national airs. The car riage of the Duke of Connaught, who represents King Edward, was escorted by a detachment of cavalry. As the duke and duchess were driven around | the arena the assemblage gave them an enthusiastic welcome. Amid the acclama- tions of the people the duke took his seat at the left of the throne. while the duchess proceeded Co a place behind the 1 throne.
 When the great amphitheater was filled and the hour for the announcement drew near the multitude within and without awaited expectantly the first act of the proclamation ceremony.
 Royal Standard Unfurled.
 The approach of the Viceroy was heralded Preceded by members of his body guard. clad in white, blue and gold, and under Sha command of Major Grinston, Lord Curson appeared ct the entrance of the arena in his carriage | The postillions wore uniforms of scarlet and gold, and the carriage was drawn by four bay horses. The Vtcsroy was escorted by Sir Pertab Ffngh. Ahghting from his carriafe, Lord Curbon mount ed the dais to the throne, which was decorated with golden Hons. and around which were placed massive silver foot l stools The throne itself was surmount- ed by a canopy of white and gold. When the Viceroy reached the throne the | National anthem was played and salute of twenty-one guns was fired
 When the spectators had resumed their | seats after the anthem, there was four | ish of trumpets from the heralds. and Ma jor Maxwell. at the command of the Vice roy read the proclamation opening the Durbar The royal standard was then raised on high and the imperial salute was fired. The massed bands marched by 1 playing, bon-fires were started by the troops outside, and it was announced that King Edward was Emperor of India. There was another flourish of trumpets and Lord Curzon arose and stood for moment impressive. Then. in impressive tones. he delivered a speech and read the message from King Edward. In his ad- drss the Viceroy announced the corona ton of the King he extolled the loyal Indian people and prophesied prosperity ! for the Indisn Empire. He said also that it had been decided not to exact interest | for three years on all loans made or guar anttGd by the government of India to the native States in connection with the re- 1 cent famine The Viceroy announced also the abolition of the Indian stan corps, which has long been an army sinecure.
 The Kings Message.
 In the Kings message. which was then read by Lord Curzon, his majesty said that the Prince and Princess of Wales | would shortly visit his Indian people. In conclusion, Ring Edward said:
 l q renew the assurances of my regard | for the liberties of the Indian people; of my respect for their dignities and rights: | of my interest in their advancement, and of my devotion to their welfare. These are the supreme aims and objects of my mighty God, will lead to the increasing prosperity of my Indian Empire and to the greater happiness of its peoples" At the conclusion of the Kings words, the assembled people broke into cheers for the King and Emperor The cheering was taken up by the multitude outside the amphitheatre and was long sustained 1 There then followed the presentation ol Indian princes to the Viceroy and the Duke of Connaught and the political of- hcers paid homage to the sovereign This ended the ceremony and the royal cortege then left the arena, followed by the dele gates from foreign powers and the Indian l princes
 Lord Kitchener. after the ceremonies, entered his carriage and was driven tc