The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-01-01
The Supreme Announcement Of the
Durbar Made To-day Amid
Much Enthusiasm.
A Striking and Gorgeous Spectacle
in the Great Arena at
Delhi.
lord Curzon Delivers the Speech
and Reads the Message From
the King.

sands of people from the city Of Delhi
and from villages far and near began
gathering at daybreak this morning on
the great plain outside the city There
they waited patiently for the supreme
announcement OF the durbar. that King
Edward was emperor Of India. Soon the
great plain was filled with crowdng
masses of people and the brightly col
ored clothing of the vast throng COW
cred the space with gorgeous hues. The
crowd on the plain was composed largely
OF the common people. but among it could
be seen the retainers Of the various
rajahs 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 vas adorned
with gilded cupoas and surrounded by
batteries, squadrons and battalions of the
Indian army. Beyond the amphtheater,
in the distance could be seen great num-
hers of elephants, camels and horses. So
vast was the multitude that the troops
appeared as mere splashes of color.
The Arrival of the Viceroy.
The arrival at the amphitheater of the
Viceroy of India. Lord Curzon Of Kedle-
ston, 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 whole ceremony was favored with
brilliant sunshine.
Lady Curzon was dressed in pale blue
chtften trimmed with passementerie.
She wore a flower hat. Lord Curzon was
In full political uniform with a cooked hat
The Duke of Connaught had on field
marsllaIs uniform, and the Duchess Of
Connaught wore q, costume of cream lace
over white silk with silver trimmings, and
cream toque.
When the Curzons reached the dais the
vlceroy and the Duke of Connaught salut-
ed each other and Lady Curzon oourtesied
to the Duchess of Connaught.
During the reception of the princes and
chiefs, Lady Curzon and the Duchess of
Gonnaught stood behind their husbands,
OF participating in that part of the cere-
tony After the presentation Of the
liabilities the vfceroy and the Duke of
fonnaught stepped forward and shook
hands with Lady Curson. :i =. 49,.
= Gorgeous Spectacle lr, the Arena. -cSe
The spectacle within the arena was
most striking and gorgeous. The .Pathan
chiefs, and the 5irdars were Respondent
In brilliant raiment, Soldiers, civilians
and visitors from far distant countries
were included among those within the
smphitheater. Upon the entrance Of the
veterans of the Indian mutiny there was
tremendous enthusiasm. and as the ar
rivals marched to their places the bands
played national airs. The carriage Of the
Duke Of Connaught, who represents King
Edward was escorted by detachment Of
cavalry. as the Duke and the Duchess
were driven around the arena the as
semblage gave them an enthusiastic wei
come. Amid the acclamations Of the peo-
pie the Duke took his seat at the left of
the throne, while the duchess proceeded to
place behind the throne
When the great anphitheater WIS filled
and the hour for the announcement drew
near the multitude within and without
awaited expectantly the first act of the
proclana ton ceremony.
King Edward Is Emperor.
g. Then the approach of the viceroy was
heralded. Preceded by members of his
bodyguard clad in white, blue and Ro6
and under the command Of Major Grim
ston. Lord Curzon appeared at the en-.
trance Of the arena in his carriage. The
Positions wore uniforms of scarlet anc
gold and the carriage was drawn by fou,
bay horses. The vIceroy was escorted b,
Sir Pertab FINCH. Alighting from his cal
rage Lord Curson mounted the dais to the
throne, which was decorated with COLDER
lions and around which were placed mas
sive silver footstools. The throne itsel
was surmounted by a canopy Of white an(
gold. When the vicerpy reached tht
throne the national anthem was played
and a salute Of twenty one guns was fired
When the spectators had resumed thei
d "eats after the anthem there was flour
& IN Of trumpets from the heralds ant
Il Eajor Maxwell at the command Of tn
~ ceroy read the proclamation opening TIN
! 'rbar. The royal standard was thel
Used on high and the imperial salute wa
fired. The massed bands marched by
playing. bonfires were started by tn
troops outside and it was announced tina
King Edward was emperor of India.
Lord curzon's Speech.
There was another flourish trumpet
and Lord Curzon arose and stood for
moment impa ssive. Then in in1pressiv
tones he delivered speech and read tn
message from King Edward. In his ad
dress the viceroy announced the corona
ton Of the king; he eNtolled the loyal In
dian people and prOphesied prosperity TO
the Indian empire. He said also that
had been decided not to exact interest TO
three years on all loans made or guaran
teed by the government. of India to tn
native states in connection with the re
cent famine The viceroy announced ais
the abolition of the Indian staff corps
which has long been army sinecure.
The Kings Message. T
In the kings message, which was the
read by Lord Curzon, his majesty sal
that the Prince and Princes sof VALE
r, would shortly visit India. He regrette
| his absence from the durbar and sent hi
greetings 10 MS lndlan people. In con
clusion King Edward said: ~ igtgsaya
II renew the assurances of my regar
for the liberties of the Indian people; {
my respect for their dignities and rights
4 of my interest in their advancement an
4 of my devotion to their welfare. Thes
1 are the supreme aims and object Of n
] rule which. under the blessing of AIui8ht
1 God. will lead to the increasing prosperit
1 of my Indian empire and to the create
| happiness of it's people, .alsa
4 AS the viceroy finished reading TIL
kings words the assembled people brok
into cheers for the king and emperor
4 The cheering was taken up by the multi
Y tude outside the ampftheater and wa
long sustained
There then followed the presentation {
Indian princes to the viceroy and til
s Duke of Connaught and political officer
paid homage to the sovereign. This end
ed the ceremony and the royal corteg
H then left the arena followed by the dele
gates from foreign powers and the In
n dian princes. q
? Lord Kitchener after the ceremonies
entered his carriage and was driven t
\ Delhi