New-York tribune., 1903-01-02
CLIMAX OF THE DURBAR.
DELHT.S BRILLIANT DAY
Ficerog Announces Coronation and
Reads the Kings Message.


announcement Of the durbsr, that King Edward
was Emperor Of India. Soon the great plain was
filed with croHding masses Of people. and the
brightly colored clothing of the vast throng
covered the space with gorgeous hues. The
crowd on the plain composed largely Of the
common people. but among It could be seen the
retsiRers OF the various rajahs VINO hao as
sen1bled for the function
The attention of ali was fixed upon the white
ar1phitheatre in the centre of the plain where
the snr ouncement was TO be made. The amphi-
theatre was adorned with gilded cupolas and
surrounded By batteries. sduadrons and bat
falions Of the Indian army. Beyond the amphi-
theatre. in the distance. could he seen great
numbers Of elephants. canaels and horses. So
vast the multitude that the troops appeared
as mere splsshes Of color
GORGEOUS SPECTACLE.
The arrival at the arnphitheetre of the viceroy
IF India Lord Curzon of Kedleston, and other
dignitaries and the princes was one of the brill
iant episodes of the day. The prince were clad
IN silks and adorned with jewels and their horses
and carriages were brilliant with trappings Of
gold.
The spectacle within the arena most
striking and gorgeous. The Pathan chiefs and
the sirdars were resplendent in brilliant raj
uent. Soldiers, civilians and visitors from Tar
distant countries were included among those
the veterans Of the Indian Mutiny there was
tremendous enthusiasm, and the arrivals
marched TO their places the bands played nation
al airs The carnage of the Duke Of Connaught
who represents King Edward, was escorted by
a detachment Of cavalry; as the duke and the
duchess were driven around the arena the as
senblage gave them an enthusiastic welcome
Amid the reclamation OF the people the duke
took his seat at the left of the throne, while
the duchess. proceeded to 2 place behind the
throne
When the great amphitheatre was filled and
rhe hour for the announcement drew near. the
multitude within and without awaited expect
antly the first act Of the proclamation ceremony
THE PROCLAMATION.
Then the approach Of the viceroy was herald
ed Preceded by members of his bodyguard'
clad in white blue and gold. and under the COM
1nand Of Major GriInston. Lord Curzon ap-
pesrad at the entrance Of the arena in his car
riage. The postiIions wore uniforms Of scarlet
and gold. and the carriage was drawn by four
bsv horses The viceroy was escorted by Sir
Perrab FINCH Aligbting from his carriage,
Lord Curzon mounted the dais 10 the throne
hich r-as decorated with golden lions and
around which were placed massive silver foot
stools The throne Itself was surmounted by a
canopy Of white and gold When the viceroy
reached the throne the national anthem was
fred. When the spectators had resumed their
sesrs after the anthem. there vas flourish Of
fr1Iu7pets from the heralds, and Major Maxwell
at the command of the viceroy read the proc
lama ton opening the durbar. The royal stand
ard was then raised on high and the imperial
salute was fired The massed bands marched
by playing. -bonfres were started by the troops
outside. and 1t was announced that King I'd
ward was Emperor of India
Thar another flourish Of truu1petS ana
Lord Curzou arose and stood for a moment i'm
massive Then in impressive tones he delivered
speech and read the message from King Ed
ward n his address the viceroy announced the
coronation Of the King; he extolied the loyal
Indian people and prophesied prosperity for the
Indian Empire. He said also that it had been
decided not 10 exact interest for three years on
all loans made or guaranteed by the Govern
rrert of India 10 the native states in connection
with the recent famine. The viceroy announced
also the abolition Of the Indian staff Corps
which has long beea an army sinecure-
THE KINGS MESSAGE.
In the Kings message, which was then read
nv 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
1eoole IN conclusion King Edward said;
renew the assurances of my regard for the
liberties Of the Indian people; Of my respect
for their digTlities and rights OF my llleIesL ~
gheir advancement. and Of my devotion TO thelr
welfare These are the supreme aims ana or
s4cts OF my rule which, under the blessing OF
Almighty God. viii lead 70 the increasing pros
reritv Of my Indian Empire and 10 the greater
happiness ri its people
as the zicerov finished reading the Kings
words the assembled people broke into cheers
for rfe King and Emperor. The cheering was
taken up ny the multitude outside the aHphi-
theatre and was long sustained
There then followed the presentation Of Indian
princes TO the vicerov. and the Duke OF Con-
7aught and political officers paid homage TO the
sovereign This ended the ceremony and the
roval cortege then left the arena followed by the
delegates from foreign powers and the indian
princes.
Lord Kitchener after the ceremonies, entered
his carriage and was driven TO Delhi
The whole ceremony was favored with brill /
fant sunshine
LADY Curzon was dressed 81 pale blue chiffon /
trimmed with passementerie. She wore flower
hat Lord Curzon was in full political uniform.
With COOKED hat. The Duke of Connaught had |
ON 2 neld rlarshars uniform and the Duchess /
rf Connaugft wore a costume of cream lace |
over white silk, with silver trimmings and 2 |
cream toque.
when the Curzons reached the dais the |
z-ioerov and The Duke of Connaugft saluted |
each other and Lady Curzon courtesied TO the |
Duchess Of Counaught-
Lord Curzon spoke for thirty minutes. stand /
ing r,cer Of the time with one foot--nn silver /
rootstool During the reception of the princes /
and chiefs Lady Curz n and the duchess stood /
l,ebfrd their husbands not participating in that |
part Of the ceremony except in the case OF the I