New-York tribune., 1911-12-08
DELHI RECEIVES EMPEROR
Their Majesties Enter City by
Gate Not Opened Since 1857.

Delhi. Dec. An imperial salute OF l0l
guns welcomed the King-Emperor and
Queen-Empress on their arrival here 10
dav from Bombay The route 70 the camp
was lined alternately by British and Indian
regiments. under the command of Lieuten-
ant General Sir j. WillcOcks and General
Sir Z. G. Barrow. In providing guards Of
honor and escorts native troops also re-
ce!ved an equal share with British soldiers.
The King Emperor and Queen Empress
were received ON the elaborately decorated
platform by the Viceroy and Nicereine, the
governors and heads of provinces. the COM
mander-in-chef and a number OF high mill
tary and civil officials.
After series Of presentations their ma
iesties proceeded TO pavilion within The
walls Of the fort whore ljo ruling chiefs
were introduced. after which began the
great procession 70 the camp four miles
away. Throughout India a holiday had
been decreed and hordes ~ natives had
gathered 10 get a glimpse OF their Emperor
and Empress. The procession was headed
bv I.ancers with. bands playing. Ther
came General Peyton, the herald, IN silA
and gold tabard emblazoned with the roya
coat Of arms. and sixteen British and ma
tive trumpeters, all mounted on black
chargers Next followed the native escort
Of the Vlcerov. in scarlet and gold. preced
inc the imperial Cadet Corps. composed er
tirelv Of princes and their sons. Their ma
iesties and the Viceroys suites succeeded.
As their maiesties approached the com
mand 20 present arms was passed alons
the line of troops European spectators
took Of their hats and the natives benz
deep toward the ground The bodyguarc
Of Indian princes which followed imme
diatelv after outshone in splendor all thai
had passed. The column was closed by d
band of savage looking Afghan chisf'
mounted on wild ponies and detachment
Of native and British troops.
Their maiestics entered the city through
the Kings Gate now opened for the first
time since 1851. when the King OF Delhi
went 10 public worship.
All along the route the impression seemed
10 be profound and the reception was a
cordial one.
The vast camp stretched along the Great
Trunk Road I'm long. symmetrical rows OF
white tents was almost binding in the
vertical Indian sun. while the whole place
when their majesties entered blazed with
the bright hues of the East
Crowds OF picturesque humanity from
the raiah in his silks to the haif-naked
weIIab gathered to welcome their En-
peror. and they formed a perfect picture
Niugling with them were bejewelled Indian
n,irces army and administrative officers
naive and British private soldiers and
large numbers or foreign tourists. The
ancient bullock cart the smartest modern
carriage. the powerful motorcar. the rich
Iv canarisoned elephant and the blooded
horse added variety.
The Emperor's tent does not diner great
Iv in appearance from the others. In
ternallv. however. II Is palauaL Great
canvas halls stand near by for official re-
centions and banauets. About quarter
of , million persons have taken mp their
quarters IN the canvas city. which Is
broken M by green lawns, polo grounds
fountains ana avenues Of trees.