The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-07

; in the Selingarh Dsstion of the fort
had been the mecca since dawn for
everybody in the city and coronation
camp.
The route to the camp was lined
alternately by British and Indian regi-
ments under command Of Lieutenant
General Sir J. Willcocks and General
Sir S. G. Barrow In providing guards
of. honor and escorts native troops
We're also given an equal share with
British soldiers.
The king emperor and queen-em-
press were received on the deliberately
decorated platform by the viceroy and
vicerene, the governors and heads or
provinces, the commander in chief and
a number of high military and civil
officials.
After a series of presentations their
majesties proceeded to a pavilion
within a wall of the fort where $50
ruling chiefs were introduced. This
ceremony occupied considerable time.
Meanwhile the provincial legislators
had gathered on the ridge by the Dur
bar camp to greet the royal party.
The Procession.
Then began the great procession to
the camp four miles away. Through
out India holiday had had been de-
creed and great numbers Of natives
had gathered to get a glimpse OF
their emperor and empress. They
formed a striking background to the
gorgeously uniformed procession
bands playing. Then came General
Peyton, the herald in silk and gold
tabard emblazoned with the royal coat
of arms and sixteen British and ma
tive trumpeters all mounted on black
chargers. Next followed the native
escort of the viceroy. in scarlet and
gold preceding the imperial cadet
corps, composed entirely OF princes
and their sons. Their maiesties and
the viceroy's suites succeeded.
AS their maJesies approached, the
command to present arms was passed
along the line Of troops. European
spectators took off their hats and the
natives bent deep towards the crowds.
The king emperor and queen empress
and the viceroy bowed right and left
in acknowledgment. The boy guard
Of Indian princes who followed after
outshone in splendor all that had
passed.
In strict order Of precedence came $50
maharajahs raJahs, nuwabs and other
chieftains. The column was closed by
a band OF savage looking Afghans and
Pathan chiefs mounted on wild ponies.
and a detachment Of native and British
troops. Their majesties entered the
city through the kings gate. now op-
ened for the first time since $50 when
the king of Delhi went TO public wor-
ship.
Reception Was Cordial.
All along the route the impression
seemed to be profound and the recep-
tion was a cordial one. On arrival at
the camp the troops dched past the
imperial carriage, receptions followed
and the hng-emperOr was presented
with a brief address Of welcome TO
which he replied in a few words.
Their majesties and the vice regal
party then repaired to their camp. OF
which circuit house built by Lord
Curzon in 1903 is the center. The camp
stretched along the great trunk road in
long. symmetrical rows of white tents
almost binding in the vertical Indian
sun while the whole place when their
maJesties entered bIazed with the bright
hues of the east.
Crowds OF picturesque humanity. from
the rajah in his silks to the half naked
wallah. gathered TO wecome their en-
peror. and they formed a perfect pic
ture. Mingling with them were be-
jeWelled Indian princes. army and ad-
officers. native and British