The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-08
K in g-E m p error and
Queen-Empress Are
Royalty Received.
HOLIDAY TAKEN
BY ALL INDIA
Spectacle Is One of Splendor, in
Which Gorgeous Costumes and
Brilliant Display of Jewels
Prevail-Great Crowds Of
Picturesque Humanity
Are Everywhere.

Delhi. India, December THE roar
of an imperial salute OF lo1 guns well
coined the King Emperor and Queen
Empress on their arrival here to-day
from Bombay. The railroad station
In the Selingarh bastion of the fort
had been the Mecca since dawn for
everybody In the city and the coro-
nation camp.
Equipage which We'd with one an
other in splcndor passed along roads
crowded with Indian princes. military
officers and government officials. and
streams of natives went the same
way. The route to the camp was
regiments under the command Of
Lieutenant-Gen Sir J. Willcocks
and General SIR T.. u. Barrow. In provid-
ing guards of honor and escorts ma
tive troops were also given an equal
share with British soldiers.
Tho King Emperor and Queen
Empress were received on the elabor-
ately decorated platform by the vice
roy and the vicereine. the governors
and heads of provinces, the comman-
der-in- chief and number of high
military and civic officials.
Receive $50 Ruling Chiefs.
After series OF presentations, Their
Majesties proceeded to pavilion with
In n wall OF the fort, where $50 ruling
chiefs were introduced. This brilliant
ceremony. with its gorgeous display Of
Jewels and richly colored garments, oc-
cupicd considerable time. Meanwhile
the provincial legislators had gathered
on the ridge by the durbar camp to
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great procession to the camp four miles
away.
T'~oughout India 4 holiday had
been decrecd. and great numbers of
natives had gathered TO get glimpse
OF their Emperor ana Empress. They
formed striking background to the
gorgeously uniformed procession. which
was headed by lancers with bands
playing. Then came General Peyton,
the herald. in elk and gold tabard
emblazoned with the royal coat OF
arms. and sixteen British and native
trumpeters, all mounted on black
chargers. Next followed the native
escort OF the viceroy. In scarlet aud
gold. preceding the imperial cadet
corps. composed entirely Of princes and
their sons. Their Majesties and the
vlceroy's suites succeeded
King and Queen Acknowledge Sn,ute.
As Their MajestieS approached the
command to present arms was passed
along the line OF troops, European
spectators took off their hats, and the
natives bent deep toward the ground
The King Emperor, the Queen En-
press and the Viceroy bowed right and
left in acknowledgement The body
guard OF Indian princes, which followed
Immediately after. outshone In SPLEEN
dor all that had passed.
In strict order of precedence came
$50 maharatahs. rajnhs, nawabs and
other chieftains. The column was
closed by band of savage-looking At
ghans and Pathan chiefs. mounted on
Wild ponies, and a detachment Of native
and British troops.
Their Majesties entered the civ
through the Kings gate. now opened
for the first time since 1857. when tho
King OF Delhi went 20 public worship
All along tho route the Impression
seemed TO be profound. and the recep-
ton was a cordial one. On arrival al
the camp the troops dchled past. the
imperial carriage, receptions followed
and the King Emperor was presented
with brief address OF welcome. to
which he replied in a few words.
Occupy Famous House.
Their Majesties and the vfce-reEaI
party then repaired to their camp, of
which Circuit House. built by Lord Cur
zon In 1903, Is the centre.
The vast camp stretches 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 Matesrfes en-
tered blazed with the bright hues OF
the East.
Crowds OF picturesque humanity
from the rajah in his silks to the half
naked wallah, gathered to welcome
their Emperor. and they formed per-
feet picture. Ningling with them were
teJeweled Indian princes. army and
administrative officers. native and
British private soldiers. and large num-
bers of foreign tourists.
The ancient bullock cart. the smart
est modern carriage. tho powerful mo-
tor car. the richly caparisoned elephant
ana the blooded horse added variety.
Entertain in Canvas Halls.
Very little trace was to be found of
the various fires which have recently
caused havoc In the camp.
The Emperor's tent does NOT differ
Internally, however, It is pnlatIal.
Great canvas halls stand nearby for
official receptions and banquets
About 100000 persons have taken up
their quarters In the canvas city, which
is broken UP by green lawns. polo
grounds, fountains and avenues OF
trees.
Throughout the morning the coming
and going of great dlgnitaries contfn-
ued. and the throngs of natives kept
their positions patiently, anxious to
get another sight of their Emperor and
Empress, 60.