New-York tribune., 1911-12-12
.DURBAR At DELHI TODAY
George V Formally tOTake Title
of Emperor Of India.
IN CENTRE OF GREAT PLAIN
Magnificent Spectacle To Be
Viewed by Ruling Princes and
Vast Concourse of People.

Delhi, Dec. 1.-THE great Durbar 10 ne
held tomorrow to mark the accession w
King George as Emperor Of India, VIII Iar
outshine the Durbar i'm 1908. when KING
Edward was proclaimed. There will be q
public holiday throughout India, ana the
ROY al proclamation Will he read I'm every
town and village. Already King George
and Queen Mary have taken part In many
functions and have received the homage of
the princes Delhi is oYerrun with visitors
from all lands. and It is expected that the
magnificent spectacle will be viewed by
hundreds Of thousands.
Everything promises success for the festi-
val tomorrow There has been no hitch
in the preparations, and fine weather is
predicted. This will be the first time In tho
history OF India that the loyal population
Will he able personally TO witness the proc
lamatlon Of an cmperor-king.
Since their arrival their maiestcs have
become extremely popular, and curiosity Is
tuned Ia its highest in anticipation Of the
kings speech, whlch..it is known. VIII an
nounce administrative reforms Of the frst
importance.
The Durbar camp is vast canvas city
covering about twenty-five square miles IL
is lighted by electricity. served by perfect
water supply and provided with excellent
roads and a special railway system. Chief
of all stands out :he Emperor's central
caur The huge tent I'm which both the
investIt,Ire and the reception will be held
f. on Grand avenue. This tent is capable
NJ seating three thousand persons. II is
err11
is the Kings state dining tent, hung with
blue. where one hundred and sixty guests
will attend the state banquet tomorrow
evening. Their majesties' private tents are
IN the right. and the Niceroy has some
what similar enoampment 10 the left Inc
green lawns and gardens surrounding many
Of the hig camps are attractive and rest
full
About one hundred and hfty ruling
prInces will he present at the purpsr'
their CAMPS being IN close proximity 10
that of the King Tho historic ridge IN
the evening presents a truly wonderful
sight AS far az the eve can reach twinkle
mvriad+ Of electric lights, which disclose
picture Of white and gold and mere ana
there splsshes Of color
King George VIII arrive lo-lHpl '''F Nv ''''
centre of the great plain, about three InleS
from his camp for the Durhar. in sta'e
procession. and will proceed half way
around an enormous. banked-up arena IN
which have assembled not less than eighty
thousand spectators. From there he VII
20 10 a smaller amphitheatre, accommodate
ing twelve thousand persons. These VIII
comprise tho Indian chiefs. governors ana
lieutenant governors the imperial and pro
vlnclal councils. with All the leading or
fciaIs. nobility and gentry cf india.
After receiving the homage ~ the chiefs
on 2 specia dsis. under regal purple
canorv. their maiestlee will proceed n 2
marble dais sur1nounted ny golden
dome and viii show themselves IN their
coronation robes and crowns 10 the as
sembled multitude. Twenty thousand
troops. with the herslds and massed bands,
viii surround the dsis. lending picturesque
ness TO the scene.
After the ceremony and on the return tn
their camps their majestiss will complete
the second half Of the circle In the p's
arena and then proceed along the Princes
Road through number of other camps
occupIed b. the Indian princes.