Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-07
SP[ENDOR AT DELHI
Roar of Imperial Salute Wei
comes King and Queen.
ALL INDIA TAKES HOLIDAY
Arrival From Bombay Greeted by
Princes, Officials and Natives.
GORGEOUS COSTUMES PREVAIL
Brilliant Display Of Jewels and
Richly Colored Garments Much
In Evidence.

In EV10enCe.
DELHI, India, December THE roar
OF an imperial salute of 1O1 guns well
coined the king-emperor and oueen-em-
press on their arrival here today 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 coronation camp.
Equipages which Wed with one another
IN splendor passed along roads crowded
with Indian princes. military officers and
government officials. and streams of ma
tives went the same way The route to
the camp was lined alternately by Brit
ish and Indian regiments under the COM
mand of Lieut.. Gen. Sir J. Willcocks and
Gen. Sir E. G. Barrow. In providing
guards OF honor and escorts native troops
were also given an equal share with Brit
ish soldiers.
The king-emperor and queen-empress
were received on the elaborately deco
rated platform by the viceroy and the
vicereine. the governors and heads of
provinces, the commander-in-chief and a
number Of high military and civil Off
cials
Receive $50 Ruling Chiefs.
After a series of presentations their
majesties proceeded to pavilion within
a wall Of the fort, where 100 ruling chiefs
were introduced. This brilliant ceremony,
with its gorgeous display of Jewels and
richly colored garments, occupied consid-
cradle time. Meanwhile the provincial
legislators had gathered on the ridge by
the durbar camp to greet the royal party.
Then began the great procession to the
camp four miles away.
Throughout India q holiday had been
decreed and great numbers of natives
emperor and empress They formed a
striking background to the gorgeously
uniformed procession. which was headed
by lancers with bands playing Then
came Gen. Peyton. the herald. In silk 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 es-
;ort OF the viceroy. in scarlet and gold.
preceding the imperial cadet corps, COM
posed entirely of princes and their sons
Their majesties and the viceroy's suites
succeeded.
King and Queen Acknowledge Salute
AS their majesties approached the
command to present arms was passed
along the line of troops. European spec
tators took off their hats and the ma
tives bent deep toward the ground The
king-emperor, the queen-empress and
the viceroy bowed right and left in
acknowledgment. The bodyguard of
Indian princes, which followed imme-
dlately after, outshone in splendor all
that had passed.
In strict order of precedence came $50
maharajahs, rajahs. nawabs and other
chieftatns. The column was closed by
a band OF savage-loOking Afghans and
pathan chiefs mounted on wild ponies
and detachment Of native and British
troops.
Their majesties entered the city
through the kings gate, now opened
for the first time since 1857. when the
King of Delhi went to public worship.
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 defiled past the
imperial carriage, receptions followed
and the king emperor was presented
with brief address of welcome, to
which he replied in few words.
Occupy Famous House.
Their majesties and the vice-regal party
then repaired to their camp. Of which
Circuit House. built by Lord Curzon in
1909 is the center.
The vast camp stretches along the Great
Trunk road in long. symmetrical rows OF
white tents, almost binding in the verti-
cal Indian sun. while the whole place
when their majesties entered blazed with
the bright hues of the east.
Crowds of picturesque humanity. from
fh;.r "a in SiIt To h.. hall f-y1 l-aI
Waliah, gathered to welcome their en-
reror, and they formed perfect picture
Mingling with them We're ejeweled In
dian princes, army and administrative
officers, native and British private sol
diers and large numbers of foreign tour
lists.
modern carriage, the powerful motor car
the richly caparisoned elephant and 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 great
ly i'll appearance from the others Inter
nally, however ii is palatiat Great can
vas halls stand nearby for official re-
ceptions and banquets.
About a quarter OF a million persons
have taken up their quarters in the can
vas city which is broken up by green
lawns, polo grounds fountains and
avenues OF trees.
Throughout the morning the coming and
going of great dlgnitarleS continued, and
the thronss of natives kept their positions