Year: 1875




Prince of Wales and his suite visit to India that
is to continue four months may be considered
noteworthy event. English dominion in Hindostan
has not been established more than a century, and
during that comparatively brief period the British gov
ernment has consolidated its power over most extern
sIve, popuous and rich empire The Prince of Wales
is almost certain day rule over this vast terri
tory, the possession and integrity of which con-
sdered essential to the greatness and prosperity of
England To impress the native princes and their fol
lowers with the strength and grandeur Of Britain
is osensbly the object of the present journey of the
heir apparent and it is claimed that the people will gain


wider knowledge of the resources of India by the at
tenton that will necessarily directed the country in
consequence of the royal visit The proposition when
first made not looked favorably upon by the public
large appropriation Of money necessary TO defray
the expenses of the journey, and there
pcons that portion of would be used for other pur
poses than those intended by Parliament. However
when news of the proposed trip reached India the
thusiasm of all classes favor was described as
remarkable Natives We'd with Europeans il is said
in expressing the satisfaction with which they looked
forward to the visit. Meetings were held at Calcutta
and Bombay, and arrangements made for illumnations
PROFESSIONS &C, grand scale The Indian Treasury
made an appropriation to defray a portion of the
Princes expenses, and in short time all became recon
ced to his distant journey, with the hope that 1t will
result in some sort Of benefit which just now cannot
exactly be discerned.


The preiminares caused much debate The neces-
sy of the journey denied Whether the Prince Of
Wales was to go ncog., to overslaugh the viceroy
or be the Vceroys guest; whether he to pay his
own bills be treated as more humble guests are by
hospable hosts matters for grave consideration
But it is all settled now, He is to go en- grande enue
with plenty of money in his pockets and all the posi-
b1a and tIo ha
to do him honor. "The wealth of Ormuz and Of Ind''
VIII be poured out before him, and never since the
famous visit of the Queen Of Sheba has history
recorded royal progress which will equal this one
in magnifcence


The Duke of Edinburgh went partially over the same
ground in the spring of 1870, but his was merely
flying visit, and though he got royalty treated and
monarchs and Ministers aocked to meet him, it was
originally intended that he should appear merely as the
Post Captain Of the frgae which he commanded. But
the Prince of Wales goes the premier peer Of Eng
land to view his inheritance, the most valuable if not
brightest, jewel in the he will, perhaps some
day wear.


THE PRIScEs SUITE


The Prince will be attended during his journey by
numerous suite, part of which has been selected by
himself and part by the government. The Duke of
Sutherland who goes in no Official capacity it is be-


eved Will prove valuable and prudent guide
He has former occasions rendered good service to
the Prince in affairs where the advice assistance of
a circumspect friend were much needed Lord
Alfred Paget and Sir Bartle Frerc will be tenn
porarily attached to His Royal Highness The other
members of the suite follows-Lord in Waiting
Lord Sunled; Equerres in Waiting, Major General
Probyn and Lieutenant Colonel A. Ellis Aides de Camp
Captain Lord Darlington, Royal Horse Guards; Lord
Charles Beresford Royal Artillery and Lieutenant A.
Ftzgeorge, Rifle Brigade; Extra Equerries Earl Of
Aylesford and Colonel Owen Williams Royal Horse
Guards; Dr. Fayner, Medical OGlcer Chaplain Rev
Canon Duckworth; Private Secretaries to the Prince
Messrs Francis Knolys and William H. Russell (the
latter acting also correspondent for the London
Times. In addition a taxidermist botanst and other
scientific men to form part of the suite Mr. Isaac
son, OF the India Office, goes out in charge Of the
presents While in India the following officers Of the
Indian Army will be attached to the Prince:-Maior
General S. Browne Chief of staff; Major Henderson
Political Officer and Captain Grant, Quartcrmaster Gen.
eral Of the Camp Special correspondents of several
leading English newspapers also accompany the Prince


THE ROYAL SQUADRON.


The Scraps and the royal paddle yacht osborne-the
two vessels designed to convey the Prince and his suite
TO lndia-have been fitted out in magnificent manner
and entirely regardless of expense They are grand
floating palaces, provided with every imaginable
luxurious appointment They are both painted white
the exterior with two lines Of blue and lines of gold
encircling the ships below the bulwarks The arms of
the Order of the Star Of India the prov of each
vessel The beauty of the Osborne is much enhanced
by the scarlet Of her paddle wheels dark blue of her
boats Both ships have all their available accommoda
ton taken up by the necessary suite and guests The
Prince will embark at Brndisi on the Osborne and il
is uncertain whether he goes from her to the Scraps as
the depth Of water allows the approach of the
latter ship whether he will proceed in the Osborne
to Corfu where he is to the King of Greece
instead Of at Athens first arranged


PERILs OF THE JOURNEY


The wisdom Of the Prince Of Wales visiting India nj
all has been seriously questioned in many quarters II
is well known that the Queen has all along entertained
serious objections to the trip fearful that some mis-
chance will happen to the heir apparent during his stav
in Hindostan. But Mr. Disrael appears to have sats
fed himself that the presence of the Prince in India
will be productive of an incaculable amount of po
cal, social and commercial good, and consequently the
journey should be undertaken Europeans of rank are
liable TO become victims the assassin's dagger and
the treacherous nature Of the climate exposes tho
visitor to the greatest peril Among the fanatics who
numerous in the country it not impossible that
there may be who would consider his passport to
the highest heaven of his fah secured could he but
send his knife through the heart OF the great Mahara
Dees The murderers the Chief Justice OF Bengal
ana Lord Mayo the Viceroy few years since do not
hold low place in the Mussuman category of saints
however much the followers of Islam may deprecate
ther dead to Christian officials and a name on earth
forever VIII be the future Of the who by a bold
stroke heps the cause Of the against the cross
Ohly fanatic would aspire TO this distinction but i'm
India fanatics many and IL cannot be denied that
tne frlnce Will encounter daily risk during his
Eastern Tour This circumstance is alone sufficient 10
account lorthe Queens dislike TO the intended Journey


TERRIBLE vIsTATIoN


According to London journal the Examiner the |
Ioyai visit Mi be like flight of locusts over certain
districts The orders will be stringent that the poorest
sh DC paid FOR the grain other provender required
V tnc camps, ana accounts Will be kept; but
thcless, the peasant will suffer rs he would during
Pestence or famine for only God and the contractors
VIII know where the money paid for tho things taken
from him goes. Tens Of thousands Of rupees will be
spent for expenses Of the tour throughout the country
put not one rupee Of this amount win benefit the poor
hover Of wood and drawer Of water He will be told