THE PRINCE IN INDIA

Dominion, Volume 15, Issue 49, 21 November 1921, Page 5

THE PRINCE IN INDIA

FIVE-MILE PROCESSION IN BOMBAY THROUGH DENSE, CHEERING CROWDS By Telerranh—Press AiioclatfoTi-Conyrlght (Rec. November 20, 5.5 p.m.) London, November 18. The Prince of Wales, after an hour’s ceremonial visits on board H.M.S. Renown, where he received the Viceroy and seven young ruling Rajputnna princes, was taken ashore in a 'barge. It' was a wonderful picture as the barge drew alongside the quay, the fleet firing a salute. The Prince greeted the ruling princes and chief Government officials. Thn'a covered ffius; seated on a golden throne, with the Viceroy and the Governor of Bombay, the Prince read the King’s message to India. Volleys of cheers started him on his five miles procession to Government House, which was undertaken amidst the acclaim of the dense crowds, including the native population. The Prince of Wales held a reception at the Durbar Hall and at Government House. One sentence from his speech, "I want you to know me and I want to know you,” roused frantic applause.- -Aus.N.Z. Cable Assn. ’ v GREAT CONCESSION ON PART OF INDIAN NOBLES ATTEND AN INFORMAL \ RECEPTION. iKec. November 20, 5.5 p.m.) ■ Delhi,, 1 November 18. At the Prince of Wales’s request rative princes and chiefs attended a reception at Bombay Government House, devoid of all ceremonial. This is regarded as a great concession on the part of the Indian nobles, it being the first occasion in history where the native governing classes have made an informal call on a member of the British ruling house. Sub. sequently the Prince attended a number of other functions and motored through the brilliantly illuminated city. He departed for Poona by special train.— Reuter.