THE PRINCE OF WALES IN INDIA.

Globe, Volume V, Issue 530, 29 February 1876, Page 3

THE PRINCE OF WALES IN INDIA.

(Argus.) The following telegrams h we been received respecting the movements of the Prince:— Lucknow, January 9.

On Friday his Royal Highness laid the foundation stone of a monument in memory of the Sepoy officers and soldiers who fell in the defence of Lucknow during the mutiny. A large number of people of all classes were present. Sir George Cooper, Bart, addressing the Prince of Wales, said that they were assembled in honour to the native soldiers who fell in the defence of the place whose ruins they saw around the city. The conduct of those men was a proof that the natives of India are not deficient in courage, truth, and fidelity, He believed that the conduct of the men at Lucknow was without parallel in the annals of the world, for their only watchword was fidelity to their salt, although they were tempted for days by their relations, castemen, and comrades, to save their religion and their race by deserting the British. Had these men listened to their comrades and deserted, Lucknow must have fallen, and thousands of the trained soldiers of the enemy would have been set free fo march to Delhi. Less distinguished services had been commemorated at the cost of the country, but the Viceroy had done this at his own expense. When the Prince’s visit was over it was hoped that, although the Prince took part in more conspicuous proceedings, the part taken by His Royal Highness on that spot, consecrated by the blood of the truest and bravest of England and India, would not be forgotten, The Prince replied extempore—“ I have received from the Viceroy the request that I would lay the foundation stone of the memorial His Excellency proposed to erect to the soldiers of the native army who fell in the ever memorable defence of the Residency. I have great pleasure in assenting to Lord Northbrook’s request. I am glad to have a share in doing honour to the memory of those brave men who have set such a noble example of devotion to their duty. After what Bir George Cooper has said, it is not necessary for me to dwell on the details of the deeds of courage and fidelity which have become historically so celebrated, but I express my conviction that the act of the Viceroy in erecting this monument will be most acceptable to all classes of Her Majesty’s arms. As they pass it on the way to their camp, they will see one more memorial of a great military achievement. The Europeans will feel that they had in such as we here commemorate fellow soldiers in every way fitted to take part in the defence of the empire, and the native Sepoys will feel proud of their men whose deeds of valour and fidelity have reflected such honor on their race and their country.” The pig-sticking at Unam yesterday was a great success. Seven pigs were speared, the Prince taking the first. The whole suite, except Lord Aylesfoid and Canon Duckworth, took part in the sport, which was very good, and excellent riding was displayed, although the ground was very bad. Major Watson, of the Bengal Cavalry, took the only brace, and presented the head to the Prince. Unfortunately an accident occurred to mar the pleasure of the day. Lord Oarington and Colonel Owen Williams were riding abreast at the same pig, when it turned, and getting between them threw Lord Cariugton, who had his right collarbone broken. Dr Fayrer at once attended to his lordship, who was removed to Cawnpore. The reports to-day say he is doing well, and will proceed with the Royal party from Cawnpore to-morrow. Lord Carington had his left collar-bone broken last year at the autumn manoeuvres. His manly bearing on Saturday was much admired. The Royal party had tiffin under an acacia tree at a beautiful spot; They were surrounded by a circle of elephants, beyond which were gaily-dressed beaters and sowars. The scene, with the disabled nobleman lying on the ground amongst his friends was highly picturesque. The party returned to Lucknow to dinner, and the Prince was present at the club ball. This morning the Prince attended divine service at Christ Church. In the afternoon H.R.H; went through the native town on an elephant, and was well received by a large crowd. The Prince received a present of an elephant from the Rajah of Bhawalpore, which will be forwarded to the Serapis, making the third of such presents.

Delhi, Jan 12 The review before the Prince to-day was a grand military spectacle. Eighteen thousand troops were present, in picturesque and varied uniforms. The native regiments, the elephant and mule batteries, lent additional beauty to the scene. The Prince, on arrival on the ground, at once passed along the whole line of each division, after which he took up his position at the saluting point, when the march past commenced. The artillery and cavalry closed the spectacle by trotting past in batteries and squadrons, and then galloping past in lines of batteries and regiments. The Prince presented new colours to the 11th Native Infantry before leaving the ground. A large concourse of spectators assembled. The whole force looked splendid, and the marching past in most cases was faultless. Lahore, January 18. The Prince arrived here this morning, and was met at the station by the LieutenantGovernor, the Judges, and General of Division, and other high authorities. The drive to Government House was much the same as has been described so often since the Prince’s arrival in India, except that a most picturesque scene was presented on the plain facing the fort, where the rajahs of Kapurthala, Nabha, Mandi, Faridkot, Charaba, Sakit, and Kalsia, and the Nawabs of Bhawalpore, Malcttotla, Pathari, Lohara, and Dnjana were drawn up on elephants, attended by their sirdars and retinues. January 19, The Prince yesterday visited the gaol, and released thirty prisoners, among them two Europeans in for forgery, and one native murderer, who has already been confined for sixteen years.

Jaipoee, January 23.

The Prince reached here on the 20th. On reaching the River Toree, a procession was formed. The Prince in company with the Maharajah mounted an elephant, which was gorgeously housed. The route from the bridge to the city was lined by the Maharajah’s troops, dressed in uniforms the most picturesque and antique, armed with matchlocks and rifles of varied and ancient patterns. The most noticeable feature in the procession (which was the most magnificent pageant yet witnessed since the Prince’s arrival) was the dresses of the body guards, some being in chain mail, recalling the crusade period, whilst others wore handsome cuirasses and helmets. On reaching the palace, specially erected at an enormous cost, the Prince proceeded to the terrace, and witnessed the fireworks, and the charming landscape was lit up for miles. The Prince opened a railway bridge at Nusserabad on Saturday. The opening ceremonial of the Chenal Bridge, which is 9300 ft long, was most successfully managed, and there was a large company from Lahore and the surrounding districts. The Prince simply struck a rivet with a golden hammer, presented in a handsome gold casket, and declared the bridge opened.