THE DUKE IN CALCUTTA.
A WARM WELCOME. BOYCOTT NOT A SUCCESS. DELHI. January 30. The Duke of Connaught was warmly welcomed by large crowds at Calcutta I during the. Royal procession, which traj versed two nnd a-half miles, from HowI rah Station to Government House. The non-co-operators had previously conducted a strong campaign with the purpose of boycotting the visit, and this. ' coupled with the presence of the Indian | Nationalist leader, Gandhi, had some effect. Part of the city observed a strict "hatred example." There were few public vehicles plying, and most of the shops were closed. MEMORIAL TO KING EDWARD. tlteceived 11 a.m.i j DELHI, January 30. The Duke of Connaught unveiled in the grounds of the Queen Victoria Memorial, in Calcutta, a memorial to Kinp Edward V., erected by public, subIscription from the peoples of Bengal and Orissa. It consists of a marble arch surmounted by a bronze equestrian statue. The balance of the large sum of money raised will be used for modical j relief in the two provinces. A great j gathering listened to the Duke's glowing tribute to tho late King-Emperor.— (Reuter.)
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Auckland Star, Volume LII, Issue 26, 31 January 1921, Page 5
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