THE PRINCE.

Manawatu Times, Volume XLVI, Issue 1977, 19 November 1921, Page 5

THE PRINCE.

WELCOME AT BOMBAY. SCENE OF ENTHUSIASM. DISTURBANCES IN CITY. [By Electric Cable—Copyright] [Aust. and N.Z. Cable Association.] DELHI, November 17. The Renown steamed up Bombay Harbour early this morning, and guns boomed a Royal Salute. The shipping was gaily dressed. The Prince of Wales commenced a busy day In paying and receiving official calls, including tho ruling princes. At 10.30 the Prince and his staff landed at the Apollo Bander (landing place), and was greeted by great cheering crowds. He proceeded to the reception pagoda, where he read a message from the King. He received addresses of welcome. The scene was one of vivid splendour and Eastern magnificence. After some exhaustive hand-shaking, he entered his carriage, and tvith a brilliant military escort drove through the city to Government House. All along the route there was a display of unprecedented enthusiasm. The day was a public holiday, and the shops were closed. An address of welcome was presented by the Bombay Corporation, which declared that the heart of India was devoted to the King-Emperor and to the Throne. They looked to the future in the eager anticipation and confidence that India soon would be unreservedly admitted to the council of free and unfettered nations of the Empire, an equal partner with the great Dominions. The Prince, in replying, said he wanted to grasp India’s difficulties and understand her aspirations. He felt awed at the difficulty in getting to know them o'n this visit to an ancient country, but he was fortified by the knowledge that sympathy begat sympathy. His sympathy with India had existed since childhood. "I want to know you,” said the Prince, “and I want you to know me.” The King’s message declared that it was the Prince’s ambition to. ripen India’s goodwill into a yet fuller understanding. The King trusted and believed that the visit would add another link in the golden chain of sympathy between the Throne and India. While the Prince’s triumphant progress was not marred by any untoward incident, the non-cooperation agitation caused serious disturbances in other parts of the city. Mill hands ceased work, and mobs wrecked and burned trams and stoned Europeans. The police were compelled to fire after several of their number had been killed and injured. Their firing caused a number of casualties. The latest report is that the trams continue to be suspended,' and that the mob is still out of hand. TROOPS CALLED OUT. (Received Friday, 7.25 p.m.) DELHI, November 17. As a result of the Bombay riots, four Indian policemen were killed and thirteen injured. Three rioters were killed by revolver shots, and a number wounded. ' A large number were arrested. The situation is now in hand, and the police and military are patrolling the affected area. The rioters In the evening set fire to liquor shops, and a large four-storied building was destroyed. The trouble started after a non-cooperator’s meeting, the participants stopping all sorts of vehicles and molesting anyone wearing European clpthes. Bonfires of foreign clothing were made at street corners. The mob specially vented its wrath on those returning from the Prince’s procession. The pblice were unable to cope with the outbreak, and the military were called out. Gandhi and other leaders unsuccessfully tried to persuade the crowds to desist from violence.