The papers of Monday published an apology which the Gaekwar
of Baroda addressed to the Viceroy in answer to a complaint as to the Gaekwar's indifferent bearing at the Durbar. When the Gaekwar was rendering homage with the other feudatory princes he bowed with what appeared to be deliberate insolence, and turned away with an air of studied discourtesy. The correspondent of the Daily Telegraph says, moreover, that he had dressed himself in a manner which every one recognized as being unworthy of the occasion. In his letter to the Viceroy the Gaekwar presents himself in a very dif- ferent aspect and offers an abject apology. He explains that he was overcome with confusion in the presence of the King and Queen and before the vast assembly. He failed to notice exactly what the Nizam of Haidarabad had done, and being second in the line of feudatory princes he had no chance of seeing ths others do homage. He expresses his sincere sorrow for the mishap. The behaviour of the Gaekwar has not been satis- factory in the past two or three years, and we are glad to learn that the other feudatory princes approve of the action of the Viceroy. The presence of the Gaekwar was dispensed with al the ceremony when the King left Delhi. If he has been guilty of nothing more than indiscretion, his present humiliation will no doubt remind him of the importance of avoiding all appear- ance of disloyalty.
