ABYSSINIA, Enthusiasm of Populace Over Coronation of Ras Tafari Addis Ababa, Oct. 9. 1. Prince Ras Tafari was crowned Wegus of Abyssinia at six o'clock this morning. The crown was Placed on the King's head by his punt, the Empress Waizeru Zauditu, the presence of members of the ielergy, the Secretaries of State, Wiplomats and the governors of neighbouring colonies.
The new Negus, after a speech the Minister of War, showed him-celt to the people and was given an Afterwards there was a religious ceremony at the Cathedral and a procession in the town, Forty-two thousand troops pa pated in the celebrations, which conteloded with a banquet at the Palace.
The Negus: has for the past 12 years governed the country on bult of his aunt. On October 4 it was announced that he would be exalted to share the throne with her.
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