Treasures Of The Tomb. [l The Times " World Copyright, by arrangement with the Earl of Carnarvon.] LUXOR, FEE. 18. After a day of exhausted calmi following the thrills of Friday's wonderful incidents, Luxor to-day is again humming with the excitement of the official inspection of the new sights of Tutankhamen's tomb. But before giving details of the day's proceedings I wish to transmit the following article, written specially for TIm l'imes by Lord Carnarvon, which supple- ments and expands the account sent to you on Friday of that day's extraordinary experiences:- "I find it most difficult to write about or describe what I saw and felt when I entered the inner chamber of the tomb of Tutankhamen, for of a surety I never dreamed I should gaze upon the amazing sight wbhich met my eyes. In the course of the morning Mr. Carter had eased with planking the two bituminized statues of the King on each side of the sealed door, so that no hurt could come to them, and also built a sort of wooden stage to enable him to attack the sealed door at the top. Professor Breasted had also spent several hours copying the seals on the door before they were finally broken away, and from their grouping he has, I understand, been able to deduce some interesting facts. " When we assembled there were about twenty people. What with the heat of the day outside and the electric lamps and the crowding together of so many in sucli a confined space, the air was insufferably hot. The interest in the proceedings, how- ever, far outweighed any such trifling matters. The work was begun by Mr. Carter's chipping away the cement at the top of the sealed door, but he had not pro- ceeded far when it was discovered that there was what proved to be a broad lintel at the top of a built-up wall. The cement was exceedingly hard and re- quired a great deal of cutting with the chisel to detach it froms the stones forming the backing of the wall, and the greatest care bad to be exercised because we were anxious to preserve all the sealings as nearly intact as possible, A FIRST GLIMPSE. "After a little while a small aperture was made, through which it, was possible to peep, and it becane evident that there was no empty chamber or passage con- fronting us, but that we were looking at some large built-up structure. With the aid of an electric torch we managed to make out that it was the top.of what ap- peared to be a large canopy, carved and gilded. "'The work proceeded slowly, for the cement was still very hard, and the greatest care was necessary, till suddenly an interruption occurred, for on one of the inner stones there lay the remains of a necklace of beads of faience and g6ld with two ornamental clasps. There it had evi- dently been dropped, presumably three thousand years ago, by some one who cither did not notice .t or did not take the trouble to pick it up because he was already loaded with plunder. "Muchi more of the construction' of the interior object was now visible, and our first conjecture, that it was some kind of catafalque or canopy, was confirmed. It was now seen to be an enormous structure of wood" most elaborately carved and gilded and inlaid with blue faience. Alto- gether it forms one of the most magnifi- cent and remarkable objects ever dis- covered. Now, also, we could see that the walls of the interior of this chamber were painted ; but in the short time at our disposal it was impossible to examine it closely. The painting, however, did not seem to nie to be very fine, and it ap- peared also to have suffered from damp and to be disfigured by stains of iron mould. Still, even froni the outside, it was easy to distinguish among the decora- tions the cartouche of Tutankhamen. THE ENTRY. This canopy Was so close to the openi- ing, and left so little space, that pre- cautions had to be taken before it was possible to think of getting in. At last, by means of a mattress placed against the canopy, it became possible to risk entry. M1r. Carter went in first, and, after a short while, -announced to us waiting outside that there was no -doubt that it was the tomb of the King. With the greatest care I followed in, and w hatever emotion and excitement I may have felt when I entered the first chamber, they were as nothing when I realized that I was going in what un- doubtedly was practically the untouched tomnb of an Egyptian King. Moving care- fully round to the right, we found on the cast side of the shrine, or canopy, two large doors. They were closed by means of a bolt, and hung on heavy bronze hinges. With ominous creakings, we managed to open a door, only to find ourselves con- fronted with a second canopy. This waas entirely gilt, and between the two struc- tures were some of the most marvellous alabaster ornaments it is possible to ima- gine. One beautiful little painted pot w ith a lid, on the top of which was a cat witlh pink toiigue, I could scarcely take my eyes off. It was imposgible to opeh the door sufficiently to be able to see in detail all that lay between the two Walls, the outer and the inner wall, but it was possible to see that the whole interior of' the outer wall was carved and gilded. "The second shrine was similar, and had double doors exactly opposito those we had opened, but a very important point was that the inner doors were sealed with small seals and string, and the wholo sealing arranigement was per- fectly intact. It is, therefore, almost cer- tain that the body of thie King is lying somewhere in this socond shrine, or in one even farther in, untouched. "As far as I know, this has never bap- pened before. Hitherto we have only found the Royal personages either hidden away or very much plundered. In the case of the tomb of Rameses IV., if I recbllect the papyrus rightly, five of thesI shrines, or canopies, figured as surrounld- ing the 'King's sarcophagus. There is room for as many as that in this tomb, but it is imprudent to venture any pro- phecy oni the subject. The space is so constricted between the walls of the chatnber and those of the outer shrine that it was rnpossible to pass along on any side but that where the entrance doors are situated, but with the help of a lamp I could discem the black paddles or oars for the deceased King's use after death, laid in criss-cross pattern along one side, and some kind of large statue at the far corner. "This part of the tomb will take months to exatnine, and I can only hope that the work may be carried on without the con- stant interruptions which have been a chief feature of this season's campaign. THE FOUR GODDESSES.| A WONDROUS SHRINE.- "On the same cast side there is a large opening in the outer wall of the chamber whibh has never been closed, beyond wlhich is another room revealing one of the most imposing and wonderful pictures possible to imagine. I felt that with so many people waiting, all of whom hoped to come in, it would be selfish to take up too much time, so any description I can give of this new and marvellous find is the result of only a very supe*jial survey. " The first thing that struck the gaze was one of the most wondrous objects that had ever been unearthed either in Egypt or elsewhere. It is probably the shrine containing the canopic jars of the King, that is to say, the jars containing the viscera and parts of the body removed before the embalming. On the top is an open work motif of 'uraei' [Royal ser- pents], and on the four sides are figures of four goddesses, which are simply mar- vellous in their modelling'and refinement. One of them is in a position which, I think, has never been represented in Eastern art before. They seem to be pro- tecting the contents of the shrine, and the expression of the faces is extraordinarily realistic. This remarkable mohlument stands, perhaps, 5ft. or 51ft. high, and is gilt all over. "There are other objects in this room which are extraordinarily fine. A box of the utmost magnificence, made of ivory Linlaid with gold Ankhs, is an object that none could have dreamed existed in those far-off days. It reaches a height of artistic excellence and delicate craftsman- ship impossible to realize until it is seen, and this is only one object among many. There are about thirty boxes, some of large size, which do not seem to have been opened, or even tampered with. In one box, the lid of which had fallen off, I noticed two magnificent 'ushebti,' or figures of men who were supposed to act as substitutes or assistants of the deceased in his labours in the hereafter. We opened one box, resembling a small sentry-box, and found a pair of lions, or leopards, with the figure of the King in gilt wood on their backs. I know r am repeating myself when I say that the articles in this room surpass in craftsman- ship and beauty any of the things that have been found up till now, but it is the fact, and one which I am sure will be endorsed by the public in due time. OSTRICH FAN AND BOATS. " There is one box from which wve lifted the lid, expecting to find it full of miscel- laneous contents. Instead we found only a single object, but that, I believe,' is unique in the history of Egyptian explora- tion. It was an ostrich-feather fan. All the feathers arc still there, looking in per- fect, though probably very delicate, condi- tion. Still, with the chemicals and expert knowledge at oui disposal it is possible that we shall be able to preserve it all complete. The handle of the fan was a real joy to contemplate. It is difficult to describe it after such a brief inspection, but it is made of ivory with a crosspiece or arm set like the letter 'L' at right- angles N1'ith the main handle, the feathers being set fanxviso in the end of this 'L.' The whole thing is simply but elegaiitly carved with, near the top, the King's cartouche in different coloured stones. This beautiful object, in perfect artistic taste, was Xvell deserving of being treasured in a box by itself. " There arc a number of model boats, charmingly painted, some with rigging and linen sails complete, others being row- boats. It will be interesting later to com- pare these boats with the wonderful set found by the Metropolitan Museum of New York some two years ago. These dated to the Eleventh Dynasty, and it will be instructive to note whether boat con- struction and methods of propulsion had much changed between the Eleventh and the end of the Eighteenth Dynasty, which was from about nine hundred to one thousand years. THE GOD ANUBIS. "Another most striking thing, whlich it was impossible to overlook, was the life- size jackal representing the god Anubis, couchant, and mounted on poles, pre- sumably to be carried on men's shoul- ders. Another was a box full of jewelry, which, whatever the intrinsic value of the metal and stones may be, one might almost call priceless to-day. What the other unopened boxes contain it is useless even to try to guess, but it is reasonable to hope that we may learn much about Egyptian burial customs and the objects used. "There are many rites the precise nature of which we have yet only dimly coiijcctured, buit with the help of the oL- jects found here these may be eltcidated and made intelligible. I have little doubt that, as we remove shrine after shrine, tho space between each succeeding pair of' walls will bo found full of articles Qf most intense interest, and, judging from those' already found, probably of surpassing beauty. The work of dismantling and re- moving the shrines will require the greatest care and dexterity, and I anti- cipate constantly increasing interest as we go on, and quickening excitemetit until we reach the place where I have no doubt the body of the King lies undisturbed. Such a sight as the body of one of the ancient Kings, lying untouched as it was laid there, never yet has been seen by modern eyes. We may fairly expect to find the Pharaol still decked with Royal jewels and what will prove the full regalia of a King of Egypt. All Egyptologists present oh Friday were deeply tnoved by the unfor- gettablo experience, and one and all assured me that they had never dreamed of beholding so unique and impressive a spectacle. Owing to the splendid arrange- ments made by Mr. Carter, the work of opening the scaled door went off wonder- fully well. It was a ticklish operation, but passed off without a hitch of any sort. " CARN^AvoN." KING FUAD'S FRIENDLY MESSAGE. Lord Carnarvon has received the follow- ing telegram from King Fuad, dated from the Abdin Palace, Cairo:- "A l'occasion de la decouverte des in- estimables tresors dont vous enrichissez la science et l'Egypte, il mi'est tres agr6able de vous adresser le temoignage de mes f6licitations les plus vives au moment ou vos efforts sont couronnes de suces, et ofi vous cuillez si justement le fruit de vos longues ann6es de travail.-FouAD." In addition the King, being himself de- tained by a multitude of preoccupations, appointed the Under-Secretary of the t)e- partnent of Public Works to represent him officially at to-day's ceremony. These facts are of particular interest at the moment when a malicious campaign is going on representing that misunderstand- ings and a quarrel exist 4etween Lord Car- narvon and the Egyptian Government. These representations are totally false. Their relations are most cordial, as evidenced by the extremely thoughtful action of the King, which was entirely self-initiated, as well as by the enthusiastic friendliness of the Egyptian public men invited to-day. The fact is that, so far from there being any disagreement, Egypt seems intent on showing through all the proper official channels its regard for Lord Carnarvon and its appreciation of his immense services to the country. QUESTION OF PAPYRI. HOPES OF DISCOVERY. In regard to the objects found in the new chamber, a question almost imnmedi- ately asked by every one is if there are any papyri. None has been found; nor would any be expected at this stage. If any exist they will be in the boxes yet unopened, but it is extremely problematical. There are great quantities ot inscriptions and symbols on the walls and various articles for expert interpreta- tion, and what it is yet hoped will. be found is a copy of the "Book of the Dead." This is likely to be placed be- tween the legs of the dead King ready to his hand. If it is found this wiU be immensely interesting, because no Royal Book of the Dead has yet been discovered. All who have seen it are most enthusi- astic over what is supposed to. be the canopic shrine guarded by the four god- desses. The modelling of these figures and faces is so beautiful that one very con- petent judge said to me: "The Greeks themselves could not have done better. The figures stand with outstretched arms depressed below the shoulder level, so that the hands are perhaps level with the waist. One figure is especially graceful and the features most beautiful, the face turned over the shoulder so as to face the door, while the body still fronts the guarded shrine. The figures at first glance appear nude, but are really covered with a film of the finest drapery." It is a day of glorious sunshine, with a clear blue sky, and all the circumstances of the ceremonies are most picturesque. Every precaution had been taken to keep order along the six-mile road from the river to the tomb, which runs by sandy wastes, past mud-walled villages, along a stretch of the canal bank, and then through a winding rocky valley. The whole distance was guarded at forty-yard intervals by " Chaffirs," or watchmen, in blue uniforms and fezes, made gorgeous with stripes of red, green, and magenta, and a glistening brass plate in front. As each important visitor passed they saluted smartly with their nabute, or long sticks, like Indian latWUs. The gaps between them were filled with policeuien mounted on horses, donkeys, and mules, while most picturesque of all was the ceaseless patrol of the road by members of the Camel Corps. Besides the invited guests, there was a great crowd of sight- seers who wended their way to the valley, and by mid-morning the low stone wall surroutiding the entrance to the tomb v'as flanked many deep by perhaps the most cosmopolitan and polyglot crowd that could be seen in the world to-day. It included members of the British peerage, distinguished Americans and Frenchmen, and numbers of Egyptians in iarbimhw, and represantatives of almost every country. THE FORMAL OPENING. Lord and Lady Allenby arrived at Luxor this mornihg, three hours late, but well, and by the same train came numbers of Egyptian notables invited to the ceremony. Tele- grams of congratulation have been pour- ing in on Lord Carmarvon. A telegram from New York brings " ecstatic congratu- lations " from the authorities of the Metro- politan Museum, and there are private messages too numerous to mention. Since very early morning, the farther side of the Nile has been black with masses of vehicles and people. The whole transport faeilities of the province had been commandeered by the authorities to take up officials and guests to the Valley of the Kings. Among the waiting vehicles were no fewer than seven motor-cars and one inotor-bicycle with side-car. Never has such a sight been seen here before. Everjy ancestral horxe-drawn and ass-drawn carriage in this part of Egypt has been mobilized, with herds ox' d6nkaya and crowds of donkey-boyo and hangerm on. It is long since the waters of the Nile have been so troubled by the pasage of fleets of feluccas and' motor launchcs. Throngs of interested spectators also waited throughout the morning on this side of the river to watch the departure of the various notabilities. It was ten minutes past 1 o'clock when Lord and Lady Allenby drove up with an escort of Egyptian cavalry, and entered the waiting launch to go over where a motor-car waited on the other side. As soon as the launch returned the Queen of the Belgians and Prince Leopold came out of the Winter Palace Hotel and embarked, The Queen was dressed in white, with a broad-brimmed white hat, stonm-grey veil, and grey fox stole. The Mudir of the Province received her on the farther side and drove up to the valley in her carriage with her. One of the earliest notabifities to arrive was the Sultana Malak, widow of Sultan Hussein, who throughout has taken the liveliest interest in this find. She re- ceived an ovation from the crowd by the river and at points along the road. She was received at the tomb by Ur. Carter, M. Lacau, and the Under-Secretary of tho Department of Public Works, and almost immediately descended the steps on Mr. Carter's arm, followed by her suite and Yusef Aslan Cattaui Pasha and Mine. Cattani. The Sultana remained in the tomb about twenty minutes, and before she came out Lord Carnarvon and Lady Evelyn Herbert arrived and went in. The next visitors to be taken in were Mr. Morton Howell, the American Minister at Cairo, and his wife, with Colonel and Mrs. Thompson, 'of Ohio. They were received by A. Lacau and Mr. Carter. On coming out, Mr. Howell told m.e that he was thunderstruck with what he had seen. It was a stupendous dis- covery, far exceeding anything that he had anticipated, even after having seen the outer chamber and the annexe a month ago. He was proud of his fellow-country- men who through the Metropolitan Museum were cooperating so whole- heartedly in the work, which undoubtedly was of the greatest scientific benefit to mankind. From him I learned that the temporary wooden casing round the King's statues had been removed so that visitors might see them without obstruc- tion, a single rail now replacing the former hoarding. LORD ALLENBY'S ARRIVAL. Lord and Lady Allenby arrived at the tomb at 1.45 p.m., accompanied by Mr. E. Scott, Councillor; Mr. A. Clark Kerr, Secretary; Captain Hindley, and Mlajor Anderson, and were received by Lord Carnarvon, Mr. Carter, M. Lacau, and Abdel Hamid Pasha Mustapha, representng King Fuad. The party then awaited the arrival of the Queen of the Belgians, in company with the following members of the Societ6 de I'Egyptologie-namely, the Commissioner of the Public Debt Commission, Mr. H. Famall; the Director of the General State Domains, Mr. H. M. Anthony; the ex- Premier, Abdel Khalik Sarwat Pasha ; the UTnder-Secretaries, Ismail Pasha Hassa- nein and Mahmoud Sami Pasha, and the ex-Minister of Communications, Wassef Pasha Semeika. At 2.15 p.m. the Queen of the Belgians arrived, accompanied by the Mudir, or Governor of the Province, and Colonel W'atson Pasha. After the presentations the Queen, with the Mudir, and escorted by Lord Carnarvon, Mr. Carter, and M. Lacau, immediately entered the tomb, and just as they were doing so Prince Leopold, accompanied by Dr. Kepart, arrived and went in, as did Lord and Lady Allenby, and following them MX Gaillard and the Cointe C. de Lalaing, of the Belgian Lega- tion. At 3 o'clock the Queen emerged, and by then the other invited guests had assembled in readiness to descend. On her return to the Winter Palace Hotel from the Valley of the Kings, her Majesty the Queen of the Belgians re- ceived me, and expressed the profound emotion she had felt at being present at to-day's opening ceremony. The unique spectacle of the funerary chamber, in which every object still remained where it had originally been placed three thousand years ago, had made an impres- sion upon her which she would never for- get. Her Majesty still remained wonder- struck at the marvellous objects there ex- posed to view, and said she thought that the world owed a great debt of gratitude to Lord Carnarvon and Mr. Howard Carter. TREASURES OF THE TOMB. LORD CARNARVON'S STORY. FRESH DETAILS. MORE WONDERS - IN STORE. YESTERDAY'S FORMAL OPENING.