The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-08-17

public buildings under military guard. that
gunboats had taken positions preparatory to
bombarding the native quarters: and instruc-
lions were asked for.
This news was communicated by Lord Kim
borley. Secretary for India. to the other men,
bors OF the Cabinet but what action was taken
Is not known. The Government has made no
public announcement Of the facts in its possess
sion. and 1t was not till late tonight that ru-
nors Of the alarming nature of the situation
began to circulate in the Hobbies Of the House
OF Commons. A special session Of the Cabinet
was summoned for tomorrow. and Lord Kim
berley remained on duty late tonight
Another Hindoo religious festival took place
to-day in Bombay, and this was the occasion
Of tho latest uprising. More than half mil
lion Hindoos live in Bombay, and about 160.-
600 Mohammedans. The race war 10 the
elimination OF long series OF savage
feuds which. many allege. the Govern
ment has taken little pains to disoour-
age. This Is so. because It thought It was
better to allow native animoslties between
the Hindoo and Mohammed adam elem ents than to
permit any Joint discomfort with their British
yulers. 1t has frequently happened that the Mo-
uhNe pupllCiy hllltu u cow winch
80 sacred beast according to the Hindoo re-
Ngion. In order to exasperate the Hindoos. The
common retaliation has been to kill pig and
throw 1t into mosque. This the Mohamme-
dams regard as the grossest de6lement
A week ago o Hindoo holiday and Mo-
hemmedan day OF prayer came together
There was furious outbreak ON both sides.
eliminating In daily riots since. The deadly
hatred is Of long growth and has now burst
into mad fanaticism. Probably nothing but o
fearful shedding Of blood can Quench It.
One Of the greatest massacres in history Is
threatened II It has not already begun. The
force at Great Britain's command is said to be
entirely inadequate to cope with such an
emergency. 1t is said that only 5000 troops
are within easy distance Of Bombay. The re-
ligious fury has seized not only the natives In
that city. but In the whole province. whore tho
population 10 100000 It has spread also
TO other parts OF India.
Juet before the House adjourned to- might II
was reported In the Hobbies that Lord Harris
had telegraphed to the Government that no
hoped to DO able to subdue the mob
by United Pr,4.
BOMBAY. Aug. 16-The religious race rioting
was resumed in this city to-day. and for sew
sral hours the streets were the scenes OF des.
perate confiicts. The lighting was Of tho most
persons were killed and wounded.
To-day being Hindoo holiday, the authori-
ties anticipated renewal Of the recent dis
turbances. and were In measure prepared to
suppress an outbreak; but the police and the
force OF troops In the garrison were Inadequate
to cover the whole city and before quiet had
been restored In one district fresh outbreaks
would occur in other parts OF the city.
The rage OF the Hindoos was directed espe.
cially against tho mosques. several of which
were sacked and burned. All the public build
ings are now guarded by troops and the gun
boats In the harbor have been cleared for ac-
ton and brought into position to cover the ma
tive quarters. The local authorities are conf
dent OF being able ultimately to quell tho ris-
ing.
Tho rioting In Bombay began on Aug. il.
The Mohammedans OF the city were observing
one OF the festivals commanded by tho Koran,
and the day was also holy day with the
Hindoos. and they were celebrating 1t. re-
ligious fapaticism led to q free fight In the
streets. The Mohammedans then attacked
one Of the Hindoo temples, intending to sack
1t. The priests OF the temple. aided by their
followers. succeeded In defending II, but
the fighting among the Infatuated populace
continued until troops interfersd. Tho fight
ing was general throughout the business por-
tion OF tho city. Shops were shut. and all
business was suspended.
The troops did not succeed In restoring or
der without considerable trouble. Bodies OF
them were massed In the chief native centres.
and armed patrols kept the streets clear. The
feeling between tho factions was DO bitter.
and 1t Was SO evident that the trouble was not