The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-07-19
CRIME sTIRs ENGLAND.


The assassination of Sir w. II.
Wylie and DR.. Canvas Lalcaca by an
Indian student at the Imperial Insti-
tute in London, has stirred England
as no other crime since the famous
murders lin Phoenix Park, Dublin.
The latter episode was political in
its origin, arising out Of the agrarian
troubles in Ireland, and being attribut
ed to Fenian conspirators. The pres
ent outrage is also political, and re-
fleets an alarming light upon the
stories of Indian discomfort, and
the possibility of serious trouble in
that Far Eastern domain over which
King Edward bears the proud title OF
emperor.
For many months a cloud has over
sbadowed Inlian affairs. The spirit
of unrest has been evident among
the Hindu race which Lord Give, at
one time an insignificant employe OF
the British East Indian company, sub
ugated to British rule.
1t is indisputable that England has
dominated with a high hand in India.
While her regime has resulted in a
remarkable development of the coun-
Try, and education has been given a
standing and impetus among the
drak-skinned people of her sway, It
remains fact that always there has
slumbered the fire Of revolt. and en-
hghtened India has not in all in
stances become an India reconciled to
the dominion of the white man.
With the spread of knowledge has
grown the sense of power. A larger
outlook has only encouraged the appe-
tfte for independence. A crisis is near
in Indian affairs, and the crime of as
sassination, committed by one of the
dissatisfied race at the very heart of
the empire, will not serve to pacify
those who harbor rebellious aspira-
tions.
It is inevitable that the British gov
ernment shouli now resort to show
OF authority in order to maintain it's
prestige. Any indication of hesitancy
or timor would lead to an inevitable
outbreak. It remains to be seen II
the impending conflict between young
India and his masters can be post
poned by the increased pressure of rul
ership
While 1t is impossible for a free
people to avoid sympathy with the
Hindu in his aspirations for freedom,
the outlook Of successful revolution |
on the part of the race cannot be con-
templated without grave misgivings |
as to its possible consequences. Even
a revolt that ended in defeat for the |
already subjugated people would SER
iously menace stability in the East,
and open the way for complications OF |
Q most threatening kind.
II must be admitted that the supre-
macy OF Britain in India makes for
the safety of civilization in the Orient.
Her power Is Of advantage to all Occi-
dental nations seeking friendly and
relations with this great
section OF the world, so potent in
trade possibilities for our manufac-
lures and industries.
With the hands OF England occupied n
% the full in India, the situation be- |.
zones Immediately one of opportunity
lor the ambitions OF Russia or the (
enterprise OF Japan. X
Thus the Western world DIS inter-
'sted in the conditions which are be-
lind the London tragedy, and the fur
her Developments of the critical situa-
ION thus precipitated will be watched
nth no little anxiety.
viscount Morley, secretary OF state Ii
v India. has most responsible task IA
hand. for which he will need the /