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the men's conscience; and for actually threatening to put an officer of another department under arrest, a Nonconformist, for entering a public prayer room to pray with some soldiers! When such desperate efforts have to be made to maintain the position of State Church chaplains, the time certainly must have arrived for a strict enquiry whether the Rs. 13,93,116 spent annually on the Indian Ecclesiastical Establishment are really needed. Is the Government justified in taking from Indian revenues the following amounts : Per mensem, Rs. Bishop of Calcutta, Metropolitan 3,831 Mulrass 2,131 Bombay 2,131 Colombo 1,000 Trivandrum and Cochin 1,000 Chota Nagpore 1,000 Lucknow 1,500 Ten Archdeacons @ Rs. 800 each 8,000 Thirty Chaplains, @ Rs. 800 each 24,000 Table of salaries paid to the chaplains holding other Crown appointments, say 50 Senior Chaplains, @ Rs. 800 each 40,000 Junior Chaplains, @ Rs. 500 each 20,000 25 missions, @ Rs. 100 each 10,000 Total monthly 1,10,000. In addition to these figures there are the burdens connected with privilege leave, one month for every five months' continuous work and leave on "urgent private affairs" (without of which forms entitles the applicant to full pay), The bishop or priest who has rendered seven years' service has two years' furlough, which on medical certificate, may be extended three years. These figures have been taken by Mr. Robert Barnes from the Government Blue Books, and are accurate, we believe. As Mr. Barnes says: "Under the rules, it would be possible for the Successor, if the Apostles stationed at Calcutta to draw, while absent on a three years' visit, say to his friends in England, amounts to £6,100; of an Archdeacon, to £1,300; of a senior Chaplain, to £1,500; and of a junior Chaplain, to £1,050." The importance of reducing this expenditure, and the introduction of payment by results, would be in keeping with both the financial straits as well as the religious tolerance characteristic of this 19th century. Never was a greater sham more scathingly exposed! PROTEST MEETING AT THE TOWN HALL. Pursuant to a requisition on the Sheriff signed by several Native gentlemen
seven years' service has two years' furlough, which on medical certificate, may be extended three years. These figures have been taken by Mr. Robert Barnes from the Government Blue Books, and are accurate, we believe. As Mr. Barnes says: "Under the rules, it would be possible for the Successor, if the Apostles stationed at Calcutta to draw, while absent on a three years' visit, say to his friends in England, amounts to £6,100; of an Archdeacon, to £1,300; of a senior Chaplain, to £1,500; and of a junior Chaplain, to £1,050." The importance of reducing this expenditure, and the introduction of payment by results, would be in keeping with both the financial straits as well as the religious tolerance characteristic of this 19th century. Never was a greater sham more scathingly exposed! PROTEST MEETING AT THE TOWN HALL. Pursuant to a requisition on the Sheriff signed by several Native gentlemen of Calcutta, a very largely attended meeting, for the purpose of protesting against the Indian Penal Code Amendment Bill, was held at the Town Hall yesterday evening. Among those present were Messrs. W.C. Bonnerjee, Normanworth Sen, H.D. Mallik, Monomohonath Mitter, Nobin Behari Sircar, A. Chaudhri, N. Haider, Kalliyanan Mitter, Bhupendranath Bose and Niratan Sircar. Several Europeans and thousands of natives were present. For more than an hour before the time fixed for the meeting to take place, the main and side halls of the Town Hall were crammed with native students. The Sheriff, the Acting Mayor, Mr. Allan Arthur, having declared the meeting open, called upon those present to elect their own Chairman, and in response to this call, M.W.C. Bonnerjee, Barrister, was elected to the chair. The Chairman said that he had been connected with public affairs for the past thirty years, but he did not remember any measure of such importance to evoke such strong feelings, as the proposals now before the Governor had done. The meeting expressed its unanimous opinion that if the Government proceeded with the enactment of the Bill, it would be a great violation of the trust reposed in it by the people of
Bose and Niratan Sircar. Several Europeans and thousands of natives were present. For more than an hour before the time fixed for the meeting to take place, the main and side halls of the Town Hall were crammed with native students. The Sheriff, the Acting Mayor, Mr. Allan Arthur, having declared the meeting open, called upon those present to elect their own Chairman, and in response to this call, M.W.C. Bonnerjee, Barrister, was elected to the chair. The Chairman said that he had been connected with public affairs for the past thirty years, but he did not remember any measure of such importance to evoke such strong feelings, as the proposals now before the Governor had done. The meeting expressed its unanimous opinion that if the Government proceeded with the enactment of the Bill, it would be a great violation of the trust reposed in it by the people of this country. The meeting also stated that if the Government was determined to press for the Bill, it should do so in a way that would not offend the feelings of its subjects, many of whom were deeply opposed to it. The Chairman further remarked that it was the duty of the Government, as the representative of the people, to consider the sentiments of its subjects, especially when those sentiments were so universally against the measure. He urged the Government not to use its great power in a way that would alienate the people of India from it. The meeting had not been held so largely for the purpose of protesting against a measure as of entreating the Government to pause and consider well the circumstances of the country. It was necessary, in the opinion of the meeting, that the Government should proceed with the Bill in the way it was being proceeded with. The Government was a strong one and had it in its power to pass any Bill it chose, but they entreated the Government not to use its greatness like a giant, and to proceed with discretion and with due regard to the feelings which it had
of the Government, as the representative of the people, to consider the sentiments of its subjects, especially when those sentiments were so universally against the measure. He urged the Government not to use its great power in a way that would alienate the people of India from it. The meeting had not been held so largely for the purpose of protesting against a measure as of entreating the Government to pause and consider well the circumstances of the country. It was necessary, in the opinion of the meeting, that the Government should proceed with the Bill in the way it was being proceeded with. The Government was a strong one and had it in its power to pass any Bill it chose, but they entreated the Government not to use its greatness like a giant, and to proceed with discretion and with due regard to the feelings which it had evoked in the country. It was the conviction of many, including the Chairman, that the vernacular press and the press of the day were a real help to the Government. The Government, as far as the people were concerned, was not a responsible Government unless it had the aid of its own conscience. The Bill was introduced on the 21st of December and it was proposed to discuss and, if necessary, pass it tomorrow. The Bill was subjected to as unnecessary, as the existing law was found sufficient to deal with all cases of sedition that had arisen or were deemed likely to arise. The time for its introduction was also inappropriate, as this was not the time when people's minds were exercised with past and present concerns. The Hon. Surendranath Banerjee here read a list of telegrams from various Public Associations sympathizing with the objects of the meeting. Abu Amritonath Mitter, Bahadur, proposed the first resolution as follows: "That this meeting earnestly hopes that in view of the singular unanimity with which the proposed modifications of the law of sedition have been disapproved of by Her Majesty's European, British and British Indian subjects and by important public bodies in
its own conscience. The Bill was introduced on the 21st of December and it was proposed to discuss and, if necessary, pass it tomorrow. The Bill was subjected to as unnecessary, as the existing law was found sufficient to deal with all cases of sedition that had arisen or were deemed likely to arise. The time for its introduction was also inappropriate, as this was not the time when people's minds were exercised with past and present concerns. The Hon. Surendranath Banerjee here read a list of telegrams from various Public Associations sympathizing with the objects of the meeting. Abu Amritonath Mitter, Bahadur, proposed the first resolution as follows: "That this meeting earnestly hopes that in view of the singular unanimity with which the proposed modifications of the law of sedition have been disapproved of by Her Majesty's European, British and British Indian subjects and by important public bodies in the land representing widely different interests, such as the Chamber of Commerce, the Anglo-Indian Defence Association, the High Court Bar, the British Indian Association, and other bodies, the Government will be pleased not to proceed further with the Bill without allowing further time for consideration and discussion. In the opinion of this meeting, the revision by the Select Committee makes no substantial change, and to quote the words of the Bengal Gazette newspaper, the result will be exactly what it would have been if the Bill had been approved at the first reading." He said the Bill was an attack upon that liberty of the press which was the greatest safeguard of the people in all civilized countries. In its attempt to put down sedition, the Government was going to destroy all honest and fair criticism. Mr. C.G. Gray, Barrister, in seconding the resolution said that he did not think it went far enough, because the resolution as it stood, only asked the Government not to proceed with the Bill and to allow further time for its consideration. He was inclined to go beyond that and advise the Government to drop the Bill for good and all. The prosecution had
of this meeting, the revision by the Select Committee makes no substantial change, and to quote the words of the Bengal Gazette newspaper, the result will be exactly what it would have been if the Bill had been approved at the first reading." He said the Bill was an attack upon that liberty of the press which was the greatest safeguard of the people in all civilized countries. In its attempt to put down sedition, the Government was going to destroy all honest and fair criticism. Mr. C.G. Gray, Barrister, in seconding the resolution said that he did not think it went far enough, because the resolution as it stood, only asked the Government not to proceed with the Bill and to allow further time for its consideration. He was inclined to go beyond that and advise the Government to drop the Bill for good and all. The prosecution had been successful under the existing law, and there was no further legislation required. The Hon. Surendranath Banerjee supported the resolution in a long and eloquent speech. He was sure all present regretted the introduction of the Bill which had been objected to by all the leading European and Native bodies in Calcutta and elsewhere. They had the sympathy of the entire non-official community. The resolution was put to the vote and carried unanimously. Babu Norendranath Sen proposed the second resolution which ran as follows:– This memorial to the following effect be adopted and submitted to the Viceroy in Council under the signature of the Chairman of this meeting:– That your memorialists view with alarm and apprehension the amendments, of which notice was given on the 21st of December, to this Bill for the amendment of the Criminal Code, in relation to extra-territorial offenses, which your memorialists feel is a grave and serious departure from the views of the Indian Law Commissioners and the eminent men who have since dealt with the subject, and your memorialists humbly pray that your Excellency in Council may be pleased to permit the further time for their discussion and consideration. That your memorialists further humbly
in Calcutta and elsewhere. They had the sympathy of the entire non-official community. The resolution was put to the vote and carried unanimously. Babu Norendranath Sen proposed the second resolution which ran as follows:– This memorial to the following effect be adopted and submitted to the Viceroy in Council under the signature of the Chairman of this meeting:– That your memorialists view with alarm and apprehension the amendments, of which notice was given on the 21st of December, to this Bill for the amendment of the Criminal Code, in relation to extra-territorial offenses, which your memorialists feel is a grave and serious departure from the views of the Indian Law Commissioners and the eminent men who have since dealt with the subject, and your memorialists humbly pray that your Excellency in Council may be pleased to permit the further time for their discussion and consideration. That your memorialists further humbly pray that your Excellency in Council may be pleased to sanction the insertion in Section 124A. of a definition of disaffection in the sense in which it was explained by the Indian Law Commissioners; to sanction the omission of the vague and uncertain words hatred, contempt, and enmity, and of any provision throwing upon a person accused under Section 500 the proof of the absence of the intent charged; and to limit the scope of that section to what is false, and to sanction the omission from the Bill to amend the Code of Criminal Procedure of any provision enabling Magistrates to act upon offenses under Section 1 of the Penal Code, and to section the insertion in Section 1JA of the Penal Code as proposed by the Select Committee, viz., with the insertion to cause a breach of the peace. Babu Bykantonnath Sen of Baripada seconded the resolution which was supported by Babu Robendra Nath Tagore speaking in Bengali, put to the vote and carried unanimously. Babu Kalicharan Bannerjee moved the third resolution as follows:– That this meeting desires to record its protest against the Criminal Procedure Bill of 1877, now pending before the Imperial legislative Council, as being
any provision throwing upon a person accused under Section 500 the proof of the absence of the intent charged; and to limit the scope of that section to what is false, and to sanction the omission from the Bill to amend the Code of Criminal Procedure of any provision enabling Magistrates to act upon offenses under Section 1 of the Penal Code, and to section the insertion in Section 1JA of the Penal Code as proposed by the Select Committee, viz., with the insertion to cause a breach of the peace. Babu Bykantonnath Sen of Baripada seconded the resolution which was supported by Babu Robendra Nath Tagore speaking in Bengali, put to the vote and carried unanimously. Babu Kalicharan Bannerjee moved the third resolution as follows:– That this meeting desires to record its protest against the Criminal Procedure Bill of 1877, now pending before the Imperial legislative Council, as being a retrograde and reactionary measure which will add to the already large powers of the police, invest Magistrates with new authority which they do not now possess, and curtail the powers of the High Court, all to the great prejudice of accused persons. The mover characterized this Bill as an attempt to deprive the High Court of its Extraordinary jurisdiction, a power prized by the people. He felt certain that each and all who valued their liberties would protest against this curtailment of the powers of that court, and he trusted that all would support the motion. The resolution was seconded, put to the vote, and carried unanimously. With a vote of thanks to the chair, the meeting came to a close. It is reported at Jamrud that the Afridi Malik Khwas Khan has been murdered by his own son. Tirah.-On the 17th instant a wing of the 34th Pioneers moved from Ali Masjid to Peshawar and the other wing remained at Ali Masjid. The road through the Khyber has been much cut up by the recent rain. Peshawar.–Orders have issued for the 8th Bengal Infantry now at Jamrud and Barisal marching to the Peshawar Valley to join the force
attempt to deprive the High Court of its Extraordinary jurisdiction, a power prized by the people. He felt certain that each and all who valued their liberties would protest against this curtailment of the powers of that court, and he trusted that all would support the motion. The resolution was seconded, put to the vote, and carried unanimously. With a vote of thanks to the chair, the meeting came to a close. It is reported at Jamrud that the Afridi Malik Khwas Khan has been murdered by his own son. Tirah.-On the 17th instant a wing of the 34th Pioneers moved from Ali Masjid to Peshawar and the other wing remained at Ali Masjid. The road through the Khyber has been much cut up by the recent rain. Peshawar.–Orders have issued for the 8th Bengal Infantry now at Jamrud and Barisal marching to the Peshawar Valley to join the force there in relief of the 14th Sikhs, which moves to Nawshera. Snow and rain are falling at Srinagar and Kashmir, the Peshawar Valley road is blocked in some places by land-slides, Postal and telegraphic communication is interrupted. Sir William Harcourt and Mr. Balfour wound up the debate on the Frontier Policy, which the former denounced; and especially attacked Sir George White's Simla speech as being most culpable and dangerous. Mr. Balfour, who defended Sir George White, said he was unable to give the slightest hope of the avoidance of complications on the Frontier, but he did hope that the influence which had been successfully exercised northward and southward of the disturbed district, might slowly and cautiously be further extended. Reuter. In London, the leading "Indian Sedition in England. The Bloomsbury Congress," the Reformism of January 18, publishes the following: "At Montague Mansions, Bloomsbury, a conference was held on December 26, under the auspices of the British Indian Society, for the purpose of considering the British Government's policy towards India. Mr. Dadabhai Naoroji took the chair, and there was a large attendance, chiefly consisting of Indian residents in the United Kingdom. The Chairman spoke thus:– "The resolution unanimously passed describes the
Policy, which the former denounced; and especially attacked Sir George White's Simla speech as being most culpable and dangerous. Mr. Balfour, who defended Sir George White, said he was unable to give the slightest hope of the avoidance of complications on the Frontier, but he did hope that the influence which had been successfully exercised northward and southward of the disturbed district, might slowly and cautiously be further extended. Reuter. In London, the leading "Indian Sedition in England. The Bloomsbury Congress," the Reformism of January 18, publishes the following: "At Montague Mansions, Bloomsbury, a conference was held on December 26, under the auspices of the British Indian Society, for the purpose of considering the British Government's policy towards India. Mr. Dadabhai Naoroji took the chair, and there was a large attendance, chiefly consisting of Indian residents in the United Kingdom. The Chairman spoke thus:– "The resolution unanimously passed describes the meeting as that of British residents in the United Kingdom." The report, however, calls the majority of those present 'East Indians.' By East Indians,' as understood in India, is not meant natives of India and 'Indians' means both natives of India and Europeans who have seen service in India. 'East Indians' is a term which was once applied to those who are now known as Europeans. In a book, published in 1832, giving an account of the state of society in Calcutta, Bombay, etc., we find a writer speaking of a class called indiscriminately half-castes, Eurasians, and Hindu Britons. In another book, published in 1841, an advocate of the Supreme Court of Calcutta gives the same class the progressive names of half castes, Eurasians and Anglo-Indians. But in neither of the books does the term East Indian appear. In what period then was the word specifically applied to a particular section of Indian society? We much fear old Dadabhai and Young India in England are doing no good for India. Their proceedings and utterances, on the contrary, may have to evil consequences. The freedom of speech in which M. Dadabhai Naoroji indulged shows an advance which has grown during his
Indians' is a term which was once applied to those who are now known as Europeans. In a book, published in 1832, giving an account of the state of society in Calcutta, Bombay, etc., we find a writer speaking of a class called indiscriminately half-castes, Eurasians, and Hindu Britons. In another book, published in 1841, an advocate of the Supreme Court of Calcutta gives the same class the progressive names of half castes, Eurasians and Anglo-Indians. But in neither of the books does the term East Indian appear. In what period then was the word specifically applied to a particular section of Indian society? We much fear old Dadabhai and Young India in England are doing no good for India. Their proceedings and utterances, on the contrary, may have to evil consequences. The freedom of speech in which M. Dadabhai Naoroji indulged shows an advance which has grown during his residence in England. He could be of no use to his master. Quick war Mulharaj and he now speaks as a generous Englishman for poor India. If the Bloomsbury conference turns against India, Mr. Dadabhai must be accountable for it. We are sorry for young Dr. Mullik. He is a scion of a respectable family in Calcutta. His grandfather had been in Government service. So his father, and his brother is a member of the Civil Service of India. When he returns to India to practice, would he have the inclination and time for display of half his present patriotism? Evidently, he spoke, without any thought of his countrymen in India and little thinking the mischief he was doing thereby. His boyish mutinous murmurs, if listened to, can only do harm, but no good. Probably, they will be considered as justification for the new law of sedition proposed by Mr. Chalmers. AU NOM DU PEUPLE FRANÇAIS DE PAR LA LOI ET LA JUSTICE ET ÉTUDE DE M. Chottiche Chondor Chour Conseil agréé Près le Tribunal de 1ère instance de CHANDERNAGOR, Rue Général Martin VENTE Par licitation Il sera procédé le midi douze Mars mille huit cent quatre-vingt-dix-huit à huit heures