MODIFIED REPORTS.

Auckland Star, Volume LXI, Issue 110, 12 May 1930, Page 7

MODIFIED REPORTS.

Casualties in Sholapur

Riots.

MOB SAVAGERY

DELHI, May 11

Later reports from Sholapur do not bear out the first high estimates of the: casualties in the riots, but it is certain, that twelve people were killed and 24 wounded. Five policemen are • still missing. ;-. The mob engaged in pastimes specially recommended by Gandhi, such as picketing liquor shops and cutting down palm trees. They showed the greatest savagery when they murdered or burned alive unarmed policemen. The burning of the judges' Court destroyed records dating back to 152.7. European and Anglo-Indian refugees who have arrived at Poona state that after the murders the police, aided by a small detachment of auxiliary forces, fired on the mob and regained' control. With the arrival of British troops the situation was again got in hand. , MOSLEM FESTIVAL. ' Fears of Disturbances Prove Unfounded. NO GRAVE INCIDENT (British Official Wireless.) (Received 12.30 \,.ai. RUGBY, May 11. Reports from India state that although yesterday was an anxious time for the authorities, since it was the date of the Moslem festival of Baler Id, which is distasteful to the Hindus, and also the anniversary of the Indian Mutiny, the day passed off without grave incident. Even at Sholapur, where a Moslem policeman was burnt alive by the mob a few days ago, the religious processions of the Mahommedans passed off without disturbance.

The Moslem authorities beforehand made a strong appeal for order.

FINANCIAL POSITION.

Indian Stocks Remain Fairly

?irm.

CONTRAST TO AUSTRALIA.

(Received 10 a.m.)

LONDON, May 11

The behaviour of Indian stocks is among the most interesting points _of the financial situation. Disquieting news might be expected to cause considerably depressed quotations, but the majority of Indian securities remain comparatively firm. The city is apparently of the opinion that they amount to a definite obligation on the British Government. Though recent statements from the India Office tend to confirm this view, it is difficult to see how in the very unlikely event of a complete Indian collapse the British Government could undertake to shoulder such a colossal addition to its financial burdens as would thereby bo involved. It is hard to believe that this consideration accounts altogether for the present unexpected firmness which some well-informed people attribute to private advices from Indian representatives, large .financial houses disclosing a less serious situation than the Press reports indicate.

The whole, position, despite certain parallels, is curiously out of accord with the financial feeling towards Australia, which still exhibits anxiety and pessimism ' apparently disproportionate to the facts.

SETTLEMENT URGED.

NEW YORK, May 11

A cablegram was sent yesterday by 102 American clergymen to the British Prime Minister, Mr. Mac Donald, urging him, by an amicable settlement with Gandhi and his people, to avoid a conflict "which means-a-catastrophe for Britain and India in the making."