UNREST IN INDIA
«. , Pres3 Association-By Telegraph-Copyright. DEBATE IN PARLIAMENT. THE GOVERNMENT FIRM. LONDON, July 29. (Received July 29, at 9.15 p.m.) In tho House of Commons Dr Rutherford asked whether Lord Morley had recommended King Edward to extend clemency to Tilak in view of his position regarding the Indian national movement uid remit a portion of his sentence in irder to allay to some extent the unrest. Mr Buchanan declared that it was im- ' possible for Lord Morley to take such \ iction. He quoted Mr Justice Davar's remarks upon the case, and said that Dr Rutherford would agree that this was lot a cause wherein an exception could »e made. The Government had delibc'ately instituted these proceedings in a rourt of law, and to immediately traverse :he verdict would be to stultify itself. _ The statement was received with Oppo- ' ution cheers. LONDON, July 28. The Times says that the outbreak at , Flombay is a transitory affair. It comments on the gratifying offer of help from ' Australia, but adds that it will not bo ' •equired, ( t
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Otago Daily Times, Issue 14279, 30 July 1908, Page 7
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