UNREST IN INDIA.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXI, Issue 9154, 29 July 1908, Page 5

UNREST IN INDIA.

CABLE NEWS.

United Press Association—By Llectric Telegraph Copyright.

THE RIOTING AT BOMBAY

ADDRESS BY THE GOVERNOR.

Received July 29, 12.25 a.m. CALCUTTA, July 23,

Owing to renewed rioting at Bombay, the Governor addressed a private meeting of the leading citizens and expressed disappointment at not receiving the support the Government was entitled to expect from the heads of the community. He warned them that the Government would not be deterred from enforcing the law or the courts administering justice by useless demonstrations, strikes, or the closing of bazaars. He expected his hearers to stand fearlessly on the side of law and order, and assist in allaying the unrest.

AUSTRALIAN TROOPS OFFER TO SERVE IN INDIA.

Received July 28, 10.10 a.m. MELBOURNE, July 28

The Sixth Australian Regiment has volunteered for service at Bombay if the unrest there continues. Sir Sydenham Clarke, late Governor of Victoria, and now Governor of Bombay, is hono ary colonel of the reigment, hence the reason for the regiment offering its services.

INTERNATIONAL PEACE

Received July 28. 11.20 p.m. LONDON, July 28. Their Majesties King Edward and Queen Alexandra welcomed a deputation from the Seventeenth Universal Peace Congreds which has opened in London. King Edward said that he rejoiced that his efforts in connection with' international peace and goodwill had not been without fruit. Rulers dr.d Statesmen could pursue no higher aim than the promotion of mutual good understanding f and cordial friendship among the nations. It was the surest and most direct means to enable humanity to realise its noblest ideals and its attainment would ever be the object oi his own constant endeavour. '