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DEGECO JUN 12,
British Indians in the Philippine Islands.
358
In May 1911 the returns of the Inland Revenue
department placed the number of British Indians
resident in Manila at 229. This estimate is probably
too small, and, as the number is always fluctuating,
it is difficult to state the exact numbers.
The
Chief employment of the lower class British Indian
is as a watchman, but a good few are employed in
the peddling trade. In Manila there are two parties,
one consisting of Punjaubis, and the other of
Indians from other parts.
These Indians are, on
the whole, disliked by the Filipinos, who fear
them; this is especially so among the ignorant
classes. Early in 1911 a riot ensued due to the
Filipinos, who accused the "Bombays", as the Indians
are called, of spiriting away children for immoral
purposes.
The point of interest, however, in the floating
number of Indians who visit the Philippines or rather
Manila with the idea of entering the United States.
It