7
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The searon of Mirza's house on his arrest, however, revealed
that he has infringed the Colonial Regħlations by investing
in land and houses, and that he had in his possession copies
of the El Islam and Bande Maturam Dota seditious newspapers
proscribed by the Indian Government.
These discoveries furnish material upon which to deal
with him in Executive Council and I shall address you in a
separate despatch and at a later date on this subject.
9.
The action of the Lance Sergeant or policex who gave
the information concerning the meeting at the Gurdwara sees
bew
as far as investigation shows at present do have prompted by
Α'
spite.
10. The Ramazan, or Mahomedan Fast, ended yesterday.
Today
is a day of anxiety if any trouble is to be expected but every-
thing is quiet here.
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The suspects, with the exception of Mirze, have been in-
formed of the charges against them and have been allowed to
call witnesses in their defence.
The cases against Nos 2--5 are in my opinion establish-
ed. They will be sent under phlice escort to Calcutta. I shali
release Nel- No 7, and as regards Nos 8 and 9 I shall allow
them their liberty pending further communication with the
Indian Government.