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oreed have been forward with the thousands of people I have moved a resolation to the effect Imperial Service Contingents sonal services and help loyal and generous offers of person assembled than the splendid that India would desire, in the from Bhawalpur, Bhavnagar, offer of the Indian Contingent present emergency, that she Bhopal, Idar Junagadh, Khairpur, (Cheera) Now the noble Marquees should be allowed not only to Maler, Kotla, Navangar, Sirmar, takes us a step further. He makes send her troops, but to contribute and Tehri, will be accepted later

motion to the House which is to the cost of their maintenance and if need arises.

House of Lords,

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House of Commons.

Offera have been received from

German losses hitherto total over Neutral critics estimate that

2,000,000.

conisutment, and ounfidence in of India bound together as one Countles loyal meɔtings and future. warm response to spppeal for re- Maintenance of British rule is Every one of the non-official lief funds filled him with satisfac- an essential condition of moral members present also epoke in

Noid tion and confirmed the impression and material progress of the favour of the resolution, and the that Government would be sap, country, hence all rejoice that proceedings were marked by a Wednesday, Sept. 16th, 1904, ported by the determination Indian fighting races will take genuine ring of quiet enthusiasm. The Lord Privy Seal and Sec- the effect that the ordinary charges pay, and the Viceroy, on behalf A joint offer from Dhar. courage, and endurance of the the field in Europa alungaide In replying on the debate, the retary of State for Tadis "The of these troops should continue of the Government of India and Barwani, All Rajpur, and Jhabua whole country. Viceroy added the British troops. Splendid Indian Viceroy expressed appreciation Marquess of Crewe) moved a reso- to be borne by the Indian Govern- I am sure with the aurent and who maintain no Imperial following words :--

Army under British guidares of the remarkable demonstration lution to the effect that the ordin-ment, or, to use his own phrase, sympathy not only of this Bouse Service Troops is under consid- may be trusted to rander good of loyalty and unity with the Emary pay, and other ordinary that the Indian Govenment should and the people of this country, eration. "It was morsover with oon-scoount of itself in all circum pire; he fully recognised that the charges of any troops despatched derive no profit from their patriot- but of the whole people of the fidence and pride that I was able stances. Further and nobler views expressed by hon. members from India to the soat of war, as ism

H. H. the Maharajah of Gwalior to offer to His Majesty the first and reason for India's support of Brit-represented thoss of the whole well as the ordinary charges of In ordinary circumstances offer. The result is that, through cars and transport, and £5,000 respect. British Empire accepted that has also given £22,000 for motor largest military foros of British ish cause, is complete confidence country. India had gladly given any vessels belonging to the might have felt some doubt about this patriotic initiative, not in for relief of Belgian suffererer and Indian troops for service in in the justice of it as proved by her sons to fight the common foe Government of India that might such a proposal, but there may any sense dictated or inspired by T. B. the Rajah and Rani of Dhar Europe that has ever left the published correspondenco, India side by side with the sons of be employed in the expedition have bean fluctuations in our the Government, but proceeding have contributed to H. R. H. the shares of India. I am confident desires deeply to prove herself Great Britain, Canada, Australia, which should have been charged policy in regard to this matter, from an unofficial member of the Prince of Wales Fund. Offers of that the honour of this land and worthy of England's confidence and New Zealand, and might upon the resources of India if fluctuations I Am bound Viceroy's donnoil, these splendid horses have been made by the of the British Empire may be by action and encrifice as well as with confidenes and pride look such troops or vessels had remain to say gafely entrated to our brave rs by worde. This sentiment, ex- forward to their achievements on ed in that country or seas adja- not altogether creditable to our-are now already upon their way, Jodhpur, Mysor, Patiala, Rowa

in some ou

ouses British and Indian troops which Chiefe of Barod, Bhopal, Dhar, themselves nably and ever main throughout India, must be voiced the best and highest traditions of chargeable, provided that if it and honour. But these cireum to us and to the Empire at large, been ressived from the tribes of diers, and that they will acquit preed at crowded meetings the battlefield bring worthy of cent, should continue to be so selves or our standard of chivalry and which we believe will afford Loyal offers of servico have tain their high traditions of mili- here in showing clearly to the that country. That India had should be necessary to replace the stance have largely changed in most effective assistance in the Kurram and the Sant Valley and tary ohivally an comage. To Viceroy that all are and will be besu in a position to send a mili- troops or vessels, so withdrawa, recent years, and broadly speak-righteous straggle in which we from the Sam Ranizai, who are the people of fadis I would say ready to hear their share in the tary force of over 70,000 combat- by other vessele or forces, then ing, the principle which is now are engaged, will be sent, se far ready to raise corps of frontier at this time, let us display to the financial burden imposed by the ants to fight for the Empire was the expense of raising, maintain- observed I think the noble Mar- as their ordinary charges are tribesmen if required, world an attitude of unity, of self-war. He moves the resolation a legitimate source of pride and ing, and providing such ressole queas will agree in when the concerned at the expense of the sacrifice, and of unswerving een-with confidence that he will have satisfaction to her. The Viceroy and forces should be repaid by Indian troops are employed out- Government and people of India. the feudatory state of Amb, from fidence under all circumstances, the full support of whole cunacil, mentioned names of Ruling Chiefs the Imperial Government. This aide that country the expenditure The motion I have to make is the Maharaja of Bhutan and from in the justics of our canes and in who will all wish to assist in con- whose offers to go to the front resolution had, to said, to be pass shall not fall on them. That was purely of a formal character. It the Arab chiefs in the Aden the assurance that God will deaning and completing the noble had been accepted, and addaded by both Houses in consequence certainly the asse with regard to a necessary in order to comply Binterland. he dealt with the question of Rajshof Mahmudabad,in second- forces at the disposal of the ment of India Act 1858. Con- honour to despatch from India in of Parliament. I am sore we telegram, the Viceroy has inform-

that Nepal bad generously placed of the provisions of the Govern the expedition which I had the with the requirements of the Aot fend the right." Subsequently mission of the Empire.

Since the receipt of the above emigration to British Colonies, ing the resolution, stated that it Government, while most friendly tinuing, the noble Marquese said: 1900 to the relief of the Legations should not be giving expression ad the Secretary of State, that concluding with the words represented the very essence of assurances had been received I need not add anything to what in Peking. But the noble Mar to what everyone of us feels if we His Highness the Nizam of I appeal to the Indian public Indian public opinion, and the from the Amir of Afghanistan. I said a short time ago as to the quess has told as to-day that this did not couple with its acceptance Hyderabad has offered a con to view this question in no nor-. Ladians are only too proud to bear That honourable members should pride we all feel at the Indian ia an exceptional oase." This is and acknowledgement, sincere tribution of Rs. 60 Lakba row light. India has her rights, their share of the Imperial bar also desire to share the financial forces fighting side by side with the case where the troops from and heartfelt, of the spontantons (8400,000) towards the cost of the but equally have the Colonies, den. Entire resources of India burden was a natural and legit- British soldiers and the soldiers India are spontaneously taking and splendid sanistance which war and in particular, to defray Should it be decided to negotiate in men and money should be at imate. aspiration with which of the self-governing Dominions part in a war which may be held our great Dependency of India is the entire expense while on with the Colonial Governments, 1 England's disposal. Expressed the Government of India was in this mighty conflict. The to involve the interests of India giving us. am confident that they will, with deep gratitude on behalf of India in complets sympathy so far as pride with which this announce as being included in the whole

foreign service of his own regi their strong Imy srial just acts, for Viceroy's resistance in get legitimately possible, having due meat was received by both Empire. I conclude that the have the privilege of accouding Lancers and of the 20th Deccan Mr. Bonar Law:-I am glad to ment of the Imperial Service meet us in no mean or niggardly ting Ladian troops despatched to regard to interests of Indian Tax Houses of Parliament was shared proposal of the noble Marquess the resolution which has been Horse (of which he is honorary spirits, provided that we on our Europe which has made India payer.

India bound to suffer by the whole country, as was was one that has been made to moved. Since the war broke out Colonel.) side show our readiness 12 mretly feel proud of her position financially through falling off of shown by what appeared in the him by the Government of India. nothing, as the Prime Minister them half way. The fact that

in the Empire.

customs and railway receipts. Press next day. It is a most I think it is one which your Lord has said not even, I think the in a few weeks' time our splendid

Sardar Daljit Singh, Punjab, in She could ordinarily have asked remarkable and memorable fact. ships can well accept.

ANXIETY IN BERLIN. herolo conduct of our own eald- Indian soldiers may be fighting apporting resolution, emphasie-Home Government to bear whole And the reception of the news in

iers on the field of battle has Menaco of the Russian Advance side by side, and shoulder to

righteousness of Eng-costs of Expeditionary Force and India that Indian troops were

moved the people of this country shoulder with our Colonial fellow termination to assist in defence Government had felt this would venture to hope, a splendid trib-1914.

de thus effected counter-savings, but coming here was for one thing, I

Wednesday September 18, more deeply than the spontaneous

London, Nov. 21, subjects against the commoa

Berlin is reported to be showing enemy is a guaranty of fair and of Empire is due not merely to not be in stoord with wiskos of ate to the justice of our rale The Prime Minister (Mr. As loyalty to their Emperor and the outcome of the struggle în and enthusiastic outburst of signs of great anxiety regarding also to fee! 1g that her interests firmed by the resolation moved high the heart of India beats in His Majesty having directed a which we had an account in favourable to the Russian forces sense of duty and gratitude, but people, and that opinion was con- there, and is also evidence of how quith) I beg to move, "That patriotism of the Empire of Russian Poland, where fighting are indissolubly connected with and speeches made. He accepted sympathy with us in those of England. Immense resolution on behalf of Govern- great struggle in which we are British and Indian troops charged given the other day. The circum-

this military force consisting. of the message of the Viceroy is developing. satisfaction felt throughout India ment who would now recommend engaged. (Obeers). Indís desires upon the revenues of Indis to be stances under which this resolu the council, expressed their re- at the honour done India by zend- that India should accept each to play her part not merely by despatched to Europe for service tion is necessary are another proof spectful gratitude for His Majesty's ing her troops to England. Bat portion of coat of fores as would ending troops, but also she has in the war in which this country of the reality and of the value of kind and gracious message and England neada money as well as have fallen upon India had troops taken the view that at any rate is engaged, this House consents that assistance. Previously when

The Germana are being fought anked Vioercy to assure his Ma- men, and this will be given un-continued in the country; amount she shall not in any sense" profit that the ordinary charges of any Indian troops, as the Prime Minto a standstill in Flinders and are jesty that in this hour of orisis grudgingly by all;

might be roughly estimated at or make any sort of saving troops so despatched as well as ster has pointed out, have been of the weather. The allied troope whole country was with him and

Buffering greatly in consequence Following gassages occurred in one million sterling up to end of through the absence of these the ordinary charges of any ves-ased out of India the Government are both better fed and better would loyally devotedly do every- an eloquent speech by Mr. fauncial year. Viceroy then troops from India, and the con- sels belonging to the Government of India has looked with a jealous clothed, thing possible to ensure success Malaviya --India recognizes her referred to splendid offer of 50 sequent absence of the necessity of India that may be employed eye in order to see that not a part of British arms. He then obtained daty at this present moment and, lakha by Mysore which would be of paying for them. The preced in this expedition which would of the financial burden would fall is causing great havoc. leave to move the following God willing, will loyally and man- place at disposal of His Majesty's ents on this subject are very bave been charged upon the on the people of India. Now the

The new heavy British artillery "That in view of the great war fally discharge that duty, that no Government as additional con-various. Sometimes India has resources of India if such troops Indian Government, representing ing a huge success and the ex involving most momentous issues encrifice of men or money will be tribution.

The new British loan is prov now in progress in Europe, into grudged in order that the British like comradeship in arms and respect of troops sent to various country

Thera was nothing been asked to pay a large sum in or vessels had remained in that and inspired by the Indian peo tra taxation is net causing the which our August Majesty has arms should establish the triumph joint participation in dangers and parts of the world. In some cases shall continue to be so chargeable, sons to risk their lives at the side slightest criticism, while publio

or BBas adjacent, ple, are not only sending their been forced to enter by obligations of right over might, of civilisa-hardships of war to level dis- the whole charge has been under-provided that, if it shall be of our soldiers, by whom they will of honour and daty, the neatrality tion over the military barbarism tinctions, inspire mutual respect taken by this country. Both in necessary to replace the troops or be proudly welcomed as comrades,

and private generosity continues guaranteed by treaty and the of Germany, of ordered freedom and foster friendships, and Vice- India and here the proposal is vessels so withdrawa by other but are insisting on bearing ashare employment is almost non-exist-

unabated. libertion of a friendly state, the over military slavery, and of roy added "I cannot help feeling regarded as a thoroughly fair one, vesels or forces, then the expense of the burden of expense which is ent in Greas Britain.

It is officially stated that un members of this council, as voicing everything that men have held dear that, as a consequence, better relat-considering the magnitude of the of raising, maintaining, and involved. the feeling that animates the in the last hundred years over all tions will be promoted amongst struggle in which we are engaged providing such vessels shall be whole of the people of India, that seems to be ugly and des- the component parts of the British It was held by a commission, repaid out of any moneys which at the Guildhall that the moral I ventured to say the other day desire to give expression to their picable at the present moment in Empire, many misunderstadings which eat some fourteen years may be provided by Parliament forces which our enemies not only feelings of unswerving loyalty the doings that are going on in will be removed, and catatand- ago, that a war in Euro pe could for the purposes of the said ex-deepise but affront would prove that, on the night of the 17th, and enthusiastic devotion to their Belgiam and other countries. ing grievances will be settled in not of itself be taken as involving pedition".

A telegram from Nich staten King Emperor and an assurance The appeal that England made an amicable and generius manner, the direct interest of India, but The motion which stands in my material forces on which alone the Valjevo-Obnitz line and en in the long run, stronger than the Servián vanguards retreated from of their unflinching support to in days gone by, she made now In this sense out of evil good for a war such as this there is no name, and which I now propose they rely. It is on moral forces tirely evacuated Valjevo. The the British Government. They in respect of calling upon Eng may come to Indis, and this is the precedent and no argument of a to move, is one which I am certain that we rely to-day. The gene enemy's attempts to check the desire at the same time to expres3lishmen to do their duty, and in desire of us all.. the opinion that the p:ople of this usar of orisis it is her proud

merely technical kind can remain. will be received with complete rous aid which is coming to us Servian movemente were repulsed India in addition to the military privilege to call upon all the List of offera of service etc. and speaking without prejudice quarter of the House. I do not in every part of the Empire is Servian artillery fire, which die

NO. 5.

Therefore, sa we stand at present assent and gratitude in every from theself-governing Dominions owing to the effectiveness of the assistance now being afforded by citizens of the British Empire to received from Ohiots and others of what may happen in the future think that in all the moving ex-coming of their own free will. It parsed a whole Austrian column. India to the Empire would wish rise as one man and manfully to residing in or on visite to this as to the duration of the war, or hibitions of national and Imperial could not be demanded by us, and to share in the heavy financial discharge the duties which the country: burden now imposed by the wiz situation has imposed upon them.

a number of other factors about patriotism which the war has it could not be enforced by us. gevatz-Konatitz-Leikovaiz front

Austrian divisions on the Dra on the United Kingdom and re- My Lord, India will humbly and In addition to directing the any opinion at present, I think more touched, and righly tonohed, coming not from force, but from fire of the Servian artillery.

His Highness the Aga Khan: which it is impossible to express evoked, there is any which has This assistance from Indis also is also suffered severely from the quest the Government of India to dutifully respond to that call. community of which he is the this arrangement is a reasonable the feelings of this House and goodwill, and I believe that it is take this view into consideration and thus to demonstrate the unity behalf of the Bombay Presidency,

Sir Fazalhoy Currimbhoy, on spiritual bead to plass their psr-one both from the Indian and the the country, than the message coming because on the whole every

Heavy Austrian Losses, t of India with the Empe. They said that resolution embodied the rose vedly at the dispaal of therefore that your Lordships will announcing the magnificent to take part in the government of that the official Press Bureau has eonal services and resorrees on British point of view, and I trust sent by the Viceroy of Indis young man who leaves this country A telegram from Ilish states

Harbin, Nov. 21 request His Excellency the Pre feeling of the whole country,

Government, has volua ored to be able to assent to the resolution, response which the princes and India, from the Viceroy to the issued a communique which says sident to be as good as to convey which desired to prove the unity serve as a private in any infantry Earl Curzon of Kedleston peoples of that country have humblost official, ia inspired by that all the contemplated move- the substance of this resolution to of the whole Empire by eacrific regiment on the fadian Expedi- Perhaps as one who was connected made to our need. In con- the tradition that it is his duty ments of the Servian troops have His Majesty the King Emperor ing life and property in support tionary Forc and His Majesty's Gloverument."

for some years with the Govera sequence of the provisions of not to exploit Indis for the benefit been completed in full order. The of England, Crisis had helped Rajah of Akalkot: Personalment of India I may be allowed section 55 of the Government of of this country, but to rule it for spirits of the Army are excellent. He commenced with a com-ish rale was to them and they

Indians to realise how dear Brit-service in the field.

to say a word on the statement India Act 1858, it is not constitu- the good of the people of India. On the 18th instant the Servian His Highness. the Gaekwar of which has just been made by the tionally right or proper to charge We have made mistakes but on artillery successfully bombarded parison between England's pre-regerd the fact of Indian troops Baroda:All his troops and noble Marquess, the leader of the upon the revenues of India, the whole we have succeeded, and the enemy's troops and transpor sont attitude and that taken up fighting with British in Francs rc39. by her during the

House. I am the more anxions except in the case of actual it is because, in the main, the at Orshoff The Austrianare great as B. great pledge

Their Highnessss the Mato do so because on the two invasion or of endden and an people of India resogaise that treated leaving 600 men killed Napoleonic wars, pointing out equal citizenship in Empire. Reharajah and Maharani Maji Sahiba previous occasions upon which foreseen emergency, the cost of that is the spirit in which the Gov-and numerous wounded. On the lin in the present conflict, as solution will be hailed by all of Bharatpur-1 The whole re- the despatch of these Indian con- troops that may be sent outside ermentis carried on, that we have following day the Cervian artil- then, undeterred by fear of con- India with proud approval.

sources; 2. Two motor oara nad tingents has been mentioned I that country. The assent of both received so generously their assislary set fire to the wharf at sequences or claims of asif-interest, Mr. Ghuze viapoaking, she stands forth as the protector for the Mohammedans of 3 R2,000 to the Indian Relief where, I should like to take this before any such change qan be No. 8.

Orenovits defented two of the a. chauffeur, with all expenses; was unfortunately absent else houses of Parliament is needed tance in our hour of need. Oreholt. A Servian division at of weaker nations against the Eastern Bangal, pointed out that Fund. His Highness has offered opportunity of joining the noble imposed upon the revenues of Telegraphic From the Viceroy enemy's columns and forced thei braté force of militarism. He the war had demonstrated to the also personal service in the field Marquess in a tribute of admira- India. The absistance of the to the Becretary of State for In- to retreat in disorder: then expressed the keen apprecia-whole world how truly united tion felt by all Indians of Viceroy' was the Empires

His Highness the Rajah of Pa-tion for a splendid spirit of loyalty fadian Army under Imperial dia, dated September 21, 1904. dakota" All I possess

Servian Cavalry Victorious. prompt action, in assuring the Mr. Bannerjee, in supporting presses his anxiety to serve in Dominions and all classes and once indeed several times since be made to my telegram of Sept Servian cavalry, have had ex

ex-which has been shown by the exigeness has been more than The following additions should

Peking, Nov. 22. King of Tádia whole-hearted she resolution, pointed out that any capacity. Has placed his areads of India, and further to the passing of that not-offered ember 8 (see No. 8.) Toynify, thus noting as a true and it was the duty of the council to motor car at the disposal of the offer my congratulations to the by India and accepted by our has been selected for motively rapulsed and left a thousa

fight with the enemy northwest frasted representative of Indian focus sentimonts of enthusiastic Covernment and is returning to Viceroy in particular, and the selves. I will not go into preced-

HH the Maharajah of Idar of Uba. The enemy was decisive people. Though, there may be loyalty, and support which anim India to raise anbject to approval, Government of India for the ents, it is not necessary to do so.

service, and Internal dilonltics and difference ated every province of the Em regiment of his subjects to ra substantial and magnificent offer in most of those cases, the whole Farther contingents of Imperi

killed and wounded on the opinion within the English pire: they desired to tell the lease a regalar ragin

regiment, pire, in face of outside danger, world, the enemy of England and Mir Ghulam Ali Khan of able to make to Flis Majesty's we would willingly meet it in accepted from threostates, making

of assistance which they have been charge has been met, as Lam sure

al Service Troops have been Il rally round lingland to support all else whom it might concern, Khairpur-Personal service in Government From my own ex this case, out of the revenues of Afteen states in all, namely Empire of which all are proud to that their loyalty was not lip Sahibzada Nosir Ali Khan of noble Marquess bas said. Doring this matter came up, as it Faridkot, Gwalior, H; De citizens. Indians of all ranke, deep, but behind the serried

perience I can bear out what the the United Kingdom, Bat when Alwar Bharatpur, religions and opinions hore for ranks of one of the finest armies Rampur Personal service, the last ten days that I have been last week before the Legislative Indore Jaipur, Jind, England's victory with loyal of the world, wore the vast and The British Indian residents in engaged elsewhere, no subjes the Council of the Viceroy of India,

Kapurthala Kashmir,, Bentiment based on gratitude, multitadions races and people this country of every slags and raised more enthusiasm amont ons of the unofficial members Patiala, and Ramur,

the field.

Evacuation of Valjevo by the Servians. Gyako

Harbin, Nov. 20.

Beld. The Sarvians are part

On the 16th instant, the Servian the enemy. forces as Begunbash repulsed Bikaner, fierce attack made by

with the heavy loss of dhpur, panies, many of whom JEore ed while the remainder wore

taken prisonery,

enemy