The "Times" suggests that a Mansion House Fund be started for the sufferers by the earthquake, but with regrettable tactlessness has added to the generous suggestion the conclusion that this evidence of England's recognition of the closeness of the tie between her and the Indian Empire, may " make the welcome to the Prince and Princess of Wales more cordial." The publication of such asentiment in India is much to be regretted, and is calculated to throw cold water on the inhabitants of this country to express their loyalty in 'a manner worthy of themselves and of the exalted rank of their expected guests. The Indian Empire has, time without number, giv her loyalty, and if there is any doubt felt, would it not be more gracio~ suggest that England pour out of the abundance of her riches to her suffering fellow-subjects without expecting or asking any return. It seems a low footing the offer poverty ati suffering, so much to be lavished in India, and so much to be spent by India in evincing her loyalty. However, the latest tel grams inform us that the Lioutenant-Governor of Bengal, with the consent of His Excellency the Viceroy, has decided that, as funds are coming in so rapidly, the Mansion House scheme is unnecessary, but arrangements are made with Messrs. Grindley & Ca. and Messrs. 8. King and Ca. Bankers, Bombay, receive such sums as the friends of In may care to contribute to the Indian Relief Fund.
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