Allahabad, Aug. 5.—A '"Morning Post" correspondent writes Indians of the lower orders never tire of presenting petitions to the sahib. It is to him, unless they be under the influence of the Extremist, they turn as a very present help in time of trouble. No matter whether it be one of their numerous progeny who is ill of a fever, a brother who wants employment, a pending lawsuit, a threatened atrest—no matter, the sahib is the man to whom they will promptly apply, with childish simplicity putting their whole trust in him, confident that he can shield them from harm, from whatsoever quarter it may come.
Hindus and Mohammedans fall out, and there are broken skulls. What happens? Why, a joint quest is made by the rival factions that a European magistrate should be permitted to try the riot cases and assess the blame.
And yet a section of the intelligentzia go stumping the country talking about British injustice! knowing only too well in their heart of hearts that if anyone can administer justice fairly and impartially between class and class, sect and sect, race and race, it is the Englishman. However, this is not a political dissertation, but merely a trifle relating to the "petition" habit. Nevertheless, one cannot help wondering what would result if that '"steel frame" to which Mr. Lloyd George once referred, were ever demolished
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