HC Deb 12 March 1883 vol 277 cc192-3
MR. O'DONNELL

asked the Under Secretary of State for India, If it is the case that the supreme Government have ordered a Report upon the causes of the riots at Salem between Hindoos and Mohammedans; and, if so, what precautions will be taken to secure a Report free from the influence of the European, authorities during whose jurisdiction and administration the riots occurred; and, if he will lay the Report upon the Table?

MR. J. K. CROSS

The India Office is not aware that the Government of India have issued any Report on the riots at Salem; but a Report will be asked for.