§ 9. Sir C. YATEasked the Under-Secretary of State for India if he can now give the particulars regarding the murder of Mr. Whitten by coolies on a tea estate in Assam; whether he is aware that this murder was the result of the preaching of agitators; and how much longer the Government responsible for law and order is going to tolerate this preaching?
§ Mr. RICHARDSThe further Report promised, after investigation, has not yet been received.
§ Sir C. YATEWas not this murder the result of the preaching of agitation, and how long are the Government of India going to tolerate this agitation?
§ Mr. RICHARDSWe have asked for a Report.
§ Earl WINTERTONHas the hon. Gentleman asked for a statement from the local Governor as to the state of public order?
§ Mr. RICHARDSWe have asked for a Report of the whole affair.
§ Mr. J. JONESAre all the agitators going to be sent to the scaffold at the request of hon. Members opposite?