HC Deb 07 May 1883 vol 279 cc36-7
MR. O'DONNELL

asked the Under Secretary of State for India, If his attention has been called to the fact that the "Calcutta Englishman" has published the following among other advertisements— Wanted—Sweepers, Punkha-Coolies, and Bhisties for the residents of Saidpur. None but Bengali Babas who have passed the Entrance Examination need apply. Ex-Deputy Magistrates are preferred. Applications should be forwarded to the postmaster of Saidpur, with testimonials; whether the provisions of the Indian Criminal Code punish insults intended to stir up resentment and animosity between different classes of Her Majesty's subjects in India; and, whether Government intends to take notice of the conduct of the "Calcutta Englishman" in placing educated Native gentlemen, and Native servants of the Crown, on the same level with the lowest menials?

MR. J. K. CROSS

I have seen the very disgraceful advertisement quoted by the hon. Member. Under the Indian Penal Code— Whoever intentionally insults and thereby gives provocation to any person, intending or knowing it to be likely that such provocation. will cause him to break the public peace, or to commit any other offence, is punishable with imprisonment and fine. The Government of India will, doubtless, exercise its discretion as to whether or not it will take any steps in the matter.