§ MR. BRYCE (Aberdeen, S.)I beg to ask the Secretary of State for India whether his attention has been called to the troubles which recently arose in the small Native State of Banganapalli, in the Madras Presidency, and to what is alleged to have been the harsh treatment by the Nawab of that State of a number of his subjects; and whether he will look into the matter, and consider whether some searching inquiry into the facts should be directed.
§ THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR INDIA (Lord G. HAMILTON,) Middlesex, EalingMy attention has been called to the proceedings referred to in this question, and I have been in communication with the Government of Madras on the subject. I learn from them that the political agent at Banganapalli was specially instructed to watch the trial of rioters which took place after the recent disturbances, and that measures wore taken to prevent any miscarriage of justice. I also learn that the Nawab has been constantly reminded by the Government of Madras of his obligations, and that they are endeavouring to induce him 733 to improve his administration. The right hon. Gentleman may rely on it that I shall continue to give my attention to the matter, and shall take any measures which may appear to me, after full consideration, to he advisable.