Dr. RUTHERFORDasked the Under-Secretary of State for India whether the Secretary of State is aware of the statement made to the jury by the judge in the recent libel case brought by Mr. Lajpat Rai against a London paper, that the plaintiff had been deported by Lord Morley, in whom the public had great confidence; and whether, in view of the fact that the deportation had been thus used to the detriment of the plaintiff, the Secretary of State will now enable Mr. Lajpat Rai to meet such a reflection upon his character by informing him of the grounds upon which he was deported, and who were his accusers?
The MASTER of ELIBANKThe Secretary of State has seen a report of the proceedings in the case referred to. He sees no reason to take the action suggested.