§ In reply to Lord SANDHURST,
§ THE UNDER-SECRETARY OF STATE FOR INDIA (The Marquess of BATH)said: The latest information we have with regard to agricultural prospects in India is contained in the following telegram—
Monsoon commenced late, but recent rain generally sufficient and well distributed. Prospects favourable in Eastern, Central, and Northern India, and fair elsewhere, except in part of Madras, South Bombay, and North Rajputana, where rainfall deficient still. Grain stocks sufficient everywhere and prices generally about normal. Total number now on relief: 1,500 in Bombay, and on test works 2,100 in Bombay and Merwara. There is at present no cause for anxiety.