Sir Henry Lawrence: The PacificatorClarendon Press, 1898 - 208 sider |
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Side 169 - A third remarked when he heard that Sind was to be joined to Bengal: " Perhaps there will be an order to join London to Bengal." The other day an Oudh sepoy of the Bombay cavalry at Neemuch, being asked if he liked annexation, replied: " No ; I used to be a great man when I went home ; the best in my village rose as I approached ; now the lowest puff their pipes in my face.
Side 174 - Hindus to sea to conquer the world for us. On my remarking that the Sepoy, though a good soldier on shore, is a bad one at sea by reason of his poor food, " That is just it,
Side 122 - Punjab, and although the system of civil government has wisely and successfully been made more simple in its forms, still we are of opinion that the superintendence of so large a system, everywhere founded on the Regulations, and pervaded by their spirit, can be thoroughly controlled and moulded, as changes from time to time may become necessary, only by a civilian fully versed in the system of the elder provinces and experienced in its operation.
Side 77 - Maharajah during his minority (a period of about eight years), or for a more limited time, placing a British minister at the head of the Government, assisted by a Native Council, composed of the ablest and most influential chiefs.
Side 110 - Punjaub is likely to affect the warlike measures of the Government ; and that you are come as a peacemaker for the Sikhs, as standing between them and the Government. This cannot be There must be entire identity between the Government and its Agent, whoever he is I repeat, that I can allow nothing to be said or done, which should raise the notion that the policy of the Government of India, or its intentions, depend on your presence us Resident in the Punjaub, or the presence of Sir F.
Side 110 - In my conversation with you a few days ago I took occasion to say to you that my mode of conducting public business, in the administration with which I am entrusted, and especially with the confidential servants of the Government...
Side 81 - Highness shall receive an annuity of one lakh and a half. You will observe that a British officer appointed by the Governor-General in Council, with an efficient establishment of subordinates, will remain at Lahore, to direct and control every department of the State. The feelings of the people, and the just rights of all classes, will be respected A Council of Regency, composed of leading chiefs, will act under the control and guidance of the British Resident.
Side 122 - Punjaub would best be conducted by a Chief Commissioner, having a Judicial and a Revenue Commissioner under him. But it was also the opinion of the Government that, whenever the change should be made, the Chief Commissioner ought to be an officer of the Civil Service. You stand far too high, and have received too many assurances and too many proofs of the great estimation in which your ability, qualities, and services have been held by the successive Governments under which you have been employed,...
Side 129 - I take this fitting occasion of recording my strong and deliberate opinion, that in the exercise of a wise and sound policy the British Government is bound not to put aside or neglect such rightful opportunities of acquiring territory or revenue as may from time to time present themselves...