THE INDIAN TROUBLE.

Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XXXII, Issue 8810, 11 May 1907, Page 2

THE INDIAN TROUBLE.

Press Association-Copyright. C&MUTTA, May 10. ] Lajpatria was a prominent ringleader in the Lahore disturbances, and it is reported that a second ringleader is hiding. The garrison has been strongly reinforced owing to the inoreased unrest, and largo numbers of stalwart rustics have been brought to Lahore by the agitators. All meetings have been prohibited. The situation at Lahore is serious, and Sir D. Ibbetson has postponed his departoe and closely inspected the defenoes. ■ , Lajpatria is a pleader in the Punjab Chief Court. He was the organiser and financier inspirer of seditions and violence. The Government's bold step in deporting him has startled Hindoos, who counted upon inaction.' Later reports state that Lahore is overawed by military and that Lajpatria has beeen deported to the Andaman Islands.