The Daily News. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 1901. THE INDIAN TROOPS.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume XXXXIII, Issue 33, 11 February 1901, Page 2

The Daily News. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 1901. THE INDIAN TROOPS.

The telegram appearing in another column received by His Worship the Mayor from the Hon. J. G. Ward stating that he and the Premier are trying to arrange for the Indian troops to visit New Plymouth, will give very great satisfaction. While the visit of the Imperial troops was under discussion many expressed the wish to see the Indian troeps even in preference to the British. We feel sure these troops!, be heartily welcomed in New Plymouth. Although not of our own race, the regiments represented are amongst the most loyal peopie of ,tb§ grant Indian Empire who have done splendid service in upholding the supremacy of the Crown, In many a bloody battle have these men carried the British flag to victory, and by many a glorious deed have established the prestege of the British Empire is India. Like ourselves the outbreak of the war in South Africa was the signal for an outburst of Royalty and thousands of them volunteered to fight for the Great White Queen they had learned, in common with her subjects everywhere, to love and adore. For the fame reasens which caused the services of our own Maoris to be declined thfiir services were refuted. In spite of this thousands of them went to South Africa Jts bearers and their coolness and biavery in rescuing and carrying I the jyoupded out of action has been praiyed ae#in.|ud again. Many a poor fellow owes his iife *# tjj.e coolness and courage of the Indian stretcher bearers. At thaltima of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee a number of these Indian troops formed the mrst brilliant part of that most brilliant pagent, Again at the recent Commonwealth celebrations the troops ko&' fn this colony came all th>> way from India, to do honour to thi occasion. Here again for jksh and brilliancy they took the palm and were greatly admired. Many of tbera are noblos of high rank and of great wealth whose loyalty to the British Crown tjiem to a very warm welcome from British people everywhere. In view of alleged Eussian designs en India British supremasy in India depends greatly on the loyalty of the native people and the feeling of unity between all parts of our great and world-wide Empire should be encouraged in every way possible. New Plymouth y/ill not be backward we feel suie in doing her soare iu the gosd work.