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tives. Carried away with the idea that they are conquerors, proud of the heroism of their grand fathers, they think it becoming to treat the natives with disdain and to style them "damn niggers".
We have put the case somewhat strongly before the public, but it is true and faithful. When the present party spirit subsides, it will only then strike the agitators how foolish they have been in their violence, and that mainly owing to that violence of temper and language they have lost their aim and object. We think it was a pity that Mr. Branson, who was compelled to apologise for his harsh language at the Calcutta Town Hall, should have taken part in the agitation in England. He had time to cool over the affair, and into the bargain he had a cool climate. We can, therefore, make no excuse for this exasperated Madarasee who carries his uncharitableness wherever he goes, and airs it out when an opportunity occurs to him for displaying his powers of what the Irish call "sweet blarney".
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The People's Friend Office, Madras
24h February, 1886
To The Chief Secretary to Government, Madras.
Sir,
With reference to G.O. No. 397 Miscellaneous 22nd February 1886. I beg you will be good enough to permit me to send you a free copy of the People's Friend weekly, henceforth for the use of Government, as I think my countrymen cannot but be benefited by the authorities occasionally reading what appears in such a widely circulated journal from time to time, regarding their grievances and wants.
Hoping this little favour may not be refused.
I remain Sir, Yours obedient servant, Sd/- Proprietor, The People's Friend.
(Public G.O. No. 605, dated 22.03.1886, Miscellaneous, Tamilnadu Archives)
