THE BRITISH IN INDIA

{Bombay Qazelte.) While British India has been rondefsd peaceful and directed to industrial pursuits, the condition of the Kative States has not boon neglected. The influence and example of upright and cnorgctio Folitical Residents have been employed m pressing upon tho at tention of princes those reforms which are the outcome and indication of good govern ment. It is not an easy task to curb their extravaganco and induce them to apply their revenues to those lawful purposes which tend to improve the condition of their people, to make justice regular and pure, to foßtsr education, to promote public works, nnd to encourage trade. Yet much has beon accom plished. Thoro is not a Nativo Stato which does not show signs of good government, although the results attained m some are far better than thoso achiovnd m others. Hoads have beon made, and railways are- rapidly following, trado restraints are being with drawn, the police havo been improved, and the grosser forms of injustice are compelled to be put out of sight. In tho large Im perial items of rcvenuo, Bueh as opium, Bait, and liquor, satisfactory arrangements have been raado with the States, and they do not give much cause for the interference of Government. A great deal remains to be done, to reduce taxation, and to improve the administration of justice ; whathaß been done i» an earnest of that which will be done. '.No Native State can be allowed for lung to log behind m tho march of improvement. Tet after all, the goldou ago of a Native State is when its administration lapses to the domi nant power duriDg a long minority. Then, reforms can be introduced rapidly and tho B lnto brought into order and, ia a line with British districts, can be restored with guaran tees that tho arrangements made shall be respected and continued.
