East India Question; Abstract of the Minutes of Evidence Taken in the Hon House of Commons Before a Committee of the Whole House to Consider
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated.1813 Excerpt: ... MVTD VANDERHEYDEN, Esq. a Member of ' fog House, was examined in his place., Mr. Jackson.--Q. Did the situations which you have filled in India enable you to form an'accurate judgement of the character and manners, and the general disposition of the natives?--A. I think they did. Q.' Are you acquainted with their general civil and religious prejudices?--A. Certainly I am. Q. Supposing, in consequence of an open trade and free access to every port in India, there should be a considerably increased number of Europeans, indiscriminate as to their pursuits and characters, what effeet def you suppose it would produce upon the general British interests?--A. A most pernicious effect., Q. State in'what respect?--A. From the discordance, or tlil?European character from that of the natives, and the contempt and contumely with which Eu.seoui suJv, i. f, .:, ropeans on their first arrival, and particularly the lower orders, treat the natives. '-: ..7 4i-.u Q. Do you think that such intercourse would ma j" terially affect the happiness of the natives s-iA I think essentially'"': ', /J"'KI n-' 1 ' V j 'fiat do you think might be the political consequence'of such an intercourse?--A. In that point of view, it would'have a most pernicious effect, as tending to degrade the European character. ', Q. What consequence would you apprehend from, such degradation?--A. The consequence must he obvious, when we consider the great disparity of numbers between the Europeans who cpntyqul there, and the immense population of the country, y, t-, Lii i'v. Q. Do you think that the emulation which you describe as essential to the upholding of the govern ment, might be materially and.eriously affected by such intercourse?--A. I certainly think it would, rri Q. Do you think that t...
| ISBN-13 | 9780217137614 |
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| ISBN-10 | 021713761X |
| Weight | 0.22 Pounds |
| Dimensions | 9.00 x 6.00 x 0.14 In |
| List Price | $14.14 |
| Format | Paperback |
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| Pages | 58 pages |
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| Published On | 2009-12-01 |
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