Enclosures of Letter to Her Majesty's Secretary of State for India, No.213, dated 27 November 1874: Nos. 3 to 31 of Abstract of Contents, from Foreign Department, Fort William [‎31r] (61/102)

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2. It will be observed that under Mr. Uadabhai Nowrojee's advice His
Iliglmess has not commenced the fulfillment of his promises of reform well,
he in the first instance having addressed me in terms never before used towards
the Resident; and in the next having plainly shown that he does not wish me
to give him any advice by saying that when it is wanted it will be asked for.
3. ^ The first of these manoeuvres is meant to express their indignation at
my having withstood their unreasonable request in regard to Nana Sahib's
appointment of Pritinidhi. The second is put forward in order as far as pos
sible to prevent my seeing real reforms carried out and the orders of Govern
ment respected.
4. I knew beforehand, from information received, that every effort would
be put forward to avoid receiving any advice from me at all, hence I was not
unprepared for the announcement made in the last paragraph of the Durbar A public or private audience held by a high-ranking British colonial representative (e.g. Viceroy, Governor-General, or member of the British royal family).
yad, No. 1434 of this date, and therefore in most of the vads sent to the
Durbar A public or private audience held by a high-ranking British colonial representative (e.g. Viceroy, Governor-General, or member of the British royal family). on the subject of Government letter No. 22P., dated 6th instant, and
especially in my yad >10. 1502C.7., I was careful to explain what my intentions
were regarding my own advice as Resident, as distinct from the authoritative
advice of Government; in some cases ordered to be given at once, and in other
after consultation with me.
5. I have explained this distinction orally to His Iliglmess, as well as
his Karbharees, on several occasions, therefore I entertain no doubt that the
announcement made at the end of the yad herewith forwarded is intended to
thwart my efiorts as far as possible, and unless corrected at once it could not
fail in course of time to nullify the hona Jide intentions of Government
altogether.
6. The original yad to which I object, as well as a translation of it, together
with my reply, accompany this letter for the information of Government.
7. In order, moreover, to shew how unsatisfactory the state of affairs still
is at Baroda, I beg to state that even yesterday evening an occurrence took place
in the open street in the city which has created a great scandal; and in which
the Maharaja himself. Nana Sahib, and the notorious Damoodur Punt were en
gaged. Rao Sahib Bapoobhai and Govindrao Mama spoke to me about it this
morning, and asked my opinion, which I of course said I could not give unless I
heard both sides of the case. Numbers of people were present; the altercation
which lasted for more than half an hour was between the Maharaja and one
of his Sirdars Leader of a tribe or a polity; also refers to a military rank or title given to a commander of an army or division. about the batter's wife, the daughter of the late Gunputrao
Maharaj. The lady it appears is suspected of being on friendly terms with
the Maharaja, and the latter drove up to the Sirdar Leader of a tribe or a polity; also refers to a military rank or title given to a commander of an army or division. 's house and sent for her.
She came down into the street and began to talk with the Maharaja. Her
husband who was in the house, eating his dinner at the time, on being told
what was going on, came down into the street, and by this time a lar^e con
course of people had assembled, before whom the altercation took place. 3 I find
that this Sirdar Leader of a tribe or a polity; also refers to a military rank or title given to a commander of an army or division. , whose name is Anandrao Wishwasrao, alias Nana Sahib Powar,
complained to me a year ago about his domestic affairs, and that I did not move
in them under the hope that some general settlement would take place.
8. I submit respectfully that the actual occurrences of even the last day
or two tend to confirm the suspieion I often entertain that His Highness
cannot possibly be in his proper senses, or that he has lost all moral sense of
right and wrong, and is not responsible for his actions.
9. The enclosed yad, however, is the work of Mr. Dadabhoy and his
followers, who are responsible for it as well as the Maharaja.
Translation of Durbar A public or private audience held by a high-ranking British colonial representative (e.g. Viceroy, Governor-General, or member of the British royal family). Yad, No. 1434, dated 14th August 1874.
W ith reference to Residency An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, established in the provinces and regions considered part of, or under the influence of, British India. Yad No. 1480 C. 1., dated 10th August 1874,
I have the honor to state that agreeably to the advice of His Excellency the
Viceroy and Governor-General the following has been done :—
You* are aware that Azum Sivajirow was nominal Dewan for carry-
• Note.—it is worthy of note that in ^ 011 communication with you.* From the
" Tooin" is used in speaking of )ne, and tilllC that tllC Residency An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, established in the provinces and regions considered part of, or under the influence of, British India. yad. No. 2729 of
Azuin in speaking of Nana Sahib. was ^ ^ ^ ^