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Rh marked by some very cordial speech-making. Referring to His Excellency the Rajah remarked:—

'It is a rare fortune for a Province to be presided over by such a statesman, a statesman who, by a life which has been devoted to his country's service, has added to the high gifts of nature a vast store of practical knowledge and experience, and who, while he is ready to listen to the popular voice and official advice, is at the same time capable of maintaining his own independence of judgment.'

"Of the Rajah, Sir Arthur Havelock remarked in just appreciation:—

'The Rajah is a man of literary ability; he has also been an observant traveller; he is a large landowner who knows how to work his property to the best possible advantage; and he is, I can testify, a most valuable Member of my Legislative Council, representing there the interests of the large landed Proprietary of the