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 loss continued. I do not believe in publishing news papers indefinitely at a loss or by means of advertisements. If a paper supplies a felt want, it must pay its way. The subscription list however ran up steadily week by week and it began to yield profits. But during the last two years as the reader is aware the list has fallen from 21,500 to 3,000 and it is now being run at a loss. Happily Navajivan has made up for it. But even that method is wrong. Young India must stand on its own bottom or fall. It is likely that if I still retain the personal affection of the old readers, Young India will soon pay its way. But I have mentioned the loss not only to acquaint the public with the true state of affairs but also as an introduction to an important announcement.

When Messrs. Banker and Yajnik suggested that