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 ambition ; but even Lord Morley does not find anything illegal in such " faiths and aspirations." True, also that some of the Nationalists preach boycott which is more than a boycott of British goods, still there is nothing wrong in the Moderates cooperating to the point both the parties are agreed. If these points are kept in mind, the unity between the two parties will be ever-lasting".

In contrast with these statesman-like utterances, read the following petulant and short-sighted remarks of Dr. Rash Behari Ghose : —

"The Extremist Party is an ominous shadow, which has projected itself over the future fortunes of the country It has no place in the pale of the Congress. Secession, therefore, is the only course open to it. (Turning to his brother Extremists, Dr. Ghose said) you may deny it, but I fear, you are in danger, slowly but surely of drifting into treason. "•!■

Immediately on his return to Poona from Surat, Mr. Tilak commenced collecting funds for starting a Nationalist Daily (Marathi). The Paper — Rashtra-Mat — came out in June (1908) and in its very short career, justified its existence by bravely fighting for the National cause. About the end of February (1908) Mr. Tilak started on, what he intended to make, a long tour throughout aU

Undelivered Presidential Address. Since the above lines were written. Dr. Ghose, alas, has passed away. He lived to nnderstand and appreciate the Nationalists and to recognise their place in the National Movement. Indeed, it may be con- fidently said that latterly, Dr. Ghose's agreed more with the views of Mr, Tilak than with those of his own " friend and master" the Hon. Sir Surendranath Banerjea.