JUNE 09, 1908

SUPRESS NEWSPAPERS FOR INCITING
SEDITION
Simla, June 9.- The Vice-Regal Council after strong speeches by Lord Minto,
Viceroy of India, and other members of the Council emphasizing the urgency
of dealing with sedition outbreaks yesterday adopted two emergency
measures. The first is known as the Explosive Bill. It provides measures
against the suppression and conspiracy. The second, the Press Bill, empowers
the suppression and confiscation of newspapers inciting to criminal acts.
Lord Minto was careful to explain that both of these bills should be regarded
as exceptional measures to meet an exceptional situation. He added that if
they were found to be not strong enough some measure more severe would
be adopted.