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Page Four Kerrritle Mountain Sun. Kerreille, Texas, July 27, 1950 "A Kerrville Institution For More Than 69 Years" The Hindus Wonder Just How Free And Independent Their Country Can Be Under Present System (From the viewpoint of many Hindus the independence of India will not be complete until Portusovereignty us well as the British been relinquished in that area. The accompanying article deals with the comparatively little-known colony of Goa, held by Portugal since the 16th century, The writer, who here presents arguments for a change in the status of Goa, is one closely acquainted with that province). The revolt of the people of Asia, which started some decades ago, and led in recent years to freedom for millions, has by no means ended. On the crest of this wave, India, Burma, Indonesia attained independence from foreign domination but the wave continues, advancing the aspirations of other lesser known areas under imperialist yoke.

One such area consists of the Portuguese possessions in India. The most important of the Portuguese possessions has always been Goa, a small area along the beautiful palm-fringed coast of the South Konkan, south of Bombay. Alfonso de Albuquerque took over Goa for the Portuguese in 1510. Its conquest entailed tremendous bloodshed and loot. Many years later, with the advent of the Inquisition, all freedom of worship in Goa came to an end and civil privileges were ac- 1 corded only to the "faithful." The coming of the British as the soverign power in India did not affect the position of the tuguesc.

On consolidating their strength in this subcontinent, the British allowed the small pockets of foreign power, other than their own, to remain, Under an effete monarchy, Goa remained a backward though happy-go-lucky area, but with political changes in Portugal and the advent of the republic in 1911 a new period was initiated, Religious equality was proclaimed in Goa, and lindus were allowed the right to worship openly and to 1'0- build temples which had been disfigured or destroyed. When the Portuguese conquered Goa it was a flourishing center of commerce. In its heyday under the Portuguese, it was known as Golden Goa Today, alas, Golden Goa is no more! In place of a prosperous area of trado is a conglomeration of small towns and villages steeped in poverty and hardship, with not attempt on the part of the administrators at striving for betterment. Goa consists of eleven districts with the capital at Janjim. Despite nature's, abundant.

the people are inche dire poverty. The natural harbor, manganese mines, and teak forests, are undeveloped. Primitive methods of fishing and farming constitute the means of livelihood of the masses. Of a population of 000 one-sixth goes out of Goa to various parts of India or to Portuguese East Africa to seek employment. In every way Goa is dependent upon the Indian Union.

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The ships and railways which serve Goa are Indian. Without the cooperation of the Indian Government, Goa would be "frozen" completely, such is the lack of economic activity within this potentially rich area. Politically the people of Goa live under a rigid dictatorship. The administration is carried on by the governor general and a cabinet of Portuguese officials whose function is purely advisory Civil liberties do not exist and there is no right of free speech or assembly. Censorship of the press, though childish, is irritatingly thorough and no news of developments in India or the world can permeate it.

The population of Goa is 51 per cent Hindu, 48 per cent Roman Catholic and one per cent Moslem. As a result of a severe discriminatory policy, followed for many years, in principle no longer in vogue, Christians form the upper layer of society and the! right of the Portuguese administration. Having at the time of conversion taken Christian names, they have adopted western clothes and, to some extent a pseudo-European way of life, but continue to observe the four Hindu castes and preserve the custom of marrying into their own caste. The renaissance of political thought in this area has, however, been the result of the combined efforts of both Hindus and Christians, who together support the most important popular democratic organization-National Congress of Goa. Among the leaders of the 1947 political movement, now imprisoned in Lisbon, are a number of devout Catholics, and many Catholic nationalists have joined movement for freedom despite the official declaration of the local church authorities in Goa to the effect that any move for unification with India is "antiCatholic." On the attainment of independence by India, Goan nationalists sought to become one with India, with which they are connected by ties of culture, ethnology and economic dependence.

Their attempt to bring their political claims before the Potuguese by means of Gandhian satyagraha resulted in violent action on the part of the local authorities. Leaders of the movement were taken into custody, tried by courtmartial, and are serving terms of imprisonment in Goa and Lisbon, ranging from eight to fifteen years. All attempts at political uprising were ruthlessly crushed and a heavy contingent of East African troops imported to terrorize the population. Prime Minister Salazar hinted in a recent speech that in view of changes in the Eastern Hemisphere the Portuguese Colonial Act may be revised. This revision, however, does not sec further than making the possessions in India an "integral part of Portugal," conferring on the Goans the rights of Portuguese citizens.

This doubtful privilage does not in any way answer popular demands for wide political changes. Changes in India, which have influenced world events and the future of peoples struggling DRINK, Coca Cola, zest to the hour BOTTLES hospitality is an art makes Coca-Cola. it so easy Coca- dsk for it either both PAC OFF. trade-marks Incan the Salic thing. "Coke" BOTTLED UNDER AUTHORITY OF THE COMPANY BY MEw KERRYILLE COCA-COLA BOTTLING COMPANY 1074 The Coca-Cola Company Firebuq at Careless habits like this cause hundreds of home fires every year.

Smoking in bed, dry cleaning clothes at home, overloading electric outlets, leaving matches near a stove -these are a few of the other "Arebug" habits that kill and disfigure thousands annually. 94 Be Careful the life you save may be your own! gainst imperialism, have had repercussions in the minds of Goans, An independent India cannot acqui. esce in colonial rule in any part of India. The Portuguese would do well to follow the recent example of the British in India, Pakistan, Burma, Ceylon, and the more recent example of the Dutch in Indonesia and create a new relationship with India based on mutual understanding, friendliness, and respect for each other. -Christian Science Monitor.

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SERVICE Christian Science Society services Sunday 11:00 a. Sunday School 10:00 a. Wednesday 8:00 p. Water Street. "Love" is the subject of the Lesson-Sermon which will be read in all Churches of Christ, Scientist, on Sunday, July 30.

The Golden Text is: "Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God" (I John Among the citations which comprise the Lesson-Sermon is the following from the Bible: "And we have known and believed the love that God hath to uS. God is love; and he that dwelleth Magazines To Be Sent To Hospital By Donors, Please Some time ago the Red Cross placed an appeal in the paper asking for magazines for the State and Veterans Hospital librarics. The magazines were to be delivered to the firm of Rylander Wemple, It was not anticipated that the good citizeng would respond So -heartedly, that the office would be filled to overflowing and that magazines would have to be stored in the street. The spirit of cooperation and helpfulness is greatly appreciated, but something must be done to relieve that real estate office. We suggest that henceforth the good citizens of our fair city become acquainted with the kind of magazines needed by the hospitals and that only those be saved.

The Veterans Hospital needs Westerns, Detectives, Comics, tional Geographic, Holiday, State Travel Magazines and especially pocket books. We are asking that donors deliver directly to the hospital 01' contact the Special Services, who will pick up the magazines, Equipment in the sewing room should include a sewing machine, work table, full view mirror, ironing board, sleeve board and iron. Small items should include shears, scissors, measuring tape, pins, thread, pin cushion, and needles to take care of the different sewing jobs. in love dwelleth in God, and God in him" (I John The Lesson-Sermon also ineludes the following passage from the Christian Science textbook, "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" hy Mary Baker Eddy: "Divine Love is infinite. Therefore all that really exists is in and of God, and manifests His love" (page 340).

T. LOCATE Mr. and Mrs. Charles McCaleb and children, Billie Rae and Dickie, spent Monday in San Antonio. Wholesale prices on whole, half or quarter animals for your locke1.

Get our prices on live or dressed beef, goats, kids, sheep and lambs. Henko Bros. Market, 816 Water St. We deliver every morning. -35tf), Guests in the home of Mr.

and Mrs. J. M. Sumner last week end were Mrs. Pearl Windecker and son; Mrs.

Gustafuson, and Mr. and Mrs. Roger Larochelle, all of San Antonio. Mr. and Mrs.

W. H. Herring of San Antonio are visiting their daughter, Mrs. 0. C.

Childs, and family. T. Mrs. Johnny Conley and children of Dallas are visiting Mr. and Mrs.

A. A. Treiber and family, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Everett spent the week end with friends in Austin, Rev, and Mrs.

W. A. Richardson are expected to this week from a vacation in Arkansas where they have been visiting relatives. Rev. Bert Roberts of the First Christian Church of San Antonio has preached in the absence of the regular pastor.

Rev. Richardson will be in charge of the service, Sunday, July 30. Mr. and Mrs. John Klingemann and children are spending this week in Colorado.

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