At the opening of the Bombay Legislative Council at Poona
on Monday the Governor, Sir Leslie Wilson, gave a very plain warning to the leaders of the " No Tax " campaign in Bardoli. He explained that if the tax now due from the cultivators was paid and the agitation ceased the Government would submit the reassessment of holdings to an open and independent inquiry. If these conditions were not fulfilled the Government would take all necessary measures to maintain its authority. He asked for an answer from the members of the Legislative Council within a fortnight. This, of course, amounted to an ultimatum, and it produced a deep impression. We cannot see what else Sir Leslie Wilson could have said. The " no taxers " have been trying to place themselves above the law and no Government could tolerate that. A " way out " may be found in the generous offer of an Indian to pay for the whole district the difference between the old and new assessments.
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