7 JANUARY 1911, Page 9

On Thursday Lord Hardinge received an address from the Indian

National Congress expressing gratitude for the recent reforms, and suggesting some new ones. Lord Hardinge replied in a most friendly speech, and pointed out that the prosperity and progress which were visible on all sides at the present day were indisputable proofs that the Government's policy had been attended by a considerable measure of success in the material advancement of the Indian people. He added that it would be his constant endeavour to maintain a jealous watch over the reforms, and to see that the object for which they were instituted might be attained.