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attached to the inscriptions which had been discovered at 

 Cambodia, and to the fresh light which they throw upon the 

 character of the Ancient Hindus. They did not here appear 

 as Dreamers and Preachers, but as a Nation of Conquerors. 

 While it was true that the first inspiration of the Indian 

 Propaganda in foreign countries was due to Buddhism, it was 

 necessary to note that the most ancient of the Inscriptions of 

 Cambodia were Brahmanical. 

 The President laid on the table a copy of Sir W. Hunter's life of 

 Bryan Hodgson, regarding which Professor Bendall gave some 

 interesting particulai's. The President also announced that 

 M. Cordier intended to publish a new edition of Col. Yule's 

 translation of the Travels of Marco Polo. 

 Dr. Stein laid on the table a copy of the first volume of his 

 translation of the Rajataraijgini, and explained the valuable 

 maps which accompanied it. These maps will also ap- 

 pear in the Journal of this Society, and it is not necessary 

 for me to dwell here on their excellence and importance. At 

 the afternoon meeting the following resolution was carried 

 unanimously regarding this work : — 



" The Section expresses its thanks to the Panjab 

 University and to the Government of Kashmir for the 

 valuable aid which, on the recommendation of the Oriental 

 Congress held at Geneva, they have given to the labours of 

 Dr. Stein, in enabling him to complete his translation of the 

 Rajataraijgini and to carry out his topographical enquiries. 



" At the same time, it expresses the hope that oppor- 

 tunities will be given to him to complete the work by adding 

 an Historical Introduction." 

 Professor Lenmann read a paper on the meaning of the two Jain 

 terms " avassiya" and "nisiciya." He proposed new deriva- 

 tions for these two words, and drew attention to the fact that 

 the ceremonies which they indicate have close analogies in the 

 Roman Catholic Service. It was resolved that " the Section 

 considers that it is of urgent importance to publish a critical 

 edition of the sacred books of the Jains." 

 Afternoon. 



Mr. Sewell read a note on places in the Madras Presidency where 

 there were Archaeological remains which required investiga- 

 tion. Resolved that the attention of the Madras Government 

 should be drawn to the desirability of excavating these 

 remains. 



