Wacha, Dinshaw Edulji; Tata, Jamsetji Nasarwanji [Gefeierte Pers.]: The life and life work of J. N. Tata (Madras, 1914)

Tata. It was in all respects a notable gathering of
Bombay citizens, and the excellent speeches made
on the occasion show how deeply the death of
Mr. Tata was felt and how keen was the appreciation
of his hne character and his unique services
to India. Some of those who were present
have passed across the bourne ; others are no
longer in this country, but many are here present
who well remember the sterling tributes which
speakers paid to the memory of Mr. Tata, and they
will rejoice that at length the unanimous wish of the
people of Bombay has been carried into effect. If
the interval seems long, we may remember that
longer periods are not unknown in connection with
public memorials, and it happens that we have met
together at a time when Mr. Tata's three greatest
schemes for the benefit of India are beginning to
bear fruit. The first production of steel at the
magnificently equipped works at Sakchi has been
effected, and I am informed that while slightly lower
in carbon than the Government specifications demand
it is remarkably free from sulphur and phosphorous.
In other words, the manufacture of steel of
the best quality from Indian ore is now assured,
and the economic success of this great Indian industry
is a question only of trained labour and scientific
direction. The first sessions of the fine Institute of
Science at Bangalore commenced in July last, the

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