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Upton Teaquarterly UPTON TEA QUARTERLY Vol 19 No. 1 Hopkinton, Massachusetts Winter, 2009 Reversals of Fortune in the Tea Industry Part XIV: The Folly of Philip Francis “I rejoice with you at being so long head of your class, and I hope you will enjoy your superiority over your class-fellows by condescension, compliance, and, if they desire it, by assisting them. Genius and abilities are in general very happy possessions; yet an injudicious use of them makes the possessor odious, and sometimes even contemptible.” An engraving by H. Adlard, after a painting by R.A. J. Hoppner, Excerpt from an undated letter from Dr. Francis to his young son Philip, who was then a brilliant student. SIR PHILIP FRANCIS Failing to heed the wisdom of his father, Philip Francis used his “genius and abilities” to under- mine and discredit Warren Hastings while serving on the Governing Council in India. It may have started as simple rivalry and differing opinions, but it degenerated into mutual contempt, ultimately leading to a pistol duel. The outcome of the duel was not as decisive as it first appeared. Rather than ending their war of wills, it only moved the battlefield from Calcutta to London. As Parkes and Merivale state in their Memoirs of Sir Philip Francis, “[Francis] returned to England an unpopular and discountenanced man. ... It was reported, and the rumour shows at all events the general character of his reception at home, that when he first appeared at Court only two per- sons would speak to him, the King and Lord North.” In spite of his cool reception, Francis befriended important members of Parliament who shared his venomous views, and for seven painful years Warren Hastings was to stand trial for his alleged crimes in India. Please turn to page 48. Copyright 2009 Upton Tea Imports, LLC. All rights reserved. Page 48 Upton Tea Quarterly Winter, 2009 Reversals of Fortune in the Many who ventured to India during the Clive/Hastings era were either lost at sea, or Tea Industry, Part XIV died within a few years of their arrival. Less The Hastings years in India mark the than half returned to England. Monson met most challenging period of the British Rule, his fate on September 27, 1776, leaving Fran- popularly referred to as The Raj. Without cis with only one ally, General Clavering. Hastings's leadership and stamina, and with- This paralyzed Francis and Clavering in their out his acknowledged ruthlessness, the early attempts to force their will on Hastings. With structures and alliances that Robert Clive had the casting vote, Hastings’s vote automatically formed would have crumbled within a few overruled any tie. Support from Barwell was years after his departure. stronger than ever, and he was again in com- Today, most historians consider Warren mand, at least until Monson was replaced. Hastings to be one of the great leaders of his Hastings made it known to all who would time. But during his tenure, and for years fol- listen that he was unwilling to return to the lowing his death, his accomplishments were contentious conditions that had prevailed for clouded in a fog of suspicion and animosity. nearly two years. As a result of the poor state The role that Philip Francis played in the of communications between India and persecution of Hastings was significant. As we England, there was ample opportunity for discussed in the last segment of our series, misinterpretation and misrepresentation of Robert Clive was critical of Hastings and his sentiments. Without actually receiving a coached Francis prior to his departure for formal resignation from Hastings, and with- India. This, along with Francis’s own aspira- out formally deposing him as Governer-Gen- tions, may have provoked the initial friction, eral, the Directors of the EIC appointed one but the fire storm that ensued seemed to feed of their members (and formerly Chairman), on itself. Edward Wheler, to replace Hastings. In the early days, Francis had considerable Hastings had not actually resigned. How- leverage over Hastings. His influence over ever, upon hearing the rumor that he had, two members of the Governing Council, Clavering independently appointed himself as Colonel George Monson and General John Governor-General in June 1777. His attempt Clavering, essentially allowed him to dictate to seize control of the military failed when policy over Hastings and his only ally on the senior officers refused to take his orders and Committee, Richard Barwell. During this affirmed their loyalty to Hastings. According time, letters sent by Francis back to England to Jeremy Bernstein, had Clavering managed were so caustic toward Hastings and his sole to gain any real support, the struggle for ally that EIC directors voted in May 1776, to power in British India would likely have recall both Hastings and Barwell. The margin resulted in civil war. was only 11 to 10 in favor of the recall, so It is possible that Clavering’s irrational when stockholders challenged the decision, it behavior at this time was a result of his physi- was reversed. But it was only a brief reprieve cal and mental health, which were rapidly from what Hastings saw as an increasingly deteriorating, likely due to stress, and perhaps difficult situation. an undiagnosed illness. His entire body was Even before Hastings learned of the covered with boils, and two months later he Directors’ vote and reversal, the laws of natu- was dead. ral selection began to work in Hastings’s favor. In the meantime, Edward Wheler, who Monson’s health began to fail and he was was London’s designation as Hastings’s unable to attend Council meetings. He even- replacement upon his resignation, which tually died after a prolonged illness. never happened, recognized the absurdity of ℡ (800)234-8327 www.uptontea.com © 2009 Upton Tea Imports, LLC. All rights reserved. Winter, 2009 Upton Tea Quarterly Page 49 his situation, and accepted a position as that of other Council members. He would Council member, replacing Monson. later be accused of bribing Coote for his sup- Although Francis and Wheler were often in port. Hastings, however, considered Coote’s opposition to Hastings and Barwell, the cast- contribution as more essential to the success ing vote of Hastings ruled and would do so of the British Raj, since a capable General was until Clavering’s position on the Council was far more valuable to him than any ordinary filled. Affairs in British India were chaotic to Council member. this point, but they would only get worse. Hastings’s power over the Council was According to Jeremy Bernstein: threatened when Barwell, his only true ally, took ill and decided to return to England. The period from the death of Clavering in August 1777 until February 3, 1785 when Barwell’s wife had recently died and, without Hastings left india ... was the most complex of her support, life in India became unbearable. his entire service. It was a time when the British Barwell’s intention to leave India was kept came close to losing their foothold in that coun- try. It was a time when Hastings made a number secret, leaving Hastings enough time to reach of decisions and took a number of actions that a tenuous accord with Francis before he real- certainly saved the British Raj but which, in the ized his impending advantage on the Council. years that followed, cost him dearly. By this time Francis had forsaken his ambi- tions to become Governor-General, and was The selection of the Directors for Claver- also longing for a more peaceful life back in ing’s replacement, the irascible General Eyre England. Coote, seems a bit odd compared to their Francis believed that his vote was essen- prior appointments. Coote was one of the tially worthless under the current governing most respected Generals in India, and was structure. Unaware of Barwell’s imminent second perhaps only to Clive in his overall departure, Francis agreed to give Hastings effectiveness as a military commander. When carte blanche in executing war strategies, at not engaged in battle, however, Coote was least for a period of time. exceedingly difficult. Hastings wrote to an The agreement was made on February 4, associate, “...it is impossible for [Coote] to be 1780, but within months Francis and Hast- on terms of peace with any man living who ings were once again embroiled over the possesses a power either superior or equal to direction of war efforts. Harsh words were his own, unless the latter is forever at his exchanged, and Francis challenged Hastings elbow, and coaxing him into good humor.” to a duel. Francis had sharper words for him: “I despise It is unclear whether the Francis/Hastings him from the bottom of my spirit, and the battle could have been decided in any other moment it is in my power I shall treat the way. Bernstein likens Hastings and Francis to wretch as he deserves.” “two scorpions in a bottle”. Each, at different Although it was not through a spirit of times, seemed ready to give up the battle and cooperation, Coote’s membership in the return to England. But there was a driving Council was supportive of Hastings. He force that prevented outright surrender to the abstained from any vote that was not milita- other party. By this time, both appeared to ristic, and agreed with Hastings on most mili- prefer death at gunpoint to capitulation. tary matters. Hastings put up with Coote’s The pistol duel between Francis and childish and insubordinate behavior because Hastings proved indecisive. Francis was seri- there was no more capable General in all of ously, but not fatally, wounded.
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