Paper short abstract:

Looking into his ideologies and convictions expressed in the paper ' Portugal e Colonias' will be the objective of this paper

Paper long abstract:

Jose Inacio de Loyola (1891-1973) was a man whosoe writings made a lot of impact on the mind of the people. The fall out of this was: creating both friends who admired and supported him and foes who hated him. He used his pen to educate and help fellow Goans and also to criticise the government and others who he felt were opposing his thinking of affairs and problems facing Goa and Goans. Similarly, if he felt that government's policies were favourable for the people he would praise them. He would analyse any new legislations with sharp and visionary mind and write about it. For this he needed an independent platform which would not come in the way of his thoughts and writings. So in 1913, he started the weekly, Jornal da India, which closed because the Portuguese Governor suspended it for criticising the government. In retaliation, O Rebate was started, which was followed by Lanterna and a Opinião. He wrote in India Portuguesa (1923-25), and another weekly Portugal e Colónias (1937 to 1939).

There is no doubt that he was an intellectual of the time and feared no one when he wrote. He did not mince words when he wanted to give his views. However, he did not remain consistent and changed in his thinking and ideologies.

This paper will look into his writings and ideologies as reflected in 'Portugal e Colónias, which he published from Bomaby, where he was in exile.