HOME RULE FOR INDIA
FIRST STB? TAKEN. A first instalment of Home Rule for India was promised in tbe Hoiiee o£ Couimons recently. This was disclosed by the now Secretary for India, &Lr. Montagu, in a brief statement, inado at question time in. anewor to Mr. Charles Roberte, vrhich appeared to takb the House by surprise. Neither, by cheering nor in any other way did members signify thoiv feelinge on the great reform foreshadowed., A few Indians in the publio galleries hoard the news at first hand. Mr. Montagu said: The policy of His Majesty's Government, irith which t'he Govemnient of India are in complete accord, is that of the increasing association of Indians in every branch of tho Administration and tho gradual development of self-governing institutions, with a view to the progressive realisation of responsible government in India as an integral part of tho British Empire. They Tiave decided that substantial steps in this direction should taken as soon as possible, and that it is of the highest importance that there should bo a free exchango of opinion botweon those in authority at Home and in India. His Majesty's Government have accordingly decided, with His Majesty's approval, that I should accept tho Viceroy'* invitation io proceed to India to consider with the Viceroy tho views of local Governments and to receive with him tlio suggestions of representative bodies and others. Progress in this policy can ho tifhioved only by successive stages. The tiro Government* must bo the judges of tho tirao and measure of each advance, and they must bo guided by the co-operation received and by the , extent to which it is found that confv denco can bo reposed. Tho propoeals will bo submitted to Parliament.
Replying to another question, Mr. Monlagn said: The Government have decided on the admission of Indians to commissioned rank in His Majesty's Army, and steps tiro being talton accordingly for tho grant of nine commissions to Indian officers belonging to the Native Indian Land Forcee who have eerveil in the field in the wnr. The goncral conditions under which Indians should in fntnrc bo eligible for cftmmissions aft under <lis ; cuseion Mwton tho Goveninient of India aiid niyself. I shall in <lno coureo consult the Army Council,
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Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 40, 10 November 1917, Page 2
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