INDIAN AFFAIRS

Hokitika Guardian, 17 February 1921, Page 2

INDIAN AFFAIRS

AUSTRALIAN AND N.Z. CABLE ASSOCIATION. reuter’s telegrams. VISIT TO KABUL. DELHI, Feb. 9. The Associated Press correspondent at Kabul says that the British Mission’s residence was electrically lighted and heated. Horses and motor cars were provided for personal use, and no restriction was placed on the movements of tho mission.

He hoped that a firjp and lasting treaty would be arranged to secure thq^interests of both Governments. The Amir enquired after the health of the King and the Viceroy, and engaged in an informal and humorous conversation in Persian.

'INDIAN GRIEVANCES. A MODERATE’S VIEWS. DELHI, Feb. 15. Interviewed by the editor of a prominent Moderate Vernacular paper, ho said all classes in India were dissatisfied with the King’s message read at the opening of the Legislative Chamber. The message was apparently expected to express contrition over Amritsar incidents and announce rectification of the treatment of Indians throughout the Empire. The latter question was causing great discontent and alienating Moderates, who favoured cooperation with Government measures. j lie, referred to the treatment of Indians in East Africa, South Africa, Fiji) uud Canada, and was particularly hitter regarding Australia. He was an Indian gentleman and a British subject, yet he was unable to go to Australia.. Was it British justice that Australians could come to India and establish great trade agencies, while Indians were forbidden to do so similarly in Australia. Unless the embargo was relaxed, when we get self government, which undoubtedly is coming, we will forbid Australians in India. He expected these questions to be given an early consideration by the new Legislatures.

INDIAN PROTEST. PRINCE CONDEMNS MARTIAL LAW. DELHI, February 15. . In the Indian Legislative Assembly here, Jamnadass Dwardass, of Bombay, moved a resolution affirming that the Assembly reqom|mieudsl the GovernorGeneral of India firstly, to declare that it is the firm resolution of the Rajah to maintain that the connection between India and the Empire is based on the principle of an equal partnership", with perfect, racial equality, the lives of Indians being held as sacred as those of the British; sfeqondly, expressing the Assembly's regret that martial law in the Punjab lias departed from these principles, and that it is calculated to deeply wound the self-respect of the Indians; thirdly, that,there !>e compensation for the families of certain Indians who are suffering through the Amritsar troubles, the compensation to be given on the same scale as awarded 'Euifopoans, and that the authorities should further punish those officers who are guilty of an improper exercise of their duties. There was a lengthy discussion. The motion was finally withdrawn.' The speeches were marked by seriousness and moderation, with evidences of a desire on all sides to avoid bitterness and to comply with the Duke of Connaught’s a-ppeal “to forget and forgive.

MARTIAL LAW PRISONERS. DELHI, February 15. Thirty-four martial law offenders have been released for offences in the war. The sentences of 345 others have been reduced. BOYCOTT KEPT UP. DELHI, February 15. Tim Duke' of Connaught has departed for Rawapalpindi. ’ . The city shops here wore again closed in connection with the Indian Nationalist. non-co-operators refusal to join in any welcome to the Duke. OBITUARY. LONDON, February 16. The death is announced of Charles Crosse, secretary of the Rifle Association.