INDIAN CAMPAIGN

Hokitika Guardian, 19 April 1930, Page 5

INDIAN CAMPAIGN

ARREST OF LEADERS

[United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph.—Copyright.]

DELHI, April 17

Fierce rioting has occurred at Karachi. It was during the trial of six Nationalists and Congress leaders, who were charged with a violation of Salt Tax Laws.

A mol) of ten thousand, the major ity .of whom were members of tin Workers' Unions, wrecked the court and then they attacked motor car.' and trams, and stoned the occupants many being injured.

The police made baton charges, which proved futile. The police then opened fire, wounding nine of the rioters and one fatally.

The crowds were not dispersed, however, till British troops were called out, and they restored order.

A general strike of the scavengers and dock workers at Karachi has been proclaimed as a protest against the trial of the Nationalist leaders. The situation in the city ot Calcutta is now under control. Strong forces of armed mounted police are patrolling the Calcutta streets in the Indian quarter.

The police were stoned in Poona by a crowd of demonstrators against the conviction of M. Nehru, the Nationalist Congress Leader. LONDON, April 17.

It is understood that, in view of the situation in India, the Simon Commission is its report, which is most likely to be'unanimous, enabling the political parties to unite in backing the recommendation.

A HITCH

this dav at 8 30. a.m.) LONDON, April 17.

Egyptian Delegation members state their proposals regarding Soudan were found unacceptable and it was necessary to consult the Government of Egpyt. It miglit even be necessary to send hack the Minister to Egypt in order to explain the situation.