INDIAN AFFAIRS.
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United Press Association Uv Kl*ei,> Telegraph—Copyright.] (Received this day at 9.25 a.m) DELHI. May 28. An ugly situation is developing in Bardoli district, Bombay where a “no tax” campaign was started three years ago. Agriculturists are notv refusing to pay overdue land revenue which is one of the terms of the Gandhi-Trwin pact, saying they have no money. Local Government threatens coercive measures. The unpaid revenue amounts to nearly thirty-two tlious and sterling. The situation at present is full of • dangerous possibilities. Gandhj has proceeded to Bardoli in an endeavour to reach a settlement. BURMA HOSTILITY. TOWARDS INDIA. (Received 11.30 a.m.l DELHI, Ma y 28The- general Barman hostility towards India is increasing alarmingly and there was an exodus lately front Burma. Steamers are leaving Rangoon crowded with thousands of traders and doolies. Many former’s homes and crops were destroyed. The economic distress is connected with the Burma revolt and is said to be partly due to cheap Indian labour ousting Barmans from agricultural districts and creating unemployment by underselling.
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Hokitika Guardian, 29 May 1931, Page 6
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173INDIAN AFFAIRS. Hokitika Guardian, 29 May 1931, Page 6
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