INDIA.

Taranaki Daily News, 16 August 1915, Page 5

INDIA.

GERMAN MISSIONARY TROUBLE. SCHEME FOR REPATRIATION. Received August 15, 3.40 p.m. Delhi, August 14. The Government of India nas issued » statement oi weir action in regard to Uenuans and Austrian* in India. At tne outbreak of the war enemy subjects *ere registered and disarmed and placed luiucr police surveillance. liiu police had special powers, and steps were taken prohibiting 'or regulating the entry auu' departure of lesidents. Those of liiutarj age were interned at Aelimedliagar tin Bombay), numbering altogetuer 1143, and tlie rest were placed wiaur supervision.

special consideration was shown to missionaries; if they were of good beha\iour they were allowed to remain at their posts on parole, vouched for by responsible Britishers. Individuals of objectionable conduct were concentrated at convenient centres, where supervision was easier. There were 1232 in the civil charge, of whom 48!) wer„- missionaries and their families. It has now been decided to repatriate all women, children, and men who are not of military age,- and this will be carried out as soon as arrangements can be completed. Prior to the war some of the missions received Government assistance, which has now been discontinued.

The quertion of stricter control of naturalised subjects is under consideration. Hostile trading is not dealt with jo the orders issued.

UNITED STATES

PUTTING THE HOUSE IN ORDER. ■■' ftEPLY TO AUSTRIAN NOTE. Received August 15, 5.5 p.m. Washington, August 14. C*biftet lias been advised that the minimum requirements for defence are half a million trained citizen soldiers, in addition to a small standing army, provided that the navy and coast forces will be maintained. A proposal will shortly be submitted to Congress. There is a wave of enthusiasm for preparedness, and thousands of young men are spending their holidays in training camps. • The reply to th* Austrian Note has s*eerf £ dWpfeched. ! % argues that to eMittgo oil munitions at this .time is nrtnn accord with the principles «f neutrality.