INDIA’S RE-BIRTH.

Taranaki Daily News, 15 February 1921, Page 5

INDIA’S RE-BIRTH.

EXTREMISTS GIVE TROUBLE. DEMONSTRATION IN DELHI. By Telegraph.—Press Assn —Copyright. Received Feb. 14, 10.55 p.m. Delhi, Feb. 13. There was a great non-co-operators’ demonstration in the city yesterday afternoon. Gandhi and other extremist leaders, in a decorated car escorted by me mted volunteers, led a procession of a hundred thousand through the streets. The temper of the crowd at times was threatening. At one point they prevented a.i American photographer from operating by forcibly holding his arms to his tides, but no serious incidents have been so far reported.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. GREAT FUTURE FOR DELHI. Delhi, Feb. 12. The Duke of Connaught performed his last official function by laying the foundation stone of the Imperial Legislative Chambers in Delhi. The Viceroy said the building would testify to the united interests of British India and the Indian States. It would also symbolise the integral connection of the Indian States with the British Empire. The Duke declared that the building would stand as a symbol of India’s rebirth to higher destinies and her solemn entry upon the path of responsible Government. He hoped the new Delhi would become one of the great national capitals, which would link the peoples of the Empire in enduring peace and prosperity under the British Crown. —Reuter.