INDIA’S RIGHTS.
ITS PLACE IN THE EMPIRE. RACIAL EQUALITY SOUGHT. SAME TREATMENT AS BRITISH. By Telegraph.—Press Assn.—Copyright. Received Feb. 16, 5.5 p.m. Delhi, Feb. 15. In the Legislative Assembly Jamnadass Doardass, of Bombay, moved a resolution recommending the GovernorGeneral, firstly, to declare the firm resolve of the Raj to maintain that the connection of India with the Empire is based on the principle of equal partnership and perfect racial equality, Indian lives being held as sacred as British; secondly, expressing regret that martial law in the Punjab departed from these principles, and was calculated to deeply wound the self respect of Indians; thirdly, to compensate the families of certain Indians who suffered through the Amritsar troubles on the same scale as Europeans, and to further punish the officers guilty of an improper exercise of their duties. After a lengthy discussion the motion was withdrawn. The speeches were marked by seriousness and moderation, with an evident desire on all sides to avoid bitterness, and comply with the Duke of Connaught's appeal to forget and forgive. —Reuter Service. DOMINIONS’ EMBARGO RESENTED. NATIVES CLAIM EQUAL RIGHTS. . Delhi, Feb. 15. When interviewed, an editor of a promineht moderate vernacular paper said that all classes in India were dissatisfied with the King’s message, read at the opening of the Legislative Chambers. Th? message was apparently expected to express contrition over the Amritsar incidents, and to announce the rectification of the treatment of Indians throughout the Empire. The latter question was causing great discontent, and alienating moderates who favored co-operation with the Government’s measure. He referred to the treatment of Indians in East Africa, South Africa. Fiji, and Canada, and was particularly bitter regarding Australia. He was an Indian gentleman and a British subject, yet 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 similarly in Australia. Unless the embargo was relaxed when they got .self-government, which undoubtedly was coming, they would forbid Australians in India. He expected these questions would be given early consideration by the new legislature. DUKE OF CONNAUGHT’S VISIT. DEPARTURE FROM DELHI. Received Feb. 16, 5.5 p.m. Delhi, Feb. 15. The Duke of Connaught has departed for Rawal Pindi. City shops were again closed in connection with the non-co-operators’ refusal to join in the welcome to the Duke. Thirty-four martial law offenders have been released for offences in the war, and the sentences of 345 others have been reduced. —Reuter Service.
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