INDIA’S

Taranaki Daily News, 21 June 1921, Page 5

INDIA’S

THE RIGHTS OF THE PEOPLE. ADMISSION TO DOMINIONS. PROBLEM FOR THE PREMIERS. By Telegraph.—Press Assn.—Copyright. London, June 19. The Morning Post states that the Indian Government case at the Empire Conference will probably be less thorny than statements would imply. It is understood that the Indian Government does not ask for free and unrestricted entry into the Dominions and colonies, but urges that there should be no discrimination against Indians. The right of the Dominions to exclude Indian immigrants tor any bona fide reason, other than nationality, is admitted, but it is urged that immigrants once admitted should possess equality of citizenship. The Australian 'Press learns that the above substantially represents the Imperial Government’s views. Received June 20, 8.20 p.m. London, June 18. Commenting on Imperial Conference matters, the Marahao of Cutch says - - — “More and more as time goes on will the Indian people recognise that the value and glory of India’s new found nationality is largely dependent on her association with the British Empire. One of the greatest in this realisation is the feeling that the position of India is insufficiently reflected in the status accorded the Indian subjects of the King in the self-governing Dominions. There is no desire to flood other countries with the Indian population, but we are fighting for a principle that must be recognised. Defence is an important matter on the agenda, but the financial stress in India is so great that we cannot do any more than We are doing.”—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.