, 1916-11-04
Censored at Jamaica.)

London, November lst.-A despatch from
Delhi, India, says Lord Chelms ford, the
Vlceroy, presided today over a conference
attended by forsysix OF the principal chiefs
of the native states of India, including the
rulers of Kashmir, Hutch, Cochin, Gwalior,
Kolhapur, Jaipur, Baloda, Blkaner, Junaears
aud Patiala and the Begun of Bhopal, this
assemblage, said the Viceloy, in his opening
speech has met without folmality or ce.e.
monial to deliberate upon matters affecting
its order and to assist the Government i'll
the important problem of administration. Al
luding TO the war, Lord Chelmsford said, the
great war in which the Empire is en-
gagged is still proceeding, and although
the ultimate issue is certain, much re-
mains TO be done before u settlement
can be secured which will meet the just de-
mands Of Great Britain and the Allies and
secure for Che world q lasting peace. In
this war your highnesses have stood forth
true pillars of the Empire, and both by per-
sonal service in the field and lavish contrib
uiions in men and money and material, you
have earned a place in the hearts of the
British people which will remain for all time,
/ am glad to say that the value CT the work
done by the Imperial service troops has
entitled them to be eligible fox the Victoria
Cross. l know I can count on you TO relax no
effort until the struggle is ended aud final
victory won. The Vlceroy proceeded to any
that the Government invited from the con-
ference free and frank advice on ques-
lions concerned with their states and pto-
pie and themselves. He hoped that the con-
ference would be convened at State intervals,
adding, it may be that in time to come some
constitution 9ssemblage may grow out Of
these Conferences which will take its place
in the Government Of this great Empire,
but for the moment / would ask YOU TO
content yourself with the prosaic but useful
task of addressing the Government of India
in certain special matters, that existence Of
han relations between the StGtes and
the Government l regard as a matter Of
supreme importance. Great enthusiasm pre-
vailed in the Conference aud the Chiefs
loudly applauded the Viceroy's remarks. The
remarks made by The Gackwar of Baroda on
behalf of all the Chiefs present emphasized
their desire to do everything possible for
the great British Empire with which their
destinies are indissolubly linked, expressing
unfinching loyalty and deep attachment to
the King-Emperor.
Lordon, Nov. 2Dd-The result of the
Cambridgeshire stakes run at New Market
yesterday was as follows: LIST Eos, 2nd Lanius.
3rd Ballaghtobin.
Ottawa, October 31st The foreshadowed
appointment of Sir George Perley as Cana
dian War Minister Overseas, was announced
officially today. Sir George will, it is under
stood, take over his new duties al once, exer-
cising complete ministerial authority in re.
gard to all matters connected with the ad-
ministration of Canada's military affairs, in
England. The statement issued today EN-.
phasizes that the Canadian troops at the
front or in England now number 258, 000.
In other words, more than half the autho-
rized total of half a million are overseas. It
is pointed out in the official statement that
the Minister of Militia can be in England
only occasionally, whereas a resident Min
lister could be constantly in touch with
the British Government, as we'll as with the
affairs of the Canadian forces. There is to
be established in England a committee or
sub. militia council on the lines of the body
existing here. The Overseas Council will be
chosen by Sir George Perley. The latter
will continue to discharge the duties of Act-
ing High Commissioners, temporarily at least.