The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-03-05
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things would happen in British
0ominions before the wal came to an
end. Among other things II MAS AS
serted that before the grea, struggle
could be completed revolt in India
would be certain 10 occur.
In support Of this 1t was mentioned
that Great Britain had been compelled
to withdraw most Of her Indian forces
In order to strengthen her European
fshtink' lines and that, although she
he'd tried to leave strong English gar
fioons upon the indian scene. she had
been unable entirely to limit her drafts
on India to Indian troops and that in
consequence the wise men in the In
dia ONCE were atremble with keen
apprehension.
This7seemed to me TO he Of very
Os0at Importance. and so AS soon as
I could after my arrival in London
managed to secure important %introduc-
tons 10 some Of the distinguished gen.
t1omen In the India Office. the men who
preside over the home end OF those de-
tails Of Indian government which the
British policy of slowly adding TO In
dian responsibility still leaves in Brit
IN hands.
Not only have I many reasons to be-
hsve but I have absolute confidence
In the complete accuracy Of every
statement which follows. ms the result
q those in~troductions. The chief
source Of my information was a per-
GnnaSe no less distinguished and en-
Dsrt than the Secretary Of State for
1udia, Austen Chamberlain.
The Permanent Under Secretary OF
State. SIR Thomas Hoidcrness. and his
stair all placed at my disposal every
facility Of investigation, even permit
ting me to examine a secre, Govern
ment report con ecrning the disorders
which have been so widely commented
upon In America. The interview which
follows with Mr.. Chamberlain covers
the ground very thoroughly.
I'VE not only do not fear an Indian
revolt" said he. but We know that
there is not the slightest possibility OF
one. I may go much further thar,
that. and express the certainty that
India will Loyalty support us in our
struggle with Germany. India trusts
.vA
- "You tell me that German advocates
contrast our Administrations unfavora.
bly, with that prevailing in German
colonies. Not long ago / had "a talk
With the Governor OF one of our Yves,
African colonies. The best answer
ri make is to quote his statemen,
q. me.
"'1 had NJ hesitation he said. in
asserting TO the withdrawal of III.
entire British military forces from my
colony. Whether We are popular OF
not. II thing is certain, the people
will never evol, against us in order
to put Germans in ~ places.
Ever peiore 'he war i"rSe "u""'
Ders or natives had Ned from German
African territory to ours in order 10
escape Ill usage ana brutality Inc
condition OF these fusi'ives was an
OBJECT lesson Tor u people n lhey
have taken ii to heart
I'm India German and British man
aScment cannot he so definitely ano
easily compared. but news spreads
win an swlitness ana thor'
oushhess among eastern population
ara ihdia ~ NOT uninformed OF Ger
ma methods IN AFRICA
80 IN africa i'seii direct comparison Is
.!mp'e mater 70 appreciate tne VI"
. o~i"erehces oetweeh our o'onies aht
Inc herman oiohles OF iogoland ah'
AaIneruh. me lesson taught 20 non
european peoples ps me practicai eA'
termination Oh the f1erreIos IN Yer
man No'tn~ost AFRICA wh'cn u
OUT low q ago. ~ a re
Mihoe OF germany ihdif
~ no such example al ner ooors
y. ,ne eHa'P'o " "o' "''"ou' ~
nora LOT heT'
,As matter OF tac' 'here mas peef
eoso'uto'y no sign OF revolt III ihdia
eitnouBh taIse statements Oh u hatul'
winch wou'u NC o'sturp!hs Were tnei
SeiSeness not 80 ent're'! apparen
nave touho place. KNOW IN I'M
american one OF tnes'
declared that n Nizain OF hyderaoaf
ner oo0n ~ wN paseiess
There nave Deen DINERS equally base
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