Gilpin observer., 1916-01-27

being well known. The Indians prob
ably have sailed for America.
The interesting point about this de-
fiance Of the Japanese government
is the ludicrously small means by
which the great engine of government
was stopped. The mass of the jap
anese nation knew nothing of the
Indians, and cared nothing. The act
was the work of handful of men
on the Tokyo press. backed by half
a dozen political free lances. No ques-
tions of policy were involved. There
was, in the official eye. nothing what
ever to make fuss about. Why did
the government climb down?
They feared a flare-up. They re.
membered that Is months ago. over
Just such small matter, involving
couple of Chinese students, the d.
rector of the political bureau of the
foreign office was assassinated by a
fanatic as he was entering his house,
and small but angry armed mObs ter
rorized otiicialdom
The beliefs which inspired the agi-
tation were (D that the Indians were
not German agents. but bona-fide revo-
government was acting at the request
OF the British and not of its own ini-
tiative. Japan is England's ally. and
is bound in terms of the alliance to
assist England il India is attacked by
hostile power. But the Japanese
people are deeply jealous Of all for
eign influences in Asia, of which they
consider themselves leaders. Japan,
lord of the Orient" Is a frequent
phrase in the Japanese press these
days.
No Serious revolution.
Like sentiments are warmly well
coined in many parts Of India. This
cannot be denied. But as far as ac-
tive revolution goes, Great Britain so
far has seen nothing which looked for.
midable.
The most extensive outbreak since
the beginning of the war occurred near
Lahore, when as result "a Indians
were executed and 27 others sentenced
to Imprisonment for life.
The Native press were quite unani.
nous In ascribing the munitions agita.
tion to the work of band of conspira.
tors located on the Pacific slope of
America for several years. These con-
spirators are declared here to have
sent emissaries to India who tried to
stir up antagonism to British rule.
1t is also known here that between
the middle Of June and the middle of
September of last year II Indian cav.
alrymen in the Punjab and Bengal
were sentenced to death for mutiny
making bombs. and cutting telegraph
wires. and II others were convicted
of other offenses'
]. Austen Chamberlain. secretary OF
state for India, stated publicly in the
house of commons that the disloyalty
of some of the native troops in north
ern India was due to the activities oi
an anti-British association having Its
headquarters in the United States
China is another center for anti-Brit
ish plotting.
Gaekwar Only Suspect.
AS to the Hindu organization in the
United States, 1t has been at worl
since 1907. 1t comprises natives o.
India who are highly educated; also
members of the Clan-Na-Gael, and O.
late many Germans and American pro
| Germans. One of the announced aims
| of the organization is to start a mutiny
in India in 1917 to commemorate thu
Diamond Jubilee Of the Mutiny o.
1857"
The Hindus In America have 6
newspaper devoted to their Interest
and also school of instruction for the
purpose of educating natives Of Indis
in the use of arms. British agent,
closely watch these activities. The.
are still of negligible extent.
II a revolution ever does gain head
way in India, there is only one i'm
portant native prince whom the Brit
fish will have cause to suspect. Thii
is the gaekwar Of Baroda, well know
in the United States, who is reported tC
have encouraged Hindus in anti-Brit
ish views. The gaekwar is in Ill so
cial repute both in London and in In
dia because he married dancer.