Evening star., 1930-06-28
INDIAN SOLUTION;
|. BELIEVED NEARING
MaCdonald'S Conferences
Seek Simon Report Changes
to Satisfy SWaraiists.
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LONDON, England, June 2s.-Dis-
cussions are now taking place between
Prime Minister Ramsay Macdonald,
leaders Of the opposition and members
Of the Labor cabinet with q view to fa-
cilitating a solution Of the Indian prob
lem by raising q constitutional struc-
ture in india which would be more sat-
jsfactory for the swarajists without
traversing the boundaries of the Simon
report.
Nothing is definitely decided yet, but.
according to reliable information, the
following amendments in the Simon rec
port are favored by number Of cabinet
members:
1. Regarding the executive council OF
the governor general. it is suggested that
six of the nine members should be se-
lected from the party which is strongest
in the federal council. Their tenure
OF of11ce would depend on the length Of
time they enjoyed the confidence oG
their party. Thus the central govern
ment would really represent India. The
three other members, appointed by the
viceroy, would be in charge of matters
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The six Indian party members would
not be called cabinet ministers at first,
but popular members"
Would Restrict Veto.
2. The budget to be voted by the fed
eral council. The veto OF the governor
general would be restricted to matters
connected with the departments deals
ing WIN matters reserved during the
transition period.
8. Restriction of the veto power of
the v1ceroy to such cases where
outside reserved Questions-the federal
council conflicts with the council Of
state ana the governor general agrees
with the latter. In these circunsta noes
the Viceroy should be empowered "a
restore the expenditure by law decree,
There Will be no dyarthy, the executive
council being the one body with a ma
Jority of members responsible to the
Legislature. AS the time comes for the
transfer Of reserved subjects to the
jurisdiction OF the Indians, the num-
Der OF popular members will be in
creased and the reserved subjects will
automatically come under the power of
the popular members. When all the
reserved subjects are transferred the
leader of the house will ne called the
prime minister and the executive coun-
the title of ministers.
This, 1T is believed. would satisfy
Gandhi's demand for "the substance Of
independence"
Plan Dominion Army.
4. Certain changes are also con-
templated in the Inflammation Of the
army. At present Indian officers are
restricted to eight units. 1t Is pro-
posed that these would serve as a basis
for dominion army and British on
GERS now serving in the higher ranks
would be lent until such time as Indian
officers of approved merit could hll
their posts. A college for training In
dian officers will be established in
India at once.
In the Simon report it is stated that
once India is able to replace British
troops by her own army the burden of
military expenditure will be considers
ably lightened. The new proposals pro-
vide for such requirements as soon a.
the Indians have made progress along
the lines indicated. Meantime even the
replacement of British officers by In
dians would result in considerable sav-
ings.
These are the changes contemplated
which should bridge the gulf between
the British and Indian viewpoints, It
Is understood that number Of cabinet
ministers favor these amendments, ale
though there is good deal of opposis
ton on the part Of certain ministers
and opposition leaders. II this can b
overcome it is probable that Mr.. Mace
donald will make an oficial announces
ment on the subject within the next
fortnight.
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