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HONG KONG, TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 1931.

DECISIVE STAGE IN THE HISTORY OF INDIA, Minorities Sub-Committee, at which

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Mr. MacDonald brought in the re- vised report of the sub-committee. Subsequently 矗 plenary session continued the discussion of the re- ports of the sub-committees, in- cluding the Federal Structure Sub.

stration of those subjects. More, Governor only that minimum of over, as the Governor General must special powers which is required as a last resort be able in an in order to secure in exceptional Committee. emergency to maintain the tran-eircumstances the preservation of An important pronouncement by quility of the State and must tranquility and the guarantee of Mr. MacDonald on the policy of the similarly be responsible for the ab the maintenance of rights provid-Government with regard to the

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the necessary power for those Finally, His Majesty's Govern- The final report of the Minori- ment considers the institution in ties Sub-Committee recommends

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A regards finance, the transfer the Provinces of a responsible that the conference register an

of financial responsibility must necessarily be subject to such con- ditions as wil ensure the fultal ment of the obligations incurred under the authority of the Secre- tary of State and the maintenance not be impaired of the financial guaranteeing to the various minor-ed to those engaged in the nex! stability and credit of India, itica, in addition to political re- atage of the negotiations. It adds that the minorities and depressed classes were definite in asserting they could not consent to any self- governing constitution unless their demands were met in a reasonable manner.

Delegates Opinions.

Government requires both that the opinion favouring the desirability legislatures should be enlarged and of agreement upon the claims made, based on a more Liberal franchise. and that negotiations should be In framing the constitution His continued between the representa- Majesty's Government considers it tives concerned, with a request that to be its duty to insert provisions the result of their efforts be report-

The report of the Federal Struc-presentation, that differences of ture Committee indicates some religion, race, sect, and caste shall ways of dealing with this subject not in themselves constitute civic

disabilities.

Unsettled Pointa,

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Then the Maharajah of Patiala resumed the general discussion. He emphasised that the Princes could only federate with British In- dia, which was self-governing.

| including a reserve bank service of loans and an exchange policy which, in the view of His Majesty's Gov- In the opinion of His Majesty's ernment, will have to be provided | Government it is the duty of the for somehow in the now constitu- communities to come to agreement ! At the Round Table Conference tion. It is of vital interest to all amongst themselves on the points | plenary session, Mr. MacDonald ap- parties in India to accept these pro- raised by the Minorities Sub-Com-pealed to twenty delegates down to visions to maintain the fiscal con-mittee, but not to be settled there. speak to withdraw their names, in fidence.

During the continuing of the view of the shortness of time. Subject to these provisions the negotiations such agreement ought number did so. Indian Government would have full to be reached and the Government financial responsibility for the will continue to render what good methods of raising revenue and the offices it can help to secure that control of expenditure on non-end as it is anxious not only that reserved services.

no delay should take place in put This would mean that under the ting the new constitution into existing conditions a central legisla-operation, but should start with ture and executive would have some the goodwill and confidence of all features of dualism which would communities concerned, have to be fitted into the constitu- Various sub-committees which tional structure. The provision of have been studying the more im- reserved powers was necessary in portant principles of the constitu- the circumstances, and some such tion which would meet Indian con- reservation has indeed been Inditions, have surveyed a consider cidental to the development of most able part of the structure in de- free constitutions. But every care tail and still unsettled points have must be taken to prevent conditions, been advanced a good way toward arising which will necessitate their agreement, uso (Fear, Hear).

It is for instance, undesirable

:. Viceroy's Appeal.

Mrs. Subbarayan urged that wo- men must be given a full oppor- tunity to contribute their service if India were to take her rightful place among modern nations.

Lord Peet said the outstanding fact of the conference had been the great change of opinion that had brought A conception of Federal India to the state of reality. He said the future at- titude of the Conservatives would depend upon complete equality of treatment being granted to British His Majesty's Government, how-traders and British trade, as to that Ministers should trust to the ever. in view of the character of which he was surprised to see re- special powers of the Governor the Conference and the limited scrvations made in some quarters. General as a means of avoiding re-time at its disposal in London, aponsibilities which are properly seemed it advisable to suspend their own, thus defeating the de- work at this point so that Indian velopment of a responsible Govern opinion may be consulted upon the ment by bringing into use powers work done and expedients consider- meant to He in reserve and in the ed for overcoming the difficulties background,

which had been raised.

Caste No Barrier.

Lord Reading sald the Liberals cupported the policy of conferring responsibility at the centre, provid- ed the safeguards were adequate, and after listening to the debates. they saw no reason to change this attitude.--Reuter,

His Majesty's Government will "Proper Atmosphere." The Governors provinces will consider without delay a plan

New Delhi, Yesterday. be constituted on the basis of full whereby our co-operation may be In the Assembly, Sir James responsibility, and their Minis- continued, so that the results of Crerar, the Home. Member, an- tries will be taken out of the legis our completed work may be seen nounced that the Government had lature and be jointly responsible in the new Indian constitution, decided to postpone consideration to it. The range of provincial If in the meantime there is res-of the Press and Unlawful Instiga› subjects will be so defined as to pours to the Viceroy's appeal to tion Bills, in view of the general give them the greatest possible those engaged at present' in civil desire of the House to create a measure of self-government. The disobedience, and others wish 12 proper atmosphere for the forth. authority of the Federal Govern-to-perate on the general lines of coming momentous announcement ment shall be limited to the pro- this declaration, steps will be visions required to secure its ad- tak bent their services-- ministration of federal subjects Reutor.

and discharge its responsibility for the subjects defined in the con-

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of the Prime Minister.

Mr. Ranga Charlar, the leader of the opposition, urged the suspen sion of the Press and Unlawful In- stigation Ordinances, as well. Sir concluding proceedings of James Crerar said he was unable to the Indian Round Table Conference add anything to his statement.--|

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