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THE INDIAN REFORM BILL

WHAT IT MEANS AND WHAT IT PROPOSES.

Mr. H. E. A.. Cotton, L. C. C Late M. P. for East Finsbury), writes in the Daily Chronicle ---

In order rightly to appreciate the aim and scope of the Govern ment of India Bill, it is necessary to bear in mind that it iş a measure of a transitory character, The opening words of the pre- amble make this quite clear. "Whereas, with a view to the progressive realisation of respon- sible government in India.-as-an- integral part of the British Empire, it is expedient gradually to develop self-governing institu- tions in that country." In other words, the first substantial steps. jare taken towards the attainment of the goal of British policy in India as defined in the announce. ment made to the House of Com mons by Mr. Montagu on August 20, 1917.

The chief constitutional changes jare made in the eight major pro- vinces. A new form of executive government is set up, which pro- vides for a gradual transfer of responsibility to the represent- Each pro- atives of the people. vince will be administered in furture by a governor, who will, it is hoped. ordinarily be sent out from England. and a composite executive. Certain departments will be transferred" to Indian. Ministers appointed by the gover- nor and holding office during his pleasure, who must be elected members of the legislature and will be responsible to it. Other de- partments will be "reserved" and remain in charge of the governor and a small executive council, of which one member must be a civil servant of not less than twelve years' standing, and an- ather will be an Indian.

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Mr. Churchill informed Mr. Holmes in the Commons recently that Sir Horace Smith-Dorrien bad asked for permission to reply

THE COST OF FOOD

OFFICIAL CLAIM THAT. IT HAS NOT RISEN,

Mr. Bonar Lawin the House of Cammons recently declined to appoint a Select · Committee to consider the increase in the price of the necessaries of life apart from food.

How is it," an official of the Food Ministry said to a Daily News representative, "many people immagine that food prices have risen during the past few. months? It is perfectly clear that they havenot. And he instanced: Bacon. Remains at the same

price.

Meat-Imported meat is down

4d. per lb.

Cheese. Reduced 2d. per ib. Batter. Same price. Margarine.-May be obtained

at is. per lb., the controlled maximum price.

Jams. The same price, and in some cases below the max- imum.

Sugar-No dearer.

"The explanati n," he said. "of the impression that food is dealer is that the consumption of foodstuffs has greatly increased. It is more thin probable that the average householder's bills are higher. not because of any in- crease in the price of thing, but because of more extravagant

consumption.

IN THE KITCHEN,

The careful supervision which was exercised in the kitchen during the war appears to have been relaxed. It is desirable that

people should know that it is to their own interest still to continue a very careful serutiny, for the amount of additional tonnage is to the attack made upon him by still restricted. and until our Lord French, but the Army Coun-shipping regains its normal pro- cil felt it undesirable that per-portions it will not be possible to mission should be given.

bring foodstuffs into the country in anything like the same quan- tities that were imported before the war."

On the motion for the adjourn Provision is made for the mak-ment of the House of Commons ing of rules regarding the Mr. Holmes (L., Derbyshire, N.E) classification of functions; and called attention to Lord French's these rules will be drawn up by attack in his recent articles"in the Joint Committee of both the Daily Telegraph on Sir Horace Houses to whom the Bill has Smith-Dorrien and the refusal of been referred, and who will no the War Office to allow the latter doubt be guided by the recom- to reply to that attack. Sir H. mendations submitted by a Smith-Dorrien should either be Committee which has conducted allowed to speak for himself or elaborate inquiries in India. should have his case stated for

Provision is also made for the him by the Secretary for War, transfer of further portions of the field of administration after periodical surveys by Parlia- rentary Committees.

With regard to the report thar soaring upwards." it was stated "quotations for dried fruits are that the Food Controller has decided to retain in force the Dried Fruits Maximum Prices Order: The trade in dried fruits is a seasonal one. The new season did not. begin until September,

and

was

a meeting of the trade about to be held to consider the propects. In the meantime, although the stocks bought by the Government are now exhausted, there would still be supplies available until the end of August, it is stated, by drawing them from the bonded ware- houses.

BACON AND HAM,

Mr. Churchill's reply (writes a Parliamentary Correspondent) was properly described by Sir Donald Maclean as thoroughly This scheme for the establish- unsatisfactory." The Secretary ment of a diarchy, or dualised for War took his stand on the form of government, has been the narrow ground that the Governor target for much criticism. Un of Gibraltar (Sir Horace Smith- doubtedly it is novel, and must Dorrien) is still a serving soldier depend for its success upon the whose lips, are thereby sealed. spirit in which it is handled. But He differentiates sharply between: no alternative plan has yet been his position and that of a Field-

Mr. Roberts is giving his care- suggested which will give (as Marshal unemployed. Was Sirful consideration to a position diarchy does) immediate respon- Horace Smith-Dorrien injured by

which is reported to have arisen sibility to the Ministers who re-his enforced silence? No, said in some districts in regard to present the popular element in Mr. Churchill; and he made the bacon and bams. Retailers say the legislatures in respect of a House laugh by exclaiming: "O, they cannot sell these articles at number of the departments of that mine enemy had written a

a profit, and that therefore they administration, and which, at the book! "adding that this applies to

will be obliged to refuse to sell same time. prepares the way for naval as well as to military books. them. Mr. Roberts will address assumption of further respon- Respo ding to cries of Weekly

the Federation of Grocers' As- sibilities.

Dispatch, to which paper, with

sociations at their annual meeting The provincial legislatures extreme impropriety, he, while themselves are largely increased holding Ministerial office, is con- and reconstituted upon a mosetributing articles on political representative basis. The total affairs, Mr. Churchill said membership varies from 125 in jauntily: a newspaper article Bengal to 53 in Assam. At least is not

book."

He

at

Liverpool and it is expected that he will make an announcement on the position.

Retailers are also saying they cannot sell cheese at a profit. Under the old arrangement they were allowed a profit of 254d. per lb, and it is considered that tres. should still be able to buy from importers and wholesalers at prices which will leave them a proft on the selling price of is. 6d. per lb.

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FUTURE CONTROL. Whilst the Ministry, it was added, has no wish to keep on restrictions which are irksome to traders or the public any longer than is absolutely necessary, they intend, as in the case of veal and ols and fats, to reimpose control | wherever there are signs of prices rising excessively.

70 per cent. of the members of stated that the War Office is con- each council must be elected, and sidering the expediency of nat more than 20 per cent. may publishing original documents on be officials. All questions arising the retreat from Mons, but on the out of elections, including the whole event we must abide by qualifications of voters, are left to the judgment of history. Mr. be made by rules. But here again Churchill made the surprising an exhaustive, inquiry has been statement that Lord French's held in India by a Committee, Generalship, in 1914 had been and a series of recommendations assailed in a book which was are available for guidance.

believed to have been inspired by FIVE MILLION ENFRANCHISED. Sir H. Smith-Dorrien. He was Speaking generally, about five careful himself to take no side in million males over the age of 21 the controversy. will de enfranchised, if these recommendations are accepted, servants will sit an "All-India' and certain property qualificat Legislature of 100 members, of ions are proposed, which include whom two-thirds shall be elected: Tue effect of the reimposition. the payment of income tax. and a Council of State of 56, of of the control of veal has been to Separate or communal electorates whom 24 shall be elected. The check the inordinate slaughter of are recommended for Moham-introduction of a Second Chamber calves which began immediate- medans in all provinces, and for is justified on the ground that they the prices were rushed up to Sikhs, Indian Christiane, Europ capacity of the Supreme Govern-double the previous maximum. eana, and domiciled Anglo- ment to obtain legislation which At the same time, by the new oils Indians in certain provinces.

essential it regarda as Special representatives are also remain unimpaired.

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shall and fats order, the speculator who was making money out of the country's needs by dealing in cargoes whilst they were on the sea and pushing them up to arti ficial prices has again been eliminated from the market, and, and the price of margarine, which was rapidly rising in consequence. has gone back to ls. Der Ib.. has been said bere, it is hoped, to convey some idea of the moment- are contemplated. -ous nature of the changes which

THE FUBLIC SERVICES. The interests of the Public Services in India are safeguarded In addition to general powersander Part IV. of the Bill, which of legislation, the provisional proposes the appointment of a legislatures will bave the right to special permanent Commission, vole on the Budget as a whole. to sit in India. But in the case of resolutions re- It will be seen that the Bill as lating to a reserved" subject, the drafted, is little more than a the Governor may, if the As skelton, and that a number of sembly refuses assent to the ex important details will be covered stranged under the Poca to while thury xxi, penditure, authorise it himself by rules. This is the only method; Ordinary legislative proposals which secures elasticity and so may, in the case of a deadlock, belong as the rules are framed on referred to a Grand Committee, of generous lines and with every which the Governor will appoint desire to promote full and free a majority of the members, and development, all will be well which will have the power to pass In a second article an attempt or reject the Bill without the as will be made to take stock of the sent of the Assembly,

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