Simla, Nov. 1.
Lord Hardinge, Viceroy of India, in a dignified communique has announced throughout India the unfriendly attitude of Turkey. He deplores the endeavour of the Chauvinistio element to drive Turkey into war for the benefit of Germany and the secular enemy of Turkey.
The reception of the communique in the outlying districts of India will not be known for some days, but already the leaders of the Mobammedans in India are holding meet-inge to support Great Britain, while prayers are being offered in the mosques for the success of the British arms. The Mullahs have been urging Turkey to remain neutral or to side with the Allies.
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