The Archive · 1914

Condemnation of Turkey in India

MOHAMMEDAN — DECLARATION OF LOYALTY

Peking, Nov. 5.

The following official telegram from the Foreign Office, London, has been handed to Reuter's agent in Peking London, Nov. 4.

His Highness the Aga Khan, head of the Khoja Mohammedans and President of the All India Moslem League, hae sent a message to the Moslems of India and other British dominions condemning the action of Turkey and exhorting the Moslems of the Empire to remain loyal and obedient, A speech in similar terms has been delivered by H. H. the Nizam of Hyderabad, the premier Mahommedan ruler of India.

An announcement made by the Viceroy of India that the holy places of Islam will be respected by Great Britain and the Allies hae created an excellent effect in India, where the public and Press are unanimous in condemning the action of Turkey and in expressing their loyalty to the British Empire.

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