The Archive · 1935

Lord Rothermere's Cable

According to the "Daily Mail" to-London, Jan, day, Viscount Rothermere cabled several Indian princes the following message which formed part of a lead-ling article appearing to-day recardling the altitude of the Indian princes [toward the Government White Paper.

"In view of the approaching pubication of the India constitutional reform bill, extraordinary efforts are Ibeing made by the executive govern-Iment of India to coax, cajole or lcoeree the Indian princes into accept lance of its provisions," the message "They are known to view the white Paper with alarm and have every reason for their fear. If they Jare so foolish as to give their consent, they will prepare their own "Within three years or perhaps three months of the foundation of Inow India, steps will be taken extremists' in the Pan-Indian Con-ress, who will control the future Jeovernment, to deprive the princes lof their position and privileges, and these steps, beyond any question, will be, successful.

"The princes must act now and thus save themselves and India. refusing to associate with the government policy," the message concluded, "they will render one more signal service to British rule in India."

Havas.

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