Curlously enough, the publication of the intriguing correspondence between Conservative malcontents and the members of the Standing Committee of the Chamber of Prince say nothing of Lord Rothermere's latest flourish of his gramophone—has been promptly followed by an effective vindication of the Viceroy's attitude, at the hands of the Princes themselves. The Chamber's proceed-ngs have normally been private, speeches are reported; but, if Their Highnesses consider it desirable, an authorized precis of certain decisions of the Chamber can be issued, with the Viceroy's concurrence. It will be seen that an emphatic and convincing [denial has been given to the fantastic charges of pressure and undue in-nonce levelled against Lord Willing don by men who, unlike Lord Roth: fermer, should know better,. Thee charges were current scandal in London last summer and it was nauseating to find them being solemnly whis-ered in clubs and other places of normal respectability. Possibly. the statement now forthcoming in. New Dethi will discourage the rumourmongers—or at any rate deprive them of the last hope of securing credence from any responsible quarter.
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