Having completed his tour of the: Dominions, the British Secretary of State for the Colonies, Mr. L. 8. Amery, accompanied by Mrs. A7nczy, loft New Branswick last night for England. In his final speech at St. John, Mr. Amery said that it had been'a great inspiration to travel through so many countries, each with its individual history, life aid experiences and each confident: of a great future. He express si the opinion that the ultimate perfect unity of the Empire defended not nyon Governments but upon cooperation of the various countries With each atier, with their seme of Icyalty each to' the other as com-under the same King Legislative Council should be arked to constitute a similar body. The Indian side of the conference would consist, when central subjects were being dealt with, of those first named, At pro sittings the Indian' wing would consist primarily of provincial members, but he proposed that some members of the Central Joint Committee be present also.
Sir John urges that one of the merits of the method of a joint conference is that, besides securi due recognition of equal status, it provides an opportunity for a free exchange of views and mutual influence, which are best calculated to promote the largest measure of agreement possible—British Wireless through Reuter.
Delhi, Feb, 7.
The Party leaders have issued a Joint statement emphasizing that. their objections to the Commission are based on principles which are not affected by Sir John Simon's suggestion. Hence they will maintain their decision to have not to do with the Commission at any stage or in any form—Reuter.
Madras Meetings Barred Madras, Feb. 8, 'The Chief Magistrate of the Presidency has banned for a month meetings by the Boycott Committee for the purpose of organizing hartal during the visit of the Statutory Commission, headed by Sir John Simon, in Madras. Publication of" posters' and organization of volunteers for propaganda are also
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