A DIFFICULT SITUATION.
LONDON, November 26
Reuter says that official circles regard General Botha's statement as a sound and fair exposition of the case. The situation is full of difficulties, but does not call for Imperial interference in the affairs of a self-governing Dominion. The real need is moderation, as both sides, from their own viewpoint, are in the right. The late Mr Fischer saw-Lord Crowe and Mr Harcourt recently, and stated publicly that a modus vivehdi Avas possible if the Indians were moderate. On the other hand, Lhe Indians declare that General Smuts promised an amendment of the law, which was not carried out, and this gave ai^ excuse for the strike.
Mr Fisher made it clear to the Imperial authorities that the Viceroy's suggested Indian enquiry would be regarded as an unwelcome interference in internal affairs.
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Ashburton Guardian, Volume XXXIII, Issue 8726, 27 November 1913, Page 5
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138A DIFFICULT SITUATION. Ashburton Guardian, Volume XXXIII, Issue 8726, 27 November 1913, Page 5
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