INDIANS AND EMPIRE
IDEALISTS SCORNED. MR, BIRRELL UPHOLDS COLONIES^ NO DICTATION nv TEMioiurn—rnras association— copyright. (Rec. Jan. 22, S).C2 | p.m.) 1 Lonikon, January 22. Mr.' Birrcll,: Secretary for Ireland, speaking at Reading, referred to tho, Trausvaal's treatment of Indians.,. He ridiculed vague platitudes : about a "glorious Empire." People ought. to consider how far a central authority could. exercise control over great ; self r goycrning communities. 'Mr. Birrelladded: "We are not in a position to dictate in such matters! Besides, would these lofty i idealists liko 50,000 Indians to come seeking work in British collieries or shipyards?"
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Dominion, Volume 1, Issue 102, 23 January 1908, Page 7
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