LAST-MINUTE DASH

Dominion, Volume 24, Issue 286, 29 August 1931, Page 7

LAST-MINUTE DASH

Gandhi to Go to London SETTLEMENT REACHED Satisfaction AD Round By Telegraph—Press Assn.—Copyright (Rec. August 28, 7.80 pan.) Delhi, August 28, Mr. Gandhi has definitely made up his mind to represent Congress at the Round-Table Conference in London, and sails to-morrow.’ Final agreement was reached last evening, after which Mr. Gandhi and

his entourage made a dramatic lastminute. dash for Kala station, near Simla. ‘ It is understood that the settlement between the Congress committee and the Government has given all-round satisfaction. Congress stalwarts accompanying Mr. Gandhi are Mrs. Sarojini Naldu and Miss Madeline Slade, known as Mirabai, a daughter of the late Admiral Slade, an ardent devotee of Gandhi. ■■ MESSAGE TO INDIA Sir Samuel Hoare’s Goodwill Official Wireless. Rugby, August 27. Almost the first act of Sir Samuel Hoare on taking over the post of Secretary for India in the new Government has' been to issue a message of goodwill to India. . In this message he describes his appointment at this important moment in the history of the two countries as the greatest event of his life. He recalls also that his two most interesting experiences were Connected with India —the occasion when he and Lady Maud Hoare were the first passengers to fly in a civil aeroplane from England to India and his presence as a delegate at the Round Table Conference.: Regarding problems, the discussion of which will shortly‘be resumed, Sir, Samuel/expresses the view, that the truest friend to Great Britain and India is the man who faces difficulties in a realistic spirit with the" intention of-mastering them. : “For a solution of the grave political problems, ideas and phrases are not enough,” he says. “That is the spirit in which I shall approach the problem. With a realistic attitude goodwill on both sides must be combined.” Sir Samuel concluded with a word of appreciation of the Services in India. “Let them feel assured," he says, “that we” realise their difficulties and will not fail to support them in the loyal execution of their duties.”