MIXED FEELINGS

Evening Post, Volume CVIII, Issue 107, 1 November 1924, Page 7

MIXED FEELINGS

THE NEWS IN INDIA

SPECULATIONS REGARDING BRITISH POLICY.

(REUTBR'S TELEGRAM.)

(Received Ist November, 11.30 a.m.)

DELHI, 31st October.

The result of the election was received in India with mixed feelings. The large majority of the Conservatives caused general surprise. Anglo-In-dians ar e pleased because a stable Administration in England would lead to firm handling of the Indian situation, which is becoming increasingly anxious. Indian political circles and the- Indian Press are almost unanimously disappointed by the election, and prophesy a gloomy future under a reactionary Administration of Conservatives. Recent writings by Viscount Peel and Lord Wintetton in the Press are quot' ed to prove the Conservatives' narrow outlook.

Extremist circles are pleased,, considering that the Conservative regime will alienate all moderate forces from the Government and will strengthen the extremist ranks.

The "Leader" of Allahabad, the leading moderate organ in Indi%, observes that the prospect is dreary for India. _ It feels that the reactionary forces in India would receive from White Hall not only support, but even incitement.

The "Hindustan Times," of Detttf, voices a similar opinion. The vernacular Press deplores the collapse of Labor and Liberalism, and feels that a great ordeal is ahead. • The Viceroy returned to-day from a tour of Kashmir. His return to the capital synchronised with the announcement of the final results of the election.