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NO VISIT TO INDIA THIS YEAR

(British Official Wireless.) i ■ ■- . RUGBY, February 10. The India Office announces that the King has communicated his decision not to visit India during the winter of 1938.:; ■■ ■ r k- ~ ; "His Majesty feels, he would not be justified: in. imposing any additional burden .on ' the existing revenues of India at a time when the calls on^ them in connection with the inauguration of provincial autonomy are' already heavy." . ', ■ ■ \ The King expressed his regret, and announced his intention of visiting India as soon as circumstances permit. ■■>•■' : The reasons for the King's decision are fully understood here, and have caused'no surprise. 'i .■■■■'..,. \ "The Times" says that the outlook for a- visit might be . brighter a. few months hence, but it is necessary to take the decision now. His Majesty 'had in mind the loss and inconvenience which would result from any change in plans after the preparations had begun. ; ~ ; ; ', ,

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Evening Post, Volume CXXV, Issue 36, 12 February 1938, Page 10

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NO VISIT TO INDIA THIS YEAR Evening Post, Volume CXXV, Issue 36, 12 February 1938, Page 10

NO VISIT TO INDIA THIS YEAR Evening Post, Volume CXXV, Issue 36, 12 February 1938, Page 10