Defiant Congress

Manawatu Times, Volume LV, Issue 6747, 4 January 1932, Page 7

Defiant Congress

Civil Disobedience Again Threatened VICEROY WILL DISCUSS CONSTITUTIONAL MATTERS United Press Association.—By Electric Telegraph.—Copyright. DELHI, Jan. 1. A revival of civil disobedience throughout India is imminent. The Viceroy (Lord Willingdon) has informed Gandhi that, while he is willing to meet the Congress leaders to discuss constitutional matters arising out of the Round Table Conference, he will in no circumstances discuss the recent ordinances promulgated ta maintain [aw and order and the protection of the vast majority of citizens. Disruptive .Proposals CAMPAIGN AGAINST BRITISH GOODS AND MANUFACTURE OF SALT. FINAL DECISION APPROACHING. DELHI, Jan. 1. The Congress executive committee met and passed a lengthy resolution, setting out that, unless a favourable reply was received from the Viceroy, the Congress would call the nation to re-start disobedience and non-violent picketing to prevent the sale of British goods, especially cloth, also to prevent the manufacture of salt on the lines of the similar previous campaign. Congress makes its final decision regarding disobedience to-day. Gandhi Anticipates Early Arrest DELHI, Jan. 1. Addressing a crowd at Bombay, Gandhi indicated that he expected soon to be arrested. Negotiations Rendered Futile Received Monday, 1 a.m. CALCUTTA, Jan. 3. The Viceroy flew to Delhi to meet Ms councillors and determine the reply to Gandhi’s latest lengthy telegram announcing civil disobedience but suspending its operation till he hears whether the Viceroy ‘ will consider it worth while to see him.” Publication of the Congress resolution is largely regarded as rendering further negotiations useless.