Colony Transfers Strongly Opposed
(Received 2 p.m.) LONDON, October 20. After a speech at Nairobi by Lord Francis Scott, uncle of the Duchess of Gloucester, denouncing as traitors those considering placing natives, and Indians and Britishers under German rule in View of Germany’s record with her own minorities, the Kenya Farmers’ Convention pledged support of anti-colonial concessions. Indian View. A Calcutta message states that Chandra Bose, president of the Indian National Congress, declares that Tanganyikans were not cattle to be bought and sold at the will of the great powers. It may be possible for Britain to ignore the will of Tanganyika to effect a deal with Germany, but Indians will'never forgive Imperialist powers who play with Indian life and property. The day of reckoning will come when Indians are masters of their own land. S.A. Defence Minister For Europe. Mr O. Pircw, South African Minister of Defence, has left for London, says a Capetown message. It is understood he will discuss with Portugal South African co-operation in defence of East Africa, and that he is authorised to investigate all matters concerning South Africa including colonies. He may see Herr Hitler.
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Northern Advocate, 21 October 1938, Page 7
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