SIMLA CONFERENCE
FEELING OF OPTIMISM OPENING STAGES GOING WELL (Rec 1.10 p.m.) London, June 25 Optimism was noticeable in Simla on Monday night following the first day's sc:: ion ol the .important conference on India problems writes a Simla correspondent. Those attending the roundtable are sworn to secrecy, but one prominent member disclosed that the opening stages were going well. The suggestion has been made that Mr Gandhi should attend the conference as a v'sitor w ithout taking part in the proceedings Mr Gandhi had informed Lord Wavell that he has no official mandate from the Congress Party, bul after seeing the Viceroy he stayed in Simla in readiness to give any advice needed unofficially It is reported tha* discussions have reached the detailed stage, and both the Congress and Moslem League groups held lone private meetings on Monday night.. After the session ended Lord Wavell played coif He was in cheerful mood. (Earlier message. Pace 5.)
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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume 80, 26 June 1945, Page 2
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