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THE CHANGES IN INDIA

CRITICISM IN THE LORDS.

CURZON ACCUSED OF PIQUE.

LANSDOWNE CONCILIATORY.

Br Tel<^vaph.Press Association.—Copyright. (Received February 23, 9.40 p.m.) London, February 23. During the Indian debate initiated in the House of Lords by Lord Curzon (who criticised the change of capital from Calcutta to Delhi, and the abandonment of his own policy for the partition of Bengal), Lord Mint(i. who was formerly Viceroy of India and Governor-General of Canada, said that the Government did not appreciate the grave issues involved in the removing of the capital. Lord Ampthill (who was Governor of Madras in 1900-06, and Viceroy pro tern in J 904, during Lord Curacil's absence in England) attributed Lord Curzon's action to resentment at what he considered the reversal of his policy Lord Morley, Lord President of the Council, said it was clear that the Government had satisfied public opinion in India, where the proposals were warmly received. Lord Curzon's remarks were not justified from his authority and experience of India. Lord Lansdowne, Unionist Leader. stated that many people both in Britain and in India had grave doubts as to the wisdom of the new policy, but, once it was decided upon, they should do nothing to interfere with its success. The matter dropped.

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New Zealand Herald, Volume XLIX, Issue 14925, 24 February 1912, Page 7

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THE CHANGES IN INDIA New Zealand Herald, Volume XLIX, Issue 14925, 24 February 1912, Page 7

THE CHANGES IN INDIA New Zealand Herald, Volume XLIX, Issue 14925, 24 February 1912, Page 7

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