FORMER COLONIES

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXV, Issue 23175, 22 October 1938, Page 13

FORMER COLONIES

GERMAN DESIGNS INDIANS IN AFRICA OPPOSITION TO CESSION GRAVE RESULTS SEEN By Telegraph—Press Association —Copyright LONDON, Oct. "20 After a speech at Nairobi by Lord Francis Scott, uncle of the Duchess of Gloucester, denouncing as traitorous those who were considering placing natives, Indians and Britons under German rule in view of Germany's record with her own minorities, tho Kenya Farmers' Convention pledged its support of anti-colonial concessions.

Twenty-five thousand Indians in Tanganyika have cabled to the Government of India and tho Indian National Congress, urging that representations bo made to Britain regarding their grave position in the event of Tanganyika going to Germany.

Tho Indians point out that they have invested millions of pounds in businesses and industrial enterprises, which would be lost. They also fear that German racial discrimination would render the position untenable. lsmailia Moslems have sent a message to their leader, the Aga Khan, urging intervention.

A message from Calcutta states that Chandra Bose, president of tht Indian National Congress, states that Tanganyikans are not cattle to be bought and sold at tho will of the great Powers.

It may be possible for Britain to ignore the will of Tanganyika and 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. Mr. O. Pirow, South African Minister of Defence, has left for London, says a message from Capetown. It is understood that he will discuss with Portugal South African co-operation in the defence of East Africa and that he is authorised to investigate all matters concerning South » Africa, including colonies. He may Bee Herr Hitler.