RESIGNATION OF LORO CURZON

New Zealand Mail, Issue 1747, 30 August 1905, Page 19

RESIGNATION OF LORO CURZON

SUPPORT OF THE HOME GOVERNMENT. Tli© publication of the correspondence between Lord Curzon (who has resigned the Vice-royalty of India), Mr -Bicdrick (Secretary of State for India), and Lord Kitchener (Commander-in-Cthief in India), has excited much attention. .The letters show that the Government’s attitude respecting the Indian army system is supported by Lord Roberts, Sir George White, Lord Elgin (Viceroy of India from 1894 to 1899), and Lord Cromer (an ex-financial member of the Council of the Governor-General of India), and General Brackenbury (an exmember of the Council). Gne of the most pointed phrases in Mr Balfour’s despatches reminded Lord Curzon that the choice of members of the Indian Council, rested with the Secretary of State, and that General Barrow had no real liking for Lord Curzon’s system. .f "Widespread recognition is given by the newspapers of Lord Curzon’s great abilities, and of his work during his term of office. Several point out that the. letters reveal a struggle with viceregal autocracy. Unanimous sympathy is expressed in Lidia for Loid Curzon, who has been confined to his bed for eight weeks. RESOLUTION OF THANKS FOR HIS SERVICES. LONDON, August 23. The Bengal Chamber of Commerce adopted a resolution lamenting Loid Curzon’s resignation, thanking him for his signal services to the country, and applauding his ability and courage in defending constitutional principles. The press comments on the incident are heated, the India and the Home Government being fiercely assailed. Some British-Indian newspapers ascribe the position as “ Militarism Triumphant.” Others expect a full debate on the subject in Parliament. A number of native newspapers in India-*-a re jubilant over Lord Curzon’s retirement, hoping thereby that the partition of Bengal will be frustrated. LORD, MINTO'S APPOINTMENT. BOMBAY, August 22. / The appointment of Lord Min to was received quietly in India, and regarded as almost non-nolitical. LONDON, August 24. Mr Brodrick, speaking at Godaiming, "teaid his regret at Lord Curzon’s resignation was greater than that of any of his colleagues, because it was imperative in this matter to carry out great reform. As Secretary of State for India, ho did his duty to the best of his ' ability. Ho had had the unanimous support of Cabinet and the Indian Council, including a dozen officials of mature Anglo-Indian experience appointed for a decade; also that of a strong committee, including Lord Roberts, Field-Mar-shal White, and other experts. LONDON, August 25. King Edward sent an unusuallv warm telegram to Lord Curzon (who has resigned the Viceroyalty of India), thanking him for his invaluable services to the Empire and especially to India.