DEFENCE OF INDIA.

Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XXXVI, Issue 10403, 17 July 1912, Page 5

DEFENCE OF INDIA.

/United Press Association —By Electric Telegraph- Copyright. T”London, July 16, Xiord Onrzon elicited from Lords Morley and Ortwe thas Britain's attitude was non-committal towardd the Trans-Siberian Railway. The Government most be free" to oppose or secure snob modification of the ultimate plana aa shall be least detrimental t-’ India's interests, Lord Onrzon was not convinced. The Chronicle denounces the projected clearing of India's strategic position, which is a costly yawn that ought not to lie jeopardised because Russia is just now oor good friend The likeliest way to end the friendship Is to make over tempting the prospects of a'Russian forward movement. The Dally News Is equally emphatic.