GANDHI FREED FROM GAOL

Taranaki Daily News, 29 January 1931, Page 5

GANDHI FREED FROM GAOL

HAS NO DEFINITE PLANS

WILL STUDY THE SITUATION FURTHER RIOTING OCCURS POLICE FIRE UPON MOBS By Teligrgph—Press Assn.—Copyright. Delhi, Jan. 27. At life own request Gandhi was not released from gaol until 11 o’clock last night. Accompanied bv Mrs. Naidu, the veteran leader of Congress, he proceeded by motor-car to a wayside station 15 miles away, where he joined the train for Bombay. “I have come from gaol with an absolutely open mind, unfettered by enmity, unbiassed in argument and prepared to study the whole situation from every point of view,” said Gandhi when interviewed. He declared that he had no definite plans for the future.

Five rioters were killed and eight wounded when the police were compelled to fire on a mob of 10,000 at Beguearai in North Mongliyr Bihar. The mob attacked the police after the arrests of leaders in the “Independence Day” procession. Three officers and six constables received serious head injuries. The situation is now quiet. Sublias Chandra Bose, Mayor of Calcutta, has been sentenced to six months’ rigorous imprisonment in connection with yesterday’s disturbances in Calcutta.

DECLARATION OF POLICY.

ITS RECEPTION IN INDIA.

British Wireless.

Rugby, Jan. 20.

The Government of India’s review of the situation up to January 25 states that moderate opinion generally recognises that the Prime Minister’s declaration of policy at the conclusion of the India Conference has created a new situation in which all parties can cooperate to bring the neiy constitution to fulfilment.

The Nationalists in the Legislative Assembly have accepted the statement as welcome and gratifying, and approve of the principles underlying it, subject to further consideration after the details are evolved. They urged a general political amnesty and an appeal to the Congress leaders to co-operate with the rest of the country in securing modifications and improvements. They approve in particular of the Prime Minister’s announcement regarding guarantees for minorities.

GANDHI EXPRESSES A FEAR.

MAY NOT INFLUENCE MASSES.

Rec. 11.30 p.m. Delhi, Jan. 28. Fear that the Congress leaders, even if they decide to call off the civil disobedience campaign, may be unable to influence; the masses, was expressed by Gaydhi iii a special interview before leaving Bombay for Allahabad to-day. He did not think release of the leaders was sufficient, and until all Congressmen in gaol were free there was little .likelihood of any definite action being taken.