PRINCE'S INDIAN VISIT.

Taranaki Herald, Volume LXVIII, Issue 16823, 23 August 1920, Page 3

PRINCE'S INDIAN VISIT.

DANGER TO HIS HEALTH. , DUKE OF CONNAUGHT GOING. By Telegraph—Press Assn.— Copyright. (Received Aug. 23, 8.45 a.m.) DELHI, Aug. 21. A Royal proclamation announces that it was impossible for the Prince of Wales to' visit India during the present cold weather without danger to his health. If he recovered fully, a visit would be made during the following .winter. In order to inaugurate the Indian reforms, the Duke of Connaught will visit India this winter and open the Chamber of Princes and the new Indian Legislative Assembly. —Aus-jN.A. Cable Assn. REGRET IN INDIA. EXPRESSION BY VICEROY. INSTITUTION OF REFORMS. (Received Aug. 23, 8.30 a.m.) ’ DELHI, Aug. 20. The Viceroy, opening the autumn session of the Legislative Council,, said that the postponement or the 1 nnce s visit had caused intense disappointment to millions in India. A hearty welcome would be extended to the Duke of Connaught. Referring to the reforms, he congratulated the council on electoral rules having been sanctioned which would enable the reform Scheme to come into operation sooner than expected. INDIA’S TRADE POSITION. Dealing with the trade position, he said that the excess of imports over exports was causing concern, and the InSian representatives at the Brussels Conference had been asked to consider what arrangements were possible to find an outlet for the balance stocks which remain undisposed of, and also to consider the question of facilities for financing reports to- the European countries. The Viceroy quoted figures showing that the present position regarding metals and note issue was more satisfactory. . EMIGRATION QUESTION. Touching on the question,of emigration, and the status of Indians in the self-governing colonies and dominions, he said that negotiations were proceeding with the different dominions, and many outstanding points had been settled. Dealing with the Labour question, he said that local governments were being consulted in connection with the revision of the Factories and Mine Act. The Government had advanced strong claims for the inclusion of India among the eight leading inunstrial countries entitled to seats on the governing body of the international Labour Office. BORDER TROUBLES. Reviewing military operations, Lord Chelmsford said that the campaign against the Mahsuds .had practically closed, but it had been'elecided that the troops should remain in occupation of central Waziristan.—Reuter.