DOMINION STATUS FOR INDIA LIKELY.
IMPORTANT CHANGES IN BRITISH POLICY EXPECTED SHORTLY. (United Press Assn.— -By fClectrfo Telegraph—Copyright^ (Received October 14, 9.15 ajn.) LONDON, October 13. The "Sunday Times” says that Lore Irwin, before returning to India last Thursday, was in close consultation with the Government regarding India’s I future, and soon after resuming the Vice-Royalty a fortnight hence will make an important announcement or. Britain’s future policy. Simultaneously in the British Parlia ment it will be made clear that the Government will adhere to their 1927 declaration and will lay down set terms. Dominion status for India is the goal to be aimed at when condi tions are practicable. It is expected that Captain Wedg wood Benn will go to India in the winter to arrange for a round-table conference at which all shades of In dian opinion will be represented. It is understood that Lord Irwin s statement, while not anticipating or prejudicing the Simon Commission report. still gives a general indication of the lines of advance contemplated.— United- Service.
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Star (Christchurch), Issue 18888, 14 October 1929, Page 11
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