INDIAN AFFAIRS.

Wanganui Herald, Volume LIII, Issue 160735, 23 August 1920, Page 9

INDIAN AFFAIRS.

SPEECH BY THE TICEROY By Telegraph—Press Assn.—Copyright. Eeuter.—August 23, 8.40 a.m. DELHI, August 20. The Viceroy, in opening the autumn session of the Legislative Council, said the postponement of the Prince’s visit had caused intense disappointment. Millions in India had extended a hearty welcome to the Duke of Connaught. Referring to the reforms, he congratulated the Council on the fact that electoral rules had been sanctioned which would enable the -eform scheme to come into operation sooner than expected. Dealing with the trade position, he said the excess of imports over exports was causing concern, and the Indian represeitatives at the Brussels Conference had been asked to consider if arrangements were possible to find an outlet for the- balance of stocks which remain undisposed of, also the question of facilities for financing experts to European countries. He quoted figures showing that Hie present position regarding metals and the note issue was more satisfactory. Touching the question of emigration and the status of Indians in the self-govorai.ig colonies and dominions, he said that negotiations were proceeding with different Dominions, and many outstanding points had been satisfactorily settled. Dealing with the Labour question, he said the local Governments were being consulted in connection with the revision of the Factories and M’ncs Acts. The Government had advanced strong claims for tire inclusion of India among the eight leading industrial countries entitled to seats on the governing body of the International Labour Office. Reviewing the military operations, he said the campaign against the Mahsnds had piE-cticallv closed, but it had been decided that the troops remain in occupation of Central Waziristan. TIHI PRINCE’S VISIT. Australian and N.Z. Cable Association. Received August 23, 8.45 a.m. " DELHI, August 21. A Eoval proclamation announces that it is impossible for the Prince of Wales to visit India this cold weather without clanper to his health. If he has recovered fully the visit will be made the following winter. In order to inaugurate India’s reforms the Duke of Connaught will visit India this winter to open the Chamber of Princes and the new Indian Legislative Assembly.