Hopes Viceroy had good journey back. S/S's visit to Lympne. Aga drops idea of territorial status. Asks for Viceroy's views on election prospects. Thinks Churchill will take line that nobody wants Reforms.
Viceroy's speech in Assembly. Sassoon to visit India. Favourable comments on Malcolm Muggeridge who is going to India to join Statesman. Talk to Anderson about future of Hastings House.
Hopes Army Bill is through. Thinks representatives for Jubilee celebrations would have to approximate to Dominion Premiers. Thinks Fraser-Tytler would be a good successor to Maconachie in Kabul. Impossible to send advance information as to recommendations of J.S.C. Thinks it would be preferable i...
Marquis of Lothian's views on possible line L1oyd George will take on Bill. His proposal that prominent Englishmen should go to India to negotiate with Indians. Arrangements with BBC for talks on Report. Die-hard activity among Conservatives in preparation for impending Conservative Conference at...
Reason for sending telegram about Assembly speech. Good press for Chetwode's speech. Sifton's application for leave sent to King. Glad that Agreement has been reached upon road programme for Mohmand territory. Discussion about J.S.C Report and subsequent procedure. Will discuss with Neville Chamb...
National Government stronger and improvement in trade. Discontent in Conservative circles. Neville Chamberlain's view that die-hards will not increase influence in regard to India. Possibility of Page Croft withdrawing resolution at Bristol. Forthcoming visit to India by Sir Louis Kershaw (senior...
Emphasises to Cabinet need for safeguarding Indian interests in settling German debts. Position in Persian Gulf. Alleged invitation from Archbishop of Canterbury to Gandhi to come to London. Does not think India can be represented at Jubilee celebrations on so extensive a scale as Viceroy propose...
Explains views on procedure after J.S.C. Report is published. Anderson impressing politicians with wisdom of policy. Promises to try for DBE for Lady Jehangir. Pleased at selection of Bailey for Nepal. Additional honours to be given for Silver Jubilee. Agreement on Fraser-Tytler for Kabul. Mornin...
Enquiries about Parliamentary procedure for Bill. Difficulty of starting propaganda until Government policy has been announced and explained. Suggestion of explaining to Police recommendations in regard to secret information. Decision to appoint a Sikh to India Council if Viceroy agrees. Cabinet ...
Baldwin to declare Government policy at Conservative caucus meeting or in Commons about 4 or 5 Dec, after which Government propaganda can start immediately. Agrees to Viceroy giving Maharaja of Nepal honorary GCSI in New Year. Talk with Page who gave an assurance that if European Association get ...