Sapur and Jayakar leave Consultative Committee. Difficult political situation in India after communal decision. De Montmerency's illness. Disappointment at Jam Sahib's case not going before Tribunal.
Viceroy's desire to give up Consultative Committee and send representatives to London for discussions. To go into propaganda question. Talks with Anderson.
Still urges that Consultative Committee should cease. Agrees to Purshotamdas and Birla going to London to discuss financial safeguards. Anderson changes his mind over communal question. East India Tramways Co. Kapurthala's desire for G.C.V.O. Statue of King. Expresses pleasure at way Porbandar's...
Sikhs in Punjab and communal settlement. Moderate Liberals and future procedure. Legislation to take place of Ordinances. Satisfactory report of States Committee. Ottawa. Treatment of Gandhi if he hunger-strikes. Optimism as to future.
Agreement on communal question. Trouble with Sikhs still anticipated. Civil disobedience not very active. Jam Sahib active in Lancashire. Suggestion of 'Highness' for Prince of Arcot.
Suggests Conference in London with Princes and British Indians. Promises views on Paramountcy. No agreement between Sikhs and Moslems. Difficulty of publicity arrangements in India.
Gandhi's proposed hunger strike. Depressed class difficulties. Hope of improved publicity on appointment of Stephens. Hopes to effect restoration of part of pay cuts. Lack of Reforms despatches due to work on communal award. Sikh representatives on Consultative Committee resign. Ramaswami Aiyar ...
P.M. and proposed letter to Gandhi. Depressed classes in Madras not likely to have anything to do with Gandhi. Communal issue not having much effect. Good impression of Indian delegates at Ottawa. Economic situation improving. Appreciates S/S's support. Proposes to see Princes about Paramountcy ...