Is unfortunate in not knowing men at head of Governments in India but hopes that will not hinder Lawrence from communicating with him confidentially; is anxious to settle question of military grievances.
Several chambers of commerce have asked him to inquire into practicability of road across Burma to China; is not himself optimistic, but thinks commercial classes have right to have matter investigated; requests Lawrence's views; criticisms made to him of administration of public works in India –...
Explains views on despatch being sent on settlement of Indian Army officers grievances; Cranborne's anxiety to stop agitation which meant depriving it of all encouragement in England and thus producing scheme which seemed just to malcontents' representatives in England; latter have received it co...
Acknowledges Lawrence's letter of 17 July; approves Lawrence's stance regarding Afghanistan and Russians in Central Asia; discusses Russian policy - concern felt by some regarding Russian danger; Sir H Green (Political Superintendent, N.W. Frontier of Sind) urges occupation of Quetta, and hopes t...
His Council have reached decision on money part of question of Azim Jah's claims, but payment is conditional on his accepting title marking his renunciation of all claims to the masnad of the Carnatic; on this point of imperial policy it was felt necessary to consult Lawrence; points to be decide...
Azim Jah, and need to settle case quickly as there are always people in England who will use such a matter to give Indian administration a bad name; comments on famine in Orissa and lower Bengal and degree of blame attributable to Sir Cecil Beadon (Lt-Governor of Bengal) or local officers; latter...
Acknowledges Lawrence's letter of 15 August; has advised against Lord Mayor launching famine appeal; blames reluctance of officials to believe bad news, and 'ill-regulated enthusiasm for the doctrines of political economy' of Messrs Chapman and Ravenshaw; despatch will instruct Lawrence to appoin...
Proposed survey for Burma road will provide geological facts, etc, which will make it easier to resist pressure from Chambers of Commerce for such a scheme; suggest such a road might be worthwhile if Shan states became tributary to India – extension of influence on that frontier might not be unde...