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 attendance on February seventh impossible.

“Gandhi was truly the great soul. His spirit marches on and with Nehru at the helm, all will be well.”

RUFUS JONES, Honorary Chairman, American Friends Service Committee:

“I am very sorry that my health will not permit me to come to New York on Saturday.

“I loved Mahatma Gandhi and I shall be with you in spirit.”

TRYGVE LIE, Secretary General of the United Nations:

As Mr. Lie was en route from Europe to the United States, he sent instructions to Mr. Jehan de Noue, Chief of Protocol of the United Nations, to represent him.

WILLIAM O’DYWER, Mayor of the City of New York:

“The killing of Mohandas K. Gandhi was a tragedy that can be compared with the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. Both men brought the troubles of their people to the mind of the world. "Gandhi brought patriotism to such a point, that it became in fact the highest end. His patriotism became a sacred thing because of the magnificence of his vision, concentration, undying loyalty and dedication."

WILLIAM PHILLIPS, Personal Representative of President Roosevelt to India:

“I deeply regret that my absence in Arizona prevents me from joining you in paying tribute to the memory of the great Indian leader.”

MRS. HELEN ROGERS REID, President, New York Herald Tribune:

“It was a sad disappointment that I could not go to the meeting in tribute to Mahatma Gandhi this afternoon. I want you to know how sorry I was to miss your memorial service.”

MRS. FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT:

“I am sorry I cannot be present at the memorial meeting to pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi because of absence from New York City.