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Mahomedan has any regard for the promises of British Ministers. In hi? opinion, the cry agiinst Turkey is that of Christianity vs. Islam with England as the leader in the cry- The latest cablegram from Mr. Mahomed Ali strengthens the impression, for he says that unlike as in England his deputation is receiving much support from the French Government and the people.

Thus, if it is true, as I hoi 1 it is true that the Indian Mussalmans have a cause that is just and* is supported by scriptural authority, then for the Hindus not to support them to the utmost would be a cowardly breach- of brotherhood and they would forfeit all claim to consideration from their Mahomedan countrymen. As a public-server, therefore, I would be unworthy of the position I claim, if I did not sup- port Indian Mussalmans in their struggle to maintain the Khilafat in accordance with their religious belief. I believe that in supporting them I am rendering a service to the Empire, because by assisting my Mahomedan countrymen to give a disciplined expression to their sentiment, it be- comes possible to make the agitation thoroughly orderly and even successful.

��CONGRESS REPORT ON THE PUNJAB DISORDERS.

[The Report of the Comnissioners appointed by tha Sab-Com- mittee of the Congress in Nov. 1919 to enquire into the Punjab disorders together with the evidenca taken by them was published in May 19.20. The Report was signed by M. K.Gandhi, C. R. Das, Abbas Tyabji and M.R. Jayakar who had examined over 1,700 cases and selected about 650 statements for publication. The inclusion of Mr. Gandhi's name among the Com nissioners* was accepted by alt as a guarantee for accuracy. The report bsars the impress of Mr

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