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 744 ON THE EVE OF ARREST

Q t What is your opinion in regard to the remarks made by Sir William Vincent against the Ali Brothers ?

A. There is nothing new in it. The Brothers have given out in the clearest terms what they believed to be true. This is considered to be their greatest fault and I too am committing similar faults. For the same reason I regard them both as my real brothers. MR. MONTAGU'S RESIGNATION.

Q. Will India suffer any barm in consequence of Mr. Montagu's resignation ?

A. I certainly do not believe that there will be any harm. But Mr. Montagu certainly deserves credit for what he has done.

Q. Is there any logical connection between the political conditions of England and India as present ?

A. There certainly is such a connection. If the programme which I have laid down for India is carried through, it will produce a very salutary effect not only on the political situation cf England but on that of the whole world,

Q What do you think of the coming Paris Conference ?

A. At present, I have no high expectation from that, as it is my firm belief that as long as India does not show completely the miracle of " charkha " the problem of Khilafat will not be properly solved.

Q. What are your instructions regarding the harmonious relations between the mill-hands and the capitalists of the place, in your absence ?

A. Repose full confidence in Anusuya Bahen.

Q What message do you send to the people of Ahmedabad ?

A. The people of Ahmedabad should take to " Khaddar ", preserve perfect unity and support the current movement.

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