INDIA: If It Be War--

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Last week it appeared that the only way the British could get St. Gandhi to London would be to promise him that during his absence no Indian tenant will be made to pay his tax arrears or be evicted for default in land revenue or rent. Observers thought this too much to expect from Lord Wiilingdon if he intends to keep the country running. Reassuming his mildest manner, with a slightly babu turn of phrase St. Gandhi promised: "Indian Nationalists wear their hearts upon their sleeves. They have nothing to conceal. ... I will dash to London the moment the Government makes it clear for me."

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