12 SEPTEMBER 1914, Page 2

Then come offers of vast sums of money and thousands

of horses and camels " with their drivers." The Maharaja of Rewa, besides his troops and his money, has offered his private jewellery for the service of the King-Emperor. Even from beyond the borders of India come the offers of help, and the Nepal State has placed its military resources at the disposal of the Government. The Leagues and Congresses have also not been behind in the rush to serve and to help. A nobler

tribute was never made to the work that the British Govern. ment and people have accomplished in India. Very rightly did Mr. Boner Law ask that the message should be circulated throughout the whole Empire—action which the Prime Minister was able to assure him had already been taken.