India It has been officially announced that the change of
Government will not affect the arrangements made for the Round Table Conference. Many of the delegates arrive in England in the next few days. Mr. Gandhi was re- ceived by the Viceroy on Wednesday, and afterwards stated that he would sail this week. The Government of India has issued a detailed reply to his allegations concerning breaches of the Delhi Pact and a general policy of oppression towards Congress. The replies show the charges to be wholly without foundation, and indeed many of them are almost too fantastic for refutation. Mr. Gandhi's credulity would appear to be as remarkable as his sense of propor- tion. The Viceroy, who has been indisposed, has shown unfailing skill and patience in unravelling the tangled skein of grievances and in his negotiations with the Mahatma. Both from Simla and from London the prospects of the Conference look more hopeful than of late. We welcome the announcement that Burma is to have a Round Table Conference of her own in November. We have urged the need for this step, which is entailed by the prospect of separation for India, and we deal with the matter in a leading article.
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