Letters published by the Lahore Civil and Military Gazette say
that Lala Lajpat Rai, who has been deported, was the head of an incredibly deep-rooted and complex scheme of revo- lution. These letters, it ought to be said, were written by Mohammedans. Renter's correspondent at Simla says that the position throughout India has materially improved, but the extremist newspapers everywhere still preach resistance to British rule. We must note Mr. Morley's answer to a question in the House of Commons on Wednesday. Asked if, "in view of the fact that the arrest and deportation of Lala Lajpat Rai without trial had fired the indignation of his Majesty's subjects in India, lie would bring him to trial or release him," Mr. Morley said that the arrest had been "viewed with lively disapproval by some sections of his Majesty's subjects and with lively approval by other sections." Trial or release, Mr. Morley added, would "by no means help to restore law and order." We are glad that Mr. Morley shows no sign of wavering from a policy which is made absolutely necessary by the circumstances.
