THE AMRITSAR DEBATE.
[To THE EDITOR OF THE "SPECTATOR."]
SIR,—I am desired to send you the accompanying copy of a cable received by this association from the European Associa- tion, Calcutta, with a request that you will if possible publish it in your columns.—I am, Sir, &c., S. M. EDWARDS.% Secretary.
6 Broad Street Place, B.C. 2.
[COPY OP CABLEGRAM-1
From—The Enetpean Association, Calcutta.
To—The IndoBritish Association, London.
July 17th, 1920.
The Council of European Association resent Montagu'; uncalled for references to racial feeling. They are actuated by no 'racial feeling themselves, but are forced to realize necessity of protection against anti-British feeling stirred up by others. They deplore decision of Army Council and result ol debate in House of Commons wita reference to General Dyer. They still adhere to views expressed in letter of June.17th to Prime Minister. They consider gravity of Amritsar situation even now not fully appreciated in England. They have already received hundreds of letters through their branches and front European men and women all over India protesting against failure to reinstate General Dyer.—EUROPEAN ASSOCIATION,
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