One of the loudest complaints in India, states the Aga
Khan, is that while the Indian taxpayer has to provide the necessary funds for the maintenance of the garrison, he has no ,say in deciding what its strength shall -be, and he emphasizes .the point that the strength of the Indian garrison and its 'composition are related to the requirements of the Empire as a whole rather than to India's specific needs. The Aga Khan also believes-that one of the most sensible things 'this country could do would be to strengthen the powers of the Viceroy. That there is too much Downing Street dictation seems to be the chief lesson he desiees to drive home. The present would seem to be one of those psychological moments in human -affairs when this country has a great chance of showing the • reality of her desire to help the Indian people along the path towards self-government, an opportunity similar to that which we missed in dealing with Ireland five years ago. The battle over India will be between the bureau- crats and do-nothingites and the men with sympathy and understanding. The future alone can decide which will win.
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