29 AUGUST 1941, Page 13

ADVANCE IN INDIA

slit,--It is good to see Sir H. S. Gour's letter in last week's issue. Mr. Modale Philip, however, prefers to argue about " finance-control," while the obvious danger to India slowly approaches her. Surely the statesmanlike (much-abused word) action for nationalists and others in India is to throw themselves, and to bring their countrymen, whole- heartedly alongside us to fight the obvious threat to their country of Nazi 'principles and intentions. Thus they will earn the support of public opinion in this country, after victory, to their claim for inde- pendence or whatever can be worked out. In other words, " spirit before machinery," as Prof. Joad said, speaking about federalism in Europe. And less personal distrust.—Yours, NEMO.