Afghanistan Lord Irwin emphasized the strict neutrality of the Government
throughout the troubles in Afghanistan. There the Amir of Kabul seems to retain his power in the City and surrounding districts, and little fighting is recorded. The other claimants to power are plainly dependent to a great extent upon the good will of the Mullahs and other preachers. King Amanullah with his Queen and new-born infant have sailed from Bombay for Italy. He and his brother, the three-days King of Kabul, parted with unrestrained weeping. King Amanullah entered India ten years ago as an invading enemy. A year ago he passed through it as a friendly monarch. Now, as a fugitive from his own country, he leaves it after a few weeks' residence there during which he has been treated with all respect and consideration. European countries may not feel very proud of the adulation with which they received him a year ago, but the least they can do now is to give him some sympathy and pity. Anything else will show a cynical inconsistency, cruel to a fallen man and discreditable to themselves.
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