On Wednesday Lord Hardinge, the Viceroy of India, made what
we feel bound to call a very injudicious speech in regard to the problem of the Indians in Natal. Replying to an address from the Indian Mercantile Association, he regretted that the representations of the Government of India had had but little effect on South Africa as a whole, " and unfortu- nately it is not easy to find means by which India can make its indignation seriously felt by those holding the reins of government in that country." Lord Hardinge then went on to describe the violation of actual law in Natal by the natives of India, and drew attention to the fact that they had been ready " with all courage and patience to endure " the penalties involved in their action. "In all this they have the deep and burning sympathy of India, and also of those who, like myself, without being Indians, sympathize with the people of the country."
