The Aga Khan was not the only Indian delegate to
reassure the business men.. here who are fearful of their Seehrify in:an "India -own house:" Hii
suggestion for a long-dated treaty on the lines of the German-Russian Treaty of 1904 deserves further con- sideration. There. can be no unsurmountable obstacle to a solid Federation if both the Indian Princes and the spokesmen of British India recognize the need for give and take. Our impression is that the Princes are not disposed to take their stand upon any metaphysical abstraction such as sovereignty when it conflicts with 837 what is practical. They simply claim a share of control 838 of policy in matters of common concern such as railways, 839 canals and Customs. But, as the Nawab of Bhopal 840 insisted, they are determined on one tiling especially- 840
that the doctrine of paramountcy shall disappear. The
841 Governor-General as representative of the King-Emperor 842 would take over functions now belonging to the Governor- General in Council, and there •.rottld be a regularized procedure for consultation with the Chamber of Princes.
