2 FEBRUARY 1889, Page 15

THE INDIAN NATIONAL CONGRESS.

[To THE EDITOR OF THE "SPECTATOR."] Sin,—In your issue of January 12th, when reviewing Sir J. Strachey's recent work on India, you say :—" They" (certain Indian gentlemen) "have been recently exhibiting themselves, under paid European guidance, in the so-called National Con- gress." Will you permit me to say that the only European gentleman who exercises any " guidance " over the National Congress is its general secretary, Mr. A. 0. Hume" C.B. P Mr. Hume draws no salary, and is considerably out of pocket by the devoted and unselfish interest he exhibits in the move- ment.—I am, Sir, &c., WILLIAM DIGBY. Indian Political Agency, 25 Craven Street, W.C., January 31st.