The doctrine of " non.tio.oper ation " preached by Mr.
Gandhi in India is patently absurd, but it is none the less productive of mischief among the ignorant masses to whom the agitator appeals. A Hindu advising his countrymen to reject the con- stitutional reforms because Turkey has been deprived of her non-Turkish provinces is a living paradox. But Mr. Gandhi's ridiculous programme has led to the closing of the Aligarh Moslem College for fear of riots, and to a threatened mutiny of the Sikh students at the Khalsa College at Amritsar. We have not heard of any Bengali lawyers retiring from practice so as not to co-operate with the Government, but many candidates for the Councils have been terrorized into withdrawing their nominations. The Moderate Nationalists repudiate Mr. Gandhi's doctrine, but seem unable to organize any opposition_ The Government meanwhile look on, mindful, no doubt, that Mr. Montagu in the House of Commons has commended Mr. Gandhi as an honourable man.
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