John Morley: “In my view that is the most concise statement that I can imagine, of the grossest fallacy in all politics.”

My desire is thoroughly to shake up all the materials of the question.

But as I read it, as I listen to serious Indian experts with large experience, it all sounds estrangement and alienation even though it be no worse than superficial.

No: not at all; because there is so much, I will not say of random variety, but there is so much independent use of mind upon the facts that we have to deal with, that I listen with endless edification and instruction.

I would use my best endeavours to make these States independent in matters of administration.