ABSTRACT
A policy is suggested by the great success of Disraeli's brilliant idea, caught up so eagerly and pressed forward with so much determination by Queen Victoria, of proclaiming her Empress of India. The great majority of the Indians who possess information on the subject believe, as has been strikingly shown by the condemnation of the Frontier policy by the Legislative Assembly. Indians generally describe the effect of the Act by saying that it gives Home Rule to the Governor-General. Indian peons can safely be entrusted with sums of money enormous in comparison with their pay—not to deliver it safely in accordance with the instructions of the sender is contrary to their occupational code, which is as sacred as a caste rule. Desirable improvements will come on one condition, and on that alone—a spirit of cordial co-operation between the Indian Government and the Indian people.
