ملف رقم ٤٣٢٧ لسنة ١٩١١، الجزء ٣ "الحرب التركية-الإيطالية: احتجاجات المسلمين" [و‎‎٨‎٠] (١٥٢/١٥)

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The Secretary of State for India has caused the following letter lo be
addressed to the London All-India Moslem League in reply to a
representation received from them on the subject of the Italo-Turkish
War:—
“India Office,
“ Sir, 23rd May 1912.
“ I am directed by the Secretary of State for India to aclmowledge
the receipt of your letter of the 10th instant on the subject of the Italo-
Turkish War, and in reply to say that he fully appreciates the motives that
have animated your League in making their representation, but that he cannot
enter upon a particular discussion of the policy of His Majesty’s Govern
ment, or of that of the other Governments concerned in the matters at
issue.
“ The outbreak of hostilities between two Powers with which this country
is united by ties of longstanding and valued friendship was regretted by
none more than by His Majesty’s Government. But while they have not
failed in all cases brought to their notice to protect the rights of all British
subjects, and while they are anxious by all means in their power to secure
respect for the religious susceptibilities of the Indian Moslem community,
His Majesty’s Government must emphatically repeat the disclaimer already
given in my letter to you of the 19th March of any intention to offer advice
to either of the belligerents regarding the sphere or conduct of their military
operations.
“ They believe that this attitude will commend itself to the good sense of
Indian Moslems, who, they are confident, will continue on their own part, to
observe that strict neutrality which is required of all subjects of His Majesty
without distinction.
“ A copy of this letier is being communicated to the Press.”
I have, &c.,
The Honorary Secret.. ry Lionel Abrahams.
London All-India Moslem League.
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