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6. In addition to the difficulty encountered in training this population to self government is the constant strife between the Hindoos and Mohammedans. Every Hindoo is against every Mohammedan and if the Hindoos themselves should get entire control, practically every Hindoo caste is against every other Hindoo caste. 
7. A vigorous attempt has been made by some Indians to unite the Mohammedans and the Hindoos against their common political enemy, the British. As they could do nothing in a military way this has taken the form of what is called "non-oo-operation": that is, not assisting the British in any way they could get out of, the boycott of British goods and the attempt to influence opinion all over the world in their favor by means of propaganda. This movement, under the leadership of Mr. Ghandi, has had considerable success but on account of economic distress connected with it, it has not been very successful. It is being kept up, however.
 8. No matter what may urged against British rule in India, it is certain that at this time and for many generations to come, if a firm hand is removed from the leadership of things


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