RS                                              LONDON
This telegram must be 
closely paraphrased be-                           Dated August 1, 1941
fore being communicated 
to anyone. (SC)                                   Rec'd 6:47 p.m.
 
Secretary of State,
 
     Washington.
 
     3365, August 1, 11 p.m., (SECTION TWO)
 
     The British have always emphasized the problem
 
of minoritize in India, and the practical difficulties
 
of securing an agreement on a constitution in which
 
protection was given to the minorities and under which
 
a stabilized state could be established. It can be
 
argued that the war period does not issue, but it is
 
also true that failing to solve it disturbs large
 
groups both within the British empire and elsewhere
 
in the world and handicaps the support of the war in
 
India itself.
 
     It might be possible at least to get agreement 
 
on the right of Dominion status for India so as to
 
eliminate that major issue now, while at the same
 
time giving a further pledge to implement this status
 
within a stated period following the cessation of
 
hostilities.
 
     Among other considerations I believe this action
 
 
                                                      would