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 |