52 Timehri. 



The War undoubtedly accelerated the stoppage of Indentured Emi- 

 gration, but the War may also re-act favourably for a scheme of free 

 emigration later. 



Besides tending to break down the old prejudice against going over- 

 seas, which was as strong as ever in 1914, the enlistment of hundreds of 

 thousands of Indian coolies to work behind the lines in France, Mesopo- 

 tamia and East Africa, must surely in the end work to our advantage. 

 Well treated and well paid (Es 25/- a month and " keep " was about the 

 figure), will these men be content on discharge, to return to their 

 native villages and work for wages of 4 to 5 annas a day ? 



