Mahatma Gandhi, his life, writings and speeches/Mr. Parikh
Mr. PARIKH
Mr. J. M. Parikh added a few words on behalf of the Indians in London, both those who were permanent residents there and the young students whose stay was only brief. They had all had the great privilege of being closely associated with Mr. Gandhi during the past few weeks, and were well aware of the good work he had accomplished. Mr. Gandhi had not only thrown up a lucrative practice at the bar in South Africa in order to champion the cause of his countrymen, but together with his wife and his four sons had suffered imprisonment on a matter of principle. In London where he came in weak health, he had at once grasped the significance of the great crisis in which liberty and empire were alike involved. He immediately offered his services, and others had followed in his footsteps, with the result that the Field Ambulance corps had been established. Whatever had been the difficulties encountered, the success of the movement could be seen at Netley and Brighton, where youngmen of good family were cheerfully and willingly acting as hospital orderlies. (Hear, Hear).