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February 13, 1914 -Sir Sultan Mohamed Shah, Aga Khan III was given a grand reception by the leaders of the Indian communities residing in Burma at the Jubilee Hall at approximately 5 p.m. The Honourable U. Hpay was voted to the chair, and he started the proceedings. The address of welcome was read by U. May Oung (which was later printed in the 'The Rangoon Gazette,' on February 16 under the title "Advise to the Indian Residents in Burma"). The address was then enclosed in a silver casket surmounted by a golden peacock and was then presented to Sir Sultan Mohamed Shah, Aga Khan III.

In reply to the address, Mowlana Sultan Mohamed Shah talked about the national awakening in India, the co-operation among different communities should become permanent, the conditions for political progress and national development.

He said, 'The fact of national awakening is proved by many sign, on of which is the fact that all section and races are joining each other more and more on public occasions for a common cause or a common purpose. But gentlemen, may I make a humble suggestion. Such a spirit of union and co-operation should not be like a mirage, to appear now and disappear tomorrow, or to appear on occasions and disappear shortly after, but we should begin by starting clubs and associations for social, charitable, political, educational and general welfare in which all communities should co-operate...' (Aziz; 500)