|
Serial no.
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Date
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From no.
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From Person
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To no.
|
To Person
|
Pages
|
Summary
|
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000005742 |
04.01.1913
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
16
|
An
indignant letter of Polak protesting against it with Natal Mercury's strong
condemnation of the Officer and other matters. |
|
000005743 |
04.01.1913
|
13038 |
MAHMAD, Fakir
Saleh |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
Last
year when there was the Location Case, I gave you a reprint of it. Please
return it to me as it is not mine. |
|
000009538 |
26.01.1913
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00633 |
GANDHI, Harilal |
5
|
You
ought to have to written to the about your failing in the examination. I am
just disappointed my your failure: They agar I may return home within six
months. If the Bill is passed according to our demands I shall stay here at
least for five months. Routine
at phoenix. |
|
00005747A |
01.03.1913
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
01305 |
GANDHI,
Chhaganlal K. |
3
|
I
know the root cause of the quarrel; but of that later on. I have written to
(Mr.) West that you are the Joint Manager. One boy ought never be asked to
punish another. You yourself should have done it. |
|
000009541 |
07.03.1913
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00633 |
GANDHI, Harilal |
3
|
You
have failed to be move regular as promised. I have no objection to your
staying with your wife. |
|
000009529 |
07.03.1913
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
01806 |
GANDHI,
Chanchalben |
6
|
I
can realise your desire to stay with your husband. I shall not come in your
way. Stay to gether and live peace fully. I deprecate the use of Mellin's
food for Kanti because it is foreign and impure wheat fried and powdered
mixed with gur will be a good substitute. |
|
000009530 |
07.03.1913
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
01806 |
GANDHI,
Chanchalben |
6
|
For
the breakage of Rami's arm I think you should be held responsible however.
accidents will take place. God saves those who are destined to live. So long
as the Bill is not passed, I cannot leave this place. Avoid all foreign food. |
|
000009539 |
14.03.1913
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00633 |
GANDHI, Harilal |
6
|
Your
expressing regret for not writing to me is unconvincing. because behind it
there is no effort to improve and hence it is merely formal. ways do not
matter for if our goal remains the same . we are sure to meet I never profess
that i alone am right that I act according to my conscience your monetary
dependence makes you submit to my will. If possible I wish to free you from
this also . whether buy views about they children's interest were right of
wrong . Time alone will
show. |
|
000005744 |
17.03.1913
|
13039 |
SALER, Ismael |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
I
had sent my son Fakir. I do not know how many month's fees are yet due by me.
Please send the Bill as it
worries me. |
|
000005745 |
19.03.1913
|
13040 |
VESMA, Ahmad
Bhana |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
Despite
repeated reminders you have not returned the documents, sent on 9-9-1911, for
your consideration. Please
do so now. |
|
000005746 |
24.03.1913
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13041 |
MINISTER
OF INTERIOR, P.S. to |
2
|
The
Register has rejected 2 out of 6 names submitted by me I submit that
according to the compromise we have to submit names which Government should
accept. Please do the
needful. |
|
000005747 |
01.04.1913
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
02945 |
MINISTER OF
INTERIOR |
5
|
It
has created a consternation. I suggest amendment so as to restore status quo
before judgement; also revoke the instructions requiring birth-certificates
to prove lawful progeny. |
|
000005748 |
03.04.1913
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
13
|
To
consolidate and comend the laws in the Provinces regarding Immigration, to
provide for a Department, and to regulate Immigration. |
|
000005749 |
03.04.1913
|
12683 |
REGISTRAR OF
ASIATICS |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
Please
instruct them to appear in the chief Immigration Officer's Office at Port
natal, the with receipt of application for registration. |
|
000005757 |
04.04.1913
|
14096 |
INTERIOR DEPT. |
13046 |
ABDURAHMAN,
Abdullah (Dr.) |
1
|
The
Judgement does not affect Cape Colony community as their entry in
to the Cape is unrestricted. No use waiting on Fischer; but submit
statement. |
|
000005750 |
04.04.1913
|
14096 |
INTERIOR DEPT. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
3
|
You
represent a large section but not all British Indian Governments never bound
itself to accept all your nominations as you contend. |
|
000005751 |
05.04.1913
|
14096 |
INTERIOR DEPT. |
12888 |
CACHALIA
[BR.IND.ASSO.] |
2
|
The
Minister is surprised at your resolutions as at least your lawyers must have
known the legal position. But the Government does not intend to apply; in
harsh manner. |
|
000005756 |
07.04.1913
|
13046 |
ABDURAHMAN,
Abdullah (Dr.) |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
2
|
I
asked for a deputation to place the Muslim Opinion regarding status of Muslim
marriages, but it is refused. What should I do? |
|
000005754 |
09.04.1913
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13044 |
SMUTS,
INTERIOR, P.S. to |
2
|
Smuts
had promised to meet many of my points. The marriage question is not a new
one Searle judgement shakes the existence of Indian Society to its
foundation. Passive
Resistance a certainty if Bill not amended. |
|
000005752 |
09.04.1913
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13043 |
MINISTER OF
INTERIOR DEPT. |
4
|
(1)
Supreme Courts jurisdiction removed; (2) Educated Indians cannot enter Free
State; (3) Indian marriages not recognised, (4) Inter-migration disallowed
etc; |
|
000005758 |
09.04.1913
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13046 |
ABDURAHMAN,
Abdullah (Dr.) |
4
|
Inform
Fischer that you represent all Muslims. Not assurances but change in law
alone will satisfy you that you want legal recognition etc. |
|
000005753 |
09.04.1913
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13043 |
MINISTER OF
INTERIOR DEPT. |
1
|
No
protection to wives etc of educated entrants. Bill not clear that no
declarations necessary for educated entrants in Orangia etc. |
|
000005755 |
10.04.1913
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
14096 |
INTERIOR DEPT. |
11
|
"If
passive resistance tends to destruction, my community will prefer it to the
destruction of its honour, its religion and self-respect" |
|
000005759 |
10.04.1913
|
00157 |
GANDHI, M.K. |
02946 |
BRITISH INDIAN
ASSOCIATION |
1
|
Read
Bill unacceptable sent full Telegrams (to) Cape town) Hope all ready (to) fight. |
|
000005761 |
10.04.1913
|
13116 |
MINISTER OF THE
INTERIOR |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
2
|
No
new principle has thereby been laid down unregistered Muslim Marriages Unions
of Malays have never been legally recognised. Your contention regarding
validity hither to, of Indian marriages is wrong. No amendment possible. |
|
000005760 |
10.04.1913
|
13116 |
MINISTER OF THE
INTERIOR |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
Your
telegrams yesterday duly received and under consideration. |
|
000005762 |
11.04.1913
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
14096 |
INTERIOR DEPT. |
1
|
So
long as settlement is provisional names submitted by me should be accepted. Later on when things are finalised you
may choose. |
|
000005764 |
11.04.1913
|
13062 |
INDIAN OPINION |
12683 |
REGISTRAR OF
ASIATICS |
1
|
We
understand you require a certificate from a 1st class Magistrate in India
testifying to validity and parentage. Are we correct? |
|
000005763 |
11.04.1913
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
I
undertake to produce in 4 months a certificate signed by an Indian Superior
Magistrate to prove that I am husband of and father of ..... |
|
000005766 |
15.04.1913
|
00157 |
GANDHI, M.K. |
12911 |
INTERIOR |
12
|
(1)
Our experience Boards unhappy. (2) Both previous Bill theoretically right
entry Free State granted. (3) Natal-Cape
rights regarding entry affected etc. Reference Passive Resistance no threat. Prepared give up lives. |
|
000005768 |
15.04.1913
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
14096 |
INTERIOR DEPT. |
2
|
Issues
of Indian marriages have been accepted intestate estates as lawful heirs
hither to but now impossible. Even plural marriages recognised among
Indentured Indians vide Act 2 of 1907, Natal |
|
000005765 |
15.04.1913
|
12911 |
INTERIOR |
00157 |
GANDHI, M.K. |
8
|
(1)
Boards of appeal replace courts, (2) Interprovincial migration to be
protected administratively. (3) Regarding Searle judgement present practice
to be adhered to etc. Passive
Resistance threat may lead to dire unexpected results. |
|
000005767 |
15.04.1913
|
02946 |
BRITISH INDIAN
ASSOCIATION |
02945 |
MINISTER OF
INTERIOR |
2
|
Bill
disturbs presenting rights regarding: (1) (Supreme) Courts' jurisdiction, (2)
Inter migration, (3) Re entry (in) Natal Cape etc. |
|
000005769 |
16.04.1913
|
00275 |
NATAL INDIAN
CONGRESS |
13705 |
COLONIAL
UNDER-SECRETARY |
4
|
Serious
charges against Natal Immigration Officer, who took extra-legal measures to
prevent lawful entry of 4 Indians (Dayal Brothers etc.) |
|
000005770 |
16.04.1913
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13056 |
CHAPLIN (M. L.
A.) |
1
|
I
send you all correspondence. We want an amendment so as to restore the legal
status. Searle judgement invalidates all Indian marriages. Other points were
discussed when Gokhale was here: |
|
000005773 |
23.04.1913
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
14202 |
CHAPLIN,
MERRIMAN, SMART, ALEXANDER,SCHR |
1
|
Protests
from all important Indians Associations have gone. If our amendments not
agreeable, Transvaal Immigration Law could be easily amended. |
|
000005774 |
23.04.1913
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
12957 |
POLAK, Maud
(Miss) |
3
|
(1)
Bill contravenes settlement and imposes new disabilities. (2) Removes Court
Jurisdiction (3) Educated Indians cannot enter Cape, Natal from Transvaal on
present test. (4) Free
State Ban continued etc. |
|
000005772 |
23.04.1913
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13050 |
GOOL, A. |
1
|
Hope
you will lodge protest. Read debate Bill which says Indians will generally
accept it. |
|
00005774A |
23.04.1913
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00899 |
GANDHI,
Maganlal K. |
4
|
Incidents
like "The Titanic" remind us that we are zeroes before God.
Jamnadas (Gandhi) is very unsteady due to (Partly) Ba's treatment, but is
obedient and so I have full hope that he will be sober in thought. |
|
00005774C |
23.04.1913
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00416 |
GANDHI,
Chhaganlal K. |
3
|
I
cannot understand the attitude of the settlers. If they do not allow you to
resume the managership, they must appoint you somewhere else. |
|
00005774B |
23.04.1913
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00416 |
GANDHI,
Chhaganlal K. |
7
|
West
says you are proud, "touchy" and full of anger. I agree with him
that there should be a clear demarkation between your duties etc. |
|
00005774D |
23.04.1913
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00416 |
GANDHI,
Chhaganlal K. |
2
|
A
recipe for (preparation of ) preparing wheat tea. It can be taken with honey
also. |
|
000005771 |
23.04.1913
|
12911 |
INTERIOR |
02946 |
BRITISH INDIAN
ASSOCIATION |
1
|
Your
wire as if a similar one of Gandhi is under consideration. The Minister will
shortly say what Government decision is. |
|
000005775 |
07.05.1913
|
02946 |
BRITISH INDIAN
ASSOCIATION |
12683 |
REGISTRAR OF
ASIATICS |
1
|
Please
grant one to Syad Mustafa who is connected with the family of the Nawab of
Sachin and is a Moulve of Lajporis. |
|
000005776 |
09.05.1913
|
14096 |
INTERIOR DEPT. |
12873 |
BRITISH INDIAN
ASSOCIATION (Cachalia) |
1
|
Copy
of your speech and Vredadorp Indians Meeting's resolutions to hand. Regret
that it will only strengthen Europeans' demand for stringent measures. |
|
000005777 |
09.05.1913
|
14096 |
INTERIOR DEPT. |
02946 |
BRITISH INDIAN
ASSOCIATION |
1
|
It
is opposed to the principals of European Civilizations to recognise as valid
marriages under a form permitting polygamy. In 1860, there was a case in Cape
Courts and so an Act was passed to register Muslim marriages. |
|
000005778 |
09.05.1913
|
14096 |
INTERIOR DEPT. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
It
is opposed to European civilization etc; as above. Act no. 2 of 1907 Natal is special legislation for a
particular class not expected to be permanent residents. |
|
000005787 |
12.05.1913
|
00157 |
GANDHI, M.K. |
13059 |
KALREY (?) |
1
|
2nd
reading begun. Hope Committee wire gone. Committee should wire copy Chaplin,
Alexander etc. Hope women's
protest sent. |
|
000005779 |
12.05.1913
|
12901 |
HOSKEN, William |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
2
|
Chaplin
asks regarding my Committee's attitude and if I am to justify passive
resistance. I reply : In that case resistance almost hopeless, but the Bill
is unjust and so passive resistance will be restored to here, Natal and Cape. |
|
000005780 |
12.05.1913
|
12901 |
HOSKEN, William |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
4
|
My
friend I fear it so. I confirm above wires. Kallenbach and myself both laid
up. How hard now to accept
Browning's optimism ? |
|
000005781 |
14.05.1913
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13054 |
CHAPLIN,
Drummond (M. L. A.) |
4
|
Probably
it is taken under false pretences. Passive Resistance will certainly be
revived if present rights curtailed or marriage questions unsettled. This
time women also will join. Thanks for your active vigilance. |
|
000005782 |
20.05.1913
|
13055 |
CHAPLIN,
F. D. P. (M. L. A.) |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
You
will have seen that they go a long way to meet our objections. We shall endeavour for marriage question
also. |
|
000005784 |
21.05.1913
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
14202 |
CHAPLIN,
MERRIMAN, SMART, ALEXANDER,SCHR |
4
|
We
do not demand recognition of polygamy, but of non-Christian Indian marriages
contracted in India or South Africa. Transvaal Law 1871 recognises European
marriages any form. We want that. Free state Ban be removed. |
|
000005783 |
21.05.1913
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
11
|
Provincial
Council cannot make an Ordinance to remove any existing right to appeal to
law regarding licence to trade. |
|
000005785 |
23.05.1913
|
13057 |
CAMPBELL,
Marshall (Senator) |
00157 |
GANDHI, M.K. |
1
|
He
tells me Alexander satisfied regarding marriages registration. New Bill for 3
pound/- tax coming. Smuts says he is willing to do all.... |
|
000005786 |
24.05.1913
|
00157 |
GANDHI, M.K. |
13058 |
CAMPBELL,
Marshall (Senator) |
3
|
Removal
tax act of tardy justice. Have wired Alexander. Registration of marriages
rare in India; so amendment useless. Indian marriages should be recognised.
Passive Resisters cannot try peace at the cost of existing rights. |
|
000005788 |
25.05.1913
|
13060 |
BHAYAT &
SEVERAL MUSLIMS |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
It
was resolved unanimously to request you to write a letter to Haji Gulam
Mahmad (Bombay) asking him to hand over full charges to the Trustees here: |
|
000005789 |
26.05.1913
|
13061 |
KHOLWAD MADRESA |
13062 |
INDIAN OPINION |
1
|
Three
resolutions were unanimously (1) Same as 5788 (2) Collect funds (pound 600)
already promised. (3) To
collect promised monthly amounts from 1-1-1913. |
|
000005790 |
26.05.1913
|
00140 |
HUNTER, David
(Sir) |
00157 |
GANDHI, M.K. |
1
|
Now
marriage question put right 2nd and 3rd reading passed. We may congratulate
ourselves upon concessions obtained. |
|
000005791 |
26.05.1913
|
02948 |
DUNCAN, Patrick |
00157 |
GANDHI, M.K. |
1
|
Difficult
to see how to avoid recognition polygamous marriage if legal recognition
granted, Indian non-Christian marriages. |
|
000005795 |
27.05.1913
|
00157 |
GANDHI, M.K. |
12911 |
INTERIOR |
8
|
Amendment
after Transvaal Act will suit. One lawful wife should be recognised. South
Africa Domicile new through oversight but Provincial Settlement based on my
letter 22-4-1911, requires status quo. If required, am willing to come. |
|
000005796 |
27.05.1913
|
00157 |
GANDHI, M.K. |
13066 |
HUNTER, David
(Sir) |
1
|
Thanks
wire sympathy. No registration system in India. Registration clause
unnecessary and does not occur Transvaal Act. Other points not mentioned. |
|
000005792 |
27.05.1913
|
00157 |
GANDHI, M.K. |
13065 |
DUNCAN, PATRICK |
1
|
As
it requires Registration and celebration. An amendment may recognise only one
wife in law vide Jassat Case. No registration system in India. |
|
000005793 |
27.05.1913
|
00157 |
GANDHI, M.K. |
12911 |
INTERIOR |
3
|
Transvaal
Law 1871 recognises all European marriages outside South Africa. We want
similar amendment. South Africa born Indian's right enter Cape removed. Free state difficulty still Provisional
Settlement must be implemented.... |
|
000005794 |
27.05.1913
|
12911 |
INTERIOR |
00157 |
GANDHI, M.K. |
4
|
Amendment
regarding marriage accepted on assurance your friends. South Africa Domicile
question quite new. Free State reference obscure: Explain : After substantial
concessions all should accept the Act. |
|
000005797 |
28.05.1913
|
13067 |
ALEXANDER,
Morris |
00157 |
GANDHI, M.K. |
1
|
Wire
it to Schreiner to prevent undesirable women's entry. Why cannot India
Government be petitioned to provide for registration? |
|
000005800 |
29.05.1913
|
12911 |
INTERIOR |
13068 |
TRANSVAAL
INDIAN WOMEN'S ASSOCIATION? |
1
|
"Does
the word 'wife' mean a wife by a marriage recognised as legal here or a
so-called wife by a custom recognising polygamy? |
|
000005799 |
29.05.1913
|
12911 |
INTERIOR |
12873 |
BRITISH INDIAN
ASSOCIATION (Cachalia) |
2
|
Minister
reluctantly agreed to Alexander's Amendment. If even that does not suit you,
he will go back to his original proposal. Administratively one wife will be allowed entry.
|
|
000005803 |
29.05.1913
|
00157 |
GANDHI, M.K. |
13069 |
SCHREINER, W.P. |
2
|
Above
wire (5802). No entry of such women although till now Indian women entered
freely upon husband's mere statement. |
|
000005802 |
29.05.1913
|
00157 |
GANDHI, M.K. |
13067 |
ALEXANDER,
Morris |
2
|
Wiring
Schreiner Registration Indians superfluous as marriages performed with great
solemnity ceremonial. Have not known single instance of undesirable Women
entering South Africa during so long time. |
|
000005798 |
29.05.1913
|
12911 |
INTERIOR |
12873 |
BRITISH INDIAN
ASSOCIATION (Cachalia) |
1
|
Minister
strongly deprecates your language and suggests that you should not write to
him till you are in a more reasonable mood. |
|
000005801 |
29.05.1913
|
12911 |
INTERIOR |
00157 |
GANDHI, M.K. |
8
|
(1) Entry of
Educated Indians can be allowed administratively, not legally: as Orangia
members opposed. (2) Cape has every right to change its Immigration Law. No
use on your coming: no possibility of legislation on your lines. |
|
000005806 |
30.05.1913
|
00157 |
GANDHI, M.K. |
13069 |
SCHREINER, W.P. |
2
|
See C.D. 5579,
Specially. Imperial Government's statement that no settlement removing
existing rights will satisfy them. South Africa born Indians' rights are
snatched. Caste-Headmen can certify, not magistrate. |
|
000005805 |
30.05.1913
|
00157 |
GANDHI, M.K. |
14203 |
SCHREINER, W.P.
& CAMPBELL, Marshall |
5
|
(1) Takes away
right South Africa born Indian to enter Cape (2) No system Registration of
marriages in India Transvaal Law 1871 can be adapted (3) By requiring
educated Indians to make declaration the Bill violets agreement etc. |
|
000005807 |
30.05.1913
|
00157 |
GANDHI, M.K. |
12911 |
INTERIOR |
4
|
Better withdraw
amendment than impose impossible Registration Clause. Being a Union Bill, we
have to raise Cape, Natal, Free State Questions. Passive Resistance will
never sell existing rights to avoid prison. |
|
000005804 |
30.05.1913
|
13069 |
SCHREINER, W.P. |
00157 |
GANDHI, M.K. |
1
|
Where is
Provisional Settlement recorded? Are Indian marriages registered by person
similar to Kaji? Can Magistrate certify? |
|
000005809 |
07.06.1913
|
00157 |
GANDHI, M.K. |
14204 |
INTERIOR &
SEVERAL MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT |
2
|
Proposed
removal from women only shows up Government's intention, not to remove it
from men. Gokhale was distinctly promised that it would be removed from all.
So it is shocking. I hope Government will render justice overdue. |
|
000005808 |
10.06.1913
|
13070 |
CHAPLIN, F. D.
P. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
Your wire has
been re-directed here: As the Bill has been passed by the (Legislative).
Assembly, we can do nothing more in the matter |
|
000005813 |
19.06.1913
|
14111 |
WEDDERBURN,
William (Sir) |
00157 |
GANDHI, M.K. |
7
|
A splendid
letter indicating Gokhale's self-sacrifice. He proposes to go to India to
aGitate regarding South Africa when rest is absolutely essential. Please
consider all these things before giving him advice. |
|
000005810 |
21.06.1913
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
16
|
"Indian
Opinion" issue containing Gandhiji's Statement charging Imperial
Government with letting down Indians by going back upon its own despatches.
Full Text of Searle Judgement. How 3 pound Tax Bill was killed by Meyler's
opposition etc. |
|
000005812 |
22.06.1913
|
13071 |
AHMAD, H. Ibrahim |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
You are right
in thinking that G.M. will not mind a legal notice from here: Ask some Bombay
Firm to give notice and do the needful. |
|
00005817A |
26.06.1913
|
14111 |
WEDDERBURN,
William (Sir) |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
3
|
Gokhale says he
must go to India to raise funds and aGitate all over country if passive
resistance breaks out So I suggest postponment of Passive resistance. |
|
000005814 |
27.06.1913
|
07354 |
VARTAK, V.R. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
5
|
We had form a
new Society to help you and organise passive resistance as the Union Officers
are not unselfish. Herewith a list of Passive Resisters. |
|
000005815 |
27.06.1913
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
27
|
"As
amended by the senate" Text of the Bill with Gandhi's criticism in
margin in pencil. |
|
000005811 |
28.06.1913
|
00157 |
GANDHI, M.K. |
12911 |
INTERIOR |
4
|
The Act violets
Provisional Settlement in 4 Particulars at least:- (1) Free-State Difficulty;
(2) Marriage, (3) Natal Domicile refused to 3 pound tax-payers. (4) Entry
Cape; Will he promise to remove these next year. |
|
000005816 |
28.06.1913
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
16
|
"Indian
Opinion" issue giving in parallel columns clauses from the Original
Draft Bill and the Act as gazetted. Also a leader on it. |
|
000005817 |
30.06.1913
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
Copy of the
text of the Amendment assented to try the Governor general to amend Licence
Act of 1898 Natal. |
|
000005818 |
01.07.1913
|
14112 |
BURNE, N. |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
6
|
(1) Replacement
of final say of Immigration Officers by a Board is an improvement. (2)
Strictly legally a woman of a race allowing polygamy cannot be called "
a wife". (3) All Indentureds can retain domicile after 3 years ( By
Burne W. Fee Pound 10-10-0) |
|
000005821 |
02.07.1913
|
13075 |
CORDEZ, J. |
13077 |
RITCH, L. W. |
4
|
I cannot
sufficiently condemn myself for being so remiss in writing to you who have
burnt midnight oil to write me etc. |
|
000005820 |
02.07.1913
|
13076 |
RAHIM |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
He persuaded
Alexander to cancel appointment meeting 16th ......United action impossible
without Alexander Pray strongly advice him to be present. |
|
000005819 |
02.07.1913
|
13075 |
CORDEZ, J. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
I mentally
offered a bribe to smuts of pound 100.000 to be honest for once but he said
it was foreign to his nature so I gave it to you for passive resistance. |
|
000005822 |
03.07.1913
|
13850 |
INTERIOR
DEPARTMENT (E.F.C. Lane) |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
Pressure of
urgent business prevented him from considering fully your points. On Saturday
I will let you know his views on them. |
|
000005823 |
04.07.1913
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
14113 |
GORGES, E. M.
(Interior Department) |
1
|
After 5 years'
payment he left for India On return he was restricted but the court held that
he was entitled to exemption This supports my point. |
|
000005824 |
11.07.1913
|
07731 |
KUNZRU, Hriday
Nath |
00390 |
POLAK, H. S. L. |
6
|
Gokhale is
staking his life in having decided to attend Imperial Assembly in India with
his present poor health. |
|
000005826 |
12.07.1913
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
4
|
So long as one
man amasses wealth by others' labour, such scenes will recur. We must cease
to worship mammon . Violence cannot succeed. |
|
000005825 |
12.07.1913
|
14094 |
LANE, F. C., P.
S. TO SMUTS |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
2
|
He fully
realises your difficulties and will take earliest opportunity to discuss your
points with his colleagues. Assure Sir William Wedderburn that Government
will get in touch with you when the horizon clears. |
|
000005827 |
16.07.1913
|
07354 |
VARTAK, V.R. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
3
|
I cannot reply
to them without your guidance They are:- (1) Passive resistance is for cape
only (or) for whole South Africa. (2) Is deportation possible etc. |
|
000005828 |
18.07.1913
|
13079 |
PETIT, J.B. |
01588 |
POLAK, H.S.L. |
1
|
Post full
details regarding situation in South Africa from introduction bill to final
passing. |
|
000005829 |
31.07.1913
|
02942 |
SCHLESIN, Sonja
(Miss) |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
{ Miss
Schlesin's one of many loving letters. The subject is ordinary but the way
she puts it is interesting. |
|
000005848 |
01.08.1913
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
12683 |
REGISTRAR OF
ASIATICS |
3
|
I submit that
by Government's letter dated 8-5-1912; the permit is to be indefinitely
renewed and no deposit is necessary. The boy is under 16. |
|
000005830 |
02.08.1913
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
3
|
The disaster is
worst than that of "Titanic", such calamities happen as we are
immersed in selfish pleasures. Who will learn from it? |
|
000005831 |
03.08.1913
|
13081 |
THAKORE, P. S. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
2
|
A. M. Broach
suddenly escaped us and we cannot trace him Will you start inquiry at your
side ? |
|
000005832 |
06.08.1913
|
13106 |
BHAYAT, A.M. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
I will cite you
and Cachalia etc. as witnesses. The case applies to all Indians. |
|
000005833 |
09.08.1913
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
2
|
Man over eats
and so steels the excess from some other mouth, Hence the facts enjoyed. We
should engage in holy thoughts and deeds then. |
|
000005834 |
09.08.1913
|
13083 |
SUBRAMANIYA
ACHARY |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
6
|
The Immigration
Officer took my Domicile Certificate and asked me to get one with thumb mark.
I did not and left for Johannesburg Than was deported What should I do?. |
|
000005835 |
10.08.1913
|
13850 |
INTERIOR DEPARTMENT
(E.F.C. Lane) |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
4
|
(1) Questions
of entry of Natal- born Indians into the cape a new question raised by you.
(2) Special Marriage Officers for non- Muslims (Christians?) will be
appointed (3) Government will notify disabilities of educated Indians in
Orangia etc. |
|
000005836 |
12.08.1913
|
12911 |
INTERIOR |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
Your proposals
under careful consideration, will consult colleagues and then inform you. I
will then advise whether you may come. |
|
000005837 |
13.08.1913
|
13084 |
POWELL F.
BLACKMORE |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
2
|
I sympathise
with you. Will you send me a statement of the position under the new Act?
Last time you sent me "excellent material " Please send answer to
the following questions.
|
|
00005850A |
15.08.1913
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
14120 |
IMMIGRATION
OFFICER |
2
|
Please state if
Purshottam was deprive of his certificate- if yes why? |
|
000005838 |
15.08.1913
|
14114 |
MEHTA,
CHHABILAL B. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
6
|
Will you send
me a certificate from my former Boss - Sheth Omar H. Amad Zaveri; and a note
of recommendation by you testifying to my work and character ? You are very
famous in India { Encl; Request to Boss for certificate.} |
|
000005839 |
15.08.1913
|
14115 |
PATEL, Manibhai
and PATEL, G.C. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
7
|
Letters to
Gandhiji to adjudicate the claims of 2 partners on dissolution of
partnership. Both to abide by his judgement {Encl. P. Note List.} |
|
00005850B |
15.08.1913
|
14120 |
IMMIGRATION
OFFICER |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
Please supply
details. |
|
000005849 |
16.08.1913
|
08397 |
KOTWAL |
14119 |
PATEL, Raojibhai,
GANDHI, Maganlal |
2
|
Of course you
will join, but I too wish to do so. I am still on fruit diet which I find
cheap if we do not fondle the palate, |
|
000005840 |
16.08.1913
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
16
|
Inclusion of 1
Immigration in Appeal Board of 3 is severely condemned here under the Chaplin
Prosecutors sit as Judges. |
|
000005850 |
19.08.1913
|
13097 |
KANJI, KEVAL |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
4
|
A tale of
sickening terrorism under with indenture labourers in Fiji suffered. Gruesome
details, horrifying to read.
|
|
000005842 |
20.08.1913
|
13121 |
AMPTHILL (Lord)
& IMMORTAL (Bombay) |
14116 |
SETON, LAMBERT |
2
|
If the
principle underlying Government's action is admitted, there is great danger
for Indians. in Transvaal they can be dispossessed of all civil rights. |
|
000005841 |
20.08.1913
|
00414 |
PETIT, J. B.
(Jehangir Bomanji) |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
2
|
I note that you
will, however accept voluntary contributions As desired I have sent pound
400/-by wire: Your memo of receipt for pound 8726/- is in order. I will read
all your literature sent. |
|
000005843 |
23.08.1913
|
13090 |
MAGISTRATE |
13091 |
GOVINDOO
(GOVINDAH), Rugoo (Raghu) |
1
|
Let me have the
number of your present Gun and your reason for desiring to change. |
|
000005844 |
25.08.1913
|
13091 |
GOVINDOO
(GOVINDAH), Rugoo (Raghu) |
13090 |
MAGISTRATE |
1
|
No is ..... and
the gun is old and shaky and I would like a 12- bore instead of a 16- bore: |
|
000005845 |
26.08.1913
|
14117 |
CHAMNEY
(Immigration Officer) |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
I have no
objection to the issue of it for one month in favour of Mr. Amod Mahomed
shaikh. |
|
000005846 |
27.08.1913
|
13093 |
JOSHI,
Harishankar Ishwar |
14118 |
GANDHI, M. K.
(Mr. and Mrs.) |
4
|
They are
indescribable. Indians from South Africa are specially under strict scrutiny.
Your photo even is an object of query. |
|
000005851 |
01.09.1913
|
13090 |
MAGISTRATE |
13091 |
GOVINDOO
(GOVINDAH), Rugoo (Raghu) |
1
|
The chief
Native commissioner states that he is unable to grant the permission applied
for. |
|
000026458 |
01.09.1913
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00660 |
GANDHI, Manilal |
4
|
You can rise
only by your own efforts and observance of vratas. |
|
000005854 |
03.09.1913
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
12683 |
REGISTRAR OF
ASIATICS |
3
|
I find on
inquiry (P. Mavaji having left for India) that he was deprived not of a
Transvaal certificate but of a Natal one; I was misled. |
|
000005852 |
03.09.1913
|
13091 |
GOVINDOO (GOVINDAH),
Rugoo (Raghu) |
13090 |
MAGISTRATE |
1
|
Will you give
reasons? You omit the usual "Mr," Is this custom general or only
applies to Indians? |
|
000005853 |
03.09.1913
|
13098 |
CHAND, Ranbir |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
3
|
Please let me
know what the prospects are for a bar. Can any be engaged? If so on what
terms. |
|
000005856 |
09.09.1913
|
12911 |
INTERIOR |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
3
|
(1) I have to
add nothing to mine of 19th August (2) Calls for no further action. (3)
Cannot give any assurance regarding a marriage law on your lines. (4)
Government never promised admission plural wives. Please explain when etc. |
|
000005855 |
09.09.1913
|
13099 |
ABOOBAKAR, E. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
4
|
Herewith
correspondence regarding my inquiry if Indians will be allowed to play tennis
on corporation grounds. The refusal shows deep-rooted is their prejudice
Enclosure: Notice, Letter to town clerk and reply. |
|
000005857 |
10.09.1913
|
09916 |
TATA SONS LTD. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
Tata in
England. Have drawn his attention to similar telegram presumably published in
London Papers. |
|
000005858 |
11.09.1913
|
14121 |
ZOROASTRIAN
ASSOCIATION |
12911 |
INTERIOR |
2
|
Pound 1 fee for
interprovincial migration can never be affected by time. The appointment of
Immigration Officer on the Board is against canons of justice. |
|
000005859 |
12.09.1913
|
12929 |
CACHALIA |
13850 |
INTERIOR
DEPARTMENT (E.F.C. Lane) |
6
|
The whole
history of progressively retrograde administration and legislation regarding
Indians, relation of pledges given and broken and Gandhiji's efforts for
peace, "In the circumstance only course passive resistance " Also
conditions for cessation of passive resistance. 1. Removal of 3 pound tax. 2.
Status quo etc. |
|
000005861 |
12.09.1913
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
Supreme Court
held that a previous conviction as a prohibited immigrant on account of minority
of age does not disbar in major age. |
|
000005860 |
12.09.1913
|
13102 |
VALJI, H. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
My son is 18
year old I have property in Natal and a Domicile Pass Please let me know if
there will be any difficulty. |
|
000005863 |
13.09.1913
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
24
|
The whole
correspondence beginning from 28th June and ending on 10th September. Also A
3 pound tax case of Sarju in which Gandhi Maganlal was involved Debate (part)
in House of Lords etc. |
|
000005862 |
13.09.1913
|
13103 |
NAIDOO, V.
(Cape Orchard Co.) |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
Please quote
your subscription amount and send a copy. |
|
000005864 |
16.09.1913
|
13104 |
KILLAVALA, M.
P. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
2
|
I lived for 2
years. I was a Passive Resister and entered Transvaal and was convicted Will
this conviction debar me? Please advise.
|
|
000009540 |
18.09.1913
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00633 |
GANDHI, Harilal |
5
|
Sorry Get your
health has failed. Your dyspepsia can be cured by natural are: You have
spoiled interest of chanci's and the children .I consider you as my friend
and hence I do not wish to enforce my parental wish upon you. I dislike your
facinatai for examination present education is a failure: If you booth want
to join The fight come here It has already started under Bail leadership I
also will manage to follow. |
|
000026460 |
19.09.1913
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00660 |
GANDHI, Manilal |
1
|
She is
arrested. I am awaiting further news. You need not worry about my vratas. |
|
000005865 |
22.09.1913
|
00137 |
GOOL, M. H. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
I know you view
differs from mine. I own I could not resist temptations in business Although
it is cheating it is a fair one. |
|
000005866 |
25.09.1913
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
Probably a
first list of donation by 13 persons amounting in all to pound 8/8/- ;
probably from men of ordinary means. |
|
000022356 |
25.09.1913
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
08107 |
CLEMTNT (Sjt) |
2
|
Sends copies of
the pamphlet (or book ?) to be distributed free of charge; informs that Ba
was in prison with other ladies who offered passive resistance and that the
book "Secret City" was enchanting. |
|
00005903A |
28.09.1913
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13850 |
INTERIOR
DEPARTMENT (E.F.C. Lane) |
1
|
|
|
000005868 |
29.09.1913
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00899 |
GANDHI,
Maganlal K. |
2
|
How can my
mental weakness be removed by your self-restraint? Manilal etc. have gone as
hawkers to be arrested. |
|
000005867 |
30.09.1913
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13850 |
INTERIOR
DEPARTMENT (E.F.C. Lane) |
3
|
Parsee
Rustomjee should be given back his sacred thread. He was allowed last time.
Others have conscientious objection to vaccination.
|
|
00005868B |
30.09.1913
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
Resolutions of
a Port Elizabeth meeting of Indians The cutting gives in brief, all the
grievances for which passive resistance was started |
|
00005868A |
30.09.1913
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
Report of
interview by a "Transvaal Leader" Reprsentative of several Indians
to indicate that passive resistance is not popular with Indians and will
collapse. |
|
000005869 |
01.10.1913
|
14122 |
GANDHI, RITCH,
KALLENBACH |
12468 |
TRANSVAAL
LEADER |
1
|
Three letters
from Gandhiji, Ritch and Kallenbach 1. Even if only one Passive Resister
remains the fight shall go on 2. Passive Resistance has wide support from
Indians. 3. No monetary consideration behind it |
|
000005873 |
01.10.1913
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
Dr. A. 's
address as President African Political Association. It was " pernicious
preaching to say that south Africa has become a den of slaves as whites
refuse to grant suffrage to coloured whits, will not mind threats. |
|
000005847 |
01.10.1913
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
Supreme court
Judgement in Natal where it was held that even if a Muslim had married only
one wife, he is polygamous. |
|
000005870 |
02.10.1913
|
12901 |
HOSKEN, William |
12468 |
TRANSVAAL
LEADER |
1
|
It has been
fully refuted by the above three and Indian merchant's letter. Far from
paucity of funds. there is a sum in a local bank and Gokhale cables pound
7000 offer but Gandhi has declined. Please admit your mistake. |
|
000005902 |
02.10.1913
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13121 |
AMPTHILL (Lord)
& IMMORTAL (Bombay) |
1
|
Veerniging
Indians (Support it They) associated British Indian Association Determined
passive resistance,congratulated jail-goers, Trust relief be granted and
England Indian will help. |
|
000005901 |
02.10.1913
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00899 |
GANDHI,
Maganlal K. |
2
|
From
"Star" report we learn this. They are having a good experience of
hardship Habib Motan should be out-casted etc.
|
|
000005871 |
02.10.1913
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
46 Indian
merchant firms have contradicted it. pound 1000 in Krugersdorp alone have
been collected. Feeling hot in favour of passive resistance groups on move. |
|
000029664 |
03.10.1913
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
08759 |
DOKE, Olive C.
(Miss) |
3
|
Thanks for
sending birthday greeting & general news. |
|
00029664a |
03.10.1913
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
08759 |
DOKE, Olive C.
(Miss) |
3
|
Thanks for
sending birthday greetings & general news. |
|
000005872 |
03.10.1913
|
14123 |
LANGERMAN, E.S. |
13852 |
RAND DAILY MAIL |
1
|
To save the
white Race from being absorbed into a yellow inferior race by the fusion of
"white" and " black" colours a society be formed to
thrash out all problems and find a solution. |
|
000005874 |
03.10.1913
|
13105 |
DAWSON, P. M. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
We are doing
our best for the movement Please give as detailed instructions to guide us.
We shall have a meeting to collect funds etc. |
|
000005876 |
04.10.1913
|
00891 |
ISMAEL, c/o
MOOSA, A.H. |
01588 |
POLAK, H.S.L. |
1
|
We can easily
collect pound 1000 and get good number of Passive Resisters Gandhi must come
here: He is getting support from unexpected quarters. "Natal
Advertiser" gives sympathetic headings to report "Resumption favoured
" |
|
000005875 |
04.10.1913
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
A resolution in
a Transvaal school board to the effect that they should not be taught trades
was nagatived. Hosken William and Rev. Brown being against. |
|
000005883 |
05.10.1913
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
5
|
Let our
sufferings borne through passive resistance; make them listen to us. It is an
insult to India when every wedded wife is not recognised in law. |
|
000005877 |
06.10.1913
|
13106 |
BHAYAT, A.M. |
12873 |
BRITISH INDIAN
ASSOCIATION (Cachalia) |
1
|
Regret no time
to attend. Supporting unanimously all resolution carried by meeting. God
grant success valuable object. |
|
000005878 |
06.10.1913
|
00120 |
INDIANS |
12873 |
BRITISH INDIAN
ASSOCIATION (Cachalia) |
1
|
Wish we have
joined you. Fully support Mr. Cachalia. Our opinion to include all grievances
in the present struggle. |
|
000005879 |
06.10.1913
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
Germinston
Municipality's Committee's report the question Point for considerations
involved in the question submitted by the committee. |
|
000005880 |
06.10.1913
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
After Gandhiji'
fervent address many offered (to) to join passive resistance 3 pound0 were
collected on the spot pound 15 as monthly subscriptions. Full support to
Cachalia's letter (5559) "Transvaal Leader"'s report false and
unjust. |
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000005881 |
06.10.1913
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1
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The
"number hawkers" deliberately out for arrest are left untouched 10
women crossed and recrossed the border without being arrested. They are
determined to vindicate the honour of the sex. |
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000005884 |
07.10.1913
|
13110 |
ROBERTS, JOHN
L. |
13111 |
NATAL
ADVERTISER |
1
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Please publish
my article as representing the ambitions of the Young Indian Party in Natal.
We are not Gandhi-ites but love our country, |
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000005882 |
07.10.1913
|
13108 |
HACK, Ismael |
01588 |
POLAK, H.S.L. |
1
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Mass meeting
Sunday. Promised public Gandhi's presence in handbills. Come soon as
possible. |
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000005887 |
07.10.1913
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1
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A fervent
sincere eloquent exhortation to join the ranks of passive resistance Gandhiji
called "The prince of Passive resister's" Also names of the first
lady passive resisters given. |
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000005891 |
08.10.1913
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16
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Full Text and a
scathing leader on it. Also report of Chhotabhai case (Chotbhai case)
regarding Gold Law in Transvaal and Leader's canard re- garding passive
resistance and its refutation. |
|
000005885 |
09.10.1913
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1
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"A meeting
of Anjuman Islam approved of Mr. Cachalia's letter and congratulated passive
resistance. The Zoroastrian Angusan has been informed that the sacred
articles have been restored to Rustomjee, and vaccination not insisted. |
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000005895 |
09.10.1913
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1
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It is an
anomaly to sanction polygamy of the Kaffir and forbid it to the Indians. |
|
000005894 |
09.10.1913
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1
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So- called
passive resistance can only lead to incalculable mischief and we are
convinced it has not the sympathy of the main body of South Africa Indians. |
|
000005889 |
09.10.1913
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1
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16 Indians
arrested at Germiston for hawking were not proceeded against while 9 in
Johannesburg were given 10 days rigorous (Imprisonment) |
|
000005892 |
09.10.1913
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1
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Gandhi said
that Passive Resisters would go on the above simple method (Hawking etc) to
court arrest till the method proved of no avail. |
|
000005888 |
09.10.1913
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1
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Sir J.G. Van
Boschoten advocated refusal by the Town Council in order to get a test case
heard, though he feared Town Council will fail. |
|
000005886 |
09.10.1913
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1
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Free Indian
Passive Resisters were hawking. Tongaat but were not arrested. They failed to
get arrested at Verulam also and are going to Transvaal. |
|
000005893 |
09.10.1913
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1
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Admitting
inequality in Transvaal and free state, what has the Native achieved in 250
years in the cape? The record shows his inherent incapacity, Let Dr.
Abdurahman say what he might. |
|
000005896 |
09.10.1913
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1
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Text of
resolutions supporting Mr. Cachalia (5859) congratulating passive resisters,
urging Imperial and Indian Government to intervene etc. |
|
000005890 |
09.10.1913
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1
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9 hawkers kept
their fruit baskets under the noses of the police till arrest became
inevitable. Indian women invaded free State but in vain. |
|
000005897 |
11.10.1913
|
14182 |
DEPUTY
COMMISSIONER OF POLICE |
12873 |
BRITISH INDIAN
ASSOCIATION (Cachalia) |
1
|
I have issued
necessary instructions and trust that the feeding will not offend their
religious susceptibilities in anyway. |
|
000005898 |
13.10.1913
|
08710 |
NAIDOO |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
Arrival 12-30
Put up at Mr Lazarus. Can't get through phone Weather too bad may stay for
meeting. |
|
000005900 |
13.10.1913
|
13114 |
BADAT, A. M. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
Mehatab his
wife and their servant got 3 month's jail each. Magistrate asks me to take
their boy in my charge. What should I do? |
|
000005899 |
13.10.1913
|
01620 |
CHRISTOPHER, A. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
3
|
To further
passive resistance; (1) The Gokhale Hindu Casket Affair must be settled; (2)
Naicker's complaints against Mr. Polak should be settled; etc. |
|
000005904 |
23.10.1913
|
12873 |
BRITISH INDIAN
ASSOCIATION (Cachalia) |
13116 |
MINISTER OF THE
INTERIOR |
3
|
Khan had a
claim to live in cape colony, but he was so suddenly deported to India that
he had nothing with him investigate. |
|
000005903 |
23.10.1913
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1
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(A very
detailed description of the beginning of the historic strike) A letter of
Gandhi to (Mr, Gorges) Interior Dept. ringing with that leonine note which
foreshadows his later stirring articles in Young India in 1921. |
|
000005905 |
23.10.1913
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3
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Total pound
23-8-6. A list of donors with subscriptions. Also a list of Bad Debt amounts
pound 89.....with the names of debtors. |
|
000005906 |
24.10.1913
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00899 |
GANDHI,
Maganlal K. |
2
|
Not a minute to
attend to Jamnadas affair Tremendous work is going on in New Castle. A
movement is going onto take 2000 men on foot Transvaal. |
|
000005907 |
31.10.1913
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13117 |
SECRETARY FOR
JUSTICE |
1
|
As we want to
guard surreptitious entry. I suggest that those who come be arrested at once
and no notice of 3 days be given to them to let them have an opportunity to
enter Transvaal stealthily |
|
00005907A |
31.10.1913
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
14120 |
IMMIGRATION OFFICER |
1
|
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|
000024157 |
11.11.1913
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00898 |
GANDHI,
Maganlal K. |
5
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Gives
instructions from jail regarding management of funds. Hopes the £ 3 tax will
go if the fight continues. Informs that he did not offer defence as it was
not becoming the fight; though loopholes were there in the prosecution; that
he will, if possible, write report of the march; and that as long as
abolition of the £ 3 tax is not promised he would take only one meal a day. |
|
000005908 |
12.11.1913
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20
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A graphic
report of the famous march and Gandhi's arrest. A report of Diwali meeting in
which Hosken William Sopke. Ampthill's article etc. |
|
000005909 |
16.11.1913
|
01305 |
GANDHI,
Chhaganlal K. |
00899 |
GANDHI,
Maganlal K. |
2
|
Though it may
mean pecuniary loss, service of aged parents is a great boon. Narandas
(Gandhi) may occupy his time in gardening etc. |
|
000005910 |
29.11.1913
|
02612 |
GANDHI,
Narandas |
00899 |
GANDHI,
Maganlal K. |
1
|
India is full
of excitement. Gokhale works hard "Sanj-Vartman" publishes a
beautiful letter of Mrs, Maganlal Gandhi and describes the women passive
resisters. |
|
000005911 |
29.11.1913
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00899 |
GANDHI,
Maganlal K. |
2
|
I know you are
anxious to go to jail. But you are taking your full part while there in
Phoenix. Harilal should go to jail, if I cannot. |
|
000005912 |
11.12.1913
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7
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The Magistrate
was summarily, asked to send all papers regarding the case as his conviction
of 7 strokes and 3 months rigorous (imprisonment) was illegal |
|
000033136 |
12.12.1913
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
07565 |
WEST, Ada
(Devi) (Miss) |
9
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I don't know
where all others are: I hope the children do not bother you. (Reference to
Devdas, Prabhudas and others.) (Reference to Shanti, Navin, ShivPrasad and
Chhotam, Rukhi. also to Krishna, Radha and Keshu- who are used to staying
with Maganlal.) Reference to Rustom West. Mrs. Sam's message to be given to
Mr. Sam.- Miss schlesin must be helpful. Write in detail about all. Only one
letter to be accepted in a month. Kashibehn and Santokben should join the common-kitchen.
Kasturba also approved of it.Jekibehn to take suitable food. Keep in safe
custody my Tamil-study book. To send Jamnadas' expenses plus pound 10 by m.
o. to Khushalbhai.- Khushalbhai to give Rs.20/- p.m. to wife of my diseased
brother. Let Jamnadas folow Maganlal in all respects. Chhaganlal to make use
of olive oil; to sleep outside in the open sky in all seasons.-
deep-breathing execises. Book named "Food Remedies " to be sent to
me. What about Badri's case ? Inform Khushalbhai that I am looking into
Tulsi's account. Mrs. Gandhi to be told to take care of ber health and not to
worry about me. |
|
000005913 |
14.12.1913
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
01832 |
WEST, Ada
(Devi) (Miss) |
4
|
Gandhi
writes about almost every one in Phoenix, implores Mrs Gandhi not to worry about him but stick to the
dietary he prescribed etc. |
|
000005923 |
21.12.1913
|
01305 |
GANDHI,
Chhaganlal K. |
13123 |
TIMES OF INDIA |
7
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A
very able attack on the system, giving tragic cases of the plight of
labourers indentured or free.
|
|
000005922 |
21.12.1913
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The bullets
shot at Indians have struck my heart. Wish they had struck my body To mourn
the deaths, I have worn this dress and will eat once in a day till fight
lasts. |
|
000005916 |
24.12.1913
|
13119 |
BHIKSHU,
AKHANDANAND |
10323 |
INDIAN OPINION |
1
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If Gandhi
permits, I propose to publish a cheap edition . Please let me know send one
copy and debit to our accounts the price. |
|
000005917 |
24.12.1913
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
14124 |
ALL MY INDIAN
BROTHERS |
3
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The strikers,
men and women have performed wonderful feats. This fight is the climax Every
Indian should even starve to feed strikers |
|
000005918 |
24.12.1913
|
13120 |
|
13121 |
AMPTHILL (Lord)
& IMMORTAL (Bombay) |
2
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It is
impossible to imagine a struggle more moderate, restrained and (beautiful)
truthful. Gandhi has done Yeoman service to the Empire during Boer War,
plague etc. Enclosed a letter to "The Times" |
|
000005919 |
24.12.1913
|
13120 |
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13122 |
TIMES, THE |
6
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(details of all
the principle grievances and their sympathetic advocacy) This passive
resistance is free from violence and is truthful, Charge of breach of faith
by general Smuts and full support to all Indian demands. |
|
000005914 |
24.12.1913
|
06753 |
MANEKCHAND |
01305 |
GANDHI,
Chhaganlal K. |
4
|
Meeting held
everywhere to support south Africa Indians Viceroy's speeches on tour have
been favourable and effective Gandhi's release is good sign. |
|
000005920 |
24.12.1913
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3
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As a
satyagrahiand believer in the oneness of soul, I should feel as aggrieved by
the death of 3 Satyagrahis as by my brother's (death) |
|
000005921 |
24.12.1913
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5
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When he offered
passive resistance I reconsidered my position and asked myself if my advice
was proper. But then I thought that self-sacrifice is needed for the
maintenance of this world. Harbat Singh was prepared for death. |
|
000005915 |
24.12.1913
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"Indian
Opinion" (issue) containing speeches of Gandhi etc on release, their
letter to Interior showing why commission unacceptable. A cable of Gokhale
relating inhuman treatment in goal. The Hill Head inquiry etc. |
|
000005934 |
29.12.1913
|
13133 |
O'BRIEN, James
V. |
13850 |
INTERIOR
DEPARTMENT (E.F.C. Lane) |
2
|
Karodia is a
registered voter and legally domiciled. He was arrested and jailed midway in
Orangia. My client should be reimbursed for the loss. |
