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000000710 |
01.01.1896
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2
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Some
Whites have petitioned against annexation but their reasons for opposition
are unconvincing. Annexation
will on the contrary be beneficial. |
000000711 |
06.01.1896
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1
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Camper
down and Richmond farmers protested against
the appointment of a native Agent at the Rand and granting of franchise to Indians. They feel that Gandhiji is a paid aGitator. |
000003638 |
08.01.1896
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12323 |
ASKEW, O.J. |
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GANDHI, M. K. |
4
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Public
opinion is so strong that you might be roughly handled shall? Continue to
charge you for your clients' work, or shall I charge them direct? |
000000714 |
10.01.1896
|
10956 |
COWASJI, Dinshaw
Framrog |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
2
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Please
send me a copy of Transvaal Indian's petition against. Transvaal's ratification to the law
imposing conscription on Indians. |
000000712 |
10.01.1896
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2
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By
an amendment of the constitution they were practically disfranchised. We hope
the supreme court will not declare it void. |
000000713 |
10.01.1896
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1
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The
article advocates the adaptation by Natal of the Austrian "Curia" system of election as a
compromise measure: |
000000716 |
11.01.1896
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12321 |
ISHRE, V.A. |
00275 |
NATAL INDIAN
CONGRESS |
1
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Hereby
I bind myself to attend the Natal Indian Congress and to pay its subscription
of 5 shs. |
000000715 |
11.01.1896
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1
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"An
old song resung" to ridicule Gandhiji and his activities it is full of
insinuations also. |
000000729 |
13.01.1896
|
02804 |
PROTECTOR OF
INDIAN IMMIGRANTS |
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GANDHI, M. K. |
1
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Mr.
Bayley's Indians have been paid wages at my office on 5th November. |
000000717 |
15.01.1896
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1
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Is
an ignominious compromise brought about ? will not the ministry resign as
they once boasted? |
000000718 |
17.01.1896
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2
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We
urge compromise with the Home Government on this issue, especially as by
following the Austrian Pattern viz. indirect voting and special
constituencies of Asiatics It is possible to neutralise the Indian Vote. |
000003617 |
20.01.1896
|
12236 |
BAKER &
LINDSAY, SOLICITORS |
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GANDHI, M. K. |
1
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Apparently
short notes on them by Baker and Lindsays' Firm. [Incomplete only 1 page;
Note: This is page of SN 994. So it is kept with SN 994.] |
000003618 |
22.01.1896
|
12328 |
NATAL
GOVERNMENT RAILWAYS |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
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Thanks
for pointing out the matter. Any grievance regarding leave is to be referred
to me. Will you in future take down names of the Complainants? |
000000719 |
24.01.1896
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2
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An
eminent and experienced constitutional lawyer in England opines that in view
of the Queens' Declaration of 1858 in India the home Government cannot agree
to legislation debarring Indians from franchise and so suggests electoral
districts with indirect voting educational test |
000000720 |
24.01.1896
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1
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Gandhiji
was accepted as a sworn Gujarati translator in cases where he was not
connected in any way. |
000003619 |
24.01.1896
|
12323 |
ASKEW, O.J. |
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GANDHI, M. K. |
1
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Your
offer of pound 1200 is accepted by my client. Only a bond or two will have to
paid. Will you draw the
transfer deed? |
000000719 |
24.01.1896
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GANDHI, M. K. |
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GANDHI, M. K. |
2
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An
eminent and experienced constitutional lawyer in England opines that in view
of the Queen's Declaration at 1858 in Indian, the Home Government cannot
agree to Legislation debarring Indians from franchise and so suggests
electoral districts with indirect voting educational test. |
000000720 |
24.01.1896
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00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
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GANDHI, M. K. |
1
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000000721 |
25.01.1896
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1
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"That
there is a wealthy Indian Syndicate with quarter of a million's capital-to
buy up the properties in Durban. |
000000722 |
27.01.1896
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2
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Mr.
Gandhi by quoting statistics clinching the plea of swamping by Indian votes.
He further invites attention to the existence of Punch system and proves that
Representative institutions have penetrated no where so deeply as in India. The paper suggests amicable settlement. |
000000726 |
29.01.1896
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OBSERVER |
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NATAL MERCURY |
1
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The
writer criticises the Municipality and the wealthy Europeans for allowing
Indians to buy a property and suggests that a Law be passed prohibiting sale
lands to Indians. |
000000724 |
29.01.1896
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1
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"The
Times" says that Great Britain could not afford a war of races among its own subjects. 1858 proclamation should be honoured. |
000000723 |
29.01.1896
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2
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The
real difficulty is the want of knowledge and study of this question. The
Ministry also does not take public in confidence. Indirect voting will create
complications. |
000000727 |
30.01.1896
|
00096 |
SYMPATHY |
00039 |
NATAL MERCURY |
1
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Though
their crops are destroyed by Locusts, these poor Indians are required to
undergo the expense of making drains in their gardens That is hard on them |
000000728 |
31.01.1896
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1
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Some
backward states like Haiti do have electorates based on race. Will Natal rank itself among them ? |
000000730 |
01.02.1896
|
00349 |
TOWN CLERK |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
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The
Mayor also concurs in refusing permission for music. He will however place
the matter before the council to decide as to what would constitute a serious
cause of complaint. |
000000732 |
01.02.1896
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1
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A
big merchant Company gave the required passes to its 3 native employees only,
after each of them bought a shirt worth 1/6 for 6 Shs. |
000000731 |
01.02.1896
|
12323 |
ASKEW, O.J. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
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I
can get the Title Deeds On a bonus of pound 15/-they are willing to accept
payment of money on bond. |
000000733 |
04.02.1896
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00039 |
NATAL MERCURY |
1
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I
congratulate you for your stress on Vegetarianism for health. The letter
dwells at length upon the naturalness and advantages of vegetarianism. |
000000734 |
05.02.1896
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1
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A
white constable was charged with assaulting an Indian Superintendent of the
coolie Dept.Proceedings of the case. |
000000735 |
06.02.1896
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2
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The
Constable was convicted to a fine of pound 1 or one week's jail. |
000000736 |
06.02.1896
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12323 |
ASKEW, O.J. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
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I
regret to note that your clients now insert a new condition after my client
had accepted your definite offer of pound 1200/- without prejudice to the
sale, I shall try to meet your client's wishes. |
000000740 |
07.02.1896
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1
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If
as is rumoured ,a new Bill is to be proposed, Indian Franchise will be fastened
on Natal. |
000000737 |
07.02.1896
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3
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Contains
regulations in various constitutions re (1) election by indirect voting, (2)
representation by classes, (3) educational Test. |
000000739 |
07.02.1896
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12324 |
BOY'S PRIMARY
SCHOOL |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
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The
council of Education had decided in 1894 that Indian Children be admitted to
Government schools only after they had exhausted the resources of their own
schools subsidized by Governments Exceptions however are made. |
000000738 |
07.02.1896
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2
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2
Members of Legislative Assembly said they were opposed to, franchise being
given to Indians." It would be a sad day if Indians were given
franchise." |
000000741 |
08.02.1896
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2
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It
is a well written appeal-the author makes the most of his case, but we are
unconvinced. The pamphlet contains a very interesting note [?] by Mr.
Binnus,M.L. A,) on usefulness of Indians Immigrants. |
000000744 |
11.02.1896
|
12326 |
BOY'S MODEL
SCHOOL |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
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Your
protégé has been entered in a suitable class, where every chance of advancing
himself will be given to him. |
000000743 |
11.02.1896
|
12325 |
KHARE, K.V. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
3
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My
greetings for your efforts. Hon.Mr. Tilaks proper address is as follows. Your
letters to him are wrongly addressed, and are hence delivered to me. |
000000745 |
12.02.1896
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1
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Meetings
such as at Ladysmith and Stanger antagonise the people here against Natal. The Franchise Bill as
passed cannot be sanctioned Advocates indirect voting and special
electorates. |
000000747 |
14.02.1896
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3
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Various
devices suggested by the writer to prevent Indians swamping the electorate by
citing instances from different constitutions. |
000000746 |
14.02.1896
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2
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Text
of a petition against granting franchise to Indians which Mr. Blorf wanted to
forward to Chamberlain. |
000000748 |
18.02.1896
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12327 |
VOTER IN NO 4.
WARD |
13111 |
NATAL
ADVERTISER |
1
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Without
taking licences they ply their trade and also infringe the regulation
prohibiting hawking near the market. They must be fined. |
000000750 |
20.02.1896
|
12329 |
DURBAN HIGH
SCHOOL |
12330 |
BOOTH, Canon
(Dr.) |
1
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For
discipline's sake I cannot admit an old boy like Godfrey in to a from him of
small boys for which alone he is fit. |
000000749 |
20.02.1896
|
12328 |
NATAL
GOVERNMENT RAILWAYS |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
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Your
letter on the subject shall have my best attention. |
000000753 |
21.02.1896
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1
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Gandhiji
pleaded that they had a right to be out as they gave a good account of
themselves. They were
acquitted. |
000000754 |
21.02.1896
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2
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"Imvo"
protests against chamberlain's not vetoing Cape Colonies recent Bill directed against the
natives and vetoing Indian franchise. But he (i.e.'Imvo') is wrong in his
plea. Queen's Proclamation
Supports Indians. |
000000751 |
21.02.1896
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3
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The
dream of South Africa Federation has done more harm than anything else. A
moderate franchise to Indians would form a solid block against the
realisation of it. It will
also prevent the onrush of Socialism. |
000000752 |
21.02.1896
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1
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Two
Indians in European dress were charged under the Vagrancy Act, as they had no
passes. They were however
acquitted and advised to have passes. |
000001537 |
25.02.1896
|
00084 |
ONE MUCH
PERPLEXED |
00085 |
PRESS
(Newspaper), PRETORIA |
1
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Why
is not wily Hindu confined to locations ? The "litte lot" close by
me - their dwelling is enough to spread an epidemic.
|
000001538 |
25.02.1896
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1
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The
Arbiter of the recent Coolie conference has given us full powers to deal with
the problem. The matter is serious and the evil must be nipped.
|
000000755 |
26.02.1896
|
12331 |
ABDOOL KARIM
& OTHERS |
12332 |
GOVERNOR OF
NATAL & ZULULAND |
4
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The
petition protest against the clause that :Only persons of European
birth" can be owners of property in Nondweni Town. The Full text. |
000000756 |
27.02.1896
|
10956 |
COWASJI,
Dinshaw Framrog |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
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The
Nondweni regulations are the same as those Eshowe Town proclaimed by H.E.'s Predecessor on 28-9-1891. |
000000757 |
27.02.1896
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1
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If
the pamphlet on the objects of Natal Indian Congress is published please send
me a copy and also. to "Bechuanaland News" |
000000761 |
28.02.1896
|
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1
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Verbatim
reproduction in Natal Mercury of the Indian Memorial against Nondeweni
Township Law. |
000000759 |
28.02.1896
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1
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They
have illegally established a morning market. near the mosque. But it dose not
harm, The coolie hawker is really of great relief. |
000000758 |
28.02.1896
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Gives
instructions of various constitutions in British Empire, where voting by cata- gories exist.
Advocates franchise to Indians on limited scale and suggests their inclusion
while fixing Natal's representation in the
South Africa Union Parliament if and when it comes into existence so that Natal's share can be Larger. |
000001536 |
28.02.1896
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000000760 |
28.02.1896
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1
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Probably
a test re: the curfew law was tried. The trying magistrate acquitted the
accused but suggested obtaining a pass from the Mayor. The paper says that if
the Mayor issues passes indiscriminately he would nullify the Press Law. |
000000763 |
28.02.1896
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4
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Chamberlain
will most probably include Indians among" inflanders" and thus give
them rights in Transvaal. The Indian Government may, it is threatened take
the extreme steps of stopping emigration to Natal, which would be detrimental
to it. The Paper advocates
caution and concessions. |
000000762 |
28.02.1896
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1
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'The
Times' advocates the extension of franchise to Indians because they are
thrifty and hard working, but does not know that this quality enables them to
drain away the wealth of Natal Otherwise also they were undesirable. |
000000725 |
29.02.1896
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2
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Two
Indians were arrested for being out after 9 P.M, but were acquitted Report of
the proceedings. Gandhiji appeared for them. The observations of the Police
Superintendent are interesting. |
000000768 |
29.02.1896
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1
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It
is true that they have changed their front and given a pledge to Home
Government to grant franchise to Indians ? We hope they have some little self-respect. |
000000767 |
29.02.1896
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1
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If
Indians are the cause. it would be interesting to know if they are suffering
and how many. |
000000764 |
29.02.1896
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2
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The
Borough Medical Officer is illogical in his statement, that Indians are not
the cause of it. |
000000765 |
29.02.1896
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1
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Capt.
Lucas the Resident Magistrate fixed the bail for pound 10/-while Mr. Waller
assistant r. M. fixed it for pound 1/- The former was too severe: |
000000766 |
29.02.1896
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1
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Quashing
of the sentence was an act of simple justice but he should have been awarded
damages for illegal imprisonment and court expenses out of the pocket of
trying magistrate. |
000000769 |
02.03.1896
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1
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A
correspondent writes that Indian papers British and Natives are down on Natal . "Natal will be forced to accept the
mild Hindu (the smell of 'em isn't ) as they would a white brother"
Labour skilled as well as unskilled is very cheap in India. |
000000770 |
03.03.1896
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2
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It
leaves many loopholes for Indians to get in to the roll. If Natal is to retain fit for whites,
we must oppose the Blacks whose leader is "the capable, energetic and
ambitious Indian- Gandhi". |
000000771 |
03.03.1896
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2
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The
clause excluding those 'Coming from countries not having elective
representative institutions' is vogue and provides a loophole. |
000000773 |
05.03.1896
|
12344 |
WASTON A.G. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
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H.Excellency
does not feel justified in altering the Regulations of Eshowe and Nondeweni
as suggested by you |
000000772 |
05.03.1896
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3
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A
Long and able editorial defending the proposed Bill. To prevent possible
swamping by Indians in future, the paper suggests that raising of educational
of property tests. |
000000774 |
06.03.1896
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00039 |
NATAL MERCURY |
2
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Gandhiji
takes exception of the sneering remarks and the behaviour of the police towards
the 2 Indians He cites in contrast the instance of the treatment meted out to
an European suspect. |
000000778 |
06.03.1896
|
12335 |
MUZZLER |
00124 |
NATAL WITNESS |
3
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I
advocate restricted franchise as a matter of justice and expediency. Lord
Lansdowne's speech shows that racial exclusion is impossible Natal should accept Home
Government's advice as she accepts other advantages from them. |
000000781 |
06.03.1896
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1
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A
List of Indian subscribers with their amounts published by the Mayor. |
000000780 |
06.03.1896
|
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4
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The
clause enabling the Governor to grant exemption from disfranchisement will
lead to grave abuses This bill is in spirit the same as the old one that is
withdrawn. will chamberlain agree to it? |
000000775 |
06.03.1896
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1
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Mr.
Gandhi has done well in exposing the behaviour of the Police. The Superintendent should not rush into
press when piqued. |
000000776 |
06.03.1896
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1
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They
are taking undue advantage of the pest by raising prices of fruits etc.
Licence system should be introduced to make them pay something. |
000000779 |
06.03.1896
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1
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A
satirical poem on the Ministry's climb down and face re: Indian Franchise. "we have no back bone",etc. |
000000777 |
06.03.1896
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1
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We
have gained not lost, by introducing cautiously-representative institutions
in India Britain should understand Indian. |
000023873 |
07.03.1896
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
08271 |
NAOROJI,
Dadabhai |
1
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Sends
copies of the proposed franchise bill and Gandhiji's letter to the British
Committee. Informs that Government turned down. Requests regarding Nandiveni
? Proposes to petition to the home government. |
000023902 |
07.03.1896
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
08273 |
WEDDERBURN,
William (Sir) |
1
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Duplicate of S.
N. 23899 |
000023899 |
07.03.1896
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
08272 |
SIR WILLIAM |
1
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Suggests
that a question may be put it the House of commons regarding the proposed
frachise Bill. Says that this Bill replaces the act of 1814 and is retrograde. |
000000783 |
07.03.1896
|
12336 |
SPECTATOR |
13111 |
NATAL
ADVERTISER |
2
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The
Writer vehemently protest against the unjust and offensive remarks of the
Police Superintendent and his conduct. |
000000784 |
07.03.1896
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000000782 |
07.03.1896
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3
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It
practically opens two doors instead of one for Indians. If India is not a
country with elected representatives they can come as "exempted". |
000000785 |
07.03.1896
|
12337 |
WATSON H.G. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
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The
Governor has not seen and has no record of conditions on which Melmoth Town's
land were sold. |
000000787 |
09.03.1896
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1
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There
is a great scare among the merchant princes on account of the Indian
petition. |
000000786 |
09.03.1896
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1
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A
conference of Premier of the Colonies declared Federation as essential for
defence and decided to extend the Anti-Chinese acts to all coloured Races. |
000000789 |
10.03.1896
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1
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Mr.
Ryley defended the new Bill and said some half a dozen merchants in Durban
ought to be on the roll. Mr. Bloy opposed and advocated consultations with
the neighbouring states. |
000000792 |
10.03.1896
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1
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While
he is forbidden to acquire even one erf in Zululand; in Natal he is to have
the vote. That is because
our government is weak-kneed. |
000000793 |
10.03.1896
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1
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William
Watson's Bill for purchase of the Government Gazette of 25th February
containing regulations for Nondweni Township; |
000000788 |
10.03.1896
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1
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Police
Superintendents annual report which shows a great decrease in serious crimes
and an increase in small ones. |
000000790 |
10.03.1896
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1
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The
writer describes with great disgust some 'filthy' practices of the
"Coolie" vendors and asks what the market constable is doing.
|
000000791 |
10.03.1896
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1
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The
Indian will have his vote although the Bill professes to strike him off the
Roll. |
000000794 |
11.03.1896
|
12279 |
ABDOOL
KARIM HAJI ADAM & INDIAN |
12338 |
COLONIAL
SECRETARY [CHAMBERLAIN] |
4
|
Petition
against the Nondweni Township Regulation prohibiting possession of land by
non-Europeans. |
000000796 |
11.03.1896
|
12339 |
"ISHAMAEL" |
13111 |
NATAL
ADVERTISER |
2
|
A
noble letter upholding the dignity of manual labour and so protesting against
spectators' remark that Richard "humbly" acknowledged his fathers
profession of a Dhobi. |
000003620 |
11.03.1896
|
00187 |
INDIANS OF
NATAL |
00259 |
GOVERNOR OF
NATAL |
5
|
If a
Crown Colony can forbid sale to Indians the Boer Republics would be
justified. The Nondweni
Regulations are against British Constitution. |
000000795 |
11.03.1896
|
12323 |
ASKEW, O.J. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
My
client is willing to sale it for pound 50 less i.e.. pound 1150, if the sale
is effected by to-morrow. |
000000802 |
13.03.1896
|
12340 |
G.W.W. |
00039 |
NATAL MERCURY |
4
|
Mr.
Gandhi's "Appeal to Briton's gives away the Indian case in several
important particulars. Then
follows a long detailed reply. |
000000801 |
13.03.1896
|
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1
|
An
Indian market is illegally held every morning, but this cannot be held as the
present market is unsuitable. However the new market, when built should make
this impossible. |
000000798 |
13.03.1896
|
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1
|
The
case was tried in the supreme Court were every one of the trying judges
roundly condemned the lies spoken by both the sides."It shows how many
fell away and deteriorated when they came here *."(Note: The heading is
misleading. The court was
disgusted of falsehood of both sides.) |
000000799 |
13.03.1896
|
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2
|
He
supports his party's Government. That is understandable but how does he say
that the Bill can enfranchise only Gandhi and not other.? |
000000797 |
13.03.1896
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2
|
Now
that the New Bill is published it is fair that the Natal Government publish
the correspondence with the Home Government who refused to sanction the
original measure on ground of racial equality. |
000000800 |
13.03.1896
|
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"BLANK" |
1
|
The falsehood
and effrontery displayed by the parties might well disgust the supreme court
Bench. The effect of degeneration of the Hindu upon natives is deplorable. |
000000803 |
13.03.1896
|
12323 |
ASKEW, O.J. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
My client
accepts your offer of pound 1080 Please draw Declaration for seller etc. and
send them to me tomorrow. |
000000804 |
13.03.1896
|
12243 |
PILLAY,
A.S.DOROSAMY |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
2
|
I can send you
news paper cuttings etc. bearing on S. A. problems if you send me pound 5. as
it entails a good deal of labour to procure them. |
000000805 |
16.03.1896
|
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00000 |
"BLANK" |
3
|
Indian coolies
do not get "starvation wages" etc. as he says. He admits that they
are lier His plea for the Indian trader is "amusingly ingennous"
etc. By his propaganda for franchise he wants to be a leader etc. |
000000806 |
16.03.1896
|
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"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
A resolution
drawing the attention of the Government of south Africa to the influx of
Asiatics as in juriously affecting. European trade was lost. |
000000807 |
18.03.1896
|
12342 |
CENTRAL INDIAN
HOSPITAL |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
I wish to
discuss the problem as you seem to devote much of your time to it Please give
me an appointment. |
000003622 |
19.03.1896
|
12585 |
NICHOLLS
N.CATHCARD |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
2
|
If you could
raise your offer to pound 1100; I shall induce NepalSingh the practical owner
to close in. The property is remunerative. |
000000809 |
20.03.1896
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00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
Harry -No,
nothing of the sort-Hindu Franchise, All the public talking is no use, Hot
arguments will not cook Gandhi's goose. |
000000808 |
20.03.1896
|
12277 |
PRINCIPAL UNDER
SECRETARY |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
H.E.has
received intimation from the colonial office that your letter of 17 January
'96 enclosing your pamphlet has been duly received. |
000000810 |
21.03.1896
|
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00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
Ceylon chief
justice has prepared new oaths (given verbatim) for these three *(Note. There
is some mistake. The oath for the parses is printed as for the Chinese. |
000000812 |
21.03.1896
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
A graphic
account by an England-returned 'Arab' merchant of the contrast in the
treatment meted out to Indians in the two countries. |
000000811 |
21.03.1896
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
"Further
papers relating to the grievances of the Indians in Transvaal "are
published. Letters are published verbatim. |
000000813 |
21.03.1896
|
12344 |
WASTON A.G. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
They are not
required to take out passes there: The authority to grant or refuse the
Licence vests with magistrates The purchase of erven does not entitle the
owner to a trading Licence. |
000000814 |
24.03.1896
|
12329 |
DURBAN HIGH
SCHOOL |
12345 |
PHILIP WM. |
2
|
The two High
Schools are for European boys, but the question of special provision for
advanced Indian boys may be considered. |
000000815 |
25.03.1896
|
12343 |
PRINCIPAL UNDER
SECRETARY |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
I have duly
received your letter taking exception to the word' aboriginal' as applied to
Indian Immigrants. |
000000816 |
26.03.1896
|
12342 |
CENTRAL INDIAN
HOSPITAL |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
Thanks you very
much for your kind reply Am anxious to see you Sometime beginning of the next
month I shall be able to do so. |
000000817 |
26.03.1896
|
00000 |
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00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
I do not think
there will be any organised and recognised opposition in the coming session
of parliament (Natal) |
000000821 |
27.03.1896
|
00000 |
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00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
'Ipse Dixit of
Sir W Wragg, that she is not a Coloured' person, will not escape the notice
of Mr. Gandhi. Chief Judge's remark absolves from pass a 'coloured' person
also if he can account for himself. |
000000823 |
27.03.1896
|
00000 |
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00000 |
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1
|
"For our
country's sake we may pray... That, finding souls they (legislators may find
away to keep from franchise Indian. |
000000824 |
27.03.1896
|
00000 |
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00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
Sir W. Wragg
remarked that it is as monstrous to call her a "Coolie", as to call
an European a Frenchman. It should rather be a German. |
000000825 |
27.03.1896
|
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00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
The percentage
of Indian boys attending Government Schools is a small one. I hope Mr. Todd
does not seriously advocate Indian Franchise. |
000000826 |
27.03.1896
|
00000 |
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00000 |
"BLANK" |
4
|
The Blue Book
on Indian Grievances in Transvaal (re: Free State Chief Justice's award) is a
study in slipshod diplomacy Transvaal has claimed a queer right to interpret
its own Laws ! |
000000827 |
27.03.1896
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
6
|
Full
proceedings of the case with the text of the judgements. Mrs. Vinden was
given pound 20 as damages and costs. |
000000822 |
27.03.1896
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
Chief Justice
very properly rebuked the Police Department for the unnecessary violence of
its native staff. If such instances recur one judge's suggestion of a white
constable on night duty should be considered. |
000000818 |
27.03.1896
|
00000 |
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00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
The state of
these places beggars description, the wonder is that the disease does not
spread They are the property of "influential" men and so they are
not demolished,-such is the town-talk. |
000000819 |
27.03.1896
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
2
|
If the Indian
wants to live among Europeans he must conform to these rules or go away. |
000000820 |
27.03.1896
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
15
|
She was awarded
damages for wrongful arrest under vagrant law as she had no pass. Text of
judgement which practically repeals the Pass Law if the person can properly
explain his position. |
000000830 |
28.03.1896
|
00000 |
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00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
The judgement
restricts the law only to 'Vagabonds and Vagrants', and not to coloured
persons. as such. |
000000828 |
28.03.1896
|
12343 |
PRINCIPAL UNDER
SECRETARY |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
The attorney
General states that the 'aboriginal' will be omitted from the Draft Bill to
amend Liquor Laws for Indians. |
000000829 |
28.03.1896
|
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00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
Has Zululand
been bought by at the price of the Indian Franchise Bill which in reality
affirms the right of the Indian to vote ? |
000000831 |
30.03.1896
|
12346 |
CROWN DAVIS
INSURANCE OFFICE |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
The property
was insured by Nidha,the owner and also by the bond -holders so I was asked
to cancel my policy which I did. |
000000833 |
30.03.1896
|
00000 |
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00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
At an East
Indian Association meeting Sir L. Griffin paid a tribute to the Congress and
said it performed a good function. |
00000978A |
30.03.1896
|
12362 |
CULLINGWORH,
T.L. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
Printing
Charges of a memorial Presented to the Col. Secretary. |
000000832 |
31.03.1896
|
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00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
The Supreme
Court Judgement will involve additional vigil on the part of the police and a
consequent burden on the taxpayer The Pass Law as interpreted formerly was
more beneficial to the Indian. The present interpretation gives discretion to
the Police, which may be missed. |
000000835 |
31.03.1896
|
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00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
"If once
we give our birth right to the Indian we shall give him the Colony" |
000000834 |
31.03.1896
|
00000 |
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00000 |
"BLANK" |
2
|
He thought
clause 2 granted franchise to the very men whom they wanted to exclude. A
report of a meeting at Dundee. |
000000838 |
01.04.1896
|
12319 |
ADAMS, William |
00111 |
TIMES OF NATAL |
1
|
Hindus with
morals, customs and laws that are repugnant to us cannot be enfranchised.
They are worse than natives. |
000000837 |
01.04.1896
|
12156 |
"INDIA"[STALL
W.D.] |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
2
|
I send a copy
of 1892 act. The "Rules thereon" and "The Indian Municipalities
Act" cannot be had here: you can get them from India. |
000000836 |
01.04.1896
|
12343 |
PRINCIPAL UNDER
SECRETARY |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
Your letter of
the 30th ultimo desiring to convey your thanks to the Attorney General for
omitting aboriginal in Liquor Laws has been received. |
000000840 |
03.04.1896
|
12347 |
TODD J.C. |
00124 |
NATAL WITNESS |
2
|
Since there are
only two schools in the Colony, it is monstrous to compare the number
attending them with the number of white children in schools. all over the
colony. |
000000842 |
03.04.1896
|
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00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
It was inspired
by "religious friendship" If we must have Indians -"and the
pest seems unavoidable." Our Agents should choose the best from the bad
Lot that they are: |
000000841 |
03.04.1896
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
The peace of
Durban etc. will be endangered if coloured people are allowed to roam at
night as a consequence of the case. |
000000839 |
03.04.1896
|
00000 |
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00000 |
"BLANK" |
2
|
The new bill
opens door for corruption to enable the public to judge the Bill properly,
the Government should be made to publish the whole correspondence with the
Home Government. |
000000909 |
04.04.1896
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
A Very eloquent
and forceful plea for enfranchisement of freed Indians and Traders as opposed
to 'coolies' |
000000844 |
07.04.1896
|
00000 |
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00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
The Bill was
vague Again granting of franchise was not a question of colour but was of
morals. European morals were far higher than Indian. If 20 Europeans
certified the fitness of an Indian he may get a vote. |
000000843 |
07.04.1896
|
00000 |
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00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
The Bill
rightly retains on the roll those Indians who are voters already |
000000845 |
07.04.1896
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
It will be
found far safer and more admirable, as regards the position of the colony
itself than even the old art would have proved to be. |
000000846 |
07.04.1896
|
12328 |
NATAL
GOVERNMENT RAILWAYS |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
I am not aware
of any recent difficulty in the issue of 1st and 2nd class tickets to Indians
travelling to Pretoria or Johannesburg. |
000000848 |
08.04.1896
|
00000 |
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00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
The
(Governor's) speech stimulates the suspicions of the public. The whole
correspondence with the Home Government should be published. |
000000847 |
08.04.1896
|
00000 |
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00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
"A Coolie
costs roughly pound 25 to 3 pound 30 a month, and he produces pound 40 if
employed in growing either sugar or mealies." |
000000849 |
09.04.1896
|
00000 |
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00000 |
"BLANK" |
2
|
After three
years of labour it has proved itself capable of formulating this
"Spurious Bill" which excludes all Asiatics - except Indians. |
000000850 |
09.04.1896
|
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00000 |
"BLANK" |
6
|
Mr. Adams the
master of the ship allowed 2nd class passengers to travel 1st but that does
not make him liable for damages as no less was incurred by the owner of the
ship. |
000000851 |
09.04.1896
|
12323 |
ASKEW, O.J. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
Can Nidha take
away the tank from the property. It is of Little importance to your client. |
000000854 |
10.04.1896
|
12348 |
OXFORD H.E.R.
& CAMBRIDGE CLUB |
13111 |
NATAL
ADVERTISER |
2
|
I think that as
a transitional measure 'indirect election is better than providing property
or educational qualification for Indian. |
000000852 |
10.04.1896
|
00000 |
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00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
"The
Times"-"When it remembers the services of Indian soldiers in
Africa", Great Britain cannot permit their deprivation of status as
British subjects. |
000000853 |
10.04.1896
|
00000 |
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00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
The Premier
replied that Indians "did not possess represent ative institutions
founded on franchise" |
000000855 |
10.04.1896
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
2
|
A correspondent
from France shows exactly the same defects as we have often shown (The
objections are given in detail) |
000000861 |
11.04.1896
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
Mr. Chamberlain
promised to give careful attention to the petition of Natal Indians regarding
prohibition to buy land. |
000000858 |
11.04.1896
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
Sergt. Tomlin
stated that the occupants paid 10 shs. per month rent and owners paid only
ground rent to the Harbour Department. |
000000859 |
11.04.1896
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
The Premier's
statement that India does not possess "representative institutions
founded on franchise" is vague. |
000000856 |
11.04.1896
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
The
substitution of 'parliamentary 'for 'elective representative' institutions is
curious. The Ministry must make a clean breast of it. |
000000862 |
11.04.1896
|
00318 |
PITCHER W. E. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
"I have
got your letter with cheque and deeds and the matter has attention." |
000000860 |
13.04.1896
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
2
|
Mr. Yonge a
Government supporter thinks he voices public opinion where as really he does
not. It is also evident from his speech that Zululand is to be secured at the
price of Indian Franchise. |
000000864 |
13.04.1896
|
00000 |
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00000 |
"BLANK" |
2
|
Natal's right
to Legislate in matter of franchise is unaffected by Queens Proclamation of
1858. Indirect election is a subterfuge. The New Bill must be rejected as it
is likely to create endless Litigation and agitation. |
000000863 |
13.04.1896
|
00000 |
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00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
The Attorney
General agreed with the Board re the desirability of making the punishment
more deterrent but a practical solution was difficult he thought. |
000000857 |
13.04.1896
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
The Conference
opined that admission of the Indians to the Franchise at the will of the
Governor was highly objectionable. |
000000869 |
15.04.1896
|
12349 |
HATCH EMUT |
00190 |
CARIM, Dada
Abdool |
1
|
I thank you for
sending me a copy which I have pursued with much interest. |
000000870 |
15.04.1896
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
There are
sufficient grounds to entitle the Defendant to a removal of the record of the
Supreme Court etc.(Laughton's view) |
000000872 |
15.04.1896
|
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00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
The Inspector
report that all schools but two reopened after the summer vacation. One of
the two to be closed for want of accommodation and a good teacher. |
000000867 |
15.04.1896
|
00000 |
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00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
"The
Europeans so far as the franchise was concerned must be not only paramount
but almost exclusive." |
000000868 |
15.04.1896
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
Pure franchise
"representing the best thinking power the Colony" was a sine qua
non people should wait for the debate on the Bill. |
000000866 |
15.04.1896
|
00000 |
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00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
The critics of
the Government were practically unanimous in their view that Franchise must
not be granted to the Asiatics. |
000000865 |
15.04.1896
|
00000 |
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00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
Government of
the Colony other than on a pure franchise and apart from the Indians was
absolutely impossible. |
000000871 |
15.04.1896
|
00318 |
PITCHER W. E. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
The Registrar
of Deeds Kicks at your claim for exemption on this transfer as there is no
specific mention about that in the Deeds and as one of the objects of the
institution is political.
|
000000874 |
16.04.1896
|
00014 |
NAOROJI,
Dadabhai |
13705 |
COLONIAL
UNDER-SECRETARY |
1
|
Indians Look to
you for protection, the proclamation and all pledges entitled them to all the
rights of Br-citizenship. |
000000873 |
16.04.1896
|
00000 |
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00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
When the House
considered it calmly it would an unanimously vote for the Bill. |
000000878 |
17.04.1896
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00124 |
NATAL WITNESS |
2
|
Gandhiji
advocates educational qualification Then, after giving a resume of Indian
representative bodies he asks why should the new Act leave to courts to
decide whether India has elective representative institutions or not There is
so much known material that the colony itself can decide it. |
000000875 |
17.04.1896
|
00000 |
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00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
It resolved
that to admit Indians to franchise at the will of the Governor was highly
objectionable. |
000000876 |
17.04.1896
|
00000 |
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00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
"A crisis
will reach when the Hindu does vote; and Harry and John will find exquisite
bliss, in going around coolie babies to kiss." |
000000877 |
17.04.1896
|
00000 |
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00000 |
"BLANK" |
2
|
I hope the
police will now learn that "the fact of being a coloured person is not
in itself a sufficient cause for arrest |
000000879 |
17.04.1896
|
00000 |
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00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
Mr. Bale of
past would have waited to know the full facts but the present bale rushes
forward blindly to till at the Bill which is a good measure: |
000000880 |
20.04.1896
|
00000 |
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00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
He thought the
old Bill was better. He promised to do his utmost to prevent granting of
franchise to those who had not had it in their own Land. |
000000883 |
22.04.1896
|
12350 |
BRITISHER |
13111 |
NATAL
ADVERTISER |
2
|
The enclosed
Letter shows that greater interest in colonial matter is taken at home than
among the colonists themselves. |
000000882 |
22.04.1896
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
3
|
The ready
acceptance of the new Bill by J. Chamberlain who opposed disfranchisement as
provided in the old Bill shows that the colony is to be 'Sold' on this issue. |
000000886 |
22.04.1896
|
00000 |
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00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
A public
meeting considered them detrimental and undesirable. Mr. Dowley an official
said that coolies were "beastly unsanitary" etc. |
000000881 |
22.04.1896
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3
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Important passages
are published here: J Chamberlain says India does not possess representative
institutions and the new Bill will be accepted by him. |
000000885 |
22.04.1896
|
12353 |
HINDSON, WM.R. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
Thank you for
your effort to procure us an Indian teacher. what however do you mean by a
"Volunteer"? A Capable earnest and truthful man will be welcomed |
000000887 |
23.04.1896
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1
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The Premier
said that there were a number of papers which he wished the members to see
and so he postponed the 2nd reading. |
000000889 |
23.04.1896
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2
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A long and able
Leader urging acceptance of the Bill as it stands as a solution of the Indian
Problem. Non acceptance will mean enfranchising all Indians and thereby
alienating sympathy of other S. A. states. |
000000888 |
23.04.1896
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1
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Moving the 2nd
reading the Premier said it would afford great relief to a "Large and
industrious section" of people. The motion was passed. |
000000891 |
24.04.1896
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1
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Lower Tugela
Division Association Supported the new Bill, and recommended more deterrent
punishment for desertion. by Indian Servants |
000000892 |
24.04.1896
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1
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The Treasurer
declared that pound 200/ were given to Mr. Ruffe to secure his return to
India. Winter:- Is it possible to send Mr. Gandhi home at the same price? |
000000893 |
24.04.1896
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3
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The
Correspondence placed before the House is incomplete. The present Bill though
based partly on the correspondence with Chamberlain. "will have an open
sore which will prove a ceaseless source of agitation." |
000000890 |
24.04.1896
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2
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Report of the
proceedings of the case. Mr. Adams was the master of Dada Abdoola's ship.
(The Courland) |
000003623 |
25.04.1896
|
12586 |
FAIRFIELD E.D. |
11753 |
NAOROJI,
Dadabhai |
1
|
Letter to the
Colonial Secretary Mr. Chamberlain is acknowledged. |
000000894 |
25.04.1896
|
12354 |
WHITE LEAGUE,
The |
13111 |
NATAL
ADVERTISER |
1
|
As far as the
secrecy of the society permits, I shall supply the address on receiving a
letter at the enclosed Address." The white League' is for protecting the
interests of all Europeans. |
000000895 |
25.04.1896
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1
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The writer
protests against the use of Rickshaws with such boards by coloured people. |
000000980 |
27.04.1896
|
12279 |
ABDOOL KARIM
HAJI ADAM & INDIAN |
12363 |
NATAL LEGI |
5
|
Full text of
the Petition to the Speaker and Members of the Natal Legislative Assembly. |
000000896 |
27.04.1896
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1
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The publication
silences all untruthful and anti-Government propagand ist statements. It is
now clear that the negotiations were friendly and the new Bill is approved at
Home. |
000000897 |
27.04.1896
|
12355 |
LEACHARS M |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
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I shall not be
there this week. If the next week suits you I can undertake to present the
petition. |
000000899 |
28.04.1896
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1
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The Principal
Under Secretary asks for particulars as far as it affected the coloured
persons. The matter was referred to the whole council. |
000000898 |
28.04.1896
|
12333 |
ZULULAND,
Acting Secretary for |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
2
|
The Indian
Petition regarding the sale of erven in Nondweni has been duly forwarded to
the secretary of state for the colonies. |
000000900 |
29.04.1896
|
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1
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The Premier
postponed the 2nd reading in view of the receipt of the Indian Petition. |
000000905 |
29.04.1896
|
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1
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The bill of
expense to complete the execution of the transfer of property to the
Congress. pound 29.7.3. |
000000904 |
29.04.1896
|
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1
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Herewith I send
you the deed which I managed to get completed to-day. To-morrow I will send
the account sheet. |
000000903 |
29.04.1896
|
00318 |
PITCHER W. E. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
"The wrong
of the mild Hindu in Natal have touched the all-except England embracing
heart of the Editor"(of the "Truth"). |
000000901 |
29.04.1896
|
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1
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A Preliminary
meeting to form New Castle Political Association unanimously decided to
oppose. the new Franchise Bill. |
000000902 |
29.04.1896
|
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1
|
The Premier
presented 3 additional despatches that were not published owing to a clerical
error, (Text of despatches) and said that the rest of the correspondence
being confidential cannot be published. |
000023921 |
30.04.1896
|
08281 |
WINGFIELD,
Edward |
08271 |
NAOROJI,
Dadabhai |
1
|
It is true that
the indentured labourers there did not get full work and therefore full
earning. But this has now been redressed and nobody is starving because of
lesser earnings. |
000000908 |
30.04.1896
|
12354 |
WHITE LEAGUE,
The |
13111 |
NATAL
ADVERTISER |
1
|
I too am
interested in the subject as I have to appoint a lady teacher for an Indian
School. Can I see YOU ? |
000000907 |
30.04.1896
|
12340 |
G.W.W. |
13111 |
NATAL
ADVERTISER |
1
|
As the new Bill
is of doubtful use. I hereby submit the draft of a Bill, which will overcome
all obstacles and solve the problem. |
000000906 |
30.04.1896
|
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1
|
Mr. Wallace
raised a point of order on the ground that it seems to be a lecture to the
Assembly and not a petition. The Speaker :- " I can say that it is out
of Order" |
000000912 |
01.05.1896
|
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1
|
The further
correspondence which is released does not throw any more Light Again the Bill
is full of danger to the colony and a distinct blow at parliamentary
institutions and the principle of elective bodies. |
000000910 |
01.05.1896
|
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1
|
A fresh
disability has been imposed upon the Indian by restricting the sale of Lands
to Europeans only it is to be hoped Lord Chamberlain will veto " these
monstrous regulations" |
000000911 |
01.05.1896
|
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1
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Caste ridden
Indian never had and never can have representative institutions. The whites
must be firm on this issue. |
000000913 |
02.05.1896
|
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2
|
The Dundee
Political Association suggested some amendments. |
000000915 |
02.05.1896
|
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"BLANK" |
2
|
A correspondent
shows how absurd the legal definition of 'E.B.Subject' is in Indian Penal
Code. 1882. |
000000914 |
02.05.1896
|
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00000 |
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2
|
Verbatim report
of the resolution and remarks there on. "They must nolens volens
tolerate the Chinese and coolies there: |
000000917 |
04.05.1896
|
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1
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The purport of
the present petition is given It aims at proving that India possesses
'elective representative institutions' etc. |
000000916 |
04.05.1896
|
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2
|
Among the
papers published, the Indian Petition of July 1894, comprises nearly 1/5 of
the correspondence Some points from it are given here: |
000000918 |
05.05.1896
|
12357 |
'R' |
13111 |
NATAL
ADVERTISER |
1
|
Do they not
have to take out a Licence ? It is part of a constable's duty to ascertain if
they have Licences ? |
000000920 |
06.05.1896
|
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1
|
Mr. Chamberlain
stated in the House of Commons that Nondweni and Eshowe have debarred Indians
from purchasing property and that he would consider the Indian petition
regarding it. |
000000919 |
06.05.1896
|
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1
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'We understand
that a secret Caucus meeting was convened by the Government in Order to win
support and that some did not attend it ' |
000001020 |
07.05.1896
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3
|
A signed
agreement by Indian merchants contribute to the Natal Indian Congress funds
at the rate of 1/4 d. per package imported. |
000000921 |
07.05.1896
|
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2
|
In submitting
the report of the select Committee, the Attorney General said the Committee's
majority do not wish to extend to Indians the rules applicable to natives and
thus prohibit Liquor to Indians. |
000000924 |
07.05.1896
|
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4
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'Natal
mercury's report. The Premier Characterised the Indian Petition as the
emanation of one Man or of powerful secret organisation. (Natal Indian
Congress.) |
000000925 |
07.05.1896
|
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1
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Receipt of
pound 9-6-8 for a telegraphic message to Chamberlain. |
000000922 |
07.05.1896
|
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00000 |
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8
|
Speeches of the
Premier, the Attorney General,Messrs Binns, Bale etc. on the 2nd Reading of
the Bill. Full report The 2nd reading was passed. |
000000923 |
07.05.1896
|
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6
|
'Times of
Natal's report of the proceeding during the 2nd reading of the Bill which was
passed without a division. |
000000932 |
08.05.1896
|
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2
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Rumoured
purport of the proceedings of a 'Caucus Meeting" called by Government to
rally support for the Bill. |
000000930 |
08.05.1896
|
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2
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The compromise
arrived at effectually precludes the possibility of swamping by Indians and
dispose off the objectionable feature of the old Bill. |
000000927 |
08.05.1896
|
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3
|
The Notes of
Natal Advertiser's correspondent on the proceeding regarding 2nd reading of
the Bill. Government and its supporters are ridiculed criticising the Bill as
ambiguous and one capable of being misused the paper says that it is sure to
raise a crop of Legal difficulties and litigation. we hope the Committee will
clear all doubtful points. |
000000929 |
08.05.1896
|
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3
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Report of the proceedings
of the House regarding the 2nd reading which was passed. |
000000926 |
08.05.1896
|
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3
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A pungent
criticism of the Natal Assembly. which adopted the second reading of the Bill
The unexpected happened. The miracle was achieved by the caucus sessions But
every line in the Bill is an ambuscade of disputes which will perpetuate for
years, the struggle between Indians and Europeans ?The article feels that the
ministers were wrong in artain of their presumptions. |
000000931 |
08.05.1896
|
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1
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Mr. Wallace
asked if it was in order as it was more of Lecture than of petition. (The
date written an the extract seems to be wrong Probably it is 6-5-96.) |
000000928 |
08.05.1896
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000000934 |
09.05.1896
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1
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Mr. Escombe, as
a tactician may be deservedly proud .The opposition now may well ask
"Where are we?"! |
000000933 |
09.05.1896
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1
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Every one
thinks the Colony has nothing to loose but if the Government's meaning of
elective representative institution is wrong the colony will find itself
sold' |
000000935 |
09.05.1896
|
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1
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"Sammy we
have with us and more Sammy we are about to have" |
000000936 |
09.05.1896
|
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3
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Report of the
proceedings of the Liquor Bill in the Assembly. Moreover Mr. Bale made it
clear that he did not impute any unworthy motives to the Secretary of states
for colonies when he debated the Franchise Bill. |
000000937 |
10.05.1896
|
11753 |
NAOROJI,
Dadabhai |
12338 |
COLONIAL
SECRETARY [CHAMBERLAIN] |
1
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I enclose a
telegram from the British Indian subjects in south Africa. I hope you will
give it your kind consideration. |
000000940 |
11.05.1896
|
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1
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The Premier
affirmed that the new bill will effectively bar from exercising franchise
those who where undesirables. |
000000939 |
11.05.1896
|
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00000 |
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2
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It proves
clearly that Labourers "make money, thrive physically, are kindly
treated.... And so they can do without franchise." |
000000938 |
11.05.1896
|
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00000 |
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1
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"Natal
Mercury's description of the at- mosphere of the House ,the attitude of
parties journalists and the public during the debate. |
000000941 |
12.05.1896
|
00000 |
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00000 |
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1
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"Two
Indians infantry regiments, one cavalry regiment etc." under colonel
Egertor have been ordered to Suakim Reuter. |
000000942 |
12.05.1896
|
12358 |
MINISTER OF
LAND & WORKS |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
The Government
intend to put this land in to the market as soon as the Railway has opened
up, this district. |
000000943 |
13.05.1896
|
12359 |
NICL J.O. |
13111 |
NATAL
ADVERTISER |
1
|
Condemning the
attitude of the Natal Government, the Correspondent says" It simply
means giving our birth right away, without even a mess of pottage in return
" etc. |
000000948 |
13.05.1896
|
12128 |
HUNTER, William
Wilson (Sir) |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
3
|
The British
public disapprove of the Indian National Congress taking up this problem.
However you carry on and emphasise the fact that Indians are being deprived
of their status as British Subjects guaranteed to them by the Queen. |
000000944 |
13.05.1896
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1
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The Town
Council (Durban ?) decided to indent 20 Indians, as natives were averse to
this work and freed Indians were too costly. |
000000947 |
13.05.1896
|
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2
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9 Indians
charged with being without passes said they were ill-treated and the
Protector did nothing for them, and they did not want to go back. They were
convicted to 7 days imprisonment. |
000000945 |
13.05.1896
|
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1
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000000946 |
13.05.1896
|
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1
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The Power to
the Governor to grant franchise to some Indians is dangerous, as the leader
(meaning Gandhiji) is "a man of considerable talent of great ambition
and the Congress is endowed with means to fight." |
000003624 |
13.05.1896
|
00121 |
HUNTER, William
Wilson (Sir) |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
2
|
Your cause will
succeed though slowly. Unfortunately it suffers hereby close alliance with
the Natal Indian Congress, though I sympathise largely with Mr. Chamberlain. |
000000981 |
14.05.1896
|
12194 |
NATAL INDIAN
CONGRESS MEMBERS |
12365 |
PRIME MINISTER
(South Africa) |
1
|
The letter
protests against the Premier's characterization of the Congress as a
'practically a Secret body' |
000000949 |
14.05.1896
|
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00000 |
"BLANK" |
3
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All the
amendments were defeated. Full report of the proceedings. Mr. Maydon refers
to Gandhiji at great length. |
000000950 |
14.05.1896
|
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00000 |
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2
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Natal Mercury's
report of the proceedings. |
000000952 |
14.05.1896
|
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"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
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Mr. Maydon's
amendment for a verbal, change was unnecessary. A grave Legislative
difficulty will have gone with the passage of the Bill. |
000000951 |
14.05.1896
|
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00000 |
"BLANK" |
3
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The Premier
said that the Bill was modified with Home Government's consent and so it
would read "elective representative institutions founded on the
Parliamentary franchise" |
000000953 |
15.05.1896
|
00000 |
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00000 |
"BLANK" |
3
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The clause in
the Bill empowering the six persons (ministry) to choose Indians fit for
Franchise, is very improper. |
000000956 |
15.05.1896
|
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00000 |
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2
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The 2nd reading
was agreed to and the Bill was set down for commitment on Wednesday. |
000000954 |
15.05.1896
|
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00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
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A severe
adverse criticism of the Bill-and of honesty of the ministry . " The
ministry have been attaching too little importance to him (Gandhiji) and left
Loopholes of which he will avail himself." |
000000955 |
15.05.1896
|
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1
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The Large
number of suicide among them raises a suspicion that almost slave-driving
exists in some estates. It is suggested to appoint a Secretary of Indian
affairs and a court of inquiry in cases of suicides. |
000000957 |
15.05.1896
|
00000 |
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00000 |
"BLANK" |
2
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It is a great
improvements on the original Bill Prohibition should be extended to all
Asiatics and not to Indians only. |
000000961 |
16.05.1896
|
13705 |
COLONIAL
UNDER-SECRETARY |
11753 |
NAOROJI,
Dadabhai |
1
|
Mr. Chamberlain
will duly consider the Indian Memorial when it reaches him. |
000000958 |
16.05.1896
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"BLANK" |
3
|
In the
'Courland' case judgement were given in favour of Adams for pound 258 and of
Dada Abdoola of for pound 21. Full text of the judgement. |
000000960 |
16.05.1896
|
00000 |
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00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
Natal Mercury's
report of the debate on the second reading of the Bill which was agreed to. |
000000959 |
16.05.1896
|
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"BLANK" |
1
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Minister said
that separation of Europeans from natives was effected wherever possible
Natives Objected to travelling with Coolies but he could do nothing for them. |
000000982 |
16.05.1896
|
12343 |
PRINCIPAL UNDER
SECRETARY |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
"If the
Premier has been misinformed on this point he will be glad to be corrected on
the subject." |
000000962 |
16.05.1896
|
12343 |
PRINCIPAL UNDER
SECRETARY |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
The Premier
called the Natal Indian Congress a 'secret body' under the belief that its
meetings are not open to the public. He will be glad to be corrected. |
000000963 |
16.05.1896
|
00126 |
LAUGHTON, F. A. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
Thank you for
the papers etc. regarding the Government Institutions of India. Please send
the Act of 1861. |
000000983 |
18.05.1896
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
12343 |
PRINCIPAL UNDER
SECRETARY |
1
|
The Congress
meetings are always open to the Press and public Europeans are invited and
some did attend meetings. |
000000965 |
18.05.1896
|
00126 |
LAUGHTON, F. A. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
Are there any
non-legislative elective representative institutions founded on its
parliamentary franchise ? I think there must be I would like to see the
regulations made under sections of Act 55 & 56. Vide chapter 14. |
000000964 |
18.05.1896
|
00126 |
LAUGHTON, F. A. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
" I do not
find in the Indians' Petition any elective representative nor Legislative
institutions founded on the parliamentary franchise." Please clarify. |
000000966 |
19.05.1896
|
00126 |
LAUGHTON, F. A. |
13111 |
NATAL
ADVERTISER |
3
|
Acts 24 and 25
vide chapter 67 and Acts 55 and 56 vide chapter 14 have conferred
parliamentary franchise on India has elective representative institutions
based on its parliamentary franchise and even non Legislative elective
representative Institutions. |
000000993 |
19.05.1896
|
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00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
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A private
meeting is to be held at the Congress Hall at 8 P.M. to decide upon
presentation of an address to Gandhiji on his return to India. |
000000967 |
20.05.1896
|
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00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
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Mr. Laughton
conclusively proves that the New Bill instead of disfranchising the Indian
strengthens his claim to franchise. The bill therefore should not be passed. |
000000968 |
20.05.1896
|
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00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
The Captain
applied for costs after his success, but they were refused. Gandhiji urged
the Attorney's fee should not be charged on the client as the Attorney's
clerk could attend. The judge said it would be a degradation of the
Profession. Gandhiji :- I am learning a lesson. I will not repeat such a
statement. |
000000969 |
20.05.1896
|
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00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
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Mr. Gandhiji,
plaintiff's counsel objected to an item in the Bill of costs but his
contention was practically rejected (Details given) |
000000970 |
20.05.1896
|
12360 |
HOUSE, E.G. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
6
|
I want a youth
as a teacher I am interested in India. will you give me information to enable
me to benefit your country men ? Can you visit us. ? |
000000973 |
21.05.1896
|
11753 |
NAOROJI,
Dadabhai |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
I enclose 4
Letters*. I am glad to inform you that no action will be taken before
considering your memorial. |
000000971 |
21.05.1896
|
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"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
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The Premier
assured the Committee that the roll will be kept as accurate as possible. |
000000972 |
21.05.1896
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
4
|
An amendment to
prohibit Liquor to Indians was defeated. The Report of the proceedings in the
committee. |
000000979 |
22.05.1896
|
12279 |
ABDOOL KARIM
HAJI ADAM & INDIAN |
12338 |
COLONIAL
SECRETARY [CHAMBERLAIN] |
12
|
Full text of
the memorial presented to the Colonial Secretary. |
000000977 |
22.05.1896
|
12361 |
MORELAND J.H.B. |
00124 |
NATAL WITNESS |
2
|
Till Indians
are intellectually assimilated to the "Briton" of Mr. Gandhiji, the
destinies of Natal shall be shaped by the Anglo-Saxons. |
000000985 |
22.05.1896
|
12128 |
HUNTER, William
Wilson (Sir) |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
I again saw the
Colonial Secretary who assures me that your memorial will receive his full
consideration. |
000000978 |
22.05.1896
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
He was beaten
and horsewhipped, and his store was wrecked and looted on the allegation of
indecent assault on a girl of six years. |
000000974 |
22.05.1896
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
2
|
The article
points out a number of defects in the Bill which was passed by the
Legislative Council also. |
000000984 |
22.05.1896
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
19
|
|
000000976 |
22.05.1896
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
It was resolved
to move the Government to take steps to prevent native from leasing lands to
Indians as the lands were given for their (Natives) use only. |
000000975 |
22.05.1896
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
2
|
The noise
caused great annoyance, so the corporation decided that Indian be confined
Con those days) to a site to be selected Later on. |
000000986 |
23.05.1896
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
The Premier
made an explanation and read the full texts s. ns. 980,981,982, to clear the
misunderstanding. |
000000989 |
29.05.1896
|
12303 |
BRITISH INDIAN
DEFENCE COMMITTEE |
12873 |
BRITISH INDIAN
ASSOCIATION (Cachalia) |
1
|
"Committee
not sanguine but suggest coming alone same steamer commissioners. Incas. |
000000987 |
29.05.1896
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
Mr. Gandhiji
applied for an order to set aside a writ of execution for review of cost
charges The application was rejected and costs taxed seriatim |
000000988 |
29.05.1896
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
Inanda Farmers
Association appointed a Committee to go into the question of desertion and
return passage of those who went to Transvaal and thus forfeited their right
to it. |
000000990 |
29.05.1896
|
12343 |
PRINCIPAL UNDER
SECRETARY |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
H. Excellency
has received your letter for- wording three copies of a memorial by certain
Indians for transmission to the colonial secretary. |
000000992 |
30.05.1896
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
As every
possible precautions is taken here, the authorities should see that the ships
present a clean bill of health before disembarkation. |
000000991 |
30.05.1896
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
Do they employ
Doctors on their Steamers ? Otherwise the passengers being only a trifle
above the ordinary immigrants are a possible source of infection. |
000000996 |
01.06.1896
|
00047 |
DADA ABDOOLA
& CO. |
00039 |
NATAL MERCURY |
1
|
"The
Courland is quit efficiently equipped with the sanitary requirements of a
passenger steamship" |
000000995 |
01.06.1896
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
" We the
undersigned agree to attend the special meeting to present the address to
Gandhiji on his return to India." |
000000994 |
01.06.1896
|
12236 |
BAKER &
LINDSAY, SOLICITORS |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
2
|
Baker and
Lindsay have quoted relevant regulations and given their opinions on the
same. |
000001001 |
02.06.1896
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
3
|
Statement of
expenses from September 1st 1895 to. 2-6-1896. totalling (From the beginning
of the Congress) pound 1509. |
000001002 |
02.06.1896
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
2
|
A Blue Book
(Imperial) publishes the correspondence between the Government and Home
Government, The Governor by his behaviour has shown that he is plainly a tool
of the Ministry. |
000000999 |
02.06.1896
|
12279 |
ABDOOL KARIM
HAJI ADAM & INDIAN |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
The Address to
Gandhiji in Gujarati Language. |
000000997 |
02.06.1896
|
12367 |
DAUD |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
Address to
Gandhiji in Urdu Language but in Gujarati Script. Incomplete by Daud. |
000001000 |
02.06.1896
|
12279 |
ABDOOL KARIM
HAJI ADAM & INDIAN |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
The Address to
Gandhiji in Urdu language. |
000000998 |
02.06.1896
|
12279 |
ABDOOL KARIM
HAJI ADAM & INDIAN |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
The Address to
Gandhiji in Marathi language. |
000001006 |
05.06.1896
|
12368 |
ADAMJI &
RUSTOMJI |
12369 |
EMALJI MANGA |
1
|
"Barrister
Gandhiji Left for India via Delgoa Bay by ? Please go on board and respect
him". |
000001004 |
05.06.1896
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
In reply to an
address by Madrasis and Gujaratis,Gandhiji urged Madrasis to join Natal
Indian Congress in greater numbers Not mere talks but deeds will achieve our
object, he said. |
000001005 |
05.06.1896
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
He sailed for
India on the 5th ....500 Indians and leading merchants cheered him loudly on
the beach. |
000001003 |
05.06.1896
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
Interviewed by
'Natal Advertiser' Gandhiji revealed the educational and political Objects of
the Congress and its position at the time. |
000001007 |
05.06.1896
|
12368 |
ADAMJI &
RUSTOMJI |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
"Draft
posted, power ready. Article 'satisfactory' |
000001008 |
11.06.1896
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
The Government
would not interfere with the list but any one could object none who ceased to
be a British subject was entitled to vote. |
000001009 |
15.06.1896
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
2
|
Report of the
meeting of the Board where its special Committee recommended more deterrent
punishment to deserters etc. |
000001010 |
16.06.1896
|
12343 |
PRINCIPAL UNDER
SECRETARY |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
The Indian
Petition forwarded with your letter of the 28th May to the Governor has been
transmitted to the colonial secretary. |
000003626 |
20.06.1896
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
5
|
We agree to the
purchase of 2 pieces for pound 1250/- and pound 1500/- profits from lease or
sale to accrue to the Natal Indian Congress. |
000001012 |
25.06.1896
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
In a crowd of
8000, there was no blow struck and orders of the police were strictly obeyed.
There was little rowdiness of drunkards. |
000001011 |
25.06.1896
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
A meeting of
the Association adopted the recommendations of the Trust Board. (including
photographing of the Coolie at his own expense !) to cheek desertion by them.
The Committee thought the activities of Natal Indian Congress were subversive
to discipline. |
000001014 |
26.06.1896
|
12370 |
RAMSAMMY'S
VICTIM |
00039 |
NATAL MERCURY |
1
|
It is due to
the Coolie Location-the cooliedom' with its informal din and drunkenness. |
000001015 |
26.06.1896
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
Pound 8-1-6
were spent after them Details are given here: |
000001013 |
26.06.1896
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
2
|
After repeated
imprisonment even, a 'coolie', refused to go to his estate as he was beaten.
The magistrate acquitted and sent him to a hospital for medical examination
by Civil Surgeon. |
000001016 |
26.06.1896
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
2
|
Statement of
cheque expenses. |
000001017 |
01.07.1896
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
The employment
of the Sikh soldiers against the Natal rebels in Rhodesia, may appear to be a
sign of weakness on the part of the Europeans, However their heroism and
skill could not be excelled, and they are more reliable than the natives. |
000001018 |
01.07.1896
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
3
|
List of
merchants who paid their contribution as determined. vide SN 1020. |
000001022 |
03.07.1896
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
2
|
The new Act
overhauls the present practice and thus carries out many necessary reforms. |
000001021 |
04.07.1896
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
2
|
The note recounts
the good deeds of the Ministry during the session that concluded. The Colony
has gained under the regime. |
000003627 |
04.07.1896
|
12587 |
MUSAJI |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
4
|
An eloquent
sincere heart-felt welcome address apparently read before a special meeting
convened i n Calcutta. |
000001023 |
09.07.1896
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
To saddle India
with cost of Imperialist war is both unjust and unwise The expense being
small it is also "mean". |
000001025 |
09.07.1896
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
"On the
deck proper were countless Indians and so the Portuguese soldiers were
condemned to remain in their own compartments" |
000001024 |
09.07.1896
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
134 Chinese and
33 Indians have arrived at Port Elizabeth within the last 2 days- "a by
no means desirable influx." |
000001026 |
15.07.1896
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
An Indian
Immigration Trust Board meeting decided to consult solicitors before
presenting a deserter to the magistrate to avoid acquittal. |
000001027 |
15.07.1896
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
An action (a
Suit) for damages filed by a free Indian against the Police for detaining him
because he had no pass was pending. If he succeeds the police would be afraid
to enforce the Indian Immigration Law, which compels the indentured Labourer
to have a pass as they (the police) had no means to decide if the traveller
was a free Indian or not. |
000003628 |
20.07.1896
|
12588 |
FIVE INDIAN |
00275 |
NATAL INDIAN
CONGRESS |
1
|
Your letter. We
hereby agree to be members and pay 5 shillings each. 5 signatures including
Dada Osman. |
000003629 |
21.07.1896
|
11680 |
ABDOOL CARIM
HAJI ADAM |
12589 |
INDIAN OF
DELGOA BAY |
1
|
We, of Natal,
thank you very much for honouring Mr. Gandhi, on his way to India by
Addresses etc. |
000001028 |
30.07.1896
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
The Natal
Indian Congress is hereby insured for pound 750. for store and houses in Lot
155 Umgeni Road, by Union Assurance Society. |
000001030 |
04.08.1896
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
The accused
denied that he was an Indian and gave the names of a dozen persons he wished
subpoenaed to prove the denial. |
000001029 |
04.08.1896
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
An Indian, an
ex-convict for vagrancy, was awarded 2 Years rigorous imprisonment for
placing a stone and a heavy piece of wood on Railway lines. |
000001031 |
06.08.1896
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
2 Muslim
merchants were charged for keeping the mosque latrines filthy, bur they
denied being trustees and the Magistrate discharged them. |
000001032 |
07.08.1896
|
12371 |
JOHN BULL |
13111 |
NATAL
ADVERTISER |
1
|
The letter
protests against the permission granted to the company to indent 11 Indian
Artisans as it reopens the "Coolie question". |
000001034 |
08.08.1896
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
11 free Indians
were punished for travelling with false passes The Board resolved to encourage
the police by payment. |
000001033 |
08.08.1896
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
The Trust Board
agreed to indent 11 Indian skilled workers for a sugar company after a good
deal of discussion. |
000001035 |
10.08.1896
|
12372 |
P.J.B. |
00039 |
NATAL MERCURY |
1
|
Natal is in
danger because of the coolie influx His thrifty-stingy habits will ultimately
spell ruin. for the whiteman. |
000001040 |
12.08.1896
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
3
|
Bungari, an
Indian was executed to-day Full details of the crime and the execution are
given here, He met his death calmly. |
000001037 |
12.08.1896
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
2
|
A mass meeting
of European artisans very strongly protested against the Immigration Trust
Board's decision to import Indian Artisans. |
000001036 |
12.08.1896
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
The Times of
Natal state that the Government has practically vetoed the decision of the
Indian Immigration Trust Board to import them. |
000001073 |
12.08.1896
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
|
000001038 |
12.08.1896
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
"We hail
the Governments decision veto the Indian Immigration Trust Boards resolution
to import them". |
000001039 |
12.08.1896
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
3
|
|
000001042 |
12.08.1896
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
3
|
"Natal
Advertiser's report of the meeting of Europeans artisans.(see 1037) It also
urge abolition of sugar protection measures as a retaliatory measure: One
pro-Indian speaker had to go away. |
000001043 |
13.08.1896
|
11753 |
NAOROJI,
Dadabhai |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
I have not
received any reply to my letter dated 3rd July to Mr. Chamberlain urging
vetoing the New Franchise Bill.(The text of the letter to Mr. Chamberlain has
been quoted.) |
000001046 |
14.08.1896
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
That the ground
is a creditable edition to the town is absurd. The team was given the sites
illegally. ("Round the Town"-notes by "Perambwator") |
000001044 |
14.08.1896
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
By the
withdrawal by the sugar company of their application the immediate danger of
the importation of Indian artisans is removed. |
000001047 |
14.08.1896
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
Their dwellings
are abominable. Filthy in the extreme. Railway Indians dwellings are simply
intolerable. |
000001045 |
14.08.1896
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
An Indian
School-master applied for including his name in the Voter's list, and
produced title deeds of property, but the application was refused. This
deterred other Indians. |
000001051 |
15.08.1896
|
00328 |
BOOMERANG |
00039 |
NATAL MERCURY |
2
|
Natal should
follow Australia and summarily drive out all Indians. Legislators are
capitalists. The masses should choose legislators who would represent their
interests It is a pity that 3 pound tax is annual and not monthly. |
000001052 |
15.08.1896
|
12373 |
ELECTOR |
00039 |
NATAL MERCURY |
1
|
State
assistance to immigration and education of these aliens is letting against
the white offspring of the colony. If this goes on the coolies will oust the
whites. |
000001049 |
15.08.1896
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
The board was
very unwise in deciding to import them The Opponents rightly urged that the
step would affect the future of the colony Admission of the press to the
Board meeting is fully justified. |
000001055 |
15.08.1896
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
|
000001050 |
15.08.1896
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
The Times of
Natal is reliably informed that the Boards will not henceforth comply with
requisitions for skilled labour. |
000001053 |
15.08.1896
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
|
000001054 |
15.08.1896
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
The Notes
criticises the informal homely way in which the meetings of the Board are
conducted as in this case, reporting becomes difficult. |
000001048 |
15.08.1896
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
The utility of
the new law has been proved. Indians being under special laws cannot be
enrolled as voters. |
000001057 |
17.08.1896
|
12375 |
HAMMER &
TONGS |
00039 |
NATAL MERCURY |
1
|
Sugar industry
no longer needs protection. The immigration Board has proved its
incompetence. Indians are dead to morality and cleanliness. Their localities
are 'immoral cesspools' I was right calling them 'beasts'. |
000001056 |
17.08.1896
|
12374 |
COLONIAL, A |
00039 |
NATAL MERCURY |
1
|
Better abolish
the sugar industry all to gether than foster immigration of coolies which is
the "Social Cancer". The Coolie Trader is "eating out"
the white all-round. |
000001059 |
17.08.1896
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
The Attorney
General informed a Deputation that the Board's action was illegal and so was
banned. Government will never help to import skilled labour. |
000001060 |
17.08.1896
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
A meeting of
Europeans Artisans of Maritzburg decided to hold a public meeting to look in
to the whole question of immigration. They were opposed to it altogether. |
000001058 |
17.08.1896
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
The accused was
given 4 years rigorous imprisonment as the assault on his wife was on account
of her faithlessness which was grave provocation to him. A witness lied in
the court and the accused attempted to commit suicide in court. Another case
of similar assault is under hearing. |
000001061 |
20.08.1896
|
12343 |
PRINCIPAL UNDER
SECRETARY |
12247 |
ABDOOLA HAJI
ADAM & INDIANS |
1
|
The Petitioners
do not furnish adequate ground for disallowing this act. |
000001062 |
21.08.1896
|
12376 |
DUNDEEDEN |
13111 |
NATAL
ADVERTISER |
1
|
Government
vetoing the Board's decision does not end the matter. They will be imported
by the capitalists at their own expense. Every interest is ranged against the
White Artisan. Natal will be Mauritius (Indian) "The British Government
to draw wealth and to school its soldiers" will help the Indian so the
Artisans must themselves act. |
000001063 |
24.08.1896
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
Notice of a
meeting to urge Government to pass a law making importation of artisans
illegal and impossible and (2) to stop importation of every Indian coolies. |
000001065 |
24.08.1896
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
The Borough
Council decided to cancel a sale to an Indian on a flimsy pretext. The Mayor
said the Council should have the right to reject any bid. |
000001064 |
24.08.1896
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
2
|
The meeting
resolved against importation of all coolies unless they were to be
re-indentured or repatriated. |
000001066 |
25.08.1896
|
12377 |
NATAL FOOTBALL
ASSOCIATION |
00275 |
NATAL INDIAN
CONGRESS |
1
|
Will you let us
use the Hall for the Annual Banquet of the Natal Indian Foot-Ball
Association(?). |
000001069 |
26.08.1896
|
12378 |
COLONIAL
SECRETARY [FAIR FIELD ED.] |
11753 |
NAOROJI,
Dadabhai |
1
|
Regarding your
letter of 3rd July, I am to state that the Colonial Secretary does not feel
justified in disallowing the Act. |
000001068 |
26.08.1896
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
2
|
Report of the
proceedings of the meeting which passed the resolutions unanimously. |
000001067 |
26.08.1896
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
There are 2086
Europeans and 143 Indians (the same number) in borough. In the city 1462
Europeans and 83 Indians (decrease 16). |
000001070 |
27.08.1896
|
11753 |
NAOROJI,
Dadabhai |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
Mr.
Chamberlain's reply is unsatisfactory and full consideration is not given to
your memorial. I am sorry. |
000001072 |
29.08.1896
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
175 such men
have arrived. We hope Indians here will raise a protest in their own
interests. Other ship load may follow. |
000001074 |
29.08.1896
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
Adams the
captain was successfully sued; against by a Butcher who was awarded pound 40
by the Magistrate with costs. |
000001071 |
29.08.1896
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
It is welcome
(1) as an off-set against would be Indians importation; (2) and this being a
boon there will be no competition. |
000001076 |
30.08.1896
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
The August list
of contributors who promised 1/4 d. for every package imported. |
000001075 |
30.08.1896
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
A meeting in
Madras expressed sympathy with them for their disabilities and urged stoppage
of Immigration. |
000000884 |
31.08.1896
|
12351 |
"THE WHITE
LEAGUE" |
12352 |
'STANDARD', The
[ENGLAND] |
1
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The coolie or
Indian is morally and physically inferior to the Native. He supplies illicit
Liquor. Natal market is practically solely in his hand. He is rich compared
to the poor labourer in England. |
000001077 |
01.09.1896
|
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"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
2
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Both the
European Artisans and some politicians overshot their mark when they demanded
total abolition. The Coolie is indispensable to the tea and sugar plantations
which make Natal a garden colony. |
000001080 |
04.09.1896
|
12379 |
"STROLLER" |
13111 |
NATAL
ADVERTISER |
1
|
"Charlie's
Kotidy" estate has become a dreadful place to the Coolies. The writer
lodges a story protest against such treatment; and also that meted out to a
deserter by the police constables. |
000001081 |
04.09.1896
|
12180 |
ANTI-INDIAN |
00039 |
NATAL MERCURY |
1
|
'C. A.' is
ignorant. The planters who want the importation are selfish and not the
Artisans who want to protect themselves. |
000001078 |
04.09.1896
|
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"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
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The Attorney General
informed the Deputation that ways can be found to collect the 3 pound tax
payable by indentured coolie who did not go back at the end of his period and
that the state will gradually cease to be a party to their importation.
Indian unskilled labourers however will be necessary. |
000001079 |
04.09.1896
|
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"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
2
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The real danger
lies in the importation of free Indians. 3 pound tax recently imposed may not
be sufficiently prohibitive. |
000001542 |
05.09.1896
|
00086 |
INDIAN PRETORIA |
00087 |
PRESS |
1
|
Indians are
docile and law abiding. It is unChristian to revile them. |
000001083 |
05.09.1896
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
An Indian
Trolley Company is to be started a new line of competition. Perhaps it will
help small and large Indian merchants. |
000001541 |
05.09.1896
|
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"BLANK" |
2
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000001540 |
05.09.1896
|
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"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
2
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The Writer
exhausts the vocabulary in giving a graphic description of the filth squalor
and poverty of the place. A very damning description of the poor man's hovel.
|
000001084 |
05.09.1896
|
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00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
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An Indian
merchant is said to be ordinary artisans and materials from India for
building his premises. Hopes they will give up the Idea. |
000001543 |
05.09.1896
|
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"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
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Farmers say
that it is impossible to do without the Hindoo. Especially as the native
labour goes to the mines. The best way is repatriation or reindenture:
Wholesale abolition is unpractical. |
000001082 |
05.09.1896
|
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"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
2
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'C. A.' talks as
if planters are philanthropists but it is not so. We do not want Indian
artisans, but Coolies are necessary. The article condemns the language used
against Indians in the meetings and says that Whites are superior, they could
prove it by treating their inferiors with courtesy. |
000001539 |
05.09.1896
|
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"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
2
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The Coolie by
his artful ways will evade 3 pounds tax. No body explains to him the
conditions of the indent. A woman is usually chaste in India, but here
polyandry is frightfully common. |
000001085 |
07.09.1896
|
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"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
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The accused
admitted desertion but pleaded cruel treatment as the reason. He was given a
pass to absent himself by the protector of Immigrants. |
000001087 |
08.09.1896
|
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"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
Perhaps New
Zealand excludes Chinese only not Indians, because they are British Subjects,
but if it felt Indian Competition it would exclude them also, as we do. |
000001086 |
08.09.1896
|
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"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
2
|
The paper is
alarmed at the rapid growth in number and industry of Indians, advises the
Whites to boycott Indian's stores and asks the Government to confine to
locations. |
000001089 |
11.09.1896
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
Contrast the
action of Europeans who procured land for an Indian with those of a poor man
and of a window refused to sell their properties even though it meant loss of
higher bid and caused privation. |
000001088 |
11.09.1896
|
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"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
Magistrate held
that the protector had no authority to issue a pass enabling the indentured
to remain absent and to free him from arrest. Considering the circumstances,
however the accused was acquitted. |
000001090 |
11.09.1896
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
2
|
The new roll
shows that Indians are not desirous of franchise since they have not enrolled
themselves in anticipation of the Bill. There is no danger therefore of the
Indians swamping the pools. |
000001091 |
11.09.1896
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
The application
to supply 300 indentured Indians to the Dundee (Natal) coal company was
accepted. 240 Indians left India by `s. S. congella'. |
000001098 |
12.09.1896
|
12380 |
"ANTI-CLAP-TRAP" |
00124 |
NATAL WITNESS |
1
|
The contention
that the law is inoperative because it does not enforce taking out licences
is wrong. The Indian can be fined for want of a licence. |
000001092 |
12.09.1896
|
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"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
Those
maintaining that its action was legal and in the best interest of the Colony
the meeting virtually rescinded its permission to import artisans from India
Decision on the question of supplying a Dhobi was held over. |
000001093 |
12.09.1896
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
He is between
two fires. On the one side he is charged with callousness towards the coolie,
on the other he is blamed for issuing passes. |
000001099 |
12.09.1896
|
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"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
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Nearly 1000
free Indians have arrived in 15 days. The Police Report says, Natives and
Indians are more sober than Europeans. |
000001095 |
12.09.1896
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
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Ram Sami wrote
: "Wite master say Coolie no good, but when coolie come work-wite master
'fraid sammy take all the money" etc. |
000001096 |
12.09.1896
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
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The fact
remains that the coolie was imported because it suited and suits the
employer. Coolie is employed by all of us because he is cheap. |
000001094 |
12.09.1896
|
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"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
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The tax will be
paid and will not deter him from sticking on to Natal. |
000001097 |
12.09.1896
|
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"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
"If a
Hindoo met a workman, will the Hindoo Cry. If the workman hit the Hindoo, One
in his right eye ?" |
000003630 |
15.09.1896
|
12591 |
SIMON A.A.C\O
PILLAY & CO. |
00275 |
NATAL INDIAN
CONGRESS |
2
|
I am prepared
if you agree, to be your correspondent here and do any journalistic work in
Durban. I am at present in "Transvaal Independent". |
000001104 |
15.09.1896
|
12180 |
ANTI-INDIAN |
00039 |
NATAL MERCURY |
1
|
|
000001101 |
15.09.1896
|
12179 |
CITIZEN, A |
00039 |
NATAL MERCURY |
1
|
Unless
something is done quickly, Natal will be no place for Europeans. |
000001100 |
15.09.1896
|
12180 |
ANTI-INDIAN |
00039 |
NATAL MERCURY |
1
|
It is
missionaries and selfish Europeans who are helping Indians in various ways
that are too blame for the problem; to buy from the Indian because he sells a
little cheaper is to invite him to oust the buyer. |
000001102 |
15.09.1896
|
12179 |
CITIZEN, A |
00039 |
NATAL MERCURY |
1
|
|
000001103 |
15.09.1896
|
12381 |
"ANCIENT" |
00039 |
NATAL MERCURY |
1
|
The letter
ridicules Mr. Compbell for his championing the cause of the Coolie. |
000001112 |
16.09.1896
|
12383 |
MEHTAB, SHAIKH
[INDIAN] |
13111 |
NATAL
ADVERTISER |
1
|
He has simply
repeated in the pamphlet what he wrote in Natal Indians are actually
"Shamefully treated" - Editor Mr. Gandhi's statement in India is a
great exaggeration over his pamphlets here: |
000001109 |
16.09.1896
|
12382 |
NATALIAN, A |
00039 |
NATAL MERCURY |
1
|
coolies come
boat loads. They are a curse to Natal. Can a tax or reserved location
restrain their advent ? |
000001110 |
16.09.1896
|
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"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
Politically the
Natalian is right in insisting on disfranchisement, but Natal can ill afford
to dispense with the steady hard working coolie, and it would be undesirable
to displace him once he was brought. |
000001108 |
16.09.1896
|
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"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
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6 Indians
charged with vagrancy were ordered to return to their Estates. The magistrate
severely condemned the indiscriminate manner in which the Protector illegally
gave passes. |
000001111 |
16.09.1896
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
That many
complaints of ill-treatment should be lodged just when Gandhiji's pamphlet is
out is significant. Indians are being egged on. |
000001107 |
16.09.1896
|
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"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
To declare that
Indians are robbed assaulted and treated like beast here is to utter infamous
false hoods." |
000001113 |
16.09.1896
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
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The Bombay
Times will speedily retire from its position when it realises that the
pamphlet is full of lies. We would welcome the pamphlet if the intention is
to stop immigration. |
000001105 |
16.09.1896
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
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A pamphlet
alleging that Indians are brutally treated in Natal, published by a native
gentleman returned from the colony has created a sensation. 'The Times Of
India 'advocates inquiry and the pioneer thinks South Africa is a good
country for better - class Indians to keep away from. |
000001106 |
16.09.1896
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
The Natal Agent
General refutes the charges of ill - treatment of Indians. He points out that
the bulk of Indians in Natal have refused free passage back to India. |
000001114 |
17.09.1896
|
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"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
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The practice of
the Protector is neither good nor useful. The employer alone should have the
right to give passes for absence from work. |
000003631 |
18.09.1896
|
12591 |
SIMON A.A.C\O
PILLAY & CO. |
00275 |
NATAL INDIAN
CONGRESS |
1
|
Kindly send me
two copies of Gandhiji's pamphlet which he recently published in Bombay. The
famous pamphlet which led to assault. |
000001123 |
18.09.1896
|
12159 |
ANGLO-AUSTRALIAN,
An |
00039 |
NATAL MERCURY |
1
|
|
000001117 |
18.09.1896
|
00250 |
JUSTICE |
00039 |
NATAL MERCURY |
1
|
If you read it,
you will agree that he is right. An Inquiry is as the Times of India says
necessary. It will show that he is right. |
000001122 |
18.09.1896
|
12158 |
NATAL COLONIST |
00039 |
NATAL MERCURY |
1
|
|
000001116 |
18.09.1896
|
12159 |
ANGLO-AUSTRALIAN,
An |
00039 |
NATAL MERCURY |
1
|
"Give us
wages without work -" This is the cry of White labour. Cheap labour is
necessary in developing industries. Ignorance of this lead to Queens land's
industrial failure: |
000001115 |
18.09.1896
|
12158 |
NATAL COLONIST |
00039 |
NATAL MERCURY |
2
|
Natal would be
better without both. The Coolie undersells the farmers. Arabs are shylocks
heartless as and money lenders and merchants. |
000001118 |
18.09.1896
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
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The Simla
Pioneer opines that an inquiry will only aggravate the situation as colonies
have not much respect for the colonial office. Indians had better keep away
from South Africa. |
000001120 |
18.09.1896
|
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"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
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Mr. Gandhi has
always been above board. He is within his right and does not exaggerate
Reuter's cable is a gross exaggeration, of his statements. We urge an inquiry
specially of Indian labourers in Sugar Industry to preserve the fair name of
Natal. |
000001121 |
18.09.1896
|
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"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
2
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A meeting
formed it with the object of stopping Indian Immigration totally and
compelling the kaffirs to work. |
000001119 |
18.09.1896
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
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He narrates
Indian grievances in Zululand. The Cape, Transvaal Free State etc. "Our
method is to conquer hatred by love" he says. |
000001125 |
19.09.1896
|
12373 |
ELECTOR |
00039 |
NATAL MERCURY |
1
|
The Indian
Immigration Trust Board must be dissolved. Indians must be subjected to a
heavy poll-tax and confined to locations. |
000001134 |
19.09.1896
|
12161 |
"ELECTOR" |
00039 |
NATAL MERCURY |
1
|
|
000001132 |
19.09.1896
|
12160 |
'JUSTICE' |
00039 |
NATAL MERCURY |
1
|
|
000001131 |
19.09.1896
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
|
000001128 |
19.09.1896
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
2
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Ramsamy is
necessary evil. He is not ill-treated. He is efficient as labourer and
trader. But he is more deadly than snake and a drunkard. (Note :- 1st 2 lines
of para 2 of this article are not clear. Perhaps the word "unhappy"
has been wrongly printed as "a happy". Then the meaning becomes
clear.) |
000001133 |
19.09.1896
|
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"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
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|
000001129 |
19.09.1896
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
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Simla Pioneers
view that an inquiry is useless etc. |
000001124 |
19.09.1896
|
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"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
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The meeting
cannot be called representative as only 30 persons were present. Against the
proceedings meant a confession of weakness and fear that Indian will beat us
the competition which prompts such activities. Let only fair means be
employed to secure White supremacy. The Government should be trusted to do
the needful. |
000001127 |
19.09.1896
|
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"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
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10 lashes and 1
months imprisonment for petty thefts by natives is too severe: Would he have
awarded lashes if the Culprits were Whites ? |
000001126 |
19.09.1896
|
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"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
The pamphlet is
undoubtedly his; but the cable says something that is not there : who is the
prompter ? If Indians suffer from disabilities, why do they elect to come
stay on and do not return to India ? The Indian stores believe "any
disabilities" - why not try German rule of if British rule in Natal is
"brutal" ? |
000001130 |
21.09.1896
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
An angry Indian
divulged the Indian plan of flooding Natal with free Indian merchants.
"Then we will rule" he said. |
000001135 |
21.09.1896
|
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"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
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They have
completely captured the Kaffir-trade and yet Goosey, Goosey, Gandhi says they
have got no Locus Standi. |
000001136 |
21.09.1896
|
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"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
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Interviewed he
thought the agitation of town mechanics was prompted by selfish motives and
expressed himself in favour of importing both skilled and unskilled
labourers. If the Indian were treated fairly, he would not demand franchise. |
000001138 |
21.09.1896
|
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"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
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I wonder that
an Indian in Natal has the temerity to defend the iniquitous booklet. Kaffir
is more worthy of rights than the Coolie. |
000001139 |
21.09.1896
|
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00000 |
"BLANK" |
3
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000001544 |
21.09.1896
|
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"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
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Natal must
follow the Cape and refuse licences. The Arabs lives on the smell of an
oil-bag and ruins honest Natalists.
|
000001137 |
21.09.1896
|
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"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
2
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They certainly
have them but that is so with many others and in many countries South Africa
is the White man's land by right of conquest. No Indian shed his blood for
it. They therefore cannot claim franchise. However they should not be abused
by the Whites. |
000001141 |
22.09.1896
|
00275 |
NATAL INDIAN
CONGRESS |
12385 |
'S.& D.
NEWS' |
1
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"Natal
Mercury's" leader is "a milk and watery article" It sails in
the same boat with Gandhi. White labour produces wheat in Australia. Indians
should either live as labourers or return to India. The Whites should not buy
anything from them. |
000001140 |
22.09.1896
|
12162 |
THUMBEE ANNAY ? |
00039 |
NATAL MERCURY |
1
|
If Umgeni Road
houses are filthy - which I doubt the Sanitary Inspector should see to it,
but why confine Indians to locations. |
000001144 |
22.09.1896
|
12162 |
THUMBEE ANNAY ? |
00039 |
NATAL MERCURY |
1
|
|
000001143 |
22.09.1896
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
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|
000003632 |
22.09.1896
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
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We, the
undersigned hereby agree to move about for collection of subscription to the
Congress. |
000001142 |
22.09.1896
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
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If the pamphlet
says (though we doubt) that Indians are "assaulted" Robbed"
etc. the statement is false and the pamphlet does not represent "Indian
Opinion" here: If may not be Gandhi's work. |
000003633 |
22.09.1896
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
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I hereby agree
to attend without fail meetings of the Congress before 8 P.m. |
000001145 |
22.09.1896
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
12
|
Grievances of
Indians in Natal (a) franchise (b) 3 pound tax (c) the Curfew Act (d) pass
law in Zululand (Property). Cape Colony trading licences. Chartered
Territories (trade). Transvaal (Conscription etc.) and Orange Free State. |
000001151 |
24.09.1896
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
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"Natal
Advertiser" 's report of the last three cases tried by Mr. Waller. He
"Commented on the cowardly conduct of the European accused". |
000001147 |
24.09.1896
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
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Gandhiji's
pamphlet brings out the struggle. By all possible means White supremacy must
be maintained. Even in Transvaal Indians are coming out. |
000001152 |
24.09.1896
|
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"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
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|
000001146 |
24.09.1896
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
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Three cases
were tried by M. Waller the magistrate in 2 of which the accused were
convicted. The Judge passed severe strictures. |
000000742 |
25.09.1896
|
12164 |
LINDLEY D. |
00039 |
NATAL MERCURY |
1
|
The Town
Council rightly refused permission. Otherwise Muslims would ask for the same
facility and eventually Hindus and Muslims would fight here as in Bombay |
000001153 |
25.09.1896
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
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Such cases
though rare give Mr. Gandhi good reason for complaint and will gave a bad
name for the whole colony. |
000001157 |
25.09.1896
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
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The Colonial
Secretary "after careful consideration of your petition" does not
feel justified in advising disallowance of the Act. |
000001155 |
25.09.1896
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
|
000001159 |
26.09.1896
|
12163 |
UBIQUE |
00039 |
NATAL MERCURY |
2
|
|
000001289 |
26.09.1896
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
Recommending an
inquiry into the "Very gross scandal" the paper narrates from
Gandhiji's "able and striking pamphlet" the hardships of Indians. |
000001156 |
26.09.1896
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
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An application
for procession with "quiet music unlike Muhram with tom-toms and
tigers" was refused. |
000001154 |
26.09.1896
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
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If the law is
altered so as to enable the importation of only males the coolies will either
return to India or not increase in number. |
000001158 |
26.09.1896
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
2
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Natives must be
heavily taxed to make them work and must be prevented from going out of
Natal; Indians must heavily taxed and duty on sugar and tea should be
abolished. |
000001163 |
28.09.1896
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
An Indian sued
for pound 50 for illegal arrest and annoyance as he was locked up and hand
cuffed for being without a pass. He was a 'free' Indian. |
000001162 |
28.09.1896
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
An Amendment
(to the new Act) to the effect that Indians with a fixed income and standard
of education should be enfranchised was negatived by one vote. (Note :-
Either the date is wrong or this is merely a mock parliaments proceedings.) |
000001161 |
28.09.1896
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
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We require no
restrictive law to keep out the coolie who, with all his views in an asset.
But we must import white labour very freely now. |
000001160 |
28.09.1896
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
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The Protector
strangely enough got from the Governor his sanction to cancel the contract
between the employer and the 2 Indians who were previously convicted. |
000001164 |
29.09.1896
|
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The attached
cutting reporting the conviction of 2 Indian sub-judges shows what we may
expect if Indians sit in our parliament. |
000001167 |
01.10.1896
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1
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The hotel
manager in reply to a complaint (by a Customer) of bad manners of the waiter
said he could do nothing as he would have to keep him in service for the full
period, or else he (the waiter) would break his crockery. |
000001166 |
01.10.1896
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1
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The supreme
court held that the Protector was not legally empowered to issue passes. |
000001168 |
01.10.1896
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1
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A Bombay
meeting resolved to forward a petition to the Secretary of state for India on
the subject. |
000001165 |
01.10.1896
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1
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The Supreme
court quashed the sentence of fine imposed on some Indians by the Magistrate
for giving false evidence as the sentence was passed before the completion of
the case. |
000001169 |
02.10.1896
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1
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The Supreme
Court asked the Protector to produce his authority from the Governor for
cancellation; he did it. |
000001170 |
02.10.1896
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1
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A man and a
woman were convicted for desertion. The woman stated privately that she was
so roughly handled that she gave premature birth, that they were actually
already transferred to the Railway Department and that the protector's denial
in the court was not correct. |
000001172 |
02.10.1896
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1
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Report of the
proceedings in the Supreme Court (SN 1169) where the 'high and mighty' action
of the Protector was condemned. |
000001171 |
02.10.1896
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1
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Had it been
allowed Muslims with their tiger and tom-toms would have claimed the same
privilege and a conflict as in Bombay might have arisen. |
000001173 |
03.10.1896
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2
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"Natal
Mercury's" report of the case against the man and the woman charged with
desertion. |
000001174 |
03.10.1896
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1
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"Natal
Witness's" report of the proceeding in the Supreme Court trail.
"Not a case of the Protector saying Boh to a goose, but an Indian
(Gandhiji) saying Boh to the Protector." |
000001175 |
05.10.1896
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1
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The question of
importing Chinese coolie in Bengal collieries is being seriously considered
as they are more efficient and cheaper than the 'Santhal' |
000001176 |
07.10.1896
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1
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Gruesome
details of the arrest of some coolies to substantiate charges of cruelty to
them. The police failed their attempt to commit suicide and then treated them
"brutally". |
000025476 |
08.10.1896
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GANDHI, M. K. |
08404 |
GOKHALE, Gopal
Krishna |
4
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Herewith some
papers on the subjects. Australia has passed a law restricting immigrations
of Indians. Others might follow. I suggest raising the question in the
Imperial council and House of commons. |
000001177 |
08.10.1896
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1
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The Supreme
Court granted the petition, it was revealed that Dada Abdoola and Co. set a
spy to watch him when he was the Captain. |
000001179 |
08.10.1896
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1
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'Natal
Mercury's report. It shows that either the coolies complaints have some
foundation or their obstinacy has no limits. |
000001178 |
08.10.1896
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1
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000001182 |
09.10.1896
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1
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The Magistrate
held that his arrest was justified as it was done in the normal discharge of
police duty. Of course his being put in the chains was not justifiable.
However he should pay the costs. |
000001183 |
09.10.1896
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1
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The first
general meeting approved the objects namely ousting Asiatics as far as
possible. 20 members were en-rolled. |
000001184 |
10.10.1896
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1
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The Board
accepted Governments advice not to import any but general field labourers. A
Dhobi and a cook were not to be imported. |
000001185 |
12.10.1896
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1
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The Indian will
ultimately beat the Tenton, unless steps are taken be times. The letter is
full of contempt for Indian races and "pagan rites" though it
admits that Indians are more energetic and persevering. |
000001186 |
12.10.1896
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1
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The Supreme
Court severely condemned the Magistrate for unjustly convicting them. Sir
M.M.Wragg questioned if Indian Government would sanction any more Indians
coming here if they saw these proceedings. |
000001253 |
12.10.1896
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1
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000001187 |
12.10.1896
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1
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If Transvaal
enforces `locations' there will be an influx in to Natal from there, and thus
the Indian situation already complicated by fresh immigrations will be
further aggravated. |
000001188 |
13.10.1896
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1
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More detailed
comments of the `pioneer' on Gandhiji's pamphlet and Mr. Walter Peace's reply
(to the pamphlet) in which he says "In no part of the world do Indians
enjoy greater protection and prosperity than in Natal ! |
000001190 |
15.10.1896
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1
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In a case
against an Indian Cart-driver a witness a store keeper told many lies for
which lectured to by the judges. |
000001189 |
15.10.1896
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1
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Out of 27
charged of ill - treatment against an estate, 25 were acquitted ; only 2 were
punished for All labourers praised the police. |
000001191 |
15.10.1896
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1
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000001193 |
16.10.1896
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"BLANK" |
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"BLANK" |
1
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000001192 |
16.10.1896
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1
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All the 58
`deserters' were fined. Most of 17 counter charges of assault were dismissed.
14 persons who were brought by the police praised the police but admitted
that they really wanted to commit suicide. |
000001201 |
17.10.1896
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1
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Notes by
"serious" |
000001198 |
17.10.1896
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If is
insignificant that with the publication of (Gandhiji's) the pamphlet, there
should be a burst of insubordination and a tendency to propagate here 58 have
deserted. |
000001199 |
17.10.1896
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If is
"almost an earthly paradise" to the coolies. The 58 imagined they
were princes and it was beneath. their dignity to work. |
000001196 |
17.10.1896
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1
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How can they be
prevented ? Have they money enough or are they to sponge on others ? I wonder
why Indian merchants hail the advent of those who will be their further
competitors. |
000001195 |
17.10.1896
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1
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The principle
of not importing them has been carried too far in bamuinga Dhobi and a cook.
Indians as servants and waiters are excellent. |
000001194 |
17.10.1896
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1
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Australia has
been encouraged by our legislation a history of the Anti-Chinese measure: It
shows that Australia's views agree with ours. |
000001200 |
17.10.1896
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1
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Whether the
order is given in English, Zulu or Hindustani, the horse is expected to
understand. I trust no accident will happen. |
000001197 |
17.10.1896
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1
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They are for
more charitably disposed to their unfortunate brethren than their white
neighbours. The writer gives a striking instance. |
000003634 |
20.10.1896
|
12631 |
NATAL INDIAN
CONGRESS, Acting Secretary |
13111 |
NATAL
ADVERTISER |
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000001202 |
20.10.1896
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Court
proceedings in a suit in which the Indian buyer sued an owner for backing out
of a contract. On the ground that the buyer was an Indian. |
000001204 |
20.10.1896
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I will resume
charge when Gandhi returns. All the present members are rude and uneducated.
The Chair said such things ! |
000001205 |
20.10.1896
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1
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"Natal
Advertisers" report of SN1202. The case was conducted before the Chief
Justice Judgement was reserved but the judge inclined towards the Indian. |
000001203 |
20.10.1896
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Mr. Gandhi
reports on the disgraceful treatment of Indians. The only remedy is to
approach the Government of India. |
000001211 |
21.10.1896
|
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LINDLEY D. |
00039 |
NATAL MERCURY |
1
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000001210 |
21.10.1896
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1
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The African
Christian union was actually formed and is supported by all of the
missionaries. There are few really Christian e.g. Booth. Others are only
whites. |
000001208 |
21.10.1896
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1
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Now long- robed
gentry show scant respect to us though coolies and "freed" men
still do respect us. It is suggested that coloured persons should be debarred
from occupying public seats. |
000001207 |
21.10.1896
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"BLANK" |
1
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I suggested Mr.
Waller for magistracy; and was right. I now suggest Mr. Janion for Assistant
magistracy. |
000001206 |
21.10.1896
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"BLANK" |
1
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There is no
Moonshi on our Register what was his "Charge" ? The Chairman said
nothing against any- body Mr. Moonshi is "impotent" and uneducated |
000001209 |
21.10.1896
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"BLANK" |
1
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The city
justice held that the sale was complete and Durban city council had no right
to object to a sale to an Indian. Full costs to plaintiff etc. |
000001212 |
23.10.1896
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"BLANK" |
1
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Pound 430,000
is the total value of the production from the soil - the result of Indian
labour. |
000001214 |
26.10.1896
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"BLANK" |
6
|
In the colonies
given in the schedule the Governor may enforce conscription and commandeer
resources private and public. |
000001290 |
26.10.1896
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"BLANK" |
1
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The "Times
of India" 's special correspondent's letter "Which proved the
corrective "of the above view" stringent Laws are in store for
Indians" |
000001215 |
26.10.1896
|
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"BLANK" |
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"BLANK" |
1
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Graphic
description of the sale and biddings. Some Indians were successful bidders;
the site near the Durban club became theirs. |
000001213 |
26.10.1896
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"BLANK" |
1
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The notice of a
meeting to be addressed by M.K. Gandhi under the presidentship of the Hon.
Mr. P. Anand Charlu. Names of 41 conveners. |
000001222 |
27.10.1896
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"BLANK" |
2
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Rs. 70/- for 14
days Board and Lodging at Buckingham Hotel and Rs. 6.10 extras (chiefly 2
lemonade per day) |
000001216 |
27.10.1896
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"BLANK" |
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"BLANK" |
1
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I send herewith
4 telegram receipts with the balance from Rs.20/- given by you. wish you
success. |
000001217 |
30.10.1896
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"BLANK" |
1
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A public
meeting counselled suspension of immigration to the colonies of South Africa. |
000001218 |
31.10.1896
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"BLANK" |
1
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The palpable
destiny of India is to exploit Africa under English supervision. We must
think imperially and not parochially. |
000001219 |
31.10.1896
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"BLANK" |
1
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The Government
Gazette contains new and more stringent rules regarding the licences to
Indians to leave the Colony. The penalty is pound 2/- |
000001221 |
31.10.1896
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"BLANK" |
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"BLANK" |
1
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If 'free'
Indians are dissuaded from coming here as a result of his propaganda, very
good Labourers will not thank him if they are stopped from coming here, as
they prosper here: Again the existence of famine in India will worsen their
condition if immigration is stopped. |
000001545 |
31.10.1896
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"BLANK" |
1
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After
condemning the Transvaal move for locations, the note refers to Gandhiji's
Bombay speech reproduces some part and says that the grievances are not so
serious as people supposed they being sentimental. |
000001181 |
31.10.1896
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"BLANK" |
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"BLANK" |
2
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If free Indians
desist from coming over here: we shall hail the decision, if coolies desist,
most of us except planters will be glad. |
000001180 |
31.10.1896
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"BLANK" |
1
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That Indian
should be able to buy a site just near the Durban Club is shocking. The
Sellers are to blame, as also the buyers from cheap Indian stores. |
000001220 |
31.10.1896
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1
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000001223 |
03.11.1896
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
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Sir John and
Lady Robinson had a healthy voyage, and were received by Mr. Peace, Agent
General for Natal. |
000001228 |
04.11.1896
|
12165 |
BRITISH
COLONIST |
00039 |
NATAL MERCURY |
2
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|
000001229 |
04.11.1896
|
12396 |
NOT A HUMBUG |
00039 |
NATAL MERCURY |
1
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000001225 |
04.11.1896
|
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"BLANK" |
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"BLANK" |
1
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The indignation
against it is discounted at the sight of hearty handshakes of white merchants
with Ramsamy who will one day be member of the club order white waiters. |
000001227 |
04.11.1896
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"BLANK" |
1
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The annual
report shows how alarmingly and rapidly Natal is being "browned"
The recent sale of property is a fresh proof. |
000001226 |
04.11.1896
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"BLANK" |
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"BLANK" |
1
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Everything
tends to prove that Natal will soon be Mauritius (Indian Colony). The man who
first imported Indians deserves our curses. |
000001224 |
04.11.1896
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"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
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Rigorous
legislation namely requiring every Asiatic to give a detailed account and a
free pass, is the only way to curb it. |
000001230 |
05.11.1896
|
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"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
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An Indian was
charged before Mr. Waller for forging 4 Indian names for pound 109. |
000001232 |
05.11.1896
|
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"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
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The Raad agreed
to locations and prohibited Indians taking out licences in the name of
Europe. |
000001231 |
05.11.1896
|
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"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
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The Raad
(Transvaal Legislative Assembly) agreed to put "coolies" into
locations. The Question of licences for hawking was postponed. |
000003635 |
06.11.1896
|
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"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
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Government is
willing pending passing of the Law to instruct. The protector of immigration
to issue under certain conditions certificates to 'Arabs' etc. on payment of
a 5 shillings etc. |
000001233 |
06.11.1896
|
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"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
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Though Gandhi
will be up in arms against both these, all that the Indians can do is to obey
the laws or vacate the South African Republic. |
000001234 |
06.11.1896
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"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
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000001243 |
07.11.1896
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
2
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Just at present
during depression in trade and agriculture, it is to be deprecated because it
will disappoint the immigrants. |
000001294 |
07.11.1896
|
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"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
The following
letter is a curious specimen. Then follows a letter (Verbatim) by samy sadar
(an Indian) in "Babu English" |
000001241 |
07.11.1896
|
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"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
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Another
instance of the "Octopus-like grasp" of the Indian was afforded
when they tried but in vain - to buy land recently. They are advised to stop
further immigration . |
000001236 |
07.11.1896
|
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"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
Raad (Transvaal
Legislative Assembly) recommended that law 3 of 1885 enforcing location be
enforced. |
000001239 |
07.11.1896
|
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"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
2
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There is no
injustice in making compulsory repatriation, a condition precedent to the
contract of indenture, the "free" Indian artisan though cheaper is
socially less helpful then the white. |
000001235 |
07.11.1896
|
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"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
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Extract from
its 14th Annual Report. The desertion of Indian Indentured coolies was a
serious problem. 5,2,74 men were indentured. |
000001238 |
07.11.1896
|
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"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
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To prevent
desertion of Coolies the Board suggested that all "free" Indians be
provided with passes. But the Government held that it was illegal. |
000001242 |
07.11.1896
|
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"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
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The meeting
adopted rules and appointed office bearers and decided to affiliate other
similar bodies. It wants to deal with Indian Immigration and Franchise etc. |
000001237 |
07.11.1896
|
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00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
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While Mr.
Gandhi is aGitating and meetings in India recommended stoppage of emigration
a syndicate is formed to run steamers to Natal. |
000001240 |
07.11.1896
|
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"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
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300 came
recently. Their arrival is not welcome. They came to compete with the whites.
They try to capture business and buildings. |
000001244 |
09.11.1896
|
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"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
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Some firms have
made fortunes through the coolies Great Britain's Chief income is from India.
Suppose India revolted ! |
000001248 |
10.11.1896
|
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"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
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D.Pillay,
president, Indian Political Association, criticises Mr. Gandhi's pamphlet and
says that the general feeling is not that of hatred of Indians. |
000001247 |
10.11.1896
|
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"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
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Anglo-Frenchmen
(captain of s. S. Crescent) should have left the inequities of
"point" unheeded. They are false charges. |
000001246 |
10.11.1896
|
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"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
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An enquiry at
Bombay condemned "The Crescent" and hence my reference to it. I am
glad the new men are capable. |
000001245 |
10.11.1896
|
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"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
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I cannot see
how it is to be stopped. Competition is the soul of business and undoubtedly
they can undersell us. They are rich and able. |
000001535 |
11.11.1896
|
00082 |
LAKELERA |
00083 |
STAR NEWS |
1
|
A specimen of
an Indian's English. The letter protests against locations. |
000001249 |
11.11.1896
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
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Arab owned
steamers are unseaworthy. Once the bottom of the 'crescent' was knocked out.
English captains should not serve Arabs. (* A letter with venomous contempt
for Indians) *Remarkable for the first use of 'Gandhism' |
000001250 |
11.11.1896
|
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"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
2
|
"Magistrate
in hot water." |
000001252 |
12.11.1896
|
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"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
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Incomplete
proceeding of the case (SN1230). case adjourned. The accused was bailed out. |
000001251 |
12.11.1896
|
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"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
He was charged
for defrauding a native Mr. Laughton for the defence case postponed. |
000001255 |
13.11.1896
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
2
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In the
"very English" colony of Natal, the white employer is forced to
employ Indian artisans as is less quarrelsome and is more satisfactory,
cheaper and better. |
000001259 |
13.11.1896
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
13
|
Telegraphic
receipts for various messages sent by Gandhiji during his stay in India. |
000001256 |
13.11.1896
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
2
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A meeting
elected a provisional committee to go into the question of Indian
Immigration, location etc. |
000001258 |
13.11.1896
|
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