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Serial no.
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Date
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From no.
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From Person
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To no.
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To Person
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Pages
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Summary
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000002658 |
03.01.1898
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00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
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Since the
accused was a drunkard, the judge awarded mild punishment. This has
encouraged a person to intend to commit murder and escape full punishment by
being drunk at the time. Strong Condemnation.
|
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000002907 |
04.01.1898
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
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We do not think
Town Council is rightly informed when it says that the colonial secretary
insists stoppage of the removal of Indians to locations. It chamberlain
disagrees it will not be on the Indian problem. |
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000002659 |
06.01.1898
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
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Supplying
Kaffirs with shooting-irons will recoil up on Indians painfully. They are
popular as hawkers of fruit etc. |
|
000002896 |
11.01.1898
|
12421 |
ATTORNEY FOR
INDIANS |
00349 |
TOWN CLERK |
1
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My Clients have
either already made alterations or are ready to do so to remove Sanitary
Inspector's objection at any cost. So kindly re-consider my refusal has been
upheld by Town Council and so the application is rejected. |
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000002660 |
11.01.1898
|
00326 |
TYAB, Haji Khan
Mohammad |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
2
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Our men were
released on our bails. We had decided not to give cash bail on British
counsel's advice. We will fight out the case at any cost. |
|
000002897 |
11.01.1898
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
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Three reports
by the sanitary Inspector obviously biased and even without inspecting the
promises. Rejection even in spite of good report from the Sanitary Inspector. |
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000002662 |
12.01.1898
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
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A list of the
number of non-European employees in Natal Government Railway and other
Government Departments.
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000002661 |
12.01.1898
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
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Our 'Coolie
Ledger' was missing as also personal accounts of the two owners. The Trustees
could not say how many book-debts could be recovered etc. |
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000002665 |
13.01.1898
|
00327 |
N.M.C |
00039 |
NATAL MERCURY |
1
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They do not
affix proper stamps; Debtors are made to sign promissory notes of greater
amount than actually paid. They exact work from clerks on holidays.
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000002666 |
13.01.1898
|
00328 |
BOOMERANG |
00039 |
NATAL MERCURY |
1
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When an
Australian is officially classed among coloured half breeds, Imperial
Federation is a long way off. Every Australian is.
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000002663 |
13.01.1898
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00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
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After personal
inspection the Licencing officer has refused licence to eight applicants; 15
days' notice to remedy the defects is given and then they may re-apply.
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000002664 |
13.01.1898
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
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When she
swooned, her body partially undressed, was found so filthy that none would
touch her. Her perfume bill was 100 pounds but she did not bathe.
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000002667 |
15.01.1898
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00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
16
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The corporation
have a good legal right to restrain the defendants from allowing Indian
growers to meet hawkers. |
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000002668 |
22.01.1898
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
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With prosperity
and growth, demand for labour exceeds supply. Indian servants and labourers
will be more and more needed despite Natives. |
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000002669 |
25.01.1898
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
2
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When D.Rivaz-of
noble descent was found not guilty of assaulting D.Mahmad ; the former
charged the latter with malicious prosecution, but the judgement was for
Gandhiji who was for the defendant. |
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000002670 |
27.01.1898
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
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Sir Wragg W.
Said it was nonsense for an Indian to adopt or have "Anglier" as
surname. That Mr. Laughton was fined 2 pound was "irony of tate". |
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000002957 |
28.01.1898
|
12437 |
BARRETT, W.W. |
00039 |
NATAL MERCURY |
2
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Paradox's
defence of myself is almost fully correct. Balwant deserted three times stole
money and exasperated me. They are a very ungrateful Lot. |
|
000002671 |
28.01.1898
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
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E.Samders of
Sander & Co., was charged with assaulting Ismael Adamji and causing
serious harm. Gandhiji for Ismael Adamji. Case adjourned. |
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000002673 |
29.01.1898
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
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"These are
but a few of the un-English, ungenerous, drastic and inequitable political
measures, with Natal has inaugurated her self-government. [Saturday Review]. |
|
000002672 |
29.01.1898
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
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The Magistrate
held that the serious injuries were not caused by the assault and there was
provocation, so he fined Saunders (sunder) 1 sh. Each party to pay costs.
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000002675 |
31.01.1898
|
00329 |
ANGLIA, M.C. |
00039 |
NATAL MERCURY |
1
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My surname is
Anglia - not lier. I resent this attempt at ridiculing me as it reflects
colour bias. My name is more sensible than Wragg, Fish, Pig, etc. ["It
is not connected with 'Asiatic agitation' His view is absurd"-Editor,
'Natal mercury]. |
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000002678 |
31.01.1898
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
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Musa's counsel
contended that he did not own 'a store' and was not a 'hawker' as the
Magistrate held. So he need not have licence. The court upheld him.
|
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000002677 |
31.01.1898
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
3
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000002674 |
31.01.1898
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
2
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Mr. Laughton
said that the Dealer's Licence Act left a loop hole. It did not say that Town
Council's decision was final. Hence his appeal to the Chief Court. Very able
arguments to nullify the Act. Judgement postponed. Chief justice inclined for
Laughton. |
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000002676 |
31.01.1898
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
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Musa was fined
5 shs. for not taking out a licence for his stall, held in passage. He
appealed and the Court quashed the Magistrate's convictions, under the
Dealer's Act.
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000002679 |
31.01.1898
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
2
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It means that
any person can carry on retail business on private property without a
licence. "Our Coolie friends" will run to get the most out of it.
The law should be amended.
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000003701 |
01.02.1898
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00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
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I have examined
the boy in English' Arithmetic. He speaks English well and Lives in European
style. He deserves admission. |
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000002680 |
01.02.1898
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00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
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He admitted
having stuck the Indian, but pleaded provocation. This was his fourth appear
and on a similar charge. |
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000002681 |
03.02.1898
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00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
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Durban etc. are
Indian bazaars, with a few whites. "Sammy" has dis covered
loopholes to defy successfully the laws recently passed. |
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000002682 |
03.02.1898
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
2
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While Chief
justice held that appeal did lie with the Supreme Court, 2 Judges differed
and so Laughton's appeal for Vanda was lost. Interesting Law points discussed
by the 3 Judges No judgement regarding costs.
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000002683 |
04.02.1898
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
2
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One Lawyer was
suspended for unprofessional conduct. To enable Natal bar to plead in
Rhodesia the Standard of examination will be raised.
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000002685 |
05.02.1898
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
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It has improved
Durban's sanitation. If properly applied, the days of the Shanty should be
over. Land-lords are now forced to improve their shops. Indians have proved
most willing to effect improvements. |
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000002684 |
05.02.1898
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
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Supreme Court
upheld the intention of the law but an appeal to Privy Council is threatened.
The custodian will amend, if needed the law to have it observed.
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000002686 |
05.02.1898
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
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It is dis
appointing and a poser. Blocking up of narrow alleys with ugly boxes and a
wretched tarpaulin above has to be dealt with by a new law if needed.
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000002691 |
09.02.1898
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00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
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000002688 |
09.02.1898
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
2
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Immigrants for
1895-96, 2300; for 1896-97, 3007; for 1897-98, demand for 4007, to meet it
special arrangements were made for a supply of steamers.
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|
000002690 |
09.02.1898
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
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Since some
buildings owned by Mr. Logau were reported as U.H.H. after due warnings, the
Town Council resolve to close them. |
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000002687 |
09.02.1898
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
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The withdrawal
of Port-Elizabeth delegates from the League because of the League's refusal
to deal with the problem will greatly weaken the League.
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000002689 |
09.02.1898
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
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On the Town
Solicitor's minute that Indians were free to squat in passages etc, he was
asked by Durban Town council to draft a new Bill to remove this flaw. |
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000003699 |
10.02.1898
|
12614 |
GOVERNMENT
INTERPRETER |
12615 |
EDUCATIONAL
MINISTER |
4
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I am a
Christian and live in European style. My boy - 7 years old quite fit.
Government rules requiring Indians to exhaust the resources of Indian schools
before seeking admission to Government schools are not compulsory. please
therefore admit my boy. The Indian Schools are very poorly maintained. |
|
000002692 |
10.02.1898
|
00330 |
N.G.RLY., A
Traveller on |
00039 |
NATAL MERCURY |
1
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Natal should
copy India and reserve some 2nd class carriages for "Natives Only"-
To sit by a dirty smelling coolie is a nuisance. |
|
000003698 |
10.02.1898
|
12272 |
TYAB, Haji Khan
Mohammad |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
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Things have
come to such a pass that there is no way out except a Test case. Our legal
advisers say like that. Please help us. |
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000002693 |
11.02.1898
|
00331 |
SINGER |
00039 |
NATAL MERCURY |
1
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His remarks are
absurd; rather have special laws for "Indian ladies and gents to save
unnecessary remarks from European Coolies". |
|
000002694 |
11.02.1898
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
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Ridicule of the
name, a second re-shuffle, of "the quick-charge" art,-is to
Demonstration Committee, with a hope that it might have a longer life.
|
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000002695 |
13.02.1898
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
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Report of the
public meeting which formed the above Association as the public was found
apathetic, it was resolved to concentrate on Asiatic problem only.
|
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000002697 |
15.02.1898
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
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The second
meeting regarding the estate of Rasool and Hassan; was held but it was
adjourned for the production of proofs etc.
|
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000002696 |
16.02.1898
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
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We are legal
holders of the missing note. The finder will be rewarded and one found in
illegal possession will be prosecuted. |
|
000003648 |
16.02.1898
|
12598 |
PILLAY A.C.R. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
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Please send me
six copies of the grievances and oblige. |
|
000002698 |
18.02.1898
|
00332 |
CORRESPONDENT,
A |
00039 |
NATAL MERCURY |
1
|
On the
appointment of an Indian to Advocate Generalship, European Barristers
petitioned to the secretary of state of India. The latter however gave a very
caustic snub which was joyfully commented upon by the Indian paper. What will
Demonstration Committee say to this ? |
|
000002699 |
19.02.1898
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
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The sickening
smell comes not from Indians but from respectable European Working Class men
who jump into the train direct from the work. |
|
000002700 |
22.02.1898
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
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Within six
months the surplus of 4000 pounds melted down to deficiency of 5000pounds.
Gandhiji's suggestion of empowering Trustees to sell the business as a going
concern was carried. Mr. Tatham - "Triumph of black over white". |
|
000002701 |
23.02.1898
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
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00002701A |
23.02.1898
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
5
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A printed Draft
with "the restriction of franchise in Natal to person of European
descent"as one primary franchise file. |
|
000002702 |
02.03.1898
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
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Indian traders
are getting nervous over formation of a new European Company with 10000
pounds capital to control 6 big Coolie Stores. |
|
000002706 |
03.03.1898
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
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Strong
condemnation of the above proceeding. Gandhiji rightly said that the right of
appeal was reduced to nullity. It exposes us to world-censure: We have always
disliked the ban of appeal to the Supreme Court. |
|
000002704 |
03.03.1898
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
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Town Council
summarily rejected the appeal without even requiring the Licencing officer to
give reasons for refusal. The premises were sanitary.
|
|
000002705 |
03.03.1898
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
2
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Gandhiji argued
in vain that refusal to give reasons for Licencing officer's refusal of
licence on illegal and un-British. Durban Corporation refused to give the
record and rejected the appeal. Very interesting case of summary injustice. |
|
000002707 |
03.03.1898
|
00039 |
NATAL MERCURY |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
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How can J.F.(
)assert that their account books are in disorder ? Does a trader ever show
his books to others ? He feels jealous of Indians. |
|
000002895 |
03.03.1898
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
2
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One case when
Licencing officer's reasons were not even asked for; second in which they
were asked but not diversed to appellant's counsel, Mr. Gandhi. Both the
applications were of course rejected. |
|
000002708 |
07.03.1898
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
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A monster
meeting was held to protest against Asiatic Immigration. Unanimous meeting. A
strong Committee was appointed. A large sum raised. [Note: Port-Elizabeth is
in Cape Colony].
|
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000002709 |
08.03.1898
|
00333 |
PROGRESS |
13111 |
NATAL
ADVERTISER |
1
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Before
immigrants are brought, land question must be tackled. Vacant lands must be
taxed heavily. Land reform will settle the Coolie Question.
|
|
000002711 |
11.03.1898
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
31
|
An Alphabetical
index of letters written by different persons mostly to Gandhiji from 28th
January 1895 to 11th March 1898. |
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000002710 |
11.03.1898
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
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Decision on the
appeal filed by Graham was postponed to get further particulars. The Indian
Claimed insolvency. |
|
000002712 |
15.03.1898
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
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Reuter's
statement that the Bill is after Natal pattern is wrong. Natal Law does not
refer to coloured immigrants but to all immigrants.
|
|
000002713 |
24.03.1898
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
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It resolved
that an Attorney (of a firm of law) engaged for legal work, cannot act as a
solicitor a notary of the firm in Law Courts. |
|
000002723 |
25.03.1898
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
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A bill giving
details of the debt of 303-8-4 1/2 pound by Natal Indian Congress to
Gandhiji. [Written in Gandhiji's own hand]. |
|
000002714 |
30.03.1898
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
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Town Council
was oppressive.
|
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000002715 |
30.03.1898
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
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Brief Report
(but to the point).
|
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000002716 |
31.03.1898
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
2
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We cannot
pretend to regret the decision. It is unpleasant for Durbanites to hear their
Town Council called "Oppressive". Such things weaken us regarding
Indian Traders. |
|
000002703 |
31.03.1898
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
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The Supreme
Court ordered that Town Council regarding hear Laughton's appeal against
Licencing officer Costs to Durban Town Council : "A disgrace to the Town
Council". [Note: Probably Mr. Spbrath referred to in this and Mr.
Somnath SN 2705, are the same.--> Note of Sn. 2704 (?) |
|
000002717 |
31.03.1898
|
00334 |
HARVEY, C.P. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
2
|
I hereby send
it (1-1-0pounds) and shall be pleased to receive the sum. Accounts for
quarter ending March. Cheque sent 14-4-1898, Received.
|
|
000003702 |
02.04.1898
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
3
|
Municipalities
and Town Boards are hereby authorised to issue all Licences-retail or
wholesale except liquor Licence and to make bye-laws. |
|
000003703 |
02.04.1898
|
12618 |
GOLDSMITH L.
LIONAL |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
4
|
The position
here is so bad that no other race would tolerate it. will you help me in
founding a paper to advocate Indian interests? |
|
000003750 |
02.04.1898
|
00349 |
TOWN CLERK |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
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000002718 |
03.04.1898
|
00335 |
WOLFF &
ELIAS |
00336 |
KALLENBACH
& PHILLIPS |
1
|
The general
style, arrangement and careful superintence are satisfactory. The trifle
extra(5pound.) on a building of 9000pound, specially so.
|
|
000003705 |
04.04.1898
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
2
|
They are not of
"aboriginal races" -nor "Arabs" nor 'Coolies; since the
law is not clear and it "restrictive". it must be interpreted in
favour of Indians. |
|
000003704 |
04.04.1898
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
4
|
Law notes
prepared by Gandhiji himself on the evidence required in the case. He should
prove that (1) He is British Subject (2) Not a Coolie, Arab etc. |
|
00003750A |
04.04.1898
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
4
|
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00003750B |
04.04.1898
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
4
|
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000002719 |
05.04.1898
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
It was
postponed owing to the absence of the Chief Justice and justice Reitz from
Pretoria regarding Locations.
|
|
000002720 |
05.04.1898
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
By the time the
decision of Privy Council comes, the lease of Mandel. Will he practically
overy. So even he succeeds, the case will have only academic value.
|
|
000003706 |
05.04.1898
|
12619 |
AHMAD EFFENDI |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
2
|
I have heard so
much of your goodness that I approach you. I suggest that a paper be started.
Mr. Goldsmith is fit to edit it. |
|
000002721 |
08.04.1898
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
Tha tham prayed
for getting Coots from Adboola of Gandhi. though Gandhi had paid the sent
amount Thatham's counsel & Clerk the prayer was refulid. |
|
000002722 |
09.04.1898
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
An explanation
to prove that Tatham's counsel's application was not "sharp
practice", and that to his knowledge there was no ill feeling for
Gandhiji. |
|
000002724 |
09.04.1898
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
Details of the
extract of the Bill by Pitcher W.E. amounting to 19 shillings.
|
|
000002735 |
11.04.1898
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
Text of the
Artistic Address presented by Indians. Eulogistic speeches by several
including Dr. Booth. Father was also congratulated. |
|
000002728 |
12.04.1898
|
00337 |
LUBENBURG(?)
J.P. |
00338 |
KALLENBACH
& PHILLIPS |
1
|
Of all the
tenders I liked it the best, but I have to return it as others thought it too
costly though all admired it very much. Thank you.
|
|
000002725 |
12.04.1898
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
It we persisted
in our indifference somebody else say Russia may step in. He quoted Lord
Lawrence. "From a political view point alone, a Christian India was
necessity". Non Christian are a danger. |
|
000002730 |
15.04.1898
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00339 |
GODFREY, G. |
1
|
Your friends
etc propose to present you an address. Kindly receive it at the Congress Hall
on the 18th ...... Enclosed a proof copy of the address.
|
|
000002731 |
17.04.1898
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
In spite of
9,00,000 'natives' (including Zululand) there was clear want of labour. Natal
should invite immigrants; at least white.
|
|
000002732 |
18.04.1898
|
00340 |
POWYS R.H. |
00039 |
NATAL MERCURY |
1
|
Why has
building Committee passed the plans for a kaffir Hotel in our midst? Such
neighbours deteriorated property all around.
|
|
000002729 |
18.04.1898
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
Shocking
instances of the atrocities of Boers in Language and low and action. The
removal of the ban on the hawker proved his indispensability.
|
|
000002733 |
19.04.1898
|
00341 |
NEIGHBOUR, A |
00039 |
NATAL MERCURY |
1
|
For the last 15
years coloured persons have been living there: The new building are strong
and ornamented; still they offended r. H.P. |
|
000002734 |
19.04.1898
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
Natal Indian
Congress, having insured in The London Assurance Corporation, the sum of
800pound, a policy with particulars will be delivered. |
|
000002736 |
25.04.1898
|
00342 |
TRUTER,
Theodore (O.F.S.TURF) |
13111 |
NATAL
ADVERTISER |
1
|
Durban has the
"honour"(!) of being the only town in South Africa, Where Indian
Jockeys are allowed to race with European Jockeys. |
|
000002737 |
26.04.1898
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
21
|
Voucher of
4-15-2pound, for attendance etc. by W. A. Vander plank (solicitor) in the
famous Vanda Case. [Bill submitted to Laughton]. |
|
000003707 |
26.04.1898
|
00193 |
BIRD, C.
[Principal Under-Secretary] |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
Message from
Natal Indians was duly communicated to the Secretary for Colonies on the 24th
Account and receipt will follow. |
|
000002738 |
27.04.1898
|
00343 |
C.M.J. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
Kindly send all
literature regarding Pretoria and Natal To Gulam Hussein Oomor,Calcutta at my
expense. |
|
000002739 |
28.04.1898
|
00344 |
VELKOPP H. |
00039 |
NATAL MERCURY |
2
|
The letter
relates the history of the writer's vain attempts to have the barracks
removed. "It is a nest of filth and a source of disease".
|
|
000002740 |
10.05.1898
|
00345 |
ANTI-PESTIS |
13111 |
NATAL
ADVERTISER |
1
|
While proper
precaution is taken in the case of Government immigrants other passengers and
the Indian crew are allowed to land freely. |
|
000002741 |
10.05.1898
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
Timod J.B. sued
Kishorbhai and Chilurbhai for 17pound. Gandhiji appeared for the defendant.
Case in favour of plaintiff with costs. |
|
000002742 |
17.05.1898
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
Received of M.K.
Gandhi. 17-13-10pound, being the amount of disbursements regarding New castle
appeal. - sd/- Goodricke, Laughton; and Cooke. |
|
000002743 |
18.05.1898
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
6
|
The survivor
and the children to be the only heirs of all their property joint of
individual. The survivor to be the sole administrator and executor. etc.
|
|
000002744 |
02.06.1898
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
After the din
of tom-tom of the last few days, it was a treat to see the picturesque
pagodas and procession. Police watch excellent. Indian behaviour good. |
|
000002726 |
02.06.1898
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
Not one of the
numerous coolie devotees of the "figer" cult was 'drunk'. The noise
would drive one to drink, but the Indian has a fine car for discord. The
'Gods' were consigned to the passing Waters. |
|
000002727 |
02.06.1898
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
It is
creditable that of 10000 in frenzy, there were very few drunk. The Festival
is a rumaffair, is conducted with spirit if not with spirits.
|
|
000002746 |
06.06.1898
|
00347 |
BIRD, C.
(Principal Under-Secretary) |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
I forward
herewith a receipted voucher for the transmission of the message, also a
cheque for the balance of the amount due to you. [Note. The letter is dated
6-6-'98. It refers to a letter dated 26th inst. This is a mistake. It should
be 26th Ultimo.
|
|
000002745 |
06.06.1898
|
00346 |
HUNTER, P.D
(GENERAL MANAGER N…) |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
I have given
instructions that 1st and 2nd Class Indian passengers be allowed to enter at
the door reserved for those classes. [Note: The letter is dated 6-6-'88; It
refers to a letter dared 28th inst; This is a mistake. It should be 28th
Ultimo.] |
|
000002748 |
07.06.1898
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
2
|
4 Appeals to
the Town Council, 3 of Indians rejected on the Ground that their particular
businesses were overcrowded. The Licencing officer contended that the
applicant himself should know English under the clause requiring book-keeping
in an European Language. |
|
000002747 |
07.06.1898
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
2
|
Defendant
should plead his tender of 70pound. out of 331pound.'s claim. He Should State
that he was not to be charged for boarding. He should set up counter claims
for arrest etc.
|
|
000002749 |
11.06.1898
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
In reply to Mr.
Pyne, the Premier said that it was not true that a large number of Indians
were unvaccinated, but were not re-vaccinated. |
|
000002751 |
11.06.1898
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
Mr. Payne,
"Have a large number of Indians on the coast remained unvaccinated. If
so, will Government take steps to remove the danger. |
|
000002750 |
11.06.1898
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
On the
Governments assurance of consideration the amendment, requiring closure of
shops on holidays as one condition for licence was withdrawn.
|
|
000002752 |
15.06.1898
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
On the
suggestion of the India office, a clause was passed requiring a bona fide
suspicion for the police to arrest an Indian not in possession of a pass.
[Note: A sight improvement to protect "respectable" Indians. |
|
000002754 |
16.06.1898
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
4
|
Interesting
arguments regarding interpretation of law III of 1885. The Crux of the
question depended upon "Whether residences included business
places".
|
|
000002753 |
16.06.1898
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
It concluded
to-day; judgement reserved. No evidence as the case was on the constitution
of the law regarding locations. Eminent Counsels engaged.
|
|
00002767B |
17.06.1898
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
3
|
Full report of
the case Judgement reserved. |
|
000002755 |
17.06.1898
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
2
|
Defendant is
prepared to pay 70pound, but prays that other wise the said claim be
dismissed with costs. Defendant is submitting counter claims in.
|
|
00002767A |
17.06.1898
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
Full text of
the Act no. 28, 1897, with schedule of a form of pass (pass)under the Act and
its amendment called Act 19 of 1898. |
|
000002757 |
17.06.1898
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
4
|
Counter claim
set up by the original defendant for 1080pound costs for malicious
statements, inquiries and salary due.
|
|
000002756 |
17.06.1898
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
4
|
|
|
000002758 |
18.06.1898
|
00348 |
KHAN, R. K.
(Rahim K.) |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
3
|
Mr. Pandit, a
Rajkot Barrister, agrees with my decision to visit Natal to see if I may
settle there: What are the average expenses for boarding etc. ? |
|
000002759 |
18.06.1898
|
00349 |
TOWN CLERK |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
Your letter of
the 6th instant regarding conditions. It will be brought before the Town
Council New Castle in due course.
|
|
000002761 |
21.06.1898
|
00351 |
INDIAN, An |
00039 |
NATAL MERCURY |
1
|
He was anxious
to aid the police. But with the encouragement of Demonstration Committee etc.
they some times black mail Indian merchants who in fear have to forego their
dues. this notious caused loss of Transvaal to the British Empire: |
|
000002762 |
22.06.1898
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
2
|
In spite of
unanimous protest of Indian and British papers including the 'Times', the
Secretary only says that Natal is a self governing colony and so he can do
nothing. He is shirking his duty. Loyal Indians are good off-set against
Kaffirs as Sir L. Griffin says. |
|
000002760 |
22.06.1898
|
00350 |
BIRD, C.
(Principal Under-Secretary) |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
The
Administrator has got a despatch from Colonial Secretary, acknowledging
receipt of your cable of humble and loyal congratulation. Her Majesty Queen's
thanks for loyalty.
|
|
000002763 |
23.06.1898
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
6051, well
built and healthy Landed. 418 time-expired, and invalid returned. 18 suicides
for no ascertainable reasonable cause. 835 time-expired time-expired quitted
the Colony mostly for Johannesburg, a few re-indentured Indians continue to
form a prosperous and orderly section of the Colony. |
|
000002764 |
24.06.1898
|
00126 |
LAUGHTON, F. A. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
2
|
I told Mahmad
P.D., that he had no case. When he learnt that the Defendant was not the
principal in the Contract, he debited the real principals, so he cannot now
sue the Agent.
|
|
000002766 |
25.06.1898
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
Registration
Fee of Transvaal Government. Depart-ment of mining.
|
|
000002765 |
25.06.1898
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
4
|
The mere fact
of parents being Indians does not bar them from the right of having their
children educated there: There are no rules. |
|
000002767 |
27.06.1898
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
2
|
Sydney Daily
Telegraph grumbles against 'the evil of mixed races' and whites'
deterioration by Indian Immigration, but forgets, that they themselves needed
Indians, once. We trust the Viceroy will protect Indian right to British
Empire Colonies. |
|
000003700 |
30.06.1898
|
12616 |
HEADMASTER
GIRLS PRIM.SCHOOL |
12617 |
PAW (Mrs.) |
1
|
Rules forbid
admission of Indian pupils below 4th... form. No Indian boys' can therefore
be admitted to this school. |
|
000003708 |
30.06.1898
|
00193 |
BIRD, C.
[Principal Under-Secretary] |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
The circular
was inadvertently sent to the Durban Magistrate. Government think it
necessary to apply it to Durban in view of many doctors there: |
|
000002768 |
02.07.1898
|
00252 |
AGRICOLA |
00039 |
NATAL MERCURY |
1
|
The Wily
Asiatic has reduced the Immigration and Licencing Acts to a fraud, a total
failure: Make a clean sweep of them saying they are not wanted here: |
|
000002769 |
07.07.1898
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
Since three
natives were found victims of small-pox. all Indians and Natives are to be
quarantined at Charlestown by Government Order. Trains to be Watched. |
|
000002770 |
08.07.1898
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
The Counsel
contended that Licencing officer in refusing Licence on the grounds that the
applicant had already 1 store and that he himself did not Know English was
introducing extra-objections. The Premises were approved costly and sanitary.
Decision past poned. |
|
000003709 |
09.07.1898
|
00193 |
BIRD, C.
[Principal Under-Secretary] |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
No
representation has been made to Government to provide medical aid to them.
Each such (non-white) case will be dealt on merits. |
|
000002771 |
16.07.1898
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
Debit Natal
Indian Congress. 2-10-0pound . Exchange 1% on cable transmission (for
75pound)-0-15-0; cost of cable transmission 1-15-0pound. Total 2-10-0pound. |
|
000002772 |
20.07.1898
|
00353 |
BIRD, C.
(Principal Under-Secretary) |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
I forward a
copy of the correspondence recently placed before Parliament; I regret the
delay.
|
|
000002773 |
21.07.1898
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
Received
3-7-6pound, being Premium for the renewal of policy no.......for750/-pound
from 30/7/98 to 30-7-'99 (Union Assurance Society).
|
|
000002774 |
29.07.1898
|
00350 |
BIRD, C.
(Principal Under-Secretary) |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
Your letter of
Yesterday. Please send me a copy of the previous communication referred to as
it has not been received here: |
|
000002776 |
07.08.1898
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
(1) A coolie
saw his master brutally murdered but did not even give an alarm (2) One tried
to draw out an eye of another (3) A third was about to stab a white man. If
these our 'brethren' were not allowed to trade; old Ladies of Exter Hall
would howl.
|
|
000002775 |
07.08.1898
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
The
"gentleman"- usually hawkers - 'is the most objectionable type of
Banyah' and no line can be drawn between a banyan and the lowest coolie.
|
|
000002779 |
09.08.1898
|
00355 |
UNEMPLOYED
BRICKMAKER |
00357 |
'STAR, THE' |
1
|
Coolies are
displacing us. At Turffonteen a Company employs only Coolies and thus starves
us and our families. Government should help us.
|
|
000002781 |
09.08.1898
|
00359 |
LYON J. &
CO. |
00360 |
HOOSSEN, A.J.
& CO. |
1
|
It will
undoubtedly bear very hardly on Indian. Ethically it is neither just not
fair, but from Transvaal's and South Africa's view point it is right. |
|
000002777 |
09.08.1898
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
2
|
The Company is
Building premises for their employees, which are really palatial. A Detailed
de-soription of the facilities. The company deserves credit for all this.
|
|
000002778 |
09.08.1898
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
2 Judges in
favour of defendant with costs. 1 in favour of plaintiff with costs. Morris
J:- "I should have decided in favour of plaintiff in the case were
'resintigra' but under a previous precedent with unanimous judgment. I decide
in favour of the Government of Transvaal - but trust Defendant will be
treated fairly".
|
|
000002788 |
10.08.1898
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
4 interviews, 3
of which feared more or less hardship to the poor. 1 manager of a big firm,
unreservedly hailed it.
|
|
000002782 |
10.08.1898
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
3
|
We send a copy
of the correspondence. We will do our best to get you justice. British South
African Colonies are Colour prejudiced, and thus harm the Empire: |
|
000002791 |
10.08.1898
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
One and all
complain against it. One was very bitter and preferred to go to India to
preserve self respect. Others looked to Britain for justice. |
|
000002790 |
10.08.1898
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
Dr. Krause,
thought, hawkers and servants will be allowed to prosecute their calling as
before: |
|
000002789 |
10.08.1898
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
"Honest
White traders cannot compete with those who live on the smell of an oil
rag". Pay: White Employee 20pound to 25pound. Indian Employee 3pound and
sleep in the shop. |
|
000002785 |
10.08.1898
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
Majority of
European Merchants; specially grocers hail it. One soft-goods merchant said
it would have disastrous effect. Indians are honest. They regard the Law
unjust and the judgement must injurious. 7000 traders with 1000 stores and
3000 hawkers will be affected. One merchant may appeal to British Agent.
European Coolies and Poles etc. Conducting dirty shops are unaffected he
complained. |
|
000002787 |
10.08.1898
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
'Natal
Advertiser's' account nearly the same (see 2784). The paper to be
tri-lingual.
|
|
000002784 |
10.08.1898
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
It will aspire
to cement the Whites and Indians to ventilate Indian grievances, to promote
Indian trade and industries etc. |
|
000002793 |
10.08.1898
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
2
|
By Suleiman's
Case's precedent residence includes business premises. British Government has
allowed Transvaal Law of Unequal treatment to Coloured persons to Stand.
Defendant must win with Costs. |
|
000002783 |
10.08.1898
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
2
|
On public
grounds it is beneficial, but as an argument it is open to question : Will
the Judges agree to make their home. However the Coolie will be compensated
by being free to capture the whole Native Trade.
|
|
000002792 |
10.08.1898
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
|
|
000002786 |
10.08.1898
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
Opinion is
divided-Grocery and soft-good merchants differ. Large merchants fear great
hardship for the poor, Losing cheap sale and credit. |
|
000002794 |
10.08.1898
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
2
|
|
|
000002780 |
11.08.1898
|
13574 |
MERCHANTS |
00357 |
'STAR, THE' |
1
|
Though it will
cause embarrassment to Asiatics: it is a boon from the hygienic view-point
and of the stimulus it will give to (honest) trade.
|
|
000002795 |
11.08.1898
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
The decision is
the outcome of the Vilteer's award. When appealed, Chamberlain J. Abided by
it reserving the right to "friendly representations". |
|
000002796 |
16.08.1898
|
00361 |
AIYER, P.S. |
13111 |
NATAL ADVERTISER |
1
|
I am the sole
proprietor, director, etc. of the paper. I has no connexion, editorially,
financially or in any other way.
|
|
000002798 |
20.08.1898
|
00364 |
WORKINGMAN, A |
13111 |
NATAL
ADVERTISER |
1
|
Why is the
Coolie allowed to fish outside the bar, when the white man is prohibited ?
Why this special favour when Whites starve? |
|
000002797 |
20.08.1898
|
00362 |
PILLAY
C.M.(LATE SECY. INDIAN |
11823 |
PRESS, THE |
1
|
We have in
South Africa the poly andric Nair, the polygamous Muslim, the ignorant Coolie
and the dirty Kathiawari Bania. We have imaginary evils. |
|
000002799 |
23.08.1898
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
As a majority
of Coolies come from Madras; our Government should pay attention to the fact
and if it continues, the Government should enforce precautions against its
introduction here: |
|
000002800 |
23.08.1898
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
Hasan Casimer
pleaded guilty for carrying on wholesale business without a licence. Fined 10
shs. Defended by Renaud.
|
|
000002803 |
31.08.1898
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
The Anti-Asiatic
and European protection Association alleges persistent evasions of the Act
and reckless grants of certificates Government should inquire: Its suggestion
of a special Government Department is note-worthy, but it is too costly for
the colony to maintain one. |
|
000002804 |
31.08.1898
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
The Hon. A. A.
Effendi of the Ottoman School Kimberly, willed it will champion the cause of
A.H. Khan as Khalif and Sultan Of Turkey. |
|
000002801 |
31.08.1898
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
Though 7000 Indians
are indentured for, and the (Indian Immigration) Board cannot complete the
indents, there will not be a serious shortage till crushing occasion. |
|
000002805 |
05.09.1898
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
It agrees with
European protection Association saying that time expired labourers are poor
and Arabs buy certificates from them to evade Law. |
|
000002806 |
12.09.1898
|
12128 |
HUNTER, William
Wilson (Sir) |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
6
|
Your letter.
Thanks for the votes of thanks, I wish my efforts had proved more successful.
I will continue to draw public attention to your grievances. |
|
000002807 |
12.09.1898
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
1. Report. 2.
Submission of Account 3. Consideration of debt incurred by Mr. Nazar. 4. Hon.
Secretary's resignation etc. please do attend. Photostatted.) |
|
000002808 |
15.09.1898
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
2
|
The Durban Town
Council members plainly said that appeal was disallowed only because the
applicant was an Indian - though clean, wealthy etc. |
|
000002809 |
15.09.1898
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
It is
impossible not to feel some sympathy with Gandhi. The Appellant was not an
"undesirable" according to Immigration Act. A Direct Anti-Asiatic
Law would have saved such an applicant. |
|
000002810 |
16.09.1898
|
00359 |
LYON J. &
CO. |
00047 |
DADA ABDOOLA
& CO. |
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We enclose
"Daily News" issues and "Daily Graphic's" on the subject.
Kindly send authorised particulars regarding your grievance to enable us to
help you. |
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000003711 |
16.09.1898
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List in
alphabetical order with subscription of each. |
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000003710 |
16.09.1898
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17
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List of Donors
and donations to the Congress with a table showing total expense (3 pound013
etc) and balance pound 123 odd. |
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000002812 |
16.09.1898
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000002811 |
16.09.1898
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00014 |
NAOROJI,
Dadabhai |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
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Very thankful
for your thanks. Only sorry that efforts here for our countrymen were not as
successful as desired. |
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000002813 |
16.09.1898
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1
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Though from
abstract justice view point Osman D. has been treated harshly, Town Council
was only doing its duty to the country and constituency and so were right. |
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000002814 |
17.09.1898
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1
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An European
syndicate buys estates and cuts it up and then sells to Asiatics. Two estates
have been thus sold. European protection Association and Anti Asiatic
Association is rightly aGitating. |
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000002815 |
27.09.1898
|
12132 |
PALMER, William |
13111 |
NATAL
ADVERTISER |
1
|
Kindly publish
the enclosed letter addressed to the Anti Asiatic Association. |
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000002816 |
27.09.1898
|
12132 |
PALMER, William |
12133 |
ANTI-ASIATIC
ASSOCIATION |
1
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Before even the
notice of your meeting was issued, I have told my partners to cancel the
firm's name. Mr. sparks was insolent and inaccurate etc. |
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000002817 |
27.09.1898
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13111 |
NATAL
ADVERTISER |
1
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The rumour is
absurd. He would never stop to a scheme to alienated lands to 'undesirables'. |
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000002818 |
28.09.1898
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1
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To enforce the
law severely would be to inflict severe loss to many. It is grossly unjust
that Polish Jews can carry nefarious trade e.g. gambling dens and honourable
educated have to go to location. |
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000002820 |
10.10.1898
|
12461 |
HENDERSON, W.M. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
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As per your
suggestion, the subscription list is forwarded to Abdul Kadir with a request
to collect subscription. Thanks for suggestion. |
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000002821 |
11.10.1898
|
12136 |
DUNGARSHI
MORARJI |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
3
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They strolled
into Dutch territory just for a walk and were jailed for three day's, and
bailed for pound 10. Two shows passes and were confiscated. Do the
needful.(Pranams' (salute) by Kalidasbhai also) |
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000002822 |
11.10.1898
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1
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240 pound out
of 3 300 pound estimated are already collected. Calls are to be made on the
Indian Community. |
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000002823 |
12.10.1898
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1
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In the meeting
to protest against sanitary arrangements regarding, by the Town Council, Mr.
Roberts said - "The best thing was to kill all Asiatics and bury them.
No use fumigating their body or cloths." |
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000002828 |
14.10.1898
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00021 |
ANGLO INDIAN |
00039 |
NATAL MERCURY |
1
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Respectable
Indians should be allowed to live anywhere; Others should be in locations;
Indian should be imported to farm and taxed for civilising them. They are
unfit for self government. |
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000002825 |
17.10.1898
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Thanks for
generous hospitality and affection Congratulation for communal unity in South
Africa; Diamond Library and Indian Hospital. Suggestions regarding
cleanliness and English Education etc. |
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000002826 |
19.10.1898
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Strong adverse
comments on the vain efforts of Lyons J. and two British papers to secure
trading rights from British Government (Colonial Secretary and Secretary for
India) " It would be still more monstrous, if Indians are allowed to
ruin the whites. |
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000002824 |
24.10.1898
|
12180 |
ANTI-INDIAN |
00039 |
NATAL MERCURY |
2
|
It is a
diabolical shame, they are allowed to carry on their dirty ways, spitting on
the pavement etc. The whole 'boiling' must be sent back. |
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000002829 |
24.10.1898
|
12410 |
'LAYMAN' |
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very
interesting thought-provoking panorama of world's history. The defying of
manner and the growing gulf between the classes is a prelude to a
catastrophe, which may ruin our Empire and our civilisation. -by
"Layman"
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000002827 |
24.10.1898
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1
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To replace 7th
Hussars returning Home, troops from India with two officers and 500 men will
arrive, and proceed direct to Ladysmith and Maritzburg. |
|
000002830 |
25.10.1898
|
12140 |
RETIRED OFFICER |
00039 |
NATAL MERCURY |
0
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Considering the
good service of Indians; why not raise a Native Army under white Officers.
The letter is to feel public view. |
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000002831 |
25.10.1898
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The League
invites its members to attend a public meeting convened by the Association;
at the request of the Government to Consider the Asiatic Immigration Act.
Business important. |
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000002833 |
27.10.1898
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Important
business: A full attendance of members is requested. The meeting is not open
to the public. |
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000002832 |
27.10.1898
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It is
misleading to say that the meeting is convened at the request of the
Government. Government wanted only to know their views regarding defects in
the Immigration Act. |
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000002836 |
28.10.1898
|
00317 |
BIRD, C.
(Principal Under-Secretary) |
12133 |
ANTI-ASIATIC
ASSOCIATION |
1
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Kindly inform
Government in what respect you [Anti-Asiatic Association], and Natal
Progressive League think Immigration Act defective. "Land-Owning will be
carefully considered. |
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000002837 |
28.10.1898
|
12343 |
PRINCIPAL UNDER
SECRETARY |
12411 |
NATAL
PROGRESSIVE LEAGUE |
1
|
As the
correspondence enclosed dis closes the Chairman was only requested to point
out defects in the Immigration Act. So the meeting is not at our request. |
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000002835 |
28.10.1898
|
12133 |
ANTI-ASIATIC
ASSOCIATION |
12343 |
PRINCIPAL UNDER
SECRETARY |
1
|
Kindly
legislate in terms of our resolutions to prevent influx of, and possession of
property by Asiatics. |
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000002839 |
28.10.1898
|
00351 |
INDIAN, An |
00039 |
NATAL MERCURY |
2
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"Before
the advent of Gandhites"; none of the Acts tormented the Indians. Gandhi
is to blame for racial ill-feeling and new disabilities. |
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000002834 |
28.10.1898
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1
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The Colonial
Under Secretary sends us a copy of correspondence between the Government and
the Anti-Asiatic Association; and Natal Progressive League. |
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000002840 |
28.10.1898
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1
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The applicant
had contended that the Licencing Officer was bound to receive the application
again even though he rejected it once and Town Council upheld him. Appeal
dismissed. |
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000002838 |
29.10.1898
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
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000002538 |
29.10.1898
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2
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The Chairman
stated that the administration of the Act was improper. There were loopholes.
Asiatics continued to filter. Some law was needed to keep watch.
|
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000002841 |
31.10.1898
|
12411 |
NATAL
PROGRESSIVE LEAGUE |
12277 |
PRINCIPAL UNDER
SECRETARY |
2
|
I send the
notice under a bonafide impression founded by perusing only a part of
correspondence which was read to me. Government rightly resented; but it was
a misunderstanding. |
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000002842 |
31.10.1898
|
12412 |
DONE J.S. |
00275 |
NATAL INDIAN
CONGRESS |
6
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An appeal in
sincere tone but grandiloquent and rather faulty style to put up? a school
for Indian girls of Eastern Vlei Railway and corporation. |
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000002843 |
02.11.1898
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Very sincere
and vigorous protest against tacit permission for to dens to exist.
Condemnation of capitalists missionaries, Government Gandhi etc; for this
criminal negligence." Horses are treated better." |
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000002844 |
02.11.1898
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1
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I think there
are some parts in Natal where only Coolies can live their occupation will
benefit the Colony. why wholesale opposition? |
|
000002845 |
03.11.1898
|
12223 |
CAMROODIN,
M.SGAD |
12277 |
PRINCIPAL UNDER
SECRETARY |
1
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They have
created great dissatisfaction. Memorial to Her Excellency being prepared.
Kindly suspend rules meanwhile. |
|
000002846 |
04.11.1898
|
00318 |
PITCHER W. E. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
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Sending you a
Notarial Copy. The Bond was passed before me as Notary on the 10th Ultimo and
registered on the 11th. |
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000002847 |
07.11.1898
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1
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The matter was
receiving serious consideration. Concerted action of the whole of south
Africa needed to stop the influx. Conference of Premiers possible. |
|
000002848 |
08.11.1898
|
12133 |
ANTI-ASIATIC
ASSOCIATION |
12132 |
PALMER, William |
1
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The committee
while unanimously supporting Mr. Sparks, were glad to learn that you at once
retired from the dirty transaction. |
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000002849 |
09.11.1898
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1
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Phenomenal
demand for labour totalling 10,745 with last year's balance, out of which
4,135 have been allotted. Health excellent. |
|
000002850 |
12.11.1898
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2
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Dundee Town
Board heard a petition to cancel a Licence already granted ['signed by nearly
every ratepayer'] by Licencing Officer to a Chinaman Licence cancelled. [It
is doubtful if the action was legal. nongranting was appealable and not
granting.] |
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000002852 |
12.11.1898
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2
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When, as by Justice
Beaumont and recently, the jury is bullied and tutored, the system becomes a
farce. Better abolish "Trial by Jury". |
|
000002853 |
12.11.1898
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1
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At last even
Mr. Schreiner agrees with us for a concerted measure: Without it Asiatics
will surely dribble. Natal Act is a failure: The British plea-'Civis Romanus'
idea must be shelved for ever. |
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000002851 |
12.11.1898
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1
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As a race at
least. Italians are far more welcome here than the Coolie. They beat latter hollow
in agriculture and hardi hood. |
|
000002856 |
14.11.1898
|
12413 |
ZULU |
00124 |
NATAL WITNESS |
1
|
The latter is
the man of the soil with full local knowledge. His selling Lands to Indians;
12 years ago, should not go against him. |
|
000002855 |
14.11.1898
|
00209 |
TRUTH |
00124 |
NATAL WITNESS |
1
|
Just because
Mr. Ortlepp sold land to Asiatics 10 years ago, he cannot be charged with
insincerity for being against their influx now. |
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000002854 |
14.11.1898
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2
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Mrs. Davis's
"excellent" address at a women's Meeting." We want consent age
raised for Kaffir's and contd. on the next page Indian girls also. Cape
recently raised the age to only 14 Men back 'the intuitive sympathy of women
and so are blind. |
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000002858 |
15.11.1898
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000002857 |
15.11.1898
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2
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Freed from
'Caste' restrictions, the Indians are becoming a greater nuisance daily. They
contaminate others. Some laws should be made. |
|
00002869A |
16.11.1898
|
12414 |
ROT TOMMY |
00039 |
NATAL MERCURY |
1
|
In a new advertisement
"the auctioneers are instructed to accept Indian bids" what does
the Anti-Asiatic Association do? Is it asleep? |
|
000002859 |
18.11.1898
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1
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Italians can
fully displace Indian labour and introduce sericulture and avert the danger
of Black Vs. white Chief Steamer service is wanted. |
|
000002861 |
20.11.1898
|
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1
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'Madras
Standard' is reported to have engaged a special representative in Natal to
advocate the cause of Indians here: |
|
000002860 |
20.11.1898
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1
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Neither Zulus
nor Europeans want them. These undesirable would swamp European trade and
make Zululand as bad as Natal-if they could. |
|
000002862 |
23.11.1898
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22
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The leader
shows pathetic loyalty and hope [regarding the protection of Indians in South
Africa] in Chamberlain and the incoming Viceroy Lord Curzon It contains
splendid quotations from Curzon's speech before his advent in India. |
|
000002864 |
24.11.1898
|
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"BLANK" |
1
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They shall
remove to Locations [their business premises also] before 1st January with
rare exceptions before April 1st,and July 1st Those with rights before 1885
to apply. |
|
000002863 |
24.11.1898
|
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"BLANK" |
3
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Transvaal has
dealt very tenderly with them. It is fulfilling its duty of self-protection.
A concerted drive of all parts in South Africa is needed. |
|
000002865 |
27.11.1898
|
00021 |
ANGLO INDIAN |
00039 |
NATAL MERCURY |
1
|
My last letter
was to help the whites; most Indians may be sent to locations, and made to
contribute for hospitals, schools, etc,but some respectable Indians may stay. |
|
000002867 |
30.11.1898
|
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1
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A member said
Cap Town without the suburbs would be left largely to coloured vote. Sallies
of bitter sarcasm and wit against Boers and Asiatics. |
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000002866 |
30.11.1898
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1
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Two Indians
were fined shs 10 and 30[1] for sleeping in storage of sweets etc. with his
wife and three children. [2] for making a boy sleep there [in the store]. |
|
000002869 |
30.11.1898
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2
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Before a
distinguish of audience of Indians and a few Europeans, Kadir A. opened Mr.
Madanjits Press [Qudrilingual] Booth e. praised Natal Indian congress's
Loyalty. |
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000002868 |
30.11.1898
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1
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He suggests concerted
action for all South Africa. Natal Act did not go far enough. The Conference
while recognising British Subjects' rights should exclude them. |
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000002870 |
02.12.1898
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2
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We are glad the
cape takes the initiative concerted action alone can be effective. Exclusion
needed for trade and plague reasons. Do close Delgoa-Bay; it is better it
Portugal also joins. Transvaal must. |
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000002886 |
05.12.1898
|
12418 |
ANTI-ASIATIC
SOCIETY |
00130 |
COLONIAL
SECRETARY |
0
|
In view of the
plague at Madagascar ,our society urges complete stoppage of Indian
immigration to save trade and Lives. |
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000002905 |
06.12.1898
|
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0
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He openly
advocates encourage ment of Indian immigration as Indians "are best
fitted" for East Africa. At the time when British Empire Colonies
advocate a policy of exclusion such a pronouncement will create political
complications. |
|
000002871 |
06.12.1898
|
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"BLANK" |
1
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In reply to the
resolution urging immediate legislation; the Premier said that there need be
no hurry. A conference would strengthen their hands. |
|
000002872 |
07.12.1898
|
12415 |
D.W. |
13111 |
NATAL
ADVERTISER |
2
|
Natal Act is
ineffective and prevents desirable Colonists [whites]. Free Indians must be
sent to some reserved parts with compensation etc., |
|
000003145 |
09.12.1898
|
12452 |
INDIAN
IMMIGRATION TRUST BOARD |
00039 |
NATAL MERCURY |
1
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No recruiting
of labourers within 200 miles around infected districts. New clothing : 3
medical inspections. Fumigation after 35 days, isolation. |
|
000002905 |
09.12.1898
|
00351 |
INDIAN, An |
00039 |
NATAL MERCURY |
0
|
An Arab told me
that Native Doctor's at Bombay accept bribes and allow infected persons to
board steamers. White Doctor's should be employed. |
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000002878 |
10.12.1898
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1
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000002879 |
10.12.1898
|
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"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
13
|
The bill of
expenses to the appeal to Privy Council regarding Vanda Case.... Total pound.
214-4-11. |
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000002877 |
10.12.1898
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4
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The appeal to
the Supreme Court was not of the nature of a writ of certiorari, as there is
no trace of that view in the appeal to the Supreme Court or in the
Appellant's case here: Dismissed with costs. |
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000002874 |
10.12.1898
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1
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When they allow
their recently arrived possibly infected relatives to sleep an our cloths, it
is better we wash them ourselves and prohibit immigrations for sometime at
least.' Samy' is at all times undesirable, more so now. |
|
000002876 |
10.12.1898
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00000 |
"BLANK" |
4
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The Licencing
Act Vested the final authority in the Town Council and expressly or by
implication negatived the right of appeal to any court. |
|
000002875 |
10.12.1898
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00000 |
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5
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Case for the
applicant As the Chief Justice held the Natal supreme Court had full
jurisdiction to hear the case, and its authority was not ousted by the Act 18
of 1897. |
|
000002873 |
10.12.1898
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"BLANK" |
1
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There is no
knowing when a bale of cloth from India may bring the disease. Sanitary
precautions may do something , but some Indians never practice it. |
|
000002880 |
11.12.1898
|
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1
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A History of
the case and the appeals. The appeal was made to the Privy Council at
Congress expenses. The decision will be welcomed all over the Colony. |
|
000002887 |
12.12.1898
|
12418 |
ANTI-ASIATIC
SOCIETY |
00063 |
COLONIAL
SECRETARY, Pietermaritzburg |
1
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Mr. Mc Intosh
of Natal relates how six Indians quarantined at Delgoa-Bay wanted to board
'Ifafa' They will come by some other steamer. This shows the need of complete
ban on immigration. |
|
000002881 |
13.12.1898
|
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00000 |
"BLANK" |
2
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We deeply
regret the decision. It finally bars the citizen's recourse to judicial
bodies, is a blow to civil liberty and sets a bad precedent. |
|
000002882 |
14.12.1898
|
12416 |
COLONIST OF 20
YEARS CLOSE, A |
00039 |
NATAL MERCURY |
1
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It is questionable
if the Corporation can be congratulated upon such a miserable misuse of
powers or if the Privy Council Judgement will be welcomed by fair minded
persons. Vanda's only fault was that he was a successful business-man, and
the corporation consisted of merchants who resent his success. |
|
000002883 |
15.12.1898
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1
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The Trading
Hindoo has snatched the trade from Natal's European Store-Keepers. The Same
fate should not befall Zululand. |
|
000003351 |
16.12.1898
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1
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It was a
remarkable scene. Indians seemed to be consumed with the desire to serve
British Empire: Mr. Escumbe rightly said they occupied an honourable
position. |
|
000002902 |
19.12.1898
|
00022 |
CONSISTENCY |
00111 |
TIMES OF NATAL |
1
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000002884 |
20.12.1898
|
12417 |
ROBERTS P.E. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
2
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Sir Hunter W.
has suddenly gone to Baku on the Caspian owing to his son's illness. No
letters are forwarded. He hopes to be back by the end of January. |
|
000002885 |
21.12.1898
|
12418 |
ANTI-ASIATIC
SOCIETY |
13111 |
NATAL ADVERTISER |
1
|
I enclose
herewith 2 letters sent by Anti Asiatic Association to the Government. As yet
they have been only acknowledged by the Government. |
|
000002888 |
21.12.1898
|
00022 |
CONSISTENCY |
00111 |
TIMES OF NATAL |
1
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Indian
competition has lowered prices thus benefitting a many at the expense of the
few. we have enough of rigus like "insurance and butcher's ring's A very
able presentation to the Indian Case. |
|
000002889 |
21.12.1898
|
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00000 |
"BLANK" |
2
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It is a racial
struggle to save the colony and so we appose Indians But the Act was not
intended to oppress, as Dundee does; those who are here already |
|
000002890 |
22.12.1898
|
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00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
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It would be
simply ridiculous after his acceptance of Villier's award and Natal's equally
anti Indian policy. |
|
000002899 |
23.12.1898
|
12422 |
OHEO P. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
The Act is not
administered in the spirit of the intention of Legislature: It was to prevent
new comers, not to oust those already here as in a Chinese case [cited]. |
|
000002892 |
23.12.1898
|
00359 |
LYON J. &
CO. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
Hoossen &
Co. inform us that you are deeply interested in the matter. Will you
correspond with us as many Indians do? |
|
000002891 |
23.12.1898
|
12419 |
MORCON W.B. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
2
|
I can advise on
any particular case under Act 18. Regarding Immigration Act. I am unwilling
to advise as you have already made it the subject of a political
communication to me. |
|
000002898 |
24.12.1898
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
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|
000002893 |
24.12.1898
|
00126 |
LAUGHTON, F. A. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
I regard it as
a very discreditable and dishonest Law, as no secret was made regarding
applying it to Indians alone. We all feel humiliated whether we admit it or
not. may make any use of this letter. |
|
000003713 |
30.12.1898
|
11753 |
NAOROJI,
Dadabhai |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
2
|
I have received
all your literature: The British Committee of the Indian National Congress is
doing its best for you. I am sorry that you are treated unjustly. |
|
000002894 |
31.12.1898
|
12420 |
CAMROODIN &
CO. AND OTHERS |
12214 |
SECRETARY OF
STATE FOR COLONIES |
24
|
It is painful
reading to go through instances of rank injustice and oppression cited in
this Petition. How the application far exceeded in severity the original
intention of the Act which itself is severe enough. Please straighten the
measure or stop emigration to Natal as a remedy. |
|
000002900 |
31.12.1898
|
12423 |
RANADE &
ROBINSON |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
Licencing
officer should not be an official under Town Boards. Their decision should be
appealable to supreme court. Land-lords should be compensated No appeal being
allowed. Town councils have done and may do injustice to applicants. |
