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Summary
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000005603 |
01.01.1912
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00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
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No
coloured person can own fixed property or carry on business or farming etc. |
|
000005602 |
01.01.1912
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
9
|
Text
of the Bill (only some sections). Pencil remarks by Ritch showing its many
flaws. |
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000033996 |
01.01.1912
|
09832 |
KALLENBACH,
Hermann |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
102
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Mr.
H. Kellenbach has maintained a diary containing details of Gandhiji daily
activities in South
Africa during
the years 1912 and 1913. It
also contains the accounts of Gandhiji's expenditure: |
|
000005599 |
11.01.1912
|
00390 |
POLAK, H. S. L. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
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Dr.
Mehta thinks:- I partly agree that the more: I stay the less interest shall I
be able to infuse here: Singh requests you to send an Original photo of the
bazaar group to advertise our cause. |
|
000025532 |
12.01.1912
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
08404 |
GOKHALE, Gopal
Krishna |
3
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We
are all glad to know that you are coming. Why not come here first and then go
to England ? |
|
000005619 |
21.01.1912
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
5
|
Typed
duplicated of 5604,5605,5606,5608,5613,5614,5617 and 5618 (2 copies) |
|
000005600 |
23.01.1912
|
12957 |
POLAK, Maud
(Miss) |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
4
|
If
you cannot defray London expenses, I shall carry on
the office work without money as long as I can carry on my own typing office.
But for our 4 years' work, Polak in India would have failed to stop indenture: |
|
000005604 |
29.01.1912
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
14096 |
INTERIOR DEPT. |
2
|
I
object to - (1) Officer's decision made final regarding domicile wives and
children. (2) Stiffer educational test for inter-migration. (3) Section 28
contemplates declaration under SN5602. Wire Reply. |
|
000005601 |
29.01.1912
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
14096 |
INTERIOR DEPT. |
2
|
(1)
The Immigration Officer should not decide the legality of a wife or child.
(2) Inter-provincial migration for educated Asiatics should be made easy. (3) Domiciled Asiatics should
automatically be given certificates etc. |
|
000005606 |
31.01.1912
|
14096 |
INTERIOR DEPT. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
5
|
(1)
The Officer's decision may be revised by Board and then by Minister. (2) No
existing rights disturbed regarding inter-provincial migration. (3) It is
quite reasonable to make a declaration under 5602. |
|
000005607 |
31.01.1912
|
12957 |
POLAK, Maud
(Miss) |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
3
|
From
1-11-11 to 24-2-1912. Total expenditure pound.127-11-0; including payment to
Celia 3 pound0, Salary pound 50, Rent pound 10. |
|
000005605 |
31.01.1912
|
14096 |
INTERIOR DEPT. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
Second
reading is not until 8th February. Matters mentioned in your telegram are
being considered. |
|
000005609 |
01.02.1912
|
12964 |
SCHLESIN (?)
(Miss) |
13739 |
DOKE,
Joseph J. (Rev.
Dr.) |
1
|
Herewith
correspondence between Mr. Gandhi and Our General (Smuts J.C.). You will see it
is just possible that the struggle may be revived. |
|
000005608 |
01.02.1912
|
00157 |
GANDHI, M.K. |
12911 |
INTERIOR |
2
|
Indians
will never be satisfied Board's control view past experience. Legal right
disturbed by depriving subject right judicial appeal. Giving declaration
under Chapter 33 against the whole spirit of Passive Resistance etc. |
|
000005610 |
01.02.1912
|
14098 |
SCHLESIN, Sonja
(Miss) |
12901 |
HOSKEN, William |
1
|
I am
directed by Mr. Gandhi to hand you the enclosed copies
(5601,5604,5605,5606,5608(?)) of the correspondence between him and Smuts. |
|
000005615 |
02.02.1912
|
12911 |
INTERIOR |
00157 |
GANDHI, M.K. |
1
|
2nd
February. Hope to be able to reply to your wire of 1st February on Monday. |
|
000005611 |
02.02.1912
|
12967 |
MAKADAM WOOD
STOCK |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
Resolutions
wanted by wire public meeting of Union(British Indian Union) Sunday. 2nd reading of the Bill Thursday. |
|
000005612 |
03.02.1912
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
12968 |
BRITISH INDIAN
UNION |
1
|
Protest
against- (1) discretion officer regarding domicile wife children. (2) new
education test for provincial-migration and for over sea also etc. |
|
000005616 |
06.02.1912
|
00157 |
GANDHI, M.K. |
12911 |
INTERIOR |
1
|
Still
await wire as promised yours 2nd instant. |
|
000005614 |
07.02.1912
|
00157 |
GANDHI, M.K. |
12911 |
INTERIOR |
1
|
Thanks.
Possible avoid struggle if Bill amended secure existing legal rights
inter-provincial migration (of) educated Asiatics. |
|
000005613 |
07.02.1912
|
12911 |
INTERIOR |
00157 |
GANDHI, M.K. |
5
|
(1)
Section 5 does not preclude appeal to Law Courts; (2) Considering your
objection regarding Orangia chapter 33 declaration not necessary. Use your undoubted influence for
solution wexed problem etc. |
|
000005622 |
08.02.1912
|
12970 |
KALIDAS, K.
(Kimberley) |
08295 |
RITCH, L. W. |
1
|
Please
send us draft of resolutions for our mass meeting and give us necessary advice
regarding the points we should object to.
|
|
000005618 |
08.02.1912
|
00157 |
GANDHI, M.K. |
12911 |
INTERIOR |
2
|
No
assurance short of retention of existing legal position can satisfy passive
resisters. My submission hither to purely regarding provisional settlement.
Reserve right criticise Bill regarding other Objections. |
|
000005621 |
08.02.1912
|
08295 |
RITCH, L. W. |
12468 |
TRANSVAAL
LEADER |
3
|
I
fully support the United Hebrew) Association's protest The Bill is thoroughly
bad and full of traps. The
innocent has to prove his innocence etc. |
|
000005617 |
08.02.1912
|
12911 |
INTERIOR |
00157 |
GANDHI, M.K. |
2
|
Smuts
considering inter-provincial-migration and hopes to be able to give you
satisfactory assurances regarding Natal and Cape. |
|
000005623 |
09.02.1912
|
08295 |
RITCH, L. W. |
12970 |
KALIDAS, K.
(Kimberley) |
1
|
(1)
Rights of domiciled Asiatics will be virtually confiscated and no future
certificate of domicile to be issued. (2) Wives cannot inter-migrate etc. |
|
000005624 |
12.02.1912
|
12971 |
ALEXANDER,
Morris (M. P.) |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
I
had already noted your points. Am trying to put up a big fight and hope to
see the Immigration Bill Substantially amended. |
|
000005626 |
15.02.1912
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
12972 |
GREGOROWSKI, R. |
1
|
(Does
section 5 oust Law Courts.) Your opinion proved most valuable last year. I
enclose (1) Statement for your view now (2) Section 8 Orangia Law (3) The
Bill etc. |
|
000005625 |
15.02.1912
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
14096 |
INTERIOR DEPT. |
2
|
I am
taking legal opinion regarding your assurance of no ban against resort to Law
Courts and no need for declaration under Orangia Law sec.33 etc. |
|
000005627 |
15.02.1912
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
3
|
(1)
Does Section 5 oust Law Courts. (2) How do absentee educated Indians in Natal
and cape stand. (3) What is the difference between domicile and entitled to
reside? Compare this bill
with the past generally etc. |
|
000005628 |
19.02.1912
|
12973 |
"ASIATICS" |
00157 |
GANDHI, M.K. |
1
|
Police
asked pass Mahomed. Please obtain written undertaking from Bhagat he will
repatriate boy 3 months at own expense. |
|
000005629 |
19.02.1912
|
12972 |
GREGOROWSKI, R. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
This
is the same as the old one. Seems aimed at Asiatics and other British
Subjects from the East. The
whole object is to exclude courts. |
|
000005630 |
20.02.1912
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
12974 |
GREGOROWSKI, R. |
1
|
I
quite agree that the Bill in an awful humbug. One way to fight it
successfully is to get your valuable opinion. |
|
000005632 |
20.02.1912
|
12911 |
INTERIOR |
02946 |
BRITISH INDIAN
ASSOCIATION |
1
|
Smuts
regrets that pressure of work has made it impossible for Smuts to consider
till now the questions raised by you. Also inform Hamidia Society. |
|
000005631 |
20.02.1912
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
4
|
I do
not think that in any respect the new draft is less restrictive that the old.
The test is more strict as the Immigration Officer selects the language and
the Court can hardly interfere etc. |
|
000009534 |
23.02.1912
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00633 |
GANDHI, Harilal |
7
|
You
letter is a surprise. There is ?? to he ashamed of your want of education.
Whatever good ?? etc. You see among our children is not due to the ??
education system that is inherent in our lation. |
|
000005633 |
23.02.1912
|
14096 |
INTERIOR DEPT. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
Some
important debates being now over, I think the Bill might come in the 1st
week. Your letter will be replied to as soon as the Minister can go into the
matter you raise. |
|
000005634 |
24.02.1912
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
14096 |
INTERIOR DEPT. |
1
|
(1)
The Bill does oust Law Courts except by way of Mandamus. (2) Even Registered
Transvaal Indians may be required to furnish proof of domicile before they
can bring their family, and- (3) Educated Indians to make declarations. |
|
000005635 |
26.02.1912
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
12971 |
ALEXANDER,
Morris (M. P.) |
1
|
Do
you know why it is delayed so long ? (or) Is it again going to be hung up
like last ? Herewith Legal
Opinion by Gregorowski r. |
|
000005636 |
29.02.1912
|
12971 |
ALEXANDER,
Morris (M. P.) |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
2
|
Please
send me reliable affidavits to strengthen my hands in dealing with the
autocratic powers proposed to be given to them. |
|
000005637 |
01.03.1912
|
12978 |
MACDONALD
(Mrs.) (?) |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
3
|
We
carried on the experiment for a few months but found ourselves unequal to the
strain of our principles. But made many Indian contacts and hence the
production of the play "Buddha" |
|
000022878 |
11.03.1912
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
08062 |
MEHTA, P. J.
(Pranjivandas) (Dr.) |
2
|
Introduces
two persons who have taken vows of Celibacy and who wish to work under the
correspondent. |
|
000005638 |
16.03.1912
|
12911 |
INTERIOR |
00157 |
GANDHI, M.K. |
1
|
Am
instructing Registrar to issue permit 3 months to enable Chumat arrange to
send the boy back to India. |
|
000005641 |
19.03.1912
|
00157 |
GANDHI, M.K. |
12911 |
INTERIOR |
1
|
Could
you now inform me regarding the Bill ? Have cabled from India inquiring about
it. |
|
000005639 |
19.03.1912
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
02942 |
SCHLESIN, Sonja
(Miss) |
4
|
As
requested by you and promised over the 'phone by me, I beg to enclose a
pencil copy of the regulations. |
|
000005642 |
20.03.1912
|
12911 |
INTERIOR |
00157 |
GANDHI, M.K. |
1
|
Impossible
to forecast date of debate as there is a very congested order paper. Will inform when possible. |
|
000005643 |
04.04.1912
|
00157 |
GANDHI, M.K. |
14096 |
INTERIOR DEPT. |
1
|
Is
it at all likely to be reached this session or will be abandoned ? If the latter, some new arrangement will
be needed. |
|
000026447 |
06.04.1912
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00660 |
GANDHI, Manilal |
5
|
Try
to see only the good in others. If you cannot do it do report to me misdeeds
of others. Do your duty
without caring for the result. |
|
000005644 |
09.04.1912
|
12911 |
INTERIOR |
00157 |
GANDHI, M.K. |
1
|
No
intention of abandoning Bill Letter follows. |
|
000005645 |
09.04.1912
|
12911 |
INTERIOR |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
To
provide work for the senate Government are taking their Bills viz. Irrigation
etc. first. Immigration Bill is not to be given up.
|
|
000005646 |
11.04.1912
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
14096 |
INTERIOR DEPT. |
1
|
I
hope it does not mean that those who pass the Immigration Educational test
will be asked to resubmit to the test (and will be- plucked- ploughed) before
entering Orangia. |
|
000005647 |
17.04.1912
|
12911 |
INTERIOR |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
Your
interpretation of the letter (regarding the Bill) to the Chamber of Commerce
is quite the correct one. |
|
000005648 |
25.04.1912
|
12911 |
INTERIOR |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
You are asking
a lot. In my opinion (entirely personal) I say about 12th June. Officially I
cannot give you any date. |
|
000005649 |
03.05.1912
|
14096 |
INTERIOR DEPT. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
Pending
legislation permitting 6 educated Indians, Mr. Manilal Doctor should apply
for a temporary permit if he wants to visit Transvaal |
|
000005651 |
14.05.1912
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
Any person such
as described in Chapter 33, Orangia who has been permitted to enter the Union
or Orange Free State cannot hold fixed property or carry on trade or farming
in Orange Free State. |
|
000005650 |
14.05.1912
|
14096 |
INTERIOR DEPT. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
3
|
This amendment,
Government's legal advisers believe, will do away with the necessity of a
declaration (under chapter 33 Orangia) by educated Indians regarding domicile
a new clause will meet with your support. |
|
000005653 |
21.05.1912
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
14096 |
INTERIOR DEPT. |
4
|
The original
draft, which makes interesting reading on account of the portion scratched
out. |
|
000005652 |
21.05.1912
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13850 |
INTERIOR
DEPARTMENT (E.F.C. Lane) |
1
|
It is satisfactory
if it means that the declaration is unnecessary. May I suggest that the
clause provides definitely that the declaration will not be required. I hope
the other difficulties will also be met. |
|
000005654 |
31.05.1912
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
14096 |
INTERIOR DEPT. |
1
|
Smuts wants to
meet our objection by lax administration. But that will not satisfy passive
resisters. We want a legal recognition of old rights |
|
000005659 |
01.06.1912
|
00157 |
GANDHI, M.K. |
12973 |
"ASIATICS" |
2
|
They represent
H.H. The Aga Khan and are visiting centres of Khoja Muslims. Venture trust
you will issue permits. |
|
000005655 |
17.06.1912
|
12980 |
DAWOOD H.
KATHOR |
00166 |
TIMES OF INDIA |
1
|
Let alone
polygamous, but even monogamous Indian Muslims marriage is invalidated on the
ground of its being contract under a law that permits polygamy. All this to
drive us out of South Africa. |
|
000005656 |
25.06.1912
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
12911 |
INTERIOR |
1
|
View
prorogation Parliament may I know Government's intention regarding
Immigration Bill and future working Settlement. |
|
000005658 |
27.06.1912
|
12950 |
KALLENBACH,
Hermann |
01305 |
GANDHI,
Chhaganlal K. |
2
|
It may mean
nothing. We all know Gandhiji dislikes and refuses body-guards, but you do
watch him without attracting his attention. |
|
000005657 |
27.06.1912
|
14096 |
INTERIOR DEPT. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
I have to
acknowledge your wire of to-day regarding the Immigration Bill and to inform
you that the matter is under consideration. |
|
000005676 |
01.07.1912
|
12993 |
CORRESPONDENT,
A |
12995 |
ONS LAND
(Newspaper) |
1
|
The Native will
after 25 years, be superior to the poor whites and the white farmer- and all
this by efforts of the Whites themselves ? |
|
00005681A |
01.07.1912
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
01305 |
GANDHI,
Chhaganlal K. |
2
|
Now after two
years, I am able to take up that matter. Does Phoenix suit Albert? I hope he
lessens your burden. |
|
000005677 |
01.07.1912
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
2
|
M. Abdoola,
after getting large credit, disappeared. His 'trustee' Essaok then did the
same and S. Ahmed a second "Trustee." |
|
000005660 |
06.07.1912
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
14096 |
INTERIOR DEPT. |
1
|
Whilst I am
anxious not to worry General Smuts, I am bound to satisfy my many inquirers.
Can you now reply(to 5656) ? |
|
000005661 |
08.07.1912
|
14099 |
ABDUL KARIM
HAJI ADAM |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
20
|
Herewith all
documents etc. regarding agreement. Please give us detailed instruction. See
that the case does not go to court and advise Haji Dada accordingly. |
|
000005662 |
16.07.1912
|
14096 |
INTERIOR DEPT. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
Government
regret very much the impossibility of carrying the measure: The administration
of the existing laws will continue as in the past. |
|
000005663 |
17.07.1912
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
14096 |
INTERIOR DEPT. |
1
|
I understand
that it will, pending final satisfactory solution I take it the certain
educated Asiatics will be admitted this year also. |
|
000005665 |
18.07.1912
|
12984 |
COMMERCIAL
AGENT FOR AUSTRALIA |
12985 |
DOCTOR, Manilal
M. |
5
|
I enclose 3
letters for your information. You will do well to interview in Melbourne
department of External Affairs to arrange matters. Enclosures show how Mr.
Manilal was allowed to land in Australia on his way to Fiji after cables were
exchanged. |
|
000005664 |
18.07.1912
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
Replying to
Lord Ampthill, Lord Emneot said that the Government were satisfied with the
proposed Bill which could not be brought this session. There was no change
regarding marriages as South Africa recognised only monogamy. |
|
000005666 |
19.07.1912
|
12911 |
INTERIOR |
00157 |
GANDHI, M.K. |
1
|
It will
continue pending passage legislation. 6 educated Indians will be admitted
this year also not subject registration. |
|
000005667 |
19.07.1912
|
14096 |
INTERIOR DEPT. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
I have to
confirm the wire (5666). Please furnish me with the names of 6 educated
Asiatics; whom you wish admitted this year. |
|
000005669 |
22.07.1912
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
14096 |
INTERIOR DEPT. |
1
|
He is given a
temporary permit pending Legislation will Government authorise the issue of
licence without production of registration certificate? |
|
000005668 |
22.07.1912
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
14096 |
INTERIOR DEPT. |
1
|
I shall submit
the names of 6 educated Indians for entry, for this year, in due course. |
|
000005670 |
22.07.1912
|
12986 |
SHAPURJI S.
DOORBIN |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
Please accept
me as one. I am a 2nd Mechanical Engineer 9 years resident in Natal, doing
business and writing account books. |
|
000005671 |
23.07.1912
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
2
|
To make one who
was, the chief Opponent of Smuts regarding Smuts' Immigration Bill, Minister
of Interior is practically the reversal of Smuts' policy and gives offence to
Indians. |
|
000024172 |
27.07.1912
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
08314 |
MANSUKHA |
2
|
States that as
his telegram to send Dr. Manilal remained unreplied. Gandhiji thought that he
was not willing to relieve the doctor. For the reasons however he is going to
fiji and Gandhiji hopes people there will make him comfortable and awail of
his presence. |
|
000005672 |
27.07.1912
|
08404 |
GOKHALE, Gopal
Krishna |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
4
|
Sir O.Phillips
tells me that things would be put right. I am sorry to drop the matter as the
question of principle remains unsolved. |
|
000005673 |
27.07.1912
|
12989 |
ROYAPPEN ?
JOSEPH |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
3
|
The cunning of
the secretaries killed the enthusiasm of young boys. Muslims business unite
to oust (Christians) young men. |
|
000005681 |
27.07.1912
|
00120 |
INDIANS |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
32
|
Some of the
applications received by Gandhiji. Gandhiji was asked to select the six
educated Indians who could enter Transvaal. |
|
000025533 |
28.07.1912
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
08404 |
GOKHALE, Gopal
Krishna |
2
|
Give me
information about the date of your arrival and of your entourage. You will
have a royal programme. |
|
000005675 |
29.07.1912
|
12992 |
NAIDOO, S. R. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
We shall be
glad of your advice in the matter. My friend is refused permission to land
having exceeded his time and the case has gone up. |
|
000005674 |
29.07.1912
|
01620 |
CHRISTOPHER, A. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
2
|
The
subscription system will not ensure representation of all communities. Regret
that your replies were unsatisfactory. |
|
000005678 |
30.07.1912
|
12996 |
NATAL BANK |
13472 |
MADANJIT V. |
1
|
Kindly inform
us if powers of attorney granted by you on 19-10-1904 and 25-3-1904 in favour
of Gandhiji are still in force. |
|
000005680 |
30.07.1912
|
12999 |
KHAN, R. K.
(Rahim K.) |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
The parties
will have to sign a declaration of Transference and appoint an agent at
Pmburg to accept the trust etc. |
|
000005679 |
31.07.1912
|
13008 |
PATHER S. R. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
2
|
The Natal
Indian Congress will be strengthened if a little more attention was paid to
Non-Muslim interests. Hindus also should be officials. |
|
000005682 |
01.08.1912
|
12683 |
REGISTRAR OF
ASIATICS |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
I think it was
for the good and benefit of their illiterate Compatriots - not for their own
individual benefit. What is your views. |
|
000005683 |
01.08.1912
|
12683 |
REGISTRAR OF
ASIATICS |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
Everything will
be done for his convenience in landing or proceeding to whatever places he
desires to visit with his secretary. |
|
000005684 |
01.08.1912
|
13000 |
GODBOLE |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
2
|
Our programme
is that Gokhale should put at Hindoos. We want to give a separate address
even if a United Address be given |
|
000005685 |
02.08.1912
|
13001 |
RAMJEE |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
Though the
superintendent visits location for the last three years, only since last
February cases are being failed. For the last three months zoolum. |
|
000005697 |
03.08.1912
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
12683 |
REGISTRAR OF
ASIATICS |
1
|
Educated
Indians would certainly serve their community while serving themselves. I was
never intended to allow entry of those only who did nothing for their own
benefit. Sodha's case was distinctly mentioned. |
|
000005686 |
03.08.1912
|
12999 |
KHAN, R. K.
(Rahim K.) |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
I thought it
wanted merely the signatures. The description of the property is as follows. |
|
000025534 |
04.08.1912
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
08404 |
GOKHALE, Gopal
Krishna |
6
|
Chalks out a
tentative programme, opines that if Government backs out Indian like him will
fight to the finish and thanks for obtaining another donation from the Tata. |
|
000005687 |
04.08.1912
|
00296 |
OLD INDIAN
COLONIST, An |
13003 |
TRANSVAAL
LEADER |
1
|
They migrate or
vegetate. They should have been taught farming. Better still they should open
small shops. They will succeed like Indians. |
|
000005688 |
06.08.1912
|
13004 |
ROYAPPEN J. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
4
|
They do not
take any interest either in the ("Indian Opinion") paper or in the
movement. Prizes , say of pound 5 each, should be offered for best essays on
burning topics of the day relating Indians. |
|
000005690 |
11.08.1912
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
The Judge:
President quashed the conviction on the ground that there is discrimination
between Europeans and coloured in the bye-law. |
|
000005689 |
11.08.1912
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
"Coloureds"
cannot be got to see the vital importance of avoiding infection. They conceal
cases for fear of isolation etc. |
|
000005692 |
13.08.1912
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
He proposed
that permit be required for establishment of a location and that no White be
allowed to reside in such location. |
|
000005693 |
13.08.1912
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
The court held
that though his was not a "Kaffir eating house"; the Municipality
could control all such places. No cost to any party. |
|
000005705 |
15.08.1912
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
Though very
little cause for complaint was found regarding sanitation in one house a
Dhobi was found sleeping on clothing given for Washing, to him. |
|
000005710 |
16.08.1912
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
01305 |
GANDHI,
Chhaganlal K. |
7
|
Ba (Mrs.
Gandhi: Kasturba) Ani and Kishan are ill. The Gokhale Souvenir must be
excellent. Hindu Conference is an "awful humbug"; not even
advertisement should be published. |
|
00005710A |
16.08.1912
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
01305 |
GANDHI,
Chhaganlal K. |
6
|
He is bitter
against you 2 brothers. If you return it by heart-felt love, the bitterness
will mellow down if it will not disappear wholly. |
|
00005710B |
16.08.1912
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
01305 |
GANDHI,
Chhaganlal K. |
4
|
I am engrossed
in teaching. Boys are making very rapid progress. I sometime fear too rapid. |
|
000005696 |
16.08.1912
|
12683 |
REGISTRAR OF
ASIATICS |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
Until
legislation validating residence of specially exempted Indians. I regret I
cannot issue licence to Sodha. |
|
000005695 |
16.08.1912
|
13008 |
PATHER S. R. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
What do you
intend doing about Congress. Please let me know something regarding Mr.
Gokhale's visit. |
|
000005694 |
16.08.1912
|
12683 |
REGISTRAR OF
ASIATICS |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
I have got a
long list, some putting forward reasonable claims. Please send me the names
you want immigration for. |
|
000005708 |
17.08.1912
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
Against- (1)
giving Johannesburg Municipality the power to grant licences to trade (2)
Pass Laws, (3) neglecting to regulate relations between Whitemen and
Black-women etc. |
|
000005707 |
17.08.1912
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
Very difficult
constitutional problems have arisen regarding the provincial councils to
legislate on Asiatics etc. and hence the delay. |
|
000005706 |
17.08.1912
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
"An Indian
was found sleeping on clothing" This should forewarn Whites regarding
their Laundry work. Patronise "The Place." |
|
000005709 |
17.08.1912
|
13015 |
TAX PAYER |
06000 |
EDITOR |
1
|
The objection
that this policy causes an excess of pound 6000 a year is unpatriotic. It
will mean reversion to barbarism eventually.
|
|
000005699 |
19.08.1912
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
12683 |
REGISTRAR OF
ASIATICS |
1
|
Consultations
are being held as to the names to submit the list of the fillest from among
the many received. |
|
000005698 |
19.08.1912
|
12992 |
NAIDOO, S. R. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
We are making
collections. We have decided to invite Gokhale to visit Kimberley. Will you
also accompany him? |
|
000005700 |
20.08.1912
|
13009 |
WARERSON R. B. |
13010 |
RAND DAILY MAIL |
1
|
I intend to be
a Passive Resister to the Defence Act by refusing to lift a rifle etc; as a
protest against this class legislation intended to protest the propertied
classes. |
|
000005588 |
23.08.1912
|
00582 |
MEHTA, P. J.
(Pranjivandas) (Dr.) |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
4
|
His body is
like a paper-bag. Albumen is now added to (his) diabetes, all due to mental
exertion. He requires one year's rest but he will not take it. He comes as a
'public man' but must be spared. |
|
000005701 |
23.08.1912
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
Both the
Indians failed. Acting Chief Judge held that not the Court but the
Immigration Officer should be satisfied regarding the claim. If in good
faith, the Officer is not satisfied he can prohibit immigration. |
|
000005702 |
24.08.1912
|
01620 |
CHRISTOPHER, A. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
At the last
meeting of the Durban United Indian Sports Association you were unanimously
elected. Please accept. |
|
000005703 |
27.08.1912
|
13012 |
OFFICER UNDER
SECTION 6 OF 17 |
13014 |
SOOAHAJI (NO.
77167) |
1
|
To show cause
why you should not summarily be adjudged to pay pound 24-5-0 for the licence
to remain in this colony. |
|
000005704 |
27.08.1912
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
Some coloureds
were refused 1st class tickets which they wanted when they wanted when they
were not allowed to sit with Europeans in 2nd class. The policy of
Segregation must be definitely maintained and clearly laid down.
|
|
000009536 |
28.08.1912
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00633 |
GANDHI, Harilal |
4
|
Why do you not
?? I fail to understand. Why debt was incurred to celerrald goaldas' ?? |
|
000005711 |
03.09.1912
|
00157 |
GANDHI, M.K. |
12911 |
INTERIOR |
1
|
Venture think
decision will arouse religious bitterness, no matter what their past conduct.
Trust Government will reconsider. |
|
000032387 |
05.09.1912
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00633 |
GANDHI, Harilal |
1
|
Gandhiji
advises Harilal to study Sanskrit instead of French. Harilal had opted for
French. Gandhiji wants him to reconsider and opt for the studies in Sanskrit
if he thought fit. |
|
000009542 |
05.09.1912
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00633 |
GANDHI, Harilal |
10
|
I write
regularly. I am surprised that you do not get them. Ba is very ill your
resistance to learn French and(not Sanskrit) is nothing but waste of time and
money. Treat this as friendly advice rather than intrusion. |
|
000005712 |
07.09.1912
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
3
|
A Deputation of
Natives explained to "Express". Editor the injustice done to
Natives in being refused trade-licences in locations even, though these were
given to Asiatics. The Editorial Note supports Natives. |
|
000005713 |
08.09.1912
|
12136 |
DUNGARSHI
MORARJI |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
Can we give an
address if we collect about pound 5 ? The amount is small as I fear local
Muslims may not contribute. Reply: Separate address not possible. |
|
000005714 |
10.09.1912
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
The Traders
etc. of Krugersdorp are given up in arms regarding coloured competition. A
meeting will be held, the mayor to preside. |
|
000005715 |
10.09.1912
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
The Supreme
Court held that the lease of the property to Amod was illegal and granted
damages to the claimant (the super landlord). |
|
000005716 |
13.09.1912
|
12683 |
REGISTRAR OF
ASIATICS |
00157 |
GANDHI, M.K. |
1
|
Police asked
pass two boys and girls |
|
000005718 |
23.09.1912
|
13020 |
MUSLIM M. R.
SOCIETY |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
The Muslims
Mastic Reading Society has unanimously decided to present a fitting address.
Please draft me. We will decorate it etc. |
|
000005719 |
24.09.1912
|
13021 |
NAIK, N. B. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
Mr. Smythe Administrator
agrees to preside if the Address (to Mr. Gokhale) is non-political. Is it so
? Reply: It is non-political. |
|
000005720 |
25.09.1912
|
13022 |
BHAGVATIDIN B. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
8
|
Complaint that
Shankaranand's (Swami) party is unscrupulous; and creates a schism among
Hindus. We better drop Hindu Address etc. |
|
000005721 |
01.10.1912
|
14096 |
INTERIOR DEPT. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
2
|
It can be
easily arranged. When Gokhale's interview with the Premier and Interior
Minister is fixed let me know. I shall see that Smuts is free then. I hope
Tolstoy Farm (Phoenix Settlement) prospers through the draft is trying for
farmers. |
|
000005722 |
02.10.1912
|
13023 |
INDIANS OF
DELGOA BAY |
02946 |
BRITISH INDIAN
ASSOCIATION |
1
|
Please include
ours as one item in the programme. If he comes here by Railway, some of us
will go to receive him, up to Portuguese Territory. |
|
000005723 |
03.10.1912
|
13024 |
PANDAY Lachman |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
Many are poor
and so ill-clad and dirty. They are afraid to go to the Town Hall where the
general Address is to be given. So please arrange. |
|
000005724 |
03.10.1912
|
13024 |
PANDAY Lachman |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
2
|
If division is
shown among Indians it does not matter as Hindus can never unite such is
causing a split among Hindus. |
|
000005725 |
04.10.1912
|
14200 |
RUTHNAM
H.SECY.RECEPTION COM. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
All sections of
South Coast Line are united for this purpose. We are arranging to run a
special train etc. |
|
000005726 |
07.10.1912
|
14101 |
SIRDAR (Glencoe
Collieries) |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
We are poor but
we want to do our little best. Please let us know the minimum expenses and if
he will design to visit us. |
|
000005727 |
08.10.1912
|
13027 |
GOPAUL (Jt.
Secretary, Maritzburg) |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
Mr. Smythe,
Natal Administrator has consented to preside. Please let me know the approximate
date and assure us that Gokhales reception is "non-party." |
|
000005728 |
09.10.1912
|
13028 |
BHAGAWATIDIN |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
6
|
He
(Shankaranand's Party) refuses to call a public meeting to settle the dispute
between u.s. We call a meeting therefore: Wire Advice. |
|
000005729 |
09.10.1912
|
14103 |
BENJAMIN (Sec.
Mad. Indian Ass.Huguemot) |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
Thanks for the
draft which being nice and sweet we are placing the order in the hands of the
engraver. |
|
000005730 |
09.10.1912
|
12970 |
KALIDAS, K.
(Kimberley) |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1
|
You are to
reach Cape Town 4 or 5 days before Gokhale's arrival. So please drop here to
advice us regarding reception. |
|
000005691 |
11.10.1912
|
14100 |
ONTONG, J. W. |
12468 |
TRANSVAAL
LEADER |
1
|
This to thank
publicly those who espoused our cause. The School Board treats us unfairly.
Mr. Stallard's opposition to us was a surprise. |
|
000015661 |
12.10.1912
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
05912 |
HOUGH, Eleanor
M. (Miss) |
1
|
Expresses
inability to send for the required introduction. |
|
000015915 |
16.10.1912
|
09172 |
RAJAGOPALACHARI,
C. |
00546 |
DESAI, Mahadev
Haribhai |
7
|
Rajaji's
thoughts about his happy stay at Ashram, "Young India" issue,
urgency to go to Madras, Consequences of Bapu's fast and decisions of the
Unity conference, misuse of Bapu's draft resolution by Mohammad ali who
believd his better nature and give a wrong turn to Mussalman thought. |
|
000009544 |
16.10.1912
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00633 |
GANDHI, Harilal |
2
|
You have mis
understood my encouragement to Sorabjee Parsee. In my opinion his case is
more justifiable you of course cannot be considered. I can under stand Get
your conduct with chanchi has proved risky. Control over just is not easy. |
|
000015914 |
16.10.1912
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
3
|
Containing
press communiques regarding the end of the fast, Gandhiji's appeal, Unity
Conference etc. |
|
000015913 |
16.10.1912
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
Cutting
containing leaderetter with heading "Unity before Everything Else". |
|
000015911 |
16.10.1912
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
05463 |
VICEROY |
2
|
I intend to
visit Kohat in Company of some Musalman and Hindu friends to find out causes
of Hindu Muslim dissensions. |
|
000015912 |
16.10.1912
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
05463 |
VICEROY |
2
|
Fair copy of
15911. |
|
000023810 |
04.11.1912
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
08257 |
SASTRIAR |
2
|
Informs how to
succed Gokhale's visit to South Africa has been; how he was received. |
|
000005738 |
05.11.1912
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
4
|
Bye-Laws,
Governing the conduct of the public of the Municipality of Krugersdorp
Section 8: No Native, Asiatic or Coloured Person shall be allowed the use of
any seat in the park. |
|
000005731 |
09.11.1912
|
14201 |
RAHIM, S. M.
(Sec.Cape Br.Indian Union) |
08404 |
GOKHALE, Gopal
Krishna |
1
|
The enclosed
cutting shows how the Whites have always some insulting remarks to offer.
Hoping success to you. |
|
000005732 |
09.11.1912
|
08476 |
RAMJEE RAO, V. |
13032 |
CAPE TIMES |
1
|
The
author relates instances of law cunning from as succession of his Indian
tenants. Gokhale teaches Indians rights, some one would go round teaching
their duties. |
|
000005733 |
12.11.1912
|
04936 |
MUNICIPALITY |
13034 |
DESAI, C. H.
(Krugersdorp) |
1
|
The
Park Curator was acting under clause 8 of the Councils' Bye-Laws in asking
Indians to vacate the bench. |
|
000005734 |
21.11.1912
|
13034 |
DESAI, C. H.
(Krugersdorp) |
04936 |
MUNICIPALITY |
1
|
Please let me
know whether this distinction obtained in all towns. Send me a copy of your
Bye-laws as I want to consult a lawyer. |
|
000005735 |
28.11.1912
|
12950 |
KALLENBACH,
Hermann |
00899 |
GANDHI,
Maganlal K. |
2
|
Saltless diet
has improved my health. I would be only partially repaying my debt to you
people if my example makes you live simpler. If we all help towards the
realisation of Gandhiji's ideals, his unselfish work for us would be repaid. |
|
000005736 |
28.11.1912
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
1
|
Thanks
programme convenient Gokhales' health unsatisfactory. Spare him trouble. |
|
000005737 |
05.12.1912
|
04936 |
MUNICIPALITY |
13034 |
DESAI, C. H.
(Krugersdorp) |
1
|
Herewith a copy
of the Bye-laws governing the conduct of the Public. The laws relate to
Krugarsdorp only. Please send one Shilling. |
|
000026451 |
15.12.1912
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00660 |
GANDHI, Manilal |
3
|
I do not keep
late hours nor rise very early. Perhaps as my is cropped very short I
appeared to be ill. |
|
000009545 |
16.12.1912
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
09443 |
TYABJI, Abbas
S. |
1
|
Being uncertain
who will be able to attend All India congress committee. I send this if you
cannot attend send your criticism. the draft is not for publication. |
|
00005741A |
17.12.1912
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
14104 |
CHIEF
IMMIGRATION OFFICER |
2
|
In terms of the
provisional settlement I understand that permits have been sanctioned to Mr.
Rayappen etc. Please let me have them. |
|
000005741 |
17.12.1912
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00899 |
GANDHI,
Maganlal K. |
2
|
See Paul,
Subraniam, Dada, Sheth etc. All this is possible if there is harmony in
Phoenix. It is your duty and work to bring it. |
|
000005739 |
17.12.1912
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
4
|
Hindu and
Muslim priests can solemnise; if the marrying parties sign or have witnesses,
or if minors, their parents do so etc. |
|
000005740 |
17.12.1912
|
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
2
|
A rough pencil
draft of receipts and expenditure: Receipt pound 502-3-0, Expense pound
768-0-0. Debit Balance pound 265-17-0. |
|
000025567 |
28.12.1912
|
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
08404 |
GOKHALE, Gopal
Krishna |
4
|
People there do
not understand the fight clearly. I am sorry for the mismanagement that gave
you cause for trouble. I have cabled for more funds. Can you name somebody
whom I can send report regularly. |
