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'Natal Mercury' comments on Gandhi's 'Open letter. If it says, the Indian is despised it is his own fault. Let him adopt European Civilisation and he will see himself better treated ."G. is as impartial as anyone could expect him to be and writes with marked moderation etc.

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Editorial notes on the Open Letter Mr. Gandhi "Has Over proved his case. The Indian is not a down-trodden being. Rammy Sammy has a very good notion of where he is comfortable".

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10.01.1895

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The report describes the annual sports Gathering in the tea-estate of Mr. Hindson .Most cordial feelings prevailed between the employer and the coolies." After this it is to be hoped Mr. Hindson will be accepted as a proper Gandhist."

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11.01.1895

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Every paper comments adversely the 'Open Letter'. Even "The Englishman" of India, supports us. If Lord Ripon rejects the Bill, it Will be sent back to him probably in a more stringent form.

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One of the ablest and most well-written comments on "The Open Letter" by a correspondent in the 'Critic'. The evil is not from without but within-the Hindu caste 'system'. As the immigrants belong to the lowest castes, do what they will, they cannot raise them selves etc.

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12.01.1895

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These beggars are ruining the Colony by underselling the white farmer. Native labour can and should replace the coolie.

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14.01.1895

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The question is still under consideration of the Government.

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15.01.1895

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Mr. Ruffe is allowed great Latitude. He indulged Billigsgate', but was not even punished. An instance of the persecution of Mr. Gandhi's country men||

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16.01.1895

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Most probably the Imperial Government will veto this first attempt - to placate those who denounce it as retrograde.

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17.01.1895

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The Government should stop this nuisance, or there will be murders by these drunkards.

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18.01.1895

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Suggestions of the paper as to what Natal Government do in the event of the Imperial veto. The paper suspects that the Imperial Government has vetoed the Bill and that the Natal Government knows but suppresses the news in the hope that the Home Government will suggest only reconsideration.

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19.01.1895

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Inconsistent arguments are propped up by the whites to justify the ill-treatment "The Indian must go but without his earnings. The Native must work, but not as a mechanic Is this fair?.

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He should take warning from what happened to the aGitator in Mauritius-and how costly it proved to be. 'Curing of fancied grievances' will not help his cause.

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22.01.1895

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DRUMMOND, G. W.

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This is an appeal by the writer to treat Indians better and to sympathise with him. The writer also deals with the virtues and vices of Indians and natives.

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23.01.1895

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Mr. G. may argue as well as he can about the superiority or the purity of his race. But Natal will not take the risk of ceasing to be a white man's country.

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23.01.1895

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19 Indians in all were charged for being in the borough before day-light without passes. The case was adjourned.

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24.01.1895

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A correspondent puts counter questions to G.(1) If the Indians is ill-treated why does he not return to Indian after 5 Years ?etc.

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24.01.1895

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Hatred of the Indian (as such) does not exist. But it does exist for the higher class of the Indians that puts superior airs, spreads sedition and is a coward in war-times.

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24.01.1895

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After detailing the various disabilities of the Indians in the different states, the writer says that an Indian has appeared in the person of Mr. M. K. Gandhi, and then comments on the Open Letter adversely.

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25.01.1895

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NAOROJI, Dadabhai

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Inquires if the report that the bill has been disallowed by the Home Government is correct. Thanks all those who helped.

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27.01.1895

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GOVERNOR-GENERAL, Secretary to

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The Governor acknowledges receipt of your pamphlet.

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27.01.1895

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BAKER & LINDSAY, SOLICITORS

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GANDHI, M. K.

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Thanks for your cheque of pound 1-10 shs. in settlement of our account.

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28.01.1895

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RAHIM AHMAD & 9 OTHERS

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Though he stood aside to give way to the European Couple, the male assaulted one of us. We have lodged a complaint but Natal Indian Congress also should move in the matter.

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28.01.1895

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An indentured labourer Lost his eyes while working for his master. Being of no use he was discharged without compensation. He, therefore took to begging The magistrate discharged him and suggested an inquiry in to his case.

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29.01.1895

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19 Indians charged with being in the borough before day-light ,were released by the Magistrate.

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29.01.1895

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The Sanitary Committee recommends a Location for the convenience of the Indians and in the interest of public health.

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29.01.1895

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Comments of Natal Mercury on the Protector of Immigration's report which pays "the glowing but somewhat misplaced tribute" to the coolies.

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31.01.1895

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Mr. Dillan's judgement makes the 9 O'clock bill "simply a modification of the Vagrancy Act. It will mean increased trouble to the police.

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01.02.1895

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GANDHI, M. K.

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NATAL ADVERTISER, Editor

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"Information about the Esoteric Christian Union and London Vegetarian Society books. etc. It also contains some condemnation of the present civilization.

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01.02.1895

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Advertisement for sale of books (re: Esoteric Christianity) by Gandhiji.

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02.02.1895

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Report of lectures denouncing the policy of Rhodes and of penetration. By unfair means, of the British.

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02.02.1895

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As many coolies as possible should be induced even compelled to live in Locations because of their unsanitary habits. Fruit producer and dealer should be prohibited form sleeping in his store-room

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04.02.1895

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Agenda of the Mayoral Congress which includes segregation of Indians and restriction of immigration.

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05.02.1895

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Some Asiatics were given notice to quit Krugersdorp, as it was found that they were trading under the style of E. Harvey.

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06.02.1895

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The native is fast Losing respect for the white because the latter is Losing self respect. Mothers allow their daughters to be too free with the Blacks. All this is due to our improper education system whose faults the writer dilates upon.

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06.02.1895

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The paper wonders why Lord Ripon's reply which "was on water" has not yet been published.

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07.02.1895

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The Principal Under Secretary wires that the Natal Government has been telegraphically informed that the Bill is receiving "Serious consideration" by the Imperial Government.

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08.02.1895

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We are glad Lord Ripon does not treat this matter Lightly. Natal's mind is made up in this matter Soon or late the Bill shall pass.

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09.02.1895

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So long as the matter remains in suspense, there is hope for the Colony.

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14.02.1895

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A White man saw a coolie strike his child; so he protested and a quarrel ensued injuring both.

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14.02.1895

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Greyville tram-stables have been occupied by Corporation Coolie Servants. "The people have paid quite enough for the land without having this nuisance thrust upon them"-and so on in the same strain.

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15.02.1895

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It was resolved not to deal with the Provisional Treaty but to act upon Government's letter of 28-6-1894' and to act upon the understanding that whites and coloured persons shall not enjoy equal rights.

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16.02.1895

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The Committee of the Mayoral Congress at Cape Town reported that the time had come for regulation and prohibition of importation of Asiatics. The report was adopted

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16.02.1895

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An editorial note, sympathising with Transvaal for its reluctance to grant equal status to Indians in "the most favoured nation treaty" Clause.

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16.02.1895

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The Bulawayo Chamber of Commerce and the Salisbury Chamber have advised Government to keep out bunyan traders.

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18.02.1895

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A report of an Indians Christian's marriage and addresses to the bridegroom.

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19.02.1895

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The Government has very successfully dealt with the whole problem. There are good grounds to hope that the Government will stand firm both on the Franchise and the repatriation questions.

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19.02.1895

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The Premier proposes Compulsory repatriation but we doubt if it can be done in view of Imperial Government's opposition. his reticence on the Franchise Bill is ominous.

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19.02.1895

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The Indian rapidly buys the white man with the property of the latter skilfully stolen from him. He is not Law-abiding as was shown in the recent instance when he assaulted the police

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20.02.1895

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An Arab (Indian Trader) was compelled by the court to take off his boots as a mark of respect to the court.

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21.02.1895

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Umgeni Road is rapidly becoming a coolie-village, and Europeans are rapidly shifting else where the coolies being very undesirable neighbours. Then follows a description of the Greyville Tram stables where some coolies where Located.

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21.02.1895

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Two appeals against conviction for theft dismissed in both which Indians were the accused

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22.02.1895

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He was hand cuffed and whipped in to keeping pace with running horse of the white constables He often fell down and bruised himself.

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22.02.1895

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A United front of the Cape, Natal and the Republics should be presented against the Imperial government Veto. Mere repeated passage of the Bill is ineffectual.

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22.02.1895

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A reporter described in detail and with an unmitigated disgust the unsanitary habits of Indian fruit sellers.

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25.02.1895

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We were handcuffed and made to run with the horse and beaten when we failed to keep pace with the horse or fell down. I still bear marks of injury. We were both discharged.

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25.02.1895

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Corroboration of the above two "I have often seen Indians and Natives handcuffed and made to run with the horse"

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25.02.1895

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Government's reticence is ominous Will Government dare to take the bold steps it promised during the election in the event of the Imperial Veto; We. doubt.

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27.02.1895

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It is good that such an influential body as the Mayoral Congress of Cape Town recommended prohibition of immigration. The Indian Question will soon be an all South African Problem.

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28.02.1895

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Entire stoppage of immigration is not only opposed to the Imperial Policy, but also harmful to the Local interests of Natal itself. The remedy is an attempt at Europeanisation of the Coolie. An interesting and a level headed article.

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02.03.1895

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AFRICAN BOATING CO.

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MOHMAD HAJI DADA, Haji

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This is a letter wishing bon voyage and happy return to Natal. It also testifies to the qualities of head and heart of H.Mahmad H.Dada,who was subjected to indignities.

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02.03.1895

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WARD, Frank

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NATAL ADVERTISER, Editor

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Some Indians who are refused licences are defying the Law by keeping open their "eating houses for kaffirs "all night,

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07.03.1895

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A Natal tea planter asserts in this interview that the coolie is far more efficient then the native." The Coolie was the making of natal."

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14.03.1895

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Printed signed from of `indenture', of Abdul Karim. "I agree to emigrate on conditions specified on the reverse.

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14.03.1895

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A large number of European signatories including merchant companies, testify to the cleanliness of business premises and houses, of Indians merchants most of whom come from Bombay and to the grave error in calling them "coolies"

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14.03.1895

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The better class of Indians are as clean in their habits and domestic life as white people of the same standing.

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14.03.1895

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We certify that they are clean and they are rebuked falsely Really they are as good as higher class British people.

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14.03.1895

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They are peaceful and Law abiding and therefore desirable. Their withdrawal will be a calamity to us. Specially those who live far away from business centre:

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15.03.1895

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The correspondent strongly protested against allowing coolies and natives to rode on the cars which are used by Europeans

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15.03.1895

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The paper takes the Government severely to task for not taking the public into confidence re: the fate of the bill

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20.03.1895

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The British Colonies are bound by rules as "to British Subjects", but the republics are free and they are determined to the Indians from their territories.

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20.03.1895

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The number of cases of alleged rape is phenomenal. The Complainants, mostly commit perjury.

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22.03.1895

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Mr. Tatham applied in the Supreme Court for confirmation of Mr. Gandhiji's plan of distribution of a Muslim's estate, but it was opposed as G.was a Hindu: and so could not know Mohomedan Law!!

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23.03.1895

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OBSERVER

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NATAL ADVERTISER, Editor

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The Correspondent appeals for a more humane treatment of the coolie, who were Located in most unsanitary shanties.

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23.03.1895

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An Indian was refused trading licence in East Griqualand in the Cape. One or two who already have Licences in that part of the Cape are also to be driven out.

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23.03.1895

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Gandhiji was asked to suggest a plan of distribution of the estate of a deceased Indian who was a Mohammedan .He did so, but objection was raised later on, that G.was a Hindu, while the deceased was a Muslim and so G. could not know Muslim Customs !

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24.03.1895

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Report of the proceedings of the meeting of the Stanger (?) branch of the Natal Indian Congress, detailing instances of oppression of Indian traders and coolies by the whites.

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27.03.1895

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The "Brewers' Journal" gives 40 examples of teetotal (teetotal) drink which contain a good quantity of alcohol.

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28.03.1895

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NATAL WITNESS, Editor

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A Vigorous defence by Gandhiji of his view-point re: Muslim Law of inheritance namely the relative have an exclusive claim upon the estate The judgement would entail great hardship upon Muslims.

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28.03.1895

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It is to be hoped that the coolie bids in the coming auction-sale of property will not be taken notice of. Sammy's company is very unpleasant.

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29.03.1895

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If the franchise Bill be vetoed, it will be passed again and again till it gets the sanction.

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29.03.1895

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(1) He had always opposed 10,000 pound vote. (2) The Franchise Bill was good but Home Government's opposition could have been avoided by raising the franchise qualification for Indians only.

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30.03.1895

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Whether Indians as British subject have the same status as the whites will be decided by the arbitration of the Chief Justice of the Free State.

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01.04.1895

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An article full of vituperation and abuse for the Asiatic traders. "an unclean, dishonest and cut-throat set of rascals." etc.

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08.04.1895

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The paper gives the whole history in brief of the attempts of Transvaal Government to confine Indians to Locations. The award is a great victory for the Trans-Government and is a Land mark in the South Africa Struggle.

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09.04.1895

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The writer wants Indians as indentured Labour they should be repatriated after the indenture period He therefore supports the Bill but fears that the measure might be vetoed by Home Government and if they do not veto, the Indian Government might stop immigration to Natal which he feels will affect them adversely.

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10.04.1895

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JUNIUS

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NATAL MERCURY, Editor

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The writer roundly condemns the attitude of the judge in asserting that G.was ignorant of Muslim Law. But the editor says the judge had acquired special knowledge of that Law.

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10.04.1895

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JUNIUS

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NATAL MERCURY, Editor

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Mr. Gandhi's protégé is getting it not all round. He (The Indian) is charged of dispossessing his white rival by unfair means. The writer pooh-poohs the argument of the whites in this matter.

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10.04.1895

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A Free State riot between whites and natives on disagreement as to the terms of employment. Rev. H. says "the attack on the native was the most disgraceful and brutal affair."

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11.04.1895

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In as much as it does not compel repatriation but only imposes a fine on freed coolies, the bill is ineffective.

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11.04.1895

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It is practically a victory for Transvaal. The Home Governments seems to have been a willing partner and they can now say to the Indian Government that by leaving everything to the courts they have done their best.

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12.04.1895

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The Bill will help us but very slightly towards the solution of the Indian Problem. The tax on 'free' Indians must be prohibitive and must extend to his children also. The Government should take the trader as well as the labourer in hand.

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13.04.1895

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An instance of a respectable Indian being arrested and harassed under the pass Laws. The Writer says some remedy should be found.

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17.04.1895

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DOUGLAS, W. M.

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You make out a strong case and I sympathise. The present conduct is certainty. Un-Christian.

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19.04.1895

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The writer shows why "Christianity is a failure among the kaffirs". He says the new apostles are anything but Christ's followers and then roundly condemns missionaries and modern civilization.

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19.04.1895

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The Daily Telegraph has discovered "Somewhat too late in the day" that Gandhiji has addressed letters and representation on behalf of Indians.

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20.04.1895

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The writer is alarmed at the phenomenal growth of cotton mills in India. Quoting figures he feels that they will outs the European not only from the Indian but ultimately from the African market also.

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24.04.1895

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PILLAY, A.S.DOROSAMY

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"I have been hated here by all, without cause," and then follows an account of an incident in which he was insulted Conveys personal news.

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24.04.1895

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ROOTH & WESSELS

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TYAB, Haji Khan Mohammad & CO.

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We send you herewith two memorials signed by Heynaann Gordon & Co., and others and certificate signed by Dr. Spink.

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24.04.1895

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Sworn testimony of Haji Mahomed Haji Dada, of a very respectable family that name,re: the annoyance harassment and insults heaped upon him on account of the pass system

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25.04.1895

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My Government asked for a conference of representatives of all the colonies of S. Africa to take concerted action re: the Indian Problem. Indian Immigration Bill will also be submitted.

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26.04.1895

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The article continues the diatribes against the luxurious missionary and asserts that Muslims succeed because they are simpler and more fraternal The Christian fails because he is not such. It also eulogises the Tolstoyan Principle of non possession.

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27.04.1895

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Another distinguished doctor certifies to the sanitary and hygienic condition of the residences of Indians.

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27.04.1895

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Three artillery men were convicted to 3 month's r. I. and 15 lashes each for "this cowardly attack"

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27.04.1895

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raising the educational qualifications can bar effectively most Indians from voting. It will remove the objection against the present bill which is based on colour prejudice.

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27.04.1895

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Duplicate of SN304

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27.04.1895

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A baker T.I. Benny was fined 3 pounds for keeping a filthy bake house (evidently he was a white).

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27.04.1895

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The report shows how all sense of fair play or justice are thrown to the winds when it is a matter between the white and the Black. The poor Black was lynched give some details.

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27.04.1895

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H.Prior veale,a distinguished medical practitioner of Pretoria certifies that during his extensive practice among Indians, he has found them of clean habits.

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29.04.1895

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It was decided not to send representative to the conference of all colonies as proposed by Natal on coolie problem

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30.04.1895

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PILLAY, A.S.DOROSAMY

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STANDARD & DIGGERS NEWS, Editor

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The fact that the Indian question has been submitted for arbitration to a prejudiced Dutchman lends colour to the suspicion of an intrigue between Transvaal and British Government

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02.05.1895

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The General Manager of Cape Railways recommends reduction in fair for long distance travel which will result in economic gain. We recommend reduction in number of classes also to reduce weight of trains.

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02.05.1895

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Fell's speech : He welcomed the abolition. He wished to see one court and one Law for the white and the black.

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02.05.1895

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The Free state's refusal to meet Natal in Conference was due not to inter-colonial jealousy, but to self-satisfaction born of the De Villier's award which ditched the issue for them.

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02.05.1895

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"There was, he held one law for the white and for the Black." The abolition of the Native High Court was, therefore good.

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02.05.1895

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Details re: different classes and arrangement on Natal Railway lines including separate compartments for "Banyans"

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03.05.1895

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A coolie Hotel waiter charged his white master with assault, and beating He produced a hand-kerchief saturated with blood. But this evident was considered exaggerated.

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03.05.1895

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The article futher details upon the numerous un-Christian practices and beliefs of the missionary who is often the vanguard of the Imperialist armies.

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04.05.1895

12245

HASSIM SUMAR,STANDERTON F.A.R

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GANDHI, M. K.

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Two sheets full of signatures are sent along with.

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04.05.1895

12569

SOUPEN J.C.

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GANDHI, M. K.

1

Kindly supply me with a fresh amount of train fare as the last allowance has been exhausted.

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05.05.1895

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GANDHI, M. K.

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MOHAMAD KASSIM KAMROODIN

1

Received Indian Signatures. Get Dutch Signatures and send them to Pretoria. I have wired there: Every Indian must exert to avoid repentances.

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07.05.1895

00187

INDIANS OF NATAL

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MEMBERS & SPEAKER LEG. ASSEMBL

2

The proposal of the re-indenture or in default 3 pound tax is unjust, uncalled for and against British Principles. We pray redress.

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07.05.1895

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A farmer was fined pound 75 or 6 months for inflicting 'barbarous' treatment on a boy of 14. The farmer pleaded guilty but said he was entitled to do so as a master. Gruesome details are given here:

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08.05.1895

00927

POST MASTER GENERAL

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DADA ABDOOLA & CO.

1

Re-arrangement of the counter-space and separate accommodations for Asiatics will be provided this year.

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08.05.1895

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The paper opines that the first bill delegating power to an independent body is good but the second bill is not satisfactory as breach of contract by the coolie to return to India at the end of the period is not to be a criminal offence. Thus the Indian coolie problem remains unsolved.

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08.05.1895

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Report of the debate in the Assembly. The bill passed the second reading. It makes the Board independent of Government.

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08.05.1895

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M.L.A.

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GANDHI, M. K.

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I have succeeded in getting time for consideration of the petition by the Committee of the House. I should say, however, that I cannot sympathise with the contentions of the petition

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08.05.1895

12246

MOHAMAD KASSIM KAMROODIN

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GANDHI, M. K.

1

Sorry. No Dutchman is willing to sign.

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08.05.1895

12436

COMROODIN & CO. & OTHER INDIAN

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GANDHI, M. K.

1

We have not much money. We have not been able to secure signatures. But we will do our best. Two Doctors' certificates enclosed. Gor your wire:

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09.05.1895

12247

ABDOOLA HAJI ADAM & INDIANS

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PRESIDENT & M.L.A.

1

Indian petition against the Bill setting forth arguments to Shaw that the bill is "unjust uncalled for and against British principles."

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09.05.1895

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J.P.s or town-jurors should not sit with magistrates to try native cases. They are most prejudiced against the natives.

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09.05.1895

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No coloured employer to be eligible for a seat on the Board. This is the report of the Committee stage of the Bill.

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09.05.1895

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Municipalities were granted power to point out Locations, issue passes to Indian and fix hours for their moving about.

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09.05.1895

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Debate shows that the house is favourably inclined towards the Bill.

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09.05.1895

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A report of the debate on the Bill. The debate shows that every one agreed with the principles of the Bill.

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10.05.1895

12249

PLOUGHMAN, John, An admirer of

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The letter shows up the "emptiness of religious life in Maritzburg" and the solidity of our love for lucre:

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10.05.1895

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STEWARD, G.

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INKANYISO, Editor

2

The writer of the article has overproved his case when he roundly condemns Christian missionaries The Editor's note:" We admit the attack is unduly severe".

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10.05.1895

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Severe adverse comments specially on the first Bill, as being ineffective and Likely to be opposed by the British Government as a piece of class legislation.

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11.05.1895

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Comments in support of both the Bills." There is nothing (in the Immigration Bill) to which unbiased judgement can object".

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14.05.1895

00232

HABIB, Haji

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2

Informs that 491 signatures of the Dutch and 1340 of the Europeans have been received on the petition and that it is arranged to pay to the person who presents the petition to the parliament pound 250 if it is successful, Otherwise 3 pounds.

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15.05.1895

12533

REHMAN, Abdool

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GANDHI, M. K.

1

We have got 1300 European and 235 Dutch signatures and sent them to Pretoria. Sorry we cannot send you pound 50. But we are sending you pound 10.

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15.05.1895

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Proceedings of the Committee stage. Resolved that a 3 pound. tax be imposed on freed Indians and " recovered by summery process.

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16.05.1895

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MUNSHI A. DAWOOD

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GANDHI, M. K.

1

"If I am already included in the printed list of members, I shall pay, Otherwise I will not."

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16.05.1895

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Criticism of the Bills. It is unjust to impose 3 pound tax on Indians only and not on other non European immigrants As non-Europeans also are vitally affected they should have some representation on the Trust Board.

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17.05.1895

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The solution of the native problem his in the way Jesus pointed out-namely to treat the native as a brother, The mission must therefore first truly convert themselves.

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17.05.1895

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Cope town and Port-Elizabeth have started a move to confine Asiatics to Locations. An interpellation is to be put inquiring if Government will propose to stoppage of immigration.

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18.05.1895

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The Transvaal aught to subdue magats. The white race means to rule. Some "injustice "may be wrong but, some blood spilled but thorough subjugation of Africa will do great good to the natives themselves.

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20.05.1895

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A very unusual instance of discharge, though the assault was proved "The Railway company had treated Coolies as badly as a pharaoh who ordered Jews to make bricks without straw"

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20.05.1895

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The Imperial Government opposes class legislation. But we propose to take united action after the Conference of all colonies which Natal has proposed.

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20.05.1895

12533

REHMAN, Abdool

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GANDHI, M. K.

1

Your wire - we send 675 (Indians) sign, more European and Dutch sign. 50 each sent to Pretoria.

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21.05.1895

00927

POST MASTER GENERAL

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DADA ABDOOLA & CO.

1

Separate accommodation at the Durban Post Office counter has been arranged for "the general convenience of the public"

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21.05.1895

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Debate on the East London Municipal Bill empowering the Municipality to issue passes, reserve Locations etc. Hofmeyr Act exempted some natives.

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21.05.1895

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The paper ridicules the contentions of the Indian petition against the Bill and says that its (Petitions) arguments lacks common sense.

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22.05.1895

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GANDHI, M. K.

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NATAL ADVERTISER, Editor

2

Gandhiji writes that the report (and many such reports) in the paper was very greatly exaggerated and misstated and "always to the disadvantage of Indians". The editor remarks that it was not intentionally so exaggerated.

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22.05.1895

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It was resolved at Stanger that only employers could give passes to their coolies for buying liquor.

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25.05.1895

12254

RESIDENTS & INDIANS OF VRYBURG

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BECHUANALAND STA, Administrator

2

Welcome addresses to the administrator of Bechuanaland were presented by the town of Vryburg and the Indians of the place. Both were suitably replied to.

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25.05.1895

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CAMROODIN, M.C.

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GANDHI, M. K.

3

Government has now approved regulations, but we have advised hawkers Notice to mind the verbal note to remove.

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25.05.1895

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Strong support to the Bill and Mr. Escombe's speech on it. If coloured people are allowed the privilege of franchise. they will rule Natal in future:

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27.05.1895

12570

CAMROODIN, M.C.

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GANDHI, M. K.

2

Verbatim quotation of Government Resolution re-locations. Received your wire but we do not propose to move. We will take the case to the High Court.

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28.05.1895

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In pursuance of the award of the Free State Judge, instructions had been given to confine Indians to Locations.

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28.05.1895

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The Government should take the public in to confidence, re: The Franchise Bill. The Immigration Bill is unworkable as forced repatriation is not possible.

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29.05.1895

00232

HABIB, Haji

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GANDHI, M. K.

1

Johannesburg hawkers-but not shop-keepers-have been given notice orally to remove to Locations. We have sent a legal notice inquiring by what authority and under what law, are the oral notices given.

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30.05.1895

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Mr. Tatham suggested that the Government should try to employ Europeans as interpreters instead of imported Indians !

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31.05.1895

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The root-cause of Native immorality is the slackness of character of white women (see 163 & 245) which the writer quotes. Not stringent punishment but real Love is the remedy.

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31.05.1895

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An Arab' butcher was fined pound 2 for sleeping in his store-room where he kept meat for sale.

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01.06.1895

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After giving brief history of the Laws on the subject all of which insisted on keeping accounts in English-the Government replied that at present they had no intention to amend the Law.

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01.06.1895

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The case of the butcher is not an isolated one. Indians are as a rule filthy. Fruit-vendors also should be punished.

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02.06.1895

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CAMROODIN, M.C.

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GANDHI, M. K.

1

Please Draft a petition to High Court at cape Town if you deem it necessary to acquaint him "with our unfortunate position."

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03.06.1895

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"A respectable middle-aged" European was fined 1 pound for assaulting a railway coolie. white foremen also should not take the law into their own hands as was done by the Eacavsed's son.

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06.06.1895

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Voucher: Expense- details of presentation of an address to Gandhiji presumably on his departure for India. pound 5-10-0.

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07.06.1895

00351

INDIAN, An

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2

The writer shows how oppressive the 3 pound tax is going to be on the poor coolie. He says the Imperial Government will not ratify such a measure as it is as unjust as the Franchise Bill

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07.06.1895

12256

DUTY

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INKANYISO, Editor

1

The correspondent says that the writer of the critics must be thanked for his out spokenness and Love.

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07.06.1895

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The writer of the articles is bent upon vilifying the white women specially. Let those who want to "level up" the natives think what its effect will be, from this vituperation.

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11.06.1895

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BRITISH INDIAN COMMITTEE

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GANDHI, M. K.

2

We have followed your advice in full and handed over the petitions (to Lord Ripon and Viceroy) to the High Command, at Pretoria. We have wired regarding verbal notice to Lord Ripon urging postponement and copy to wedderburn William.

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12.06.1895

12257

'SONNY'

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NATAL ADVERTISER

2

The Police Superintendent was unnecessarily colour-prejudiced when he charged some Indians playing tom-toms with causing annoyance to Church-goers A plea for justice.

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13.06.1895

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To the query whether Government intended frequent transfers of Indians interpreters to prevent their undue influence Government replied that they would try to promote efficiency.

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13.06.1895

00193

BIRD, C. [Principal Under-Secretary]

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GANDHI, M. K.

1

We have received your letter regarding Railway Indians. Sentenced to jail for leaving work on the Mohrum.

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14.06.1895

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The Times of Natal has done us injustice by taking extracts out of their context and emphasising minor points.

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17.06.1895

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The Magistrate was disgusted with his work because he had to convict a coolie who preferred jail to hard work imposed by his estate master A very damning document.

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17.06.1895

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The coolie was in jail for two years and said he preferred death in gaol to work on the estate Report of 'Natal Mercury ' of the proceedings in Mr. Dillon's court.

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17.06.1895

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The Vegetarian has an article by and portrait of Mr. M.K. Gandhi who dwells at length (in the article) upon the beauties of vegetarianism.

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17.06.1895

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Capital takes note of the strides made by Natal tea industry where yield per acre is greater than that in India. The planters depend entirely upon the coolies for their Labour.

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18.06.1895

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There is something wrong somewhere when a man even a coolie-prefers prison to working for his master. The article admits that coolies might have been ill-treated.

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18.06.1895

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To say that "Colonists give tacit encouragement "to outrages of white women by native is the most" wicked ,vile and cowardly lie" The'Inkanyiso' leader shows how native Locations will come to grief if placed in charge of native missions.

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18.06.1895

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This is simply a continuation of SN 341. It is completed here .The gist is the same as in that letter.

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18.06.1895

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Love for non-British races, the Kaffirs and Hindus, which the Bishop preaches is "both unreal and disastrous in effect."

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19.06.1895

00351

INDIAN, An

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NATAL ADVERTISER

1

The police arrest them for want of passes even when passes are produced and get them fined. The Protector of Immigrants fails to protect them

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19.06.1895

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The Coolie, says a writer in "Capital" is indispensable, necessary, valuable and useful" to Natal and Yet while they do not want his presence they want his services !

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20.06.1895

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A scathing condemnation of Boer policy which is to exterminate Natives with the help of natives themselves. Magoba was by the savage Swazis allies of the semi-savage Boers.

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20.06.1895

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Though accidents in Rand mines are few, there is room for vast improvement in precautions against accidents and ill-health in the case of the coolies.

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21.06.1895

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This is a noble sermon delivered with evident sincerity, It makes a fervent appeal to the whites to broaden their Love and include Kaffirs and Hindus also in their hearts.

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21.06.1895

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Several burghers have petitioned to the Government requesting that Indian traders be allowed to remain as they are useful to the country districts.

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23.06.1895

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RAMAN A FOR INDIAN COMMITTEE

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GANDHI, M. K.

1

We propose to present welcome- addressed to the Governor of Natal and High Commissioner of South Africa, Please express your opinion.

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25.06.1895

00187

INDIANS OF NATAL

12282

MEMBERS & SPEAKER LEG. ASSEMBL

2

The measure is unprecedented through out the Colonial history and should be rejected.

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25.06.1895

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Indian traders of Durban and elsewhere have presented a petition to the Legislative Council.

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26.06.1895

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ABDOOLA HAJI ADAM & INDIANS

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M.L.A.

2

The full text of the petition which gives cogent reasons for rejecting the Bill

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26.06.1895

12208

CAMPBELL, A. M. (M.L.C.)

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GANDHI, M. K.

2

The petition was read But there is no likelihood of any change in 3 pound Licence. The Bill has the approval of Natal Indian Delegation.

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26.06.1895

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About 250 coolies were fined l sh. each for leaving their work in a body. It seems they had a just grievance. Gandhiji appeared on their behalf.

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27.06.1895

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RUFFE S.A.

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NATAL ADVERTISER

2

He says that he always tried to discharge his duties honestly and sometimes incurred the displeasure of his own countrymen (Indians) thereby. still he was persecuted on account of race hatred.

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27.06.1895

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Both the Bills were read a second time after discussion whose report is given here:

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27.06.1895

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WEBB ALFRED HOUSE OF COMMONS

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GANDHI, M. K.

2

"You are being infamously treated by the Colony and you will be so treated by the Home Government if they do not compel the colonies to alter their policy. Personally, I can do little" etc.

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28.06.1895

12261

COLONIST OF 30 YEARS STANDING, A

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INKANYISO

1

The writer pays a tribute to the paper as consistently loyal and well advanced and says there are some whites who approve of the articles.

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28.06.1895

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WILCOX W. C.

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INKANYISO

2

The articles have harmed Christianity, as they contain some things that are true, but the general impression they create is false. Editor's note :The articles were not against Christianity but against missionary work.

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28.06.1895

12264

SOUPEN N.

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1

Please grant me train-fare to enable me to attend meetings of Natal Indian Congress and Natal Indian Education Association.

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28.06.1895

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Under article 1353 of a bye-law of volksraad, some Arab traders successfully resisted an attempt to force them to live in Locations.

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28.06.1895

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We do not want to hold up the Whites to the contempt of our brethren-nor does the writer of the article.

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01.07.1895

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Thank you for your desire to conciliate our Indian employers Maize meal is given on all plantations, and is found acceptable. An additional quantity which is now supplied has satisfied the coolies.

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10.07.1895

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Government propose to submit a new bill which, the Government believes would meet with the approval of the Imperial Government.

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11.07.1895

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The appointment of Mr. Mathews, a European as Hindustani Interpreter does not meet with general approval. The person who had lived with them and is learned in their customs is the proper person for such a post.

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11.07.1895

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Will the new Bill which Government is to propose, and which is likely to be approved by the Home Government, meet with the approval of the colonist of Natal!

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12.07.1895

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SCOTT, James

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INKANYISO

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The reason why such articles should not be published in your paper is that they were mostly untrue.

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16.07.1895

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As the Magistrate was not content with his salaam, and forcibly removed his cap C. Abdoola sued the R. Magistrate for pound 50 damages. Gandhiji and Mr. Bale appeared for him. Incomplete report of the case.

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17.07.1895

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A.E.I.

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TIMES OF NATAL

1

Natives and coolies have ceased to salute us (the whites), and so they should be made to even with Boer force, if necessary.

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17.07.1895

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At last the cat is out of the bag-the premier indirectly admitted the other day that the Bill was disallowed. what about the brave words of passing the Bill 'again and again'

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19.07.1895

12270

WOLFF D. EKUHLENGENI

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INKANYISO

1

The writer has harmed the cause of Christianity by unjustly condemning of the missionaries.

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19.07.1895

00187

INDIANS OF NATAL

12247

ABDOOLA HAJI ADAM & INDIANS

1

For your many qualities of head and heart, and for your work as president during the first year of Natal Indian Congress.

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19.07.1895

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FAJUIBHAI VISHRAM

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1

Having no locus standi, I shall do my best to help you unofficially, though it is difficult to see what relief (except moral) it is to be expected.

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20.07.1895

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COOKE, C.B.

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GANDHI, M. K.

1

Account of expenses in Benet case in Gandhiji's own Handwriting.

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22.07.1895

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Thanks for cheque for your pound 4-18-2. I am legally entitled to that amount as per details given here:

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23.07.1895

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Vouchers for expenses for a case in Pmburg

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24.07.1895

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'The Times' declares that an awkward situation is impending on account of Indian agitation against S. A. Republic. The Proclamation of 1858 secures Indians a right to be treated fairly.

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24.07.1895

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There is a great increase in arrests but that is due not to increase in crime, but to the contravention of Indian Immigration Law. The coolie is more drunken than the native.

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24.07.1895

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It is to be hoped that this case will put a stop to the assumptions of Indians. Coolies are more prompt to litigation than Kaffirs.

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26.07.1895

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Severe strictures on the 'Times 'for its advocacy of Indians and on the Imperial Government for insisting or racial equality.

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26.07.1895

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While acknowledging to the full our indebtedness to the missionaries are must keep our paper open to every free and lawful expression of opinion. Missionaries at least should not try to suppress us.

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27.07.1895

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They must be allowed to tom-tom, near their own cottages.

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27.07.1895

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The Indian trader is remarkably civil and very obliging but not a good colonist or desirable competitor on account of his extremely stingy habits. The clean and civil coolie does his work and well and cheaper.

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29.07.1895

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TYAB, Haji Khan Mohammad

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GANDHI, M. K.

1

I am sending 20 pounds, will send more 'the Times' has favourably commented upon Transvaal Indian's Petition etc.

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29.07.1895

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Sir Bartlett is ever a champion of the Indian cause. He got a petition of Transvaal Indians laid on the table.

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29.07.1895

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CAMROODIN, M.C.

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GANDHI, M. K.

1

Thanks to your honour for the press cutting of London Times. Pretoria Indians break their promises regarding subscription. Here also largely so.

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30.07.1895

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BRITISH INDIANS IN S.A.REPUBLIC

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RIPON (Lord) (SEC.OF STATE FOR COLONIES

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200 traders, 2000 hawkers, and 1500 labourers are adversely affected by the award given by the Free State Chief Justice, it affects his Status, his trade his property etc.

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30.07.1895

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With "The Times"-the new Government's organ advocating the Indian cause, the outlook for Natal is not happy. But we have grounds for hope from Lord Landsdowne, the new Secretary for India There is a great improvement in the looks of Indians specially females That would go long way to wards reconciliation.

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02.08.1895

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It is certainty in violation of the understanding according to which all British subjects were to be given equal rights.

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02.08.1895

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BRITISH INDIAN COMMITTEE

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GANDHI, M. K.

6

Desires to be relived of the burden of Chairmanship bitterly complains against apathy of some Indians especially of Pretoria. As also against Durban Indians whom the writer suspects.

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03.08.1895

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Adverse criticism of Negrophobes for refusal to admit a native to the Maritzburg Parliamentary Debating Society.

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05.08.1895

12277

PRINCIPAL UNDER SECRETARY

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GANDHI, M. K.

2

The magistrate rightly convicted them for being absent on the Mohurram festival which is not a recognised holiday. They can however have recourse to the protector who has the legal right to intervene.

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06.08.1895

12570

CAMROODIN, M.C.

00275

NATAL INDIAN CONGRESS

1

Since we have bought the property which includes your Meeting Hall, Kindly pay the rent to us.

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06.08.1895

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2nd Bill of expenses - some part in G's own handwriting.

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07.08.1895

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The sermon deplored the lack of Christian principles in business and politics of Natal and exhorted every one to be loving.

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08.08.1895

00187

INDIANS OF NATAL

12281

COLONIAL SECRETARY [CHAMBERLAIN]

11

We pray that sanction be refused to this bill which is a piece of class legislation and which practically enslaves labourers.

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09.08.1895

12277

PRINCIPAL UNDER SECRETARY

12247

ABDOOLA HAJI ADAM & INDIANS

1

Your petition for transmission to the Colonial Secretary was duly received.

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10.08.1895

12277

PRINCIPAL UNDER SECRETARY

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GANDHI, M. K.

1

A memorial to the Indian Government should pass through this office, which will transmit it to H. E. The Governor (?)

000000436

12.08.1895

12283

RAHIM ABDOOL REHMAN LADYSMITH

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GANDHI, M. K.

1

Please send me a copy in Gujarati of the letter and keep me informed of the activities of the Congress.

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15.08.1895

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The treatment of Natives by whites cannot stand scrutiny. The decision of the Supreme Court, in the recent sigcas case, is a severe censure upon Rhodes' Administration.

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16.08.1895

12279

ABDOOL KARIM HAJI ADAM & INDIAN

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VICEROY & GOVERNOR GEN.INDIA

2

We pray that immigration be stopped, but sanction should not be given to this obvious enslaving measure:

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16.08.1895

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Another Bill of expense in the case.

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17.08.1895

00193

BIRD, C. [Principal Under-Secretary]

12247

ABDOOLA HAJI ADAM & INDIANS

1

Your letter forwarding a petition regarding the Bill for transmission to the Viceroy of India has been duly received.

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20.08.1895

00014

NAOROJI, Dadabhai

03461

JOSEPH

1

Requests for an appointment for the deputation to wait on him.

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20.08.1895

12284

MIR, Mohammad

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GANDHI, M. K.

2

The following is the list of contributors who have promised in all pound 20 from Dundee.

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23.08.1895

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All Wesleyans ministers are tee-totalers but there are Wesleyans who deal in liquor. To advertise "God is good but Natal tea is better" is blasp hemons.

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27.08.1895

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A venomous attack on the "Coolie" who 'levers out' trade from the whiteman's hand; with the usual charge of filth. In Barberton coolie trade was done away with by threat of violence.

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28.08.1895

08271

NAOROJI, Dadabhai

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JOSEPH, Hon.

5

Encloses copies of a statement which narrates briefly the various measures taken of proposed, which resulted in Hardships and humilitation to the Indian community. The owtensible ground given is sanitation but the real reason is fear of legitimate and honest competition from Indian merchants. It is prayed that British Indians be treated on a par with other British subjects.

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28.08.1895

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It is a writing on the wall, an augury that passenger traffic will pass from our hands. The Ministry indifferent.

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29.08.1895

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Detailed Report of the presentation of Indian grievances, by the Indian Deputation, and Mr. Chamberlain's reply to them.

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30.08.1895

08271

NAOROJI, Dadabhai

08278

TIMES OF INDIA, Editor

1

It consisted of 4 Hindus, 2 Muslims and 2 Parsees.

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30.08.1895

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Abyssinia and Matabeland are good for Europeans. Where they cannot live, Indian Colonies should be founded. The Native is always indolent and his increasing number is a danger to whites.

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30.08.1895

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The solution lies in imposing and observing strict sanitary restrictions. That will prevent filth. This will also clear out the Asiatic or send him to jail.

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31.08.1895

12285

INDIANS IN SOUTH AFRICAN REPUBLIC

12280

VICEROY & GOVERNOR GEN.INDIA

18

Enumerates the grievances and prays for intervention. It appends petition to Lord Ripon with its annexures.

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31.08.1895

12277

PRINCIPAL UNDER SECRETARY

12247

ABDOOLA HAJI ADAM & INDIANS

1

The Petitions have been forwarded to the Secretary for Colonies and the Viceroy of India through the Secretary of State.

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31.08.1895

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The Indian is "a parasite" wishing to reap what he has not sown, and so does not deserve political equality with the whites - a thing he has not get in India itself.

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31.08.1895

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The White race is higher than the yellow and it shall rule the latter, So there can never be political equality Mr. Chamberlain should know it.

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31.08.1895

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If he is not treated sometimes at par it is because of his filthy and stingy habits.

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31.08.1895

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The 'Times' asserts that Indians as British subjects are entitled to fair treatment. The Colonial office should see to it.

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31.08.1895

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A deputation of 2 Indian leaders, the present and late M.P.S. waited upon Mr. Chamberlain re: Indians in South Africa. Reply : The Government would use its friendly influence on behalf of Indians.

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02.09.1895

12287

SING K.R.

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NATAL ADVERTISER

1

To avoid corruption Indian interpreters must be replaced by Europeans.

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02.09.1895

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Mr. Chamberlain indicated that Natal Act would probably be disallowed. Also a gist of "The Times" article. (SN 408)

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03.09.1895

12288

COLONIST'S OBJECTION COOLIE VOTE

00039

NATAL MERCURY

1

Meetings should have been organised to impress upon the Home Government, the strength of feelings of the Colonists against granting franchise to the Indians.

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03.09.1895

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Condemnation of the Natal Government for their weak-kneed policy in submitting to the Home Government, re: the Franchise Bill. They bullying by "The Times" must be resisted.

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03.09.1895

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Most likely the Home Government will not approve of the Franchise Bill.

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03.09.1895

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Indian Roman Catholics presented a welcome address to Father Monginour. Among other things they draw his attention to the existence of colour prejudice among the white Christians; he replied that he would exert his utmost to remove it.

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03.09.1895

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"The Times" should realise that Indians are not wanted here and not likely to be well treated here:

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03.09.1895

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Criticism of the "Times" article which espoused the cause of Indians. "It is for Indians to study our views of civilization and ways of living and not for us to give in to their desires and wishes."

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04.09.1895

12289

G.P.G.

00039

NATAL MERCURY

2

An apologist of the Natal Government contends that posts are given by the Government to only those who succeed in the competitive examinations.

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05.09.1895

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

00039

NATAL MERCURY

2

Gandhiji states that in India, there are no distinction between the white and the Indian, that if the original settlers only are to have the full benefit, why admit non-Indians (Germans etc.) who came later on to benefit and appeals to the Editor to see for himself whether Indians are as stingy or of as unsanitary habits as reported in his paper. Editor's note : There are not many Gandhis is S. A. and their criticism is levelled against the Indian community as a whole.

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05.09.1895

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The Natal demand about disfranchisement of Indians has the support of all sister colonies of South Africa.

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05.09.1895

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It is to be hoped that he does not precipitately commit himself to any definite statement of policy. The average Britisher does not understand the race problem of South Africa. He desires S. A. to enfranchise the Asiatics While they do not do so in India.

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06.09.1895

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"The Times" wanted Transvaal to realise the serious injustice it inflicts upon Indians in confining them to locations etc.

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06.09.1895

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The Whiteman is the fittest and we will see that he survives. Indians are treated better here than Christians in Turkey. Mr. Chamberlain will face serious consequences if he persists in his "British Subject" theory.

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06.09.1895

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Mr. Gandhi shrewdly points out that Indians are quite content to have in South Africa the rights they possess in India. But the paper adds, South Africa has a different meaning of justice for Indians.

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06.09.1895

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Meeting should be held all over South Africa to convince Lord Chamberlain that S. A. will not tolerate any dictation on Indian Franchise issue. S. A. is not to be a "dumping ground" for idiots and dishonest persons - qualities associated with Indians.

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06.09.1895

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Mr. Chamberlain's definite announcement means that "the Natal Colonist is to stand aside for the wily Arab is to be brought down to his level". A suggestion is made to adopt the policy that was adopted when the question of admittance of Chinese to Australia was settled.

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06.09.1895

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After detailing the derivation and present meaning of honesty, the article says that it is found neither in our church nor trade, nor home.

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09.09.1895

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The fact that they prefer jail to estate work, does not mean that they are ill-treated. Often they lodge false complaints.

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10.09.1895

12290

MARSTON, Francis T.

00039

NATAL MERCURY

2

Mr. Gandhi as an able advocate, makes the best of a bad case, but I know by a long stay in India that Indians possess very limited power against the Englishman and Indians as a race, are unfit to rule.

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10.09.1895

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"If franchise were given over to Indians, we may as well allow them to govern the country."

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10.09.1895

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Indians are not deprived of any privilege which they enjoy in India, and so the remarks of "The Times" are irrelevant.

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11.09.1895

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Text of Mr. Jameson's resolutions in Johannesburg Municipality. Both were referred to Sanitary Committee, for report.

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12.09.1895

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GANDHI, M. K.

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The papers in foolscap size note-book bearing No. SN-34056 contain the particulars of the court case of Rangaswamy Padiachy handled by Mahatma Gandhi in South Africa in the year 1895.

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13.09.1895

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Racial differences are too great to admit of absolute equal status to all British Subjects.

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13.09.1895

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"The Times" champions the Indian case and says that the Indian Government may be forced to take steps to secure equal status for Indians in all he parts of the Empire:

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16.09.1895

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A Speaker while reviewing a work of the sessions asserts that franchise was impossible for Indians. If a rare Gandhi deserves it, so does a rare native.

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16.09.1895

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Capt. Lucas, the judge objected to Mr. Gandhi prompting Mr. Millar and thus doing the work of an attorney's clerk. Mr. Millar asked what harms there was a barrister did a clerk's work. The matter was dropped.

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18.09.1895

12572

NAYAR, C. SANKARAN

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

2

By questions in Legislative Council and articles in my 'Madras Review' I will take up the matter. Please send me marriage Laws for Natives (laws named...)

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19.09.1895

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Padiachy an Indian Congress Leaders was charged with intimidating a Crown witness. Incomplete report of the case.

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20.09.1895

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Denunciation of 'the Times' for advocating coercion of some on the colonies for franchise to Indians.

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21.09.1895

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Proceedings of the case "The Coolie" got 2 pound damages when he sued for 100 pounds.

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21.09.1895

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Adverse comment by Mr. Winter with a view to stiffen anti-Indian provisions of the Law.

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21.09.1895

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"The existence and effective activities of the Congress were accidentally revealed in a recent suit.

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21.09.1895

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Sammy means to stay and assert himself even in Transvaal. For being expelling him from a Football match to witness which he had paid pound 2/ awarded as damages though his claim was for pound 100/-

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23.09.1895

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

13111

NATAL ADVERTISER

2

Gandhiji details the aims and activities of the Congress and objects to the remark that it is a secret organisation.

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23.09.1895

00153

ONLOOKER

00039

NATAL MERCURY

1

Such conduct towards a Barrister must be resented. Mr. Gandhi should take up the matter.

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23.09.1895

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

00039

NATAL MERCURY

2

An effective reply to Mr. Franci's Letter showing the increasing fitness of Indians and the fact that franchise in India is not based on the colour question.

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24.09.1895

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The chance discovery of an organisation that does not scruple at tampering with justice shows how Indians would rule Natal, if they could. The article is full of insinuations and charges against Indians.

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25.09.1895

12291

'H'

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NATAL MERCURY

1

Your remarks show what danger it is. A court interpreter is said to be as the bottom. He must be found out and punished.

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25.09.1895

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Adverse comments on 'The Times" Leader and the argument of the Deputation that waited on Chamberlain. The "British Indian Subject" point of view is unacceptable as the majority of the Indians are of very Low type. There is no objection to the educated among them. But The 'Times' cannot see it because it has the wrong end of the telescope.

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25.09.1895

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Severe condemnation of The Times' leader. Mr. Chamberlain must be told emphatically what South Africa Wants. They cannot ask us to give to Indians what they refuse to give to them in India.

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26.09.1895

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We were justified in saying that the congress corries on its activities secretly, but now Mr. Gandhi has given us full details. Then follows the report of the year's work.

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26.09.1895