1896 - GandhiServe


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000000710	01.01.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	Some Whites have petitioned against annexation but their reasons for opposition are unconvincing. Annexation will on the contrary be beneficial.
000000711	06.01.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Camper down and Richmond farmers protested against the appointment of a native Agent at the Rand and granting of franchise to Indians. They feel that Gandhiji is a paid aGitator.
000003638	08.01.1896	12323	ASKEW, O.J.	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	4	Public opinion is so strong that you might be roughly handled shall? Continue to charge you for your clients' work, or shall I charge them direct?
000000714	10.01.1896	10956	COWASJI, Dinshaw Framrog	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	2	Please send me a copy of Transvaal Indian's petition against. Transvaal's ratification to the law imposing conscription on Indians.
000000712	10.01.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	By an amendment of the constitution they were practically disfranchised. We hope the supreme court will not declare it void.
000000713	10.01.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The article advocates the adaptation by Natal of the Austrian "Curia" system of election as a compromise measure:
000000716	11.01.1896	12321	ISHRE, V.A.	00275	NATAL INDIAN CONGRESS	1	Hereby I bind myself to attend the Natal Indian Congress and to pay its subscription of 5 shs.
000000715	11.01.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	"An old song resung" to ridicule Gandhiji and his activities it is full of insinuations also.
000000729	13.01.1896	02804	PROTECTOR OF INDIAN IMMIGRANTS	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	1	Mr. Bayley's Indians have been paid wages at my office on 5th November.
000000717	15.01.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Is an ignominious compromise brought about ? will not the ministry resign as they once boasted?
000000718	17.01.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	We urge compromise with the Home Government on this issue, especially as by following the Austrian Pattern viz. indirect voting and special constituencies of Asiatics It is possible to neutralise the Indian Vote.
000003617	20.01.1896	12236	BAKER & LINDSAY, SOLICITORS	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	1	Apparently short notes on them by Baker and Lindsays' Firm. [Incomplete only 1 page; Note: This is page of SN 994. So it is kept with SN 994.]
000003618	22.01.1896	12328	NATAL GOVERNMENT RAILWAYS	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	1	Thanks for pointing out the matter. Any grievance regarding leave is to be referred to me. Will you in future take down names of the Complainants?
000000719	24.01.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	An eminent and experienced constitutional lawyer in England opines that in view of the Queens' Declaration of 1858 in India the home Government cannot agree to legislation debarring Indians from franchise and so suggests electoral districts with indirect voting educational test
000000720	24.01.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Gandhiji was accepted as a sworn Gujarati translator in cases where he was not connected in any way.
000003619	24.01.1896	12323	ASKEW, O.J.	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	1	Your offer of pound 1200 is accepted by my client. Only a bond or two will have to paid. Will you draw the transfer deed?
000000719	24.01.1896	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	2	An eminent and experienced constitutional lawyer in England opines that in view of the Queen's Declaration at 1858 in Indian, the Home Government cannot agree to Legislation debarring Indians from franchise and so suggests electoral districts with indirect voting educational test.
000000720	24.01.1896	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	1
000000721	25.01.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	"That there is a wealthy Indian Syndicate with quarter of a million's capital-to buy up the properties in Durban.
000000722	27.01.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	Mr. Gandhi by quoting statistics clinching the plea of swamping by Indian votes. He further invites attention to the existence of Punch system and proves that Representative institutions have penetrated no where so deeply as in India. The paper suggests amicable settlement.
000000726	29.01.1896	00070	OBSERVER	00039	NATAL MERCURY	1	The writer criticises the Municipality and the wealthy Europeans for allowing Indians to buy a property and suggests that a Law be passed prohibiting sale lands to Indians.
000000724	29.01.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	"The Times" says that Great Britain could not afford a war of races among its own subjects. 1858 proclamation should be honoured.
000000723	29.01.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	The real difficulty is the want of knowledge and study of this question. The Ministry also does not take public in confidence. Indirect voting will create complications.
000000727	30.01.1896	00096	SYMPATHY	00039	NATAL MERCURY	1	Though their crops are destroyed by Locusts, these poor Indians are required to undergo the expense of making drains in their gardens That is hard on them
000000728	31.01.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Some backward states like Haiti do have electorates based on race. Will Natal rank itself among them ?
000000730	01.02.1896	00349	TOWN CLERK	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	1	The Mayor also concurs in refusing permission for music. He will however place the matter before the council to decide as to what would constitute a serious cause of complaint.
000000732	01.02.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	A big merchant Company gave the required passes to its 3 native employees only, after each of them bought a shirt worth 1/6 for 6 Shs.
000000731	01.02.1896	12323	ASKEW, O.J.	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	1	I can get the Title Deeds On a bonus of pound 15/-they are willing to accept payment of money on bond.
000000733	04.02.1896	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	00039	NATAL MERCURY	1	I congratulate you for your stress on Vegetarianism for health. The letter dwells at length upon the naturalness and advantages of vegetarianism.
000000734	05.02.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	A white constable was charged with assaulting an Indian Superintendent of the coolie Dept.Proceedings of the case.
000000735	06.02.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	The Constable was convicted to a fine of pound 1 or one week's jail.
000000736	06.02.1896	12323	ASKEW, O.J.	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	1	I regret to note that your clients now insert a new condition after my client had accepted your definite offer of pound 1200/- without prejudice to the sale, I shall try to meet your client's wishes.
000000740	07.02.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	If as is rumoured ,a new Bill is to be proposed, Indian Franchise will be fastened on Natal.
000000737	07.02.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	3	Contains regulations in various constitutions re (1) election by indirect voting, (2) representation by classes, (3) educational Test.
000000739	07.02.1896	12324	BOY'S PRIMARY SCHOOL	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	1	The council of Education had decided in 1894 that Indian Children be admitted to Government schools only after they had exhausted the resources of their own schools subsidized by Governments Exceptions however are made.
000000738	07.02.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	2 Members of Legislative Assembly said they were opposed to, franchise being given to Indians." It would be a sad day if Indians were given franchise."
000000741	08.02.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	It is a well written appeal-the author makes the most of his case, but we are unconvinced. The pamphlet contains a very interesting note [?] by Mr. Binnus,M.L. A,) on usefulness of Indians Immigrants.
000000744	11.02.1896	12326	BOY'S MODEL SCHOOL	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	1	Your protégé has been entered in a suitable class, where every chance of advancing himself will be given to him.
000000743	11.02.1896	12325	KHARE, K.V.	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	3	My greetings for your efforts. Hon.Mr. Tilaks proper address is as follows. Your letters to him are wrongly addressed, and are hence delivered to me.
000000745	12.02.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Meetings such as at Ladysmith and Stanger antagonise the people here against Natal. The Franchise Bill as passed cannot be sanctioned Advocates indirect voting and special electorates.
000000747	14.02.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	3	Various devices suggested by the writer to prevent Indians swamping the electorate by citing instances from different constitutions.
000000746	14.02.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	Text of a petition against granting franchise to Indians which Mr. Blorf wanted to forward to Chamberlain.
000000748	18.02.1896	12327	VOTER IN NO 4. WARD	13111	NATAL ADVERTISER	1	Without taking licences they ply their trade and also infringe the regulation prohibiting hawking near the market. They must be fined.
000000750	20.02.1896	12329	DURBAN HIGH SCHOOL	12330	BOOTH, Canon (Dr.)	1	For discipline's sake I cannot admit an old boy like Godfrey in to a from him of small boys for which alone he is fit.
000000749	20.02.1896	12328	NATAL GOVERNMENT RAILWAYS	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	1	Your letter on the subject shall have my best attention.
000000753	21.02.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Gandhiji pleaded that they had a right to be out as they gave a good account of themselves. They were acquitted.
000000754	21.02.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	"Imvo" protests against chamberlain's not vetoing Cape Colonies recent Bill directed against the natives and vetoing Indian franchise. But he (i.e.'Imvo') is wrong in his plea. Queen's Proclamation Supports Indians.
000000751	21.02.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	3	The dream of South Africa Federation has done more harm than anything else. A moderate franchise to Indians would form a solid block against the realisation of it. It will also prevent the onrush of Socialism.
000000752	21.02.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Two Indians in European dress were charged under the Vagrancy Act, as they had no passes. They were however acquitted and advised to have passes.
000001537	25.02.1896	00084	ONE MUCH PERPLEXED	00085	PRESS (Newspaper), PRETORIA	1	Why is not wily Hindu confined to locations ? The "litte lot" close by me - their dwelling is enough to spread an epidemic.
000001538	25.02.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The Arbiter of the recent Coolie conference has given us full powers to deal with the problem. The matter is serious and the evil must be nipped.
000000755	26.02.1896	12331	ABDOOL KARIM & OTHERS	12332	GOVERNOR OF NATAL & ZULULAND	4	The petition protest against the clause that :Only persons of European birth" can be owners of property in Nondweni Town. The Full text.
000000756	27.02.1896	10956	COWASJI, Dinshaw Framrog	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	1	The Nondweni regulations are the same as those Eshowe Town proclaimed by H.E.'s Predecessor on 28-9-1891.
000000757	27.02.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	If the pamphlet on the objects of Natal Indian Congress is published please send me a copy and also. to "Bechuanaland News"
000000761	28.02.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Verbatim reproduction in Natal Mercury of the Indian Memorial against Nondeweni Township Law.
000000759	28.02.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	They have illegally established a morning market. near the mosque. But it dose not harm, The coolie hawker is really of great relief.
000000758	28.02.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	4	Gives instructions of various constitutions in British Empire, where voting by cata- gories exist. Advocates franchise to Indians on limited scale and suggests their inclusion while fixing Natal's representation in the South Africa Union Parliament if and when it comes into existence so that Natal's share can be Larger.
000001536	28.02.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2
000000760	28.02.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Probably a test re: the curfew law was tried. The trying magistrate acquitted the accused but suggested obtaining a pass from the Mayor. The paper says that if the Mayor issues passes indiscriminately he would nullify the Press Law.
000000763	28.02.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	4	Chamberlain will most probably include Indians among" inflanders" and thus give them rights in Transvaal. The Indian Government may, it is threatened take the extreme steps of stopping emigration to Natal, which would be detrimental to it. The Paper advocates caution and concessions.
000000762	28.02.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	'The Times' advocates the extension of franchise to Indians because they are thrifty and hard working, but does not know that this quality enables them to drain away the wealth of Natal Otherwise also they were undesirable.
000000725	29.02.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	Two Indians were arrested for being out after 9 P.M, but were acquitted Report of the proceedings. Gandhiji appeared for them. The observations of the Police Superintendent are interesting.
000000768	29.02.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	It is true that they have changed their front and given a pledge to Home Government to grant franchise to Indians ? We hope they have some little self-respect.
000000767	29.02.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	If Indians are the cause. it would be interesting to know if they are suffering and how many.
000000764	29.02.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	The Borough Medical Officer is illogical in his statement, that Indians are not the cause of it.
000000765	29.02.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Capt. Lucas the Resident Magistrate fixed the bail for pound 10/-while Mr. Waller assistant r. M. fixed it for pound 1/- The former was too severe:
000000766	29.02.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Quashing of the sentence was an act of simple justice but he should have been awarded damages for illegal imprisonment and court expenses out of the pocket of trying magistrate.
000000769	02.03.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	A correspondent writes that Indian papers British and Natives are down on Natal . "Natal will be forced to accept the mild Hindu (the smell of 'em isn't ) as they would a white brother" Labour skilled as well as unskilled is very cheap in India.
000000770	03.03.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	It leaves many loopholes for Indians to get in to the roll. If Natal is to retain fit for whites, we must oppose the Blacks whose leader is "the capable, energetic and ambitious Indian- Gandhi".
000000771	03.03.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	The clause excluding those 'Coming from countries not having elective representative institutions' is vogue and provides a loophole.
000000773	05.03.1896	12344	WASTON A.G.	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	1	H.Excellency does not feel justified in altering the Regulations of Eshowe and Nondeweni as suggested by you
000000772	05.03.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	3	A Long and able editorial defending the proposed Bill. To prevent possible swamping by Indians in future, the paper suggests that raising of educational of property tests.
000000774	06.03.1896	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	00039	NATAL MERCURY	2	Gandhiji takes exception of the sneering remarks and the behaviour of the police towards the 2 Indians He cites in contrast the instance of the treatment meted out to an European suspect.
000000778	06.03.1896	12335	MUZZLER	00124	NATAL WITNESS	3	I advocate restricted franchise as a matter of justice and expediency. Lord Lansdowne's speech shows that racial exclusion is impossible Natal should accept Home Government's advice as she accepts other advantages from them.
000000781	06.03.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	A List of Indian subscribers with their amounts published by the Mayor.
000000780	06.03.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	4	The clause enabling the Governor to grant exemption from disfranchisement will lead to grave abuses This bill is in spirit the same as the old one that is withdrawn. will chamberlain agree to it?
000000775	06.03.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Mr. Gandhi has done well in exposing the behaviour of the Police. The Superintendent should not rush into press when piqued.
000000776	06.03.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	They are taking undue advantage of the pest by raising prices of fruits etc. Licence system should be introduced to make them pay something.
000000779	06.03.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	A satirical poem on the Ministry's climb down and face re: Indian Franchise. "we have no back bone",etc.
000000777	06.03.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	We have gained not lost, by introducing cautiously-representative institutions in India Britain should understand Indian.
000023873	07.03.1896	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08271	NAOROJI, Dadabhai	1	Sends copies of the proposed franchise bill and Gandhiji's letter to the British Committee. Informs that Government turned down. Requests regarding Nandiveni ? Proposes to petition to the home government.
000023902	07.03.1896	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08273	WEDDERBURN, William (Sir)	1	Duplicate of S. N. 23899
000023899	07.03.1896	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08272	SIR WILLIAM	1	Suggests that a question may be put it the House of commons regarding the proposed frachise Bill. Says that this Bill replaces the act of 1814 and is retrograde.
000000783	07.03.1896	12336	SPECTATOR	13111	NATAL ADVERTISER	2	The Writer vehemently protest against the unjust and offensive remarks of the Police Superintendent and his conduct.
000000784	07.03.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1
000000782	07.03.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	3	It practically opens two doors instead of one for Indians. If India is not a country with elected representatives they can come as "exempted".
000000785	07.03.1896	12337	WATSON H.G.	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	1	The Governor has not seen and has no record of conditions on which Melmoth Town's land were sold.
000000787	09.03.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	There is a great scare among the merchant princes on account of the Indian petition.
000000786	09.03.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	A conference of Premier of the Colonies declared Federation as essential for defence and decided to extend the Anti-Chinese acts to all coloured Races.
000000789	10.03.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Mr. Ryley defended the new Bill and said some half a dozen merchants in Durban ought to be on the roll. Mr. Bloy opposed and advocated consultations with the neighbouring states.
000000792	10.03.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	While he is forbidden to acquire even one erf in Zululand; in Natal he is to have the vote. That is because our government is weak-kneed.
000000793	10.03.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	William Watson's Bill for purchase of the Government Gazette of 25th February containing regulations for Nondweni Township;
000000788	10.03.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Police Superintendents annual report which shows a great decrease in serious crimes and an increase in small ones.
000000790	10.03.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The writer describes with great disgust some 'filthy' practices of the "Coolie" vendors and asks what the market constable is doing.
000000791	10.03.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The Indian will have his vote although the Bill professes to strike him off the Roll.
000000794	11.03.1896	12279	ABDOOL KARIM HAJI ADAM & INDIAN	12338	COLONIAL SECRETARY [CHAMBERLAIN]	4	Petition against the Nondweni Township Regulation prohibiting possession of land by non-Europeans.
000000796	11.03.1896	12339	"ISHAMAEL"	13111	NATAL ADVERTISER	2	A noble letter upholding the dignity of manual labour and so protesting against spectators' remark that Richard "humbly" acknowledged his fathers profession of a Dhobi.
000003620	11.03.1896	00187	INDIANS OF NATAL	00259	GOVERNOR OF NATAL	5	If a Crown Colony can forbid sale to Indians the Boer Republics would be justified. The Nondweni Regulations are against British Constitution.
000000795	11.03.1896	12323	ASKEW, O.J.	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	1	My client is willing to sale it for pound 50 less i.e.. pound 1150, if the sale is effected by to-morrow.
000000802	13.03.1896	12340	G.W.W.	00039	NATAL MERCURY	4	Mr. Gandhi's "Appeal to Briton's gives away the Indian case in several important particulars. Then follows a long detailed reply.
000000801	13.03.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	An Indian market is illegally held every morning, but this cannot be held as the present market is unsuitable. However the new market, when built should make this impossible.
000000798	13.03.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The case was tried in the supreme Court were every one of the trying judges roundly condemned the lies spoken by both the sides."It shows how many fell away and deteriorated when they came here *."(Note: The heading is misleading. The court was disgusted of falsehood of both sides.)
000000799	13.03.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	He supports his party's Government. That is understandable but how does he say that the Bill can enfranchise only Gandhi and not other.?
000000797	13.03.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	Now that the New Bill is published it is fair that the Natal Government publish the correspondence with the Home Government who refused to sanction the original measure on ground of racial equality.
000000800	13.03.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The falsehood and effrontery displayed by the parties might well disgust the supreme court Bench. The effect of degeneration of the Hindu upon natives is deplorable.
000000803	13.03.1896	12323	ASKEW, O.J.	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	1	My client accepts your offer of pound 1080 Please draw Declaration for seller etc. and send them to me tomorrow.
000000804	13.03.1896	12243	PILLAY, A.S.DOROSAMY	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	2	I can send you news paper cuttings etc. bearing on S. A. problems if you send me pound 5. as it entails a good deal of labour to procure them.
000000805	16.03.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	3	Indian coolies do not get "starvation wages" etc. as he says. He admits that they are lier His plea for the Indian trader is "amusingly ingennous" etc. By his propaganda for franchise he wants to be a leader etc.
000000806	16.03.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	A resolution drawing the attention of the Government of south Africa to the influx of Asiatics as in juriously affecting. European trade was lost.
000000807	18.03.1896	12342	CENTRAL INDIAN HOSPITAL	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	1	I wish to discuss the problem as you seem to devote much of your time to it Please give me an appointment.
000003622	19.03.1896	12585	NICHOLLS N.CATHCARD	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	2	If you could raise your offer to pound 1100; I shall induce NepalSingh the practical owner to close in. The property is remunerative.
000000809	20.03.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Harry -No, nothing of the sort-Hindu Franchise, All the public talking is no use, Hot arguments will not cook Gandhi's goose.
000000808	20.03.1896	12277	PRINCIPAL UNDER SECRETARY	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	1	H.E.has received intimation from the colonial office that your letter of 17 January '96 enclosing your pamphlet has been duly received.
000000810	21.03.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Ceylon chief justice has prepared new oaths (given verbatim) for these three *(Note. There is some mistake. The oath for the parses is printed as for the Chinese.
000000812	21.03.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	A graphic account by an England-returned 'Arab' merchant of the contrast in the treatment meted out to Indians in the two countries.
000000811	21.03.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	"Further papers relating to the grievances of the Indians in Transvaal "are published. Letters are published verbatim.
000000813	21.03.1896	12344	WASTON A.G.	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	1	They are not required to take out passes there: The authority to grant or refuse the Licence vests with magistrates The purchase of erven does not entitle the owner to a trading Licence.
000000814	24.03.1896	12329	DURBAN HIGH SCHOOL	12345	PHILIP WM.	2	The two High Schools are for European boys, but the question of special provision for advanced Indian boys may be considered.
000000815	25.03.1896	12343	PRINCIPAL UNDER SECRETARY	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	1	I have duly received your letter taking exception to the word' aboriginal' as applied to Indian Immigrants.
000000816	26.03.1896	12342	CENTRAL INDIAN HOSPITAL	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	1	Thanks you very much for your kind reply Am anxious to see you Sometime beginning of the next month I shall be able to do so.
000000817	26.03.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	I do not think there will be any organised and recognised opposition in the coming session of parliament (Natal)
000000821	27.03.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	'Ipse Dixit of Sir W Wragg, that she is not a Coloured' person, will not escape the notice of Mr. Gandhi. Chief Judge's remark absolves from pass a 'coloured' person also if he can account for himself.
000000823	27.03.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	"For our country's sake we may pray... That, finding souls they (legislators may find away to keep from franchise Indian.
000000824	27.03.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Sir W. Wragg remarked that it is as monstrous to call her a "Coolie", as to call an European a Frenchman. It should rather be a German.
000000825	27.03.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The percentage of Indian boys attending Government Schools is a small one. I hope Mr. Todd does not seriously advocate Indian Franchise.
000000826	27.03.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	4	The Blue Book on Indian Grievances in Transvaal (re: Free State Chief Justice's award) is a study in slipshod diplomacy Transvaal has claimed a queer right to interpret its own Laws !
000000827	27.03.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	6	Full proceedings of the case with the text of the judgements. Mrs. Vinden was given pound 20 as damages and costs.
000000822	27.03.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Chief Justice very properly rebuked the Police Department for the unnecessary violence of its native staff. If such instances recur one judge's suggestion of a white constable on night duty should be considered.
000000818	27.03.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The state of these places beggars description, the wonder is that the disease does not spread They are the property of "influential" men and so they are not demolished,-such is the town-talk.
000000819	27.03.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	If the Indian wants to live among Europeans he must conform to these rules or go away.
000000820	27.03.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	15	She was awarded damages for wrongful arrest under vagrant law as she had no pass. Text of judgement which practically repeals the Pass Law if the person can properly explain his position.
000000830	28.03.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The judgement restricts the law only to 'Vagabonds and Vagrants', and not to coloured persons. as such.
000000828	28.03.1896	12343	PRINCIPAL UNDER SECRETARY	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	1	The attorney General states that the 'aboriginal' will be omitted from the Draft Bill to amend Liquor Laws for Indians.
000000829	28.03.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Has Zululand been bought by at the price of the Indian Franchise Bill which in reality affirms the right of the Indian to vote ?
000000831	30.03.1896	12346	CROWN DAVIS INSURANCE OFFICE	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	1	The property was insured by Nidha,the owner and also by the bond -holders so I was asked to cancel my policy which I did.
000000833	30.03.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	At an East Indian Association meeting Sir L. Griffin paid a tribute to the Congress and said it performed a good function.
00000978A	30.03.1896	12362	CULLINGWORH, T.L.	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	1	Printing Charges of a memorial Presented to the Col. Secretary.
000000832	31.03.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The Supreme Court Judgement will involve additional vigil on the part of the police and a consequent burden on the taxpayer The Pass Law as interpreted formerly was more beneficial to the Indian. The present interpretation gives discretion to the Police, which may be missed.
000000835	31.03.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	"If once we give our birth right to the Indian we shall give him the Colony"
000000834	31.03.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	He thought clause 2 granted franchise to the very men whom they wanted to exclude. A report of a meeting at Dundee.
000000838	01.04.1896	12319	ADAMS, William	00111	TIMES OF NATAL	1	Hindus with morals, customs and laws that are repugnant to us cannot be enfranchised. They are worse than natives.
000000837	01.04.1896	12156	"INDIA"[STALL W.D.]	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	2	I send a copy of 1892 act. The "Rules thereon" and "The Indian Municipalities Act" cannot be had here: you can get them from India.
000000836	01.04.1896	12343	PRINCIPAL UNDER SECRETARY	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	1	Your letter of the 30th ultimo desiring to convey your thanks to the Attorney General for omitting aboriginal in Liquor Laws has been received.
000000840	03.04.1896	12347	TODD J.C.	00124	NATAL WITNESS	2	Since there are only two schools in the Colony, it is monstrous to compare the number attending them with the number of white children in schools. all over the colony.
000000842	03.04.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	It was inspired by "religious friendship" If we must have Indians -"and the pest seems unavoidable." Our Agents should choose the best from the bad Lot that they are:
000000841	03.04.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The peace of Durban etc. will be endangered if coloured people are allowed to roam at night as a consequence of the case.
000000839	03.04.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	The new bill opens door for corruption to enable the public to judge the Bill properly, the Government should be made to publish the whole correspondence with the Home Government.
000000909	04.04.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	A Very eloquent and forceful plea for enfranchisement of freed Indians and Traders as opposed to 'coolies'
000000844	07.04.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The Bill was vague Again granting of franchise was not a question of colour but was of morals. European morals were far higher than Indian. If 20 Europeans certified the fitness of an Indian he may get a vote.
000000843	07.04.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The Bill rightly retains on the roll those Indians who are voters already
000000845	07.04.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	It will be found far safer and more admirable, as regards the position of the colony itself than even the old art would have proved to be.
000000846	07.04.1896	12328	NATAL GOVERNMENT RAILWAYS	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	1	I am not aware of any recent difficulty in the issue of 1st and 2nd class tickets to Indians travelling to Pretoria or Johannesburg.
000000848	08.04.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The (Governor's) speech stimulates the suspicions of the public. The whole correspondence with the Home Government should be published.
000000847	08.04.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	"A Coolie costs roughly pound 25 to 3 pound 30 a month, and he produces pound 40 if employed in growing either sugar or mealies."
000000849	09.04.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	After three years of labour it has proved itself capable of formulating this "Spurious Bill" which excludes all Asiatics - except Indians.
000000850	09.04.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	6	Mr. Adams the master of the ship allowed 2nd class passengers to travel 1st but that does not make him liable for damages as no less was incurred by the owner of the ship.
000000851	09.04.1896	12323	ASKEW, O.J.	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	1	Can Nidha take away the tank from the property. It is of Little importance to your client.
000000854	10.04.1896	12348	OXFORD H.E.R. & CAMBRIDGE CLUB	13111	NATAL ADVERTISER	2	I think that as a transitional measure 'indirect election is better than providing property or educational qualification for Indian.
000000852	10.04.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	"The Times"-"When it remembers the services of Indian soldiers in Africa", Great Britain cannot permit their deprivation of status as British subjects.
000000853	10.04.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The Premier replied that Indians "did not possess represent ative institutions founded on franchise"
000000855	10.04.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	A correspondent from France shows exactly the same defects as we have often shown (The objections are given in detail)
000000861	11.04.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Mr. Chamberlain promised to give careful attention to the petition of Natal Indians regarding prohibition to buy land.
000000858	11.04.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Sergt. Tomlin stated that the occupants paid 10 shs. per month rent and owners paid only ground rent to the Harbour Department.
000000859	11.04.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The Premier's statement that India does not possess "representative institutions founded on franchise" is vague.
000000856	11.04.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The substitution of 'parliamentary 'for 'elective representative' institutions is curious. The Ministry must make a clean breast of it.
000000862	11.04.1896	00318	PITCHER W. E.	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	1	"I have got your letter with cheque and deeds and the matter has attention."
000000860	13.04.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	Mr. Yonge a Government supporter thinks he voices public opinion where as really he does not. It is also evident from his speech that Zululand is to be secured at the price of Indian Franchise.
000000864	13.04.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	Natal's right to Legislate in matter of franchise is unaffected by Queens Proclamation of 1858. Indirect election is a subterfuge. The New Bill must be rejected as it is likely to create endless Litigation and agitation.
000000863	13.04.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The Attorney General agreed with the Board re the desirability of making the punishment more deterrent but a practical solution was difficult he thought.
000000857	13.04.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The Conference opined that admission of the Indians to the Franchise at the will of the Governor was highly objectionable.
000000869	15.04.1896	12349	HATCH EMUT	00190	CARIM, Dada Abdool	1	I thank you for sending me a copy which I have pursued with much interest.
000000870	15.04.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	There are sufficient grounds to entitle the Defendant to a removal of the record of the Supreme Court etc.(Laughton's view)
000000872	15.04.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The Inspector report that all schools but two reopened after the summer vacation. One of the two to be closed for want of accommodation and a good teacher.
000000867	15.04.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	"The Europeans so far as the franchise was concerned must be not only paramount but almost exclusive."
000000868	15.04.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Pure franchise "representing the best thinking power the Colony" was a sine qua non people should wait for the debate on the Bill.
000000866	15.04.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The critics of the Government were practically unanimous in their view that Franchise must not be granted to the Asiatics.
000000865	15.04.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Government of the Colony other than on a pure franchise and apart from the Indians was absolutely impossible.
000000871	15.04.1896	00318	PITCHER W. E.	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	1	The Registrar of Deeds Kicks at your claim for exemption on this transfer as there is no specific mention about that in the Deeds and as one of the objects of the institution is political.
000000874	16.04.1896	00014	NAOROJI, Dadabhai	13705	COLONIAL UNDER-SECRETARY	1	Indians Look to you for protection, the proclamation and all pledges entitled them to all the rights of Br-citizenship.
000000873	16.04.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	When the House considered it calmly it would an unanimously vote for the Bill.
000000878	17.04.1896	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	00124	NATAL WITNESS	2	Gandhiji advocates educational qualification Then, after giving a resume of Indian representative bodies he asks why should the new Act leave to courts to decide whether India has elective representative institutions or not There is so much known material that the colony itself can decide it.
000000875	17.04.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	It resolved that to admit Indians to franchise at the will of the Governor was highly objectionable.
000000876	17.04.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	"A crisis will reach when the Hindu does vote; and Harry and John will find exquisite bliss, in going around coolie babies to kiss."
000000877	17.04.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	I hope the police will now learn that "the fact of being a coloured person is not in itself a sufficient cause for arrest
000000879	17.04.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Mr. Bale of past would have waited to know the full facts but the present bale rushes forward blindly to till at the Bill which is a good measure:
000000880	20.04.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	He thought the old Bill was better. He promised to do his utmost to prevent granting of franchise to those who had not had it in their own Land.
000000883	22.04.1896	12350	BRITISHER	13111	NATAL ADVERTISER	2	The enclosed Letter shows that greater interest in colonial matter is taken at home than among the colonists themselves.
000000882	22.04.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	3	The ready acceptance of the new Bill by J. Chamberlain who opposed disfranchisement as provided in the old Bill shows that the colony is to be 'Sold' on this issue.
000000886	22.04.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	A public meeting considered them detrimental and undesirable. Mr. Dowley an official said that coolies were "beastly unsanitary" etc.
000000881	22.04.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	3	Important passages are published here: J Chamberlain says India does not possess representative institutions and the new Bill will be accepted by him.
000000885	22.04.1896	12353	HINDSON, WM.R.	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	1	Thank you for your effort to procure us an Indian teacher. what however do you mean by a "Volunteer"? A Capable earnest and truthful man will be welcomed
000000887	23.04.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The Premier said that there were a number of papers which he wished the members to see and so he postponed the 2nd reading.
000000889	23.04.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	A long and able Leader urging acceptance of the Bill as it stands as a solution of the Indian Problem. Non acceptance will mean enfranchising all Indians and thereby alienating sympathy of other S. A. states.
000000888	23.04.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Moving the 2nd reading the Premier said it would afford great relief to a "Large and industrious section" of people. The motion was passed.
000000891	24.04.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Lower Tugela Division Association Supported the new Bill, and recommended more deterrent punishment for desertion. by Indian Servants
000000892	24.04.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The Treasurer declared that pound 200/ were given to Mr. Ruffe to secure his return to India. Winter:- Is it possible to send Mr. Gandhi home at the same price?
000000893	24.04.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	3	The Correspondence placed before the House is incomplete. The present Bill though based partly on the correspondence with Chamberlain. "will have an open sore which will prove a ceaseless source of agitation."
000000890	24.04.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	Report of the proceedings of the case. Mr. Adams was the master of Dada Abdoola's ship. (The Courland)
000003623	25.04.1896	12586	FAIRFIELD E.D.	11753	NAOROJI, Dadabhai	1	Letter to the Colonial Secretary Mr. Chamberlain is acknowledged.
000000894	25.04.1896	12354	WHITE LEAGUE, The	13111	NATAL ADVERTISER	1	As far as the secrecy of the society permits, I shall supply the address on receiving a letter at the enclosed Address." The white League' is for protecting the interests of all Europeans.
000000895	25.04.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The writer protests against the use of Rickshaws with such boards by coloured people.
000000980	27.04.1896	12279	ABDOOL KARIM HAJI ADAM & INDIAN	12363	NATAL LEGI	5	Full text of the Petition to the Speaker and Members of the Natal Legislative Assembly.
000000896	27.04.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The publication silences all untruthful and anti-Government propagand ist statements. It is now clear that the negotiations were friendly and the new Bill is approved at Home.
000000897	27.04.1896	12355	LEACHARS M	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	1	I shall not be there this week. If the next week suits you I can undertake to present the petition.
000000899	28.04.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The Principal Under Secretary asks for particulars as far as it affected the coloured persons. The matter was referred to the whole council.
000000898	28.04.1896	12333	ZULULAND, Acting Secretary for	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	2	The Indian Petition regarding the sale of erven in Nondweni has been duly forwarded to the secretary of state for the colonies.
000000900	29.04.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The Premier postponed the 2nd reading in view of the receipt of the Indian Petition.
000000905	29.04.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The bill of expense to complete the execution of the transfer of property to the Congress. pound 29.7.3.
000000904	29.04.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Herewith I send you the deed which I managed to get completed to-day. To-morrow I will send the account sheet.
000000903	29.04.1896	00318	PITCHER W. E.	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	1	"The wrong of the mild Hindu in Natal have touched the all-except England embracing heart of the Editor"(of the "Truth").
000000901	29.04.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	A Preliminary meeting to form New Castle Political Association unanimously decided to oppose. the new Franchise Bill.
000000902	29.04.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The Premier presented 3 additional despatches that were not published owing to a clerical error, (Text of despatches) and said that the rest of the correspondence being confidential cannot be published.
000023921	30.04.1896	08281	WINGFIELD, Edward	08271	NAOROJI, Dadabhai	1	It is true that the indentured labourers there did not get full work and therefore full earning. But this has now been redressed and nobody is starving because of lesser earnings.
000000908	30.04.1896	12354	WHITE LEAGUE, The	13111	NATAL ADVERTISER	1	I too am interested in the subject as I have to appoint a lady teacher for an Indian School. Can I see YOU ?
000000907	30.04.1896	12340	G.W.W.	13111	NATAL ADVERTISER	1	As the new Bill is of doubtful use. I hereby submit the draft of a Bill, which will overcome all obstacles and solve the problem.
000000906	30.04.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Mr. Wallace raised a point of order on the ground that it seems to be a lecture to the Assembly and not a petition. The Speaker :- " I can say that it is out of Order"
000000912	01.05.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The further correspondence which is released does not throw any more Light Again the Bill is full of danger to the colony and a distinct blow at parliamentary institutions and the principle of elective bodies.
000000910	01.05.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	A fresh disability has been imposed upon the Indian by restricting the sale of Lands to Europeans only it is to be hoped Lord Chamberlain will veto " these monstrous regulations"
000000911	01.05.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Caste ridden Indian never had and never can have representative institutions. The whites must be firm on this issue.
000000913	02.05.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	The Dundee Political Association suggested some amendments.
000000915	02.05.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	A correspondent shows how absurd the legal definition of 'E.B.Subject' is in Indian Penal Code. 1882.
000000914	02.05.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	Verbatim report of the resolution and remarks there on. "They must nolens volens tolerate the Chinese and coolies there:
000000917	04.05.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The purport of the present petition is given It aims at proving that India possesses 'elective representative institutions' etc.
000000916	04.05.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	Among the papers published, the Indian Petition of July 1894, comprises nearly 1/5 of the correspondence Some points from it are given here:
000000918	05.05.1896	12357	'R'	13111	NATAL ADVERTISER	1	Do they not have to take out a Licence ? It is part of a constable's duty to ascertain if they have Licences ?
000000920	06.05.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Mr. Chamberlain stated in the House of Commons that Nondweni and Eshowe have debarred Indians from purchasing property and that he would consider the Indian petition regarding it.
000000919	06.05.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	'We understand that a secret Caucus meeting was convened by the Government in Order to win support and that some did not attend it '
000001020	07.05.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	3	A signed agreement by Indian merchants contribute to the Natal Indian Congress funds at the rate of 1/4 d. per package imported.
000000921	07.05.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	In submitting the report of the select Committee, the Attorney General said the Committee's majority do not wish to extend to Indians the rules applicable to natives and thus prohibit Liquor to Indians.
000000924	07.05.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	4	'Natal mercury's report. The Premier Characterised the Indian Petition as the emanation of one Man or of powerful secret organisation. (Natal Indian Congress.)
000000925	07.05.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Receipt of pound 9-6-8 for a telegraphic message to Chamberlain.
000000922	07.05.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	8	Speeches of the Premier, the Attorney General,Messrs Binns, Bale etc. on the 2nd Reading of the Bill. Full report The 2nd reading was passed.
000000923	07.05.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	6	'Times of Natal's report of the proceeding during the 2nd reading of the Bill which was passed without a division.
000000932	08.05.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	Rumoured purport of the proceedings of a 'Caucus Meeting" called by Government to rally support for the Bill.
000000930	08.05.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	The compromise arrived at effectually precludes the possibility of swamping by Indians and dispose off the objectionable feature of the old Bill.
000000927	08.05.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	3	The Notes of Natal Advertiser's correspondent on the proceeding regarding 2nd reading of the Bill. Government and its supporters are ridiculed criticising the Bill as ambiguous and one capable of being misused the paper says that it is sure to raise a crop of Legal difficulties and litigation. we hope the Committee will clear all doubtful points.
000000929	08.05.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	3	Report of the proceedings of the House regarding the 2nd reading which was passed.
000000926	08.05.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	3	A pungent criticism of the Natal Assembly. which adopted the second reading of the Bill The unexpected happened. The miracle was achieved by the caucus sessions But every line in the Bill is an ambuscade of disputes which will perpetuate for years, the struggle between Indians and Europeans ?The article feels that the ministers were wrong in artain of their presumptions.
000000931	08.05.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Mr. Wallace asked if it was in order as it was more of Lecture than of petition. (The date written an the extract seems to be wrong Probably it is 6-5-96.)
000000928	08.05.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	4
000000934	09.05.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Mr. Escombe, as a tactician may be deservedly proud .The opposition now may well ask "Where are we?"!
000000933	09.05.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Every one thinks the Colony has nothing to loose but if the Government's meaning of elective representative institution is wrong the colony will find itself sold'
000000935	09.05.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	"Sammy we have with us and more Sammy we are about to have"
000000936	09.05.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	3	Report of the proceedings of the Liquor Bill in the Assembly. Moreover Mr. Bale made it clear that he did not impute any unworthy motives to the Secretary of states for colonies when he debated the Franchise Bill.
000000937	10.05.1896	11753	NAOROJI, Dadabhai	12338	COLONIAL SECRETARY [CHAMBERLAIN]	1	I enclose a telegram from the British Indian subjects in south Africa. I hope you will give it your kind consideration.
000000940	11.05.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The Premier affirmed that the new bill will effectively bar from exercising franchise those who where undesirables.
000000939	11.05.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	It proves clearly that Labourers "make money, thrive physically, are kindly treated.... And so they can do without franchise."
000000938	11.05.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	"Natal Mercury's description of the at- mosphere of the House ,the attitude of parties journalists and the public during the debate.
000000941	12.05.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	"Two Indians infantry regiments, one cavalry regiment etc." under colonel Egertor have been ordered to Suakim Reuter.
000000942	12.05.1896	12358	MINISTER OF LAND & WORKS	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	1	The Government intend to put this land in to the market as soon as the Railway has opened up, this district.
000000943	13.05.1896	12359	NICL J.O.	13111	NATAL ADVERTISER	1	Condemning the attitude of the Natal Government, the Correspondent says" It simply means giving our birth right away, without even a mess of pottage in return " etc.
000000948	13.05.1896	12128	HUNTER, William Wilson (Sir)	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	3	The British public disapprove of the Indian National Congress taking up this problem. However you carry on and emphasise the fact that Indians are being deprived of their status as British Subjects guaranteed to them by the Queen.
000000944	13.05.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The Town Council (Durban ?) decided to indent 20 Indians, as natives were averse to this work and freed Indians were too costly.
000000947	13.05.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	9 Indians charged with being without passes said they were ill-treated and the Protector did nothing for them, and they did not want to go back. They were convicted to 7 days imprisonment.
000000945	13.05.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1
000000946	13.05.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The Power to the Governor to grant franchise to some Indians is dangerous, as the leader (meaning Gandhiji) is "a man of considerable talent of great ambition and the Congress is endowed with means to fight."
000003624	13.05.1896	00121	HUNTER, William Wilson (Sir)	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	2	Your cause will succeed though slowly. Unfortunately it suffers hereby close alliance with the Natal Indian Congress, though I sympathise largely with Mr. Chamberlain.
000000981	14.05.1896	12194	NATAL INDIAN CONGRESS MEMBERS	12365	PRIME MINISTER (South Africa)	1	The letter protests against the Premier's characterization of the Congress as a 'practically a Secret body'
000000949	14.05.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	3	All the amendments were defeated. Full report of the proceedings. Mr. Maydon refers to Gandhiji at great length.
000000950	14.05.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	Natal Mercury's report of the proceedings.
000000952	14.05.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Mr. Maydon's amendment for a verbal, change was unnecessary. A grave Legislative difficulty will have gone with the passage of the Bill.
000000951	14.05.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	3	The Premier said that the Bill was modified with Home Government's consent and so it would read "elective representative institutions founded on the Parliamentary franchise"
000000953	15.05.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	3	The clause in the Bill empowering the six persons (ministry) to choose Indians fit for Franchise, is very improper.
000000956	15.05.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	The 2nd reading was agreed to and the Bill was set down for commitment on Wednesday.
000000954	15.05.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	A severe adverse criticism of the Bill-and of honesty of the ministry . " The ministry have been attaching too little importance to him (Gandhiji) and left Loopholes of which he will avail himself."
000000955	15.05.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The Large number of suicide among them raises a suspicion that almost slave-driving exists in some estates. It is suggested to appoint a Secretary of Indian affairs and a court of inquiry in cases of suicides.
000000957	15.05.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	It is a great improvements on the original Bill Prohibition should be extended to all Asiatics and not to Indians only.
000000961	16.05.1896	13705	COLONIAL UNDER-SECRETARY	11753	NAOROJI, Dadabhai	1	Mr. Chamberlain will duly consider the Indian Memorial when it reaches him.
000000958	16.05.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	3	In the 'Courland' case judgement were given in favour of Adams for pound 258 and of Dada Abdoola of for pound 21. Full text of the judgement.
000000960	16.05.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Natal Mercury's report of the debate on the second reading of the Bill which was agreed to.
000000959	16.05.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Minister said that separation of Europeans from natives was effected wherever possible Natives Objected to travelling with Coolies but he could do nothing for them.
000000982	16.05.1896	12343	PRINCIPAL UNDER SECRETARY	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	1	"If the Premier has been misinformed on this point he will be glad to be corrected on the subject."
000000962	16.05.1896	12343	PRINCIPAL UNDER SECRETARY	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	1	The Premier called the Natal Indian Congress a 'secret body' under the belief that its meetings are not open to the public. He will be glad to be corrected.
000000963	16.05.1896	00126	LAUGHTON, F. A.	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	1	Thank you for the papers etc. regarding the Government Institutions of India. Please send the Act of 1861.
000000983	18.05.1896	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	12343	PRINCIPAL UNDER SECRETARY	1	The Congress meetings are always open to the Press and public Europeans are invited and some did attend meetings.
000000965	18.05.1896	00126	LAUGHTON, F. A.	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	1	Are there any non-legislative elective representative institutions founded on its parliamentary franchise ? I think there must be I would like to see the regulations made under sections of Act 55 & 56. Vide chapter 14.
000000964	18.05.1896	00126	LAUGHTON, F. A.	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	1	" I do not find in the Indians' Petition any elective representative nor Legislative institutions founded on the parliamentary franchise." Please clarify.
000000966	19.05.1896	00126	LAUGHTON, F. A.	13111	NATAL ADVERTISER	3	Acts 24 and 25 vide chapter 67 and Acts 55 and 56 vide chapter 14 have conferred parliamentary franchise on India has elective representative institutions based on its parliamentary franchise and even non Legislative elective representative Institutions.
000000993	19.05.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	A private meeting is to be held at the Congress Hall at 8 P.M. to decide upon presentation of an address to Gandhiji on his return to India.
000000967	20.05.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Mr. Laughton conclusively proves that the New Bill instead of disfranchising the Indian strengthens his claim to franchise. The bill therefore should not be passed.
000000968	20.05.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The Captain applied for costs after his success, but they were refused. Gandhiji urged the Attorney's fee should not be charged on the client as the Attorney's clerk could attend. The judge said it would be a degradation of the Profession. Gandhiji :- I am learning a lesson. I will not repeat such a statement.
000000969	20.05.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Mr. Gandhiji, plaintiff's counsel objected to an item in the Bill of costs but his contention was practically rejected (Details given)
000000970	20.05.1896	12360	HOUSE, E.G.	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	6	I want a youth as a teacher I am interested in India. will you give me information to enable me to benefit your country men ? Can you visit us. ?
000000973	21.05.1896	11753	NAOROJI, Dadabhai	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	1	I enclose 4 Letters*. I am glad to inform you that no action will be taken before considering your memorial.
000000971	21.05.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The Premier assured the Committee that the roll will be kept as accurate as possible.
000000972	21.05.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	4	An amendment to prohibit Liquor to Indians was defeated. The Report of the proceedings in the committee.
000000979	22.05.1896	12279	ABDOOL KARIM HAJI ADAM & INDIAN	12338	COLONIAL SECRETARY [CHAMBERLAIN]	12	Full text of the memorial presented to the Colonial Secretary.
000000977	22.05.1896	12361	MORELAND J.H.B.	00124	NATAL WITNESS	2	Till Indians are intellectually assimilated to the "Briton" of Mr. Gandhiji, the destinies of Natal shall be shaped by the Anglo-Saxons.
000000985	22.05.1896	12128	HUNTER, William Wilson (Sir)	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	1	I again saw the Colonial Secretary who assures me that your memorial will receive his full consideration.
000000978	22.05.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	He was beaten and horsewhipped, and his store was wrecked and looted on the allegation of indecent assault on a girl of six years.
000000974	22.05.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	The article points out a number of defects in the Bill which was passed by the Legislative Council also.
000000984	22.05.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	19
000000976	22.05.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	It was resolved to move the Government to take steps to prevent native from leasing lands to Indians as the lands were given for their (Natives) use only.
000000975	22.05.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	The noise caused great annoyance, so the corporation decided that Indian be confined Con those days) to a site to be selected Later on.
000000986	23.05.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The Premier made an explanation and read the full texts s. ns. 980,981,982, to clear the misunderstanding.
000000989	29.05.1896	12303	BRITISH INDIAN DEFENCE COMMITTEE	12873	BRITISH INDIAN ASSOCIATION (Cachalia)	1	"Committee not sanguine but suggest coming alone same steamer commissioners. Incas.
000000987	29.05.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Mr. Gandhiji applied for an order to set aside a writ of execution for review of cost charges The application was rejected and costs taxed seriatim
000000988	29.05.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Inanda Farmers Association appointed a Committee to go into the question of desertion and return passage of those who went to Transvaal and thus forfeited their right to it.
000000990	29.05.1896	12343	PRINCIPAL UNDER SECRETARY	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	1	H. Excellency has received your letter for- wording three copies of a memorial by certain Indians for transmission to the colonial secretary.
000000992	30.05.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	As every possible precautions is taken here, the authorities should see that the ships present a clean bill of health before disembarkation.
000000991	30.05.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Do they employ Doctors on their Steamers ? Otherwise the passengers being only a trifle above the ordinary immigrants are a possible source of infection.
000000996	01.06.1896	00047	DADA ABDOOLA & CO.	00039	NATAL MERCURY	1	"The Courland is quit efficiently equipped with the sanitary requirements of a passenger steamship"
000000995	01.06.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	" We the undersigned agree to attend the special meeting to present the address to Gandhiji on his return to India."
000000994	01.06.1896	12236	BAKER & LINDSAY, SOLICITORS	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	2	Baker and Lindsay have quoted relevant regulations and given their opinions on the same.
000001001	02.06.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	3	Statement of expenses from September 1st 1895 to. 2-6-1896. totalling (From the beginning of the Congress) pound 1509.
000001002	02.06.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	A Blue Book (Imperial) publishes the correspondence between the Government and Home Government, The Governor by his behaviour has shown that he is plainly a tool of the Ministry.
000000999	02.06.1896	12279	ABDOOL KARIM HAJI ADAM & INDIAN	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	1	The Address to Gandhiji in Gujarati Language.
000000997	02.06.1896	12367	DAUD	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	1	Address to Gandhiji in Urdu Language but in Gujarati Script. Incomplete by Daud.
000001000	02.06.1896	12279	ABDOOL KARIM HAJI ADAM & INDIAN	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	1	The Address to Gandhiji in Urdu language.
000000998	02.06.1896	12279	ABDOOL KARIM HAJI ADAM & INDIAN	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	1	The Address to Gandhiji in Marathi language.
000001006	05.06.1896	12368	ADAMJI & RUSTOMJI	12369	EMALJI MANGA	1	"Barrister Gandhiji Left for India via Delgoa Bay by ? Please go on board and respect him".
000001004	05.06.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	In reply to an address by Madrasis and Gujaratis,Gandhiji urged Madrasis to join Natal Indian Congress in greater numbers Not mere talks but deeds will achieve our object, he said.
000001005	05.06.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	He sailed for India on the 5th ....500 Indians and leading merchants cheered him loudly on the beach.
000001003	05.06.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Interviewed by 'Natal Advertiser' Gandhiji revealed the educational and political Objects of the Congress and its position at the time.
000001007	05.06.1896	12368	ADAMJI & RUSTOMJI	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	1	"Draft posted, power ready. Article 'satisfactory'
000001008	11.06.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The Government would not interfere with the list but any one could object none who ceased to be a British subject was entitled to vote.
000001009	15.06.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	Report of the meeting of the Board where its special Committee recommended more deterrent punishment to deserters etc.
000001010	16.06.1896	12343	PRINCIPAL UNDER SECRETARY	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	1	The Indian Petition forwarded with your letter of the 28th May to the Governor has been transmitted to the colonial secretary.
000003626	20.06.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	5	We agree to the purchase of 2 pieces for pound 1250/- and pound 1500/- profits from lease or sale to accrue to the Natal Indian Congress.
000001012	25.06.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	In a crowd of 8000, there was no blow struck and orders of the police were strictly obeyed. There was little rowdiness of drunkards.
000001011	25.06.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	A meeting of the Association adopted the recommendations of the Trust Board. (including photographing of the Coolie at his own expense !) to cheek desertion by them. The Committee thought the activities of Natal Indian Congress were subversive to discipline.
000001014	26.06.1896	12370	RAMSAMMY'S VICTIM	00039	NATAL MERCURY	1	It is due to the Coolie Location-the cooliedom' with its informal din and drunkenness.
000001015	26.06.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Pound 8-1-6 were spent after them Details are given here:
000001013	26.06.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	After repeated imprisonment even, a 'coolie', refused to go to his estate as he was beaten. The magistrate acquitted and sent him to a hospital for medical examination by Civil Surgeon.
000001016	26.06.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	Statement of cheque expenses.
000001017	01.07.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The employment of the Sikh soldiers against the Natal rebels in Rhodesia, may appear to be a sign of weakness on the part of the Europeans, However their heroism and skill could not be excelled, and they are more reliable than the natives.
000001018	01.07.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	3	List of merchants who paid their contribution as determined. vide SN 1020.
000001022	03.07.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	The new Act overhauls the present practice and thus carries out many necessary reforms.
000001021	04.07.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	The note recounts the good deeds of the Ministry during the session that concluded. The Colony has gained under the regime.
000003627	04.07.1896	12587	MUSAJI	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	4	An eloquent sincere heart-felt welcome address apparently read before a special meeting convened i n Calcutta.
000001023	09.07.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	To saddle India with cost of Imperialist war is both unjust and unwise The expense being small it is also "mean".
000001025	09.07.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	"On the deck proper were countless Indians and so the Portuguese soldiers were condemned to remain in their own compartments"
000001024	09.07.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	134 Chinese and 33 Indians have arrived at Port Elizabeth within the last 2 days- "a by no means desirable influx."
000001026	15.07.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	An Indian Immigration Trust Board meeting decided to consult solicitors before presenting a deserter to the magistrate to avoid acquittal.
000001027	15.07.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	An action (a Suit) for damages filed by a free Indian against the Police for detaining him because he had no pass was pending. If he succeeds the police would be afraid to enforce the Indian Immigration Law, which compels the indentured Labourer to have a pass as they (the police) had no means to decide if the traveller was a free Indian or not.
000003628	20.07.1896	12588	FIVE INDIAN	00275	NATAL INDIAN CONGRESS	1	Your letter. We hereby agree to be members and pay 5 shillings each. 5 signatures including Dada Osman.
000003629	21.07.1896	11680	ABDOOL CARIM HAJI ADAM	12589	INDIAN OF DELGOA BAY	1	We, of Natal, thank you very much for honouring Mr. Gandhi, on his way to India by Addresses etc.
000001028	30.07.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The Natal Indian Congress is hereby insured for pound 750. for store and houses in Lot 155 Umgeni Road, by Union Assurance Society.
000001030	04.08.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The accused denied that he was an Indian and gave the names of a dozen persons he wished subpoenaed to prove the denial.
000001029	04.08.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	An Indian, an ex-convict for vagrancy, was awarded 2 Years rigorous imprisonment for placing a stone and a heavy piece of wood on Railway lines.
000001031	06.08.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	2 Muslim merchants were charged for keeping the mosque latrines filthy, bur they denied being trustees and the Magistrate discharged them.
000001032	07.08.1896	12371	JOHN BULL	13111	NATAL ADVERTISER	1	The letter protests against the permission granted to the company to indent 11 Indian Artisans as it reopens the "Coolie question".
000001034	08.08.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	11 free Indians were punished for travelling with false passes The Board resolved to encourage the police by payment.
000001033	08.08.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The Trust Board agreed to indent 11 Indian skilled workers for a sugar company after a good deal of discussion.
000001035	10.08.1896	12372	P.J.B.	00039	NATAL MERCURY	1	Natal is in danger because of the coolie influx His thrifty-stingy habits will ultimately spell ruin. for the whiteman.
000001040	12.08.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	3	Bungari, an Indian was executed to-day Full details of the crime and the execution are given here, He met his death calmly.
000001037	12.08.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	A mass meeting of European artisans very strongly protested against the Immigration Trust Board's decision to import Indian Artisans.
000001036	12.08.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The Times of Natal state that the Government has practically vetoed the decision of the Indian Immigration Trust Board to import them.
000001073	12.08.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1
000001038	12.08.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	"We hail the Governments decision veto the Indian Immigration Trust Boards resolution to import them".
000001039	12.08.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	3
000001042	12.08.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	3	"Natal Advertiser's report of the meeting of Europeans artisans.(see 1037) It also urge abolition of sugar protection measures as a retaliatory measure: One pro-Indian speaker had to go away.
000001043	13.08.1896	11753	NAOROJI, Dadabhai	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	1	I have not received any reply to my letter dated 3rd July to Mr. Chamberlain urging vetoing the New Franchise Bill.(The text of the letter to Mr. Chamberlain has been quoted.)
000001046	14.08.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	That the ground is a creditable edition to the town is absurd. The team was given the sites illegally. ("Round the Town"-notes by "Perambwator")
000001044	14.08.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	By the withdrawal by the sugar company of their application the immediate danger of the importation of Indian artisans is removed.
000001047	14.08.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Their dwellings are abominable. Filthy in the extreme. Railway Indians dwellings are simply intolerable.
000001045	14.08.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	An Indian School-master applied for including his name in the Voter's list, and produced title deeds of property, but the application was refused. This deterred other Indians.
000001051	15.08.1896	00328	BOOMERANG	00039	NATAL MERCURY	2	Natal should follow Australia and summarily drive out all Indians. Legislators are capitalists. The masses should choose legislators who would represent their interests It is a pity that 3 pound tax is annual and not monthly.
000001052	15.08.1896	12373	ELECTOR	00039	NATAL MERCURY	1	State assistance to immigration and education of these aliens is letting against the white offspring of the colony. If this goes on the coolies will oust the whites.
000001049	15.08.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The board was very unwise in deciding to import them The Opponents rightly urged that the step would affect the future of the colony Admission of the press to the Board meeting is fully justified.
000001055	15.08.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1
000001050	15.08.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The Times of Natal is reliably informed that the Boards will not henceforth comply with requisitions for skilled labour.
000001053	15.08.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1
000001054	15.08.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The Notes criticises the informal homely way in which the meetings of the Board are conducted as in this case, reporting becomes difficult.
000001048	15.08.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The utility of the new law has been proved. Indians being under special laws cannot be enrolled as voters.
000001057	17.08.1896	12375	HAMMER & TONGS	00039	NATAL MERCURY	1	Sugar industry no longer needs protection. The immigration Board has proved its incompetence. Indians are dead to morality and cleanliness. Their localities are 'immoral cesspools' I was right calling them 'beasts'.
000001056	17.08.1896	12374	COLONIAL, A	00039	NATAL MERCURY	1	Better abolish the sugar industry all to gether than foster immigration of coolies which is the "Social Cancer". The Coolie Trader is "eating out" the white all-round.
000001059	17.08.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The Attorney General informed a Deputation that the Board's action was illegal and so was banned. Government will never help to import skilled labour.
000001060	17.08.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	A meeting of Europeans Artisans of Maritzburg decided to hold a public meeting to look in to the whole question of immigration. They were opposed to it altogether.
000001058	17.08.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The accused was given 4 years rigorous imprisonment as the assault on his wife was on account of her faithlessness which was grave provocation to him. A witness lied in the court and the accused attempted to commit suicide in court. Another case of similar assault is under hearing.
000001061	20.08.1896	12343	PRINCIPAL UNDER SECRETARY	12247	ABDOOLA HAJI ADAM & INDIANS	1	The Petitioners do not furnish adequate ground for disallowing this act.
000001062	21.08.1896	12376	DUNDEEDEN	13111	NATAL ADVERTISER	1	Government vetoing the Board's decision does not end the matter. They will be imported by the capitalists at their own expense. Every interest is ranged against the White Artisan. Natal will be Mauritius (Indian) "The British Government to draw wealth and to school its soldiers" will help the Indian so the Artisans must themselves act.
000001063	24.08.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Notice of a meeting to urge Government to pass a law making importation of artisans illegal and impossible and (2) to stop importation of every Indian coolies.
000001065	24.08.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The Borough Council decided to cancel a sale to an Indian on a flimsy pretext. The Mayor said the Council should have the right to reject any bid.
000001064	24.08.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	The meeting resolved against importation of all coolies unless they were to be re-indentured or repatriated.
000001066	25.08.1896	12377	NATAL FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION	00275	NATAL INDIAN CONGRESS	1	Will you let us use the Hall for the Annual Banquet of the Natal Indian Foot-Ball Association(?).
000001069	26.08.1896	12378	COLONIAL SECRETARY [FAIR FIELD ED.]	11753	NAOROJI, Dadabhai	1	Regarding your letter of 3rd July, I am to state that the Colonial Secretary does not feel justified in disallowing the Act.
000001068	26.08.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	Report of the proceedings of the meeting which passed the resolutions unanimously.
000001067	26.08.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	There are 2086 Europeans and 143 Indians (the same number) in borough. In the city 1462 Europeans and 83 Indians (decrease 16).
000001070	27.08.1896	11753	NAOROJI, Dadabhai	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	1	Mr. Chamberlain's reply is unsatisfactory and full consideration is not given to your memorial. I am sorry.
000001072	29.08.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	175 such men have arrived. We hope Indians here will raise a protest in their own interests. Other ship load may follow.
000001074	29.08.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Adams the captain was successfully sued; against by a Butcher who was awarded pound 40 by the Magistrate with costs.
000001071	29.08.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	It is welcome (1) as an off-set against would be Indians importation; (2) and this being a boon there will be no competition.
000001076	30.08.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The August list of contributors who promised 1/4 d. for every package imported.
000001075	30.08.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	A meeting in Madras expressed sympathy with them for their disabilities and urged stoppage of Immigration.
000000884	31.08.1896	12351	"THE WHITE LEAGUE"	12352	'STANDARD', The [ENGLAND]	1	The coolie or Indian is morally and physically inferior to the Native. He supplies illicit Liquor. Natal market is practically solely in his hand. He is rich compared to the poor labourer in England.
000001077	01.09.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	Both the European Artisans and some politicians overshot their mark when they demanded total abolition. The Coolie is indispensable to the tea and sugar plantations which make Natal a garden colony.
000001080	04.09.1896	12379	"STROLLER"	13111	NATAL ADVERTISER	1	"Charlie's Kotidy" estate has become a dreadful place to the Coolies. The writer lodges a story protest against such treatment; and also that meted out to a deserter by the police constables.
000001081	04.09.1896	12180	ANTI-INDIAN	00039	NATAL MERCURY	1	'C. A.' is ignorant. The planters who want the importation are selfish and not the Artisans who want to protect themselves.
000001078	04.09.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The Attorney General informed the Deputation that ways can be found to collect the 3 pound tax payable by indentured coolie who did not go back at the end of his period and that the state will gradually cease to be a party to their importation. Indian unskilled labourers however will be necessary.
000001079	04.09.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	The real danger lies in the importation of free Indians. 3 pound tax recently imposed may not be sufficiently prohibitive.
000001542	05.09.1896	00086	INDIAN PRETORIA	00087	PRESS	1	Indians are docile and law abiding. It is unChristian to revile them.
000001083	05.09.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	An Indian Trolley Company is to be started a new line of competition. Perhaps it will help small and large Indian merchants.
000001541	05.09.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2
000001540	05.09.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	The Writer exhausts the vocabulary in giving a graphic description of the filth squalor and poverty of the place. A very damning description of the poor man's hovel.
000001084	05.09.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	An Indian merchant is said to be ordinary artisans and materials from India for building his premises. Hopes they will give up the Idea.
000001543	05.09.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Farmers say that it is impossible to do without the Hindoo. Especially as the native labour goes to the mines. The best way is repatriation or reindenture: Wholesale abolition is unpractical.
000001082	05.09.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	'C. A.' talks as if planters are philanthropists but it is not so. We do not want Indian artisans, but Coolies are necessary. The article condemns the language used against Indians in the meetings and says that Whites are superior, they could prove it by treating their inferiors with courtesy.
000001539	05.09.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	The Coolie by his artful ways will evade 3 pounds tax. No body explains to him the conditions of the indent. A woman is usually chaste in India, but here polyandry is frightfully common.
000001085	07.09.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The accused admitted desertion but pleaded cruel treatment as the reason. He was given a pass to absent himself by the protector of Immigrants.
000001087	08.09.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Perhaps New Zealand excludes Chinese only not Indians, because they are British Subjects, but if it felt Indian Competition it would exclude them also, as we do.
000001086	08.09.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	The paper is alarmed at the rapid growth in number and industry of Indians, advises the Whites to boycott Indian's stores and asks the Government to confine to locations.
000001089	11.09.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Contrast the action of Europeans who procured land for an Indian with those of a poor man and of a window refused to sell their properties even though it meant loss of higher bid and caused privation.
000001088	11.09.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Magistrate held that the protector had no authority to issue a pass enabling the indentured to remain absent and to free him from arrest. Considering the circumstances, however the accused was acquitted.
000001090	11.09.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	The new roll shows that Indians are not desirous of franchise since they have not enrolled themselves in anticipation of the Bill. There is no danger therefore of the Indians swamping the pools.
000001091	11.09.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The application to supply 300 indentured Indians to the Dundee (Natal) coal company was accepted. 240 Indians left India by `s. S. congella'.
000001098	12.09.1896	12380	"ANTI-CLAP-TRAP"	00124	NATAL WITNESS	1	The contention that the law is inoperative because it does not enforce taking out licences is wrong. The Indian can be fined for want of a licence.
000001092	12.09.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Those maintaining that its action was legal and in the best interest of the Colony the meeting virtually rescinded its permission to import artisans from India Decision on the question of supplying a Dhobi was held over.
000001093	12.09.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	He is between two fires. On the one side he is charged with callousness towards the coolie, on the other he is blamed for issuing passes.
000001099	12.09.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Nearly 1000 free Indians have arrived in 15 days. The Police Report says, Natives and Indians are more sober than Europeans.
000001095	12.09.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Ram Sami wrote : "Wite master say Coolie no good, but when coolie come work-wite master 'fraid sammy take all the money" etc.
000001096	12.09.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The fact remains that the coolie was imported because it suited and suits the employer. Coolie is employed by all of us because he is cheap.
000001094	12.09.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The tax will be paid and will not deter him from sticking on to Natal.
000001097	12.09.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	"If a Hindoo met a workman, will the Hindoo Cry. If the workman hit the Hindoo, One in his right eye ?"
000003630	15.09.1896	12591	SIMON A.A.C\O PILLAY & CO.	00275	NATAL INDIAN CONGRESS	2	I am prepared if you agree, to be your correspondent here and do any journalistic work in Durban. I am at present in "Transvaal Independent".
000001104	15.09.1896	12180	ANTI-INDIAN	00039	NATAL MERCURY	1
000001101	15.09.1896	12179	CITIZEN, A	00039	NATAL MERCURY	1	Unless something is done quickly, Natal will be no place for Europeans.
000001100	15.09.1896	12180	ANTI-INDIAN	00039	NATAL MERCURY	1	It is missionaries and selfish Europeans who are helping Indians in various ways that are too blame for the problem; to buy from the Indian because he sells a little cheaper is to invite him to oust the buyer.
000001102	15.09.1896	12179	CITIZEN, A	00039	NATAL MERCURY	1
000001103	15.09.1896	12381	"ANCIENT"	00039	NATAL MERCURY	1	The letter ridicules Mr. Compbell for his championing the cause of the Coolie.
000001112	16.09.1896	12383	MEHTAB, SHAIKH [INDIAN]	13111	NATAL ADVERTISER	1	He has simply repeated in the pamphlet what he wrote in Natal Indians are actually "Shamefully treated" - Editor Mr. Gandhi's statement in India is a great exaggeration over his pamphlets here:
000001109	16.09.1896	12382	NATALIAN, A	00039	NATAL MERCURY	1	coolies come boat loads. They are a curse to Natal. Can a tax or reserved location restrain their advent ?
000001110	16.09.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Politically the Natalian is right in insisting on disfranchisement, but Natal can ill afford to dispense with the steady hard working coolie, and it would be undesirable to displace him once he was brought.
000001108	16.09.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	6 Indians charged with vagrancy were ordered to return to their Estates. The magistrate severely condemned the indiscriminate manner in which the Protector illegally gave passes.
000001111	16.09.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	That many complaints of ill-treatment should be lodged just when Gandhiji's pamphlet is out is significant. Indians are being egged on.
000001107	16.09.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	To declare that Indians are robbed assaulted and treated like beast here is to utter infamous false hoods."
000001113	16.09.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The Bombay Times will speedily retire from its position when it realises that the pamphlet is full of lies. We would welcome the pamphlet if the intention is to stop immigration.
000001105	16.09.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	A pamphlet alleging that Indians are brutally treated in Natal, published by a native gentleman returned from the colony has created a sensation. 'The Times Of India 'advocates inquiry and the pioneer thinks South Africa is a good country for better - class Indians to keep away from.
000001106	16.09.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The Natal Agent General refutes the charges of ill - treatment of Indians. He points out that the bulk of Indians in Natal have refused free passage back to India.
000001114	17.09.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The practice of the Protector is neither good nor useful. The employer alone should have the right to give passes for absence from work.
000003631	18.09.1896	12591	SIMON A.A.C\O PILLAY & CO.	00275	NATAL INDIAN CONGRESS	1	Kindly send me two copies of Gandhiji's pamphlet which he recently published in Bombay. The famous pamphlet which led to assault.
000001123	18.09.1896	12159	ANGLO-AUSTRALIAN, An	00039	NATAL MERCURY	1
000001117	18.09.1896	00250	JUSTICE	00039	NATAL MERCURY	1	If you read it, you will agree that he is right. An Inquiry is as the Times of India says necessary. It will show that he is right.
000001122	18.09.1896	12158	NATAL COLONIST	00039	NATAL MERCURY	1
000001116	18.09.1896	12159	ANGLO-AUSTRALIAN, An	00039	NATAL MERCURY	1	"Give us wages without work -" This is the cry of White labour. Cheap labour is necessary in developing industries. Ignorance of this lead to Queens land's industrial failure:
000001115	18.09.1896	12158	NATAL COLONIST	00039	NATAL MERCURY	2	Natal would be better without both. The Coolie undersells the farmers. Arabs are shylocks heartless as and money lenders and merchants.
000001118	18.09.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The Simla Pioneer opines that an inquiry will only aggravate the situation as colonies have not much respect for the colonial office. Indians had better keep away from South Africa.
000001120	18.09.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Mr. Gandhi has always been above board. He is within his right and does not exaggerate Reuter's cable is a gross exaggeration, of his statements. We urge an inquiry specially of Indian labourers in Sugar Industry to preserve the fair name of Natal.
000001121	18.09.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	A meeting formed it with the object of stopping Indian Immigration totally and compelling the kaffirs to work.
000001119	18.09.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	He narrates Indian grievances in Zululand. The Cape, Transvaal Free State etc. "Our method is to conquer hatred by love" he says.
000001125	19.09.1896	12373	ELECTOR	00039	NATAL MERCURY	1	The Indian Immigration Trust Board must be dissolved. Indians must be subjected to a heavy poll-tax and confined to locations.
000001134	19.09.1896	12161	"ELECTOR"	00039	NATAL MERCURY	1
000001132	19.09.1896	12160	'JUSTICE'	00039	NATAL MERCURY	1
000001131	19.09.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1
000001128	19.09.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	Ramsamy is necessary evil. He is not ill-treated. He is efficient as labourer and trader. But he is more deadly than snake and a drunkard. (Note :- 1st 2 lines of para 2 of this article are not clear. Perhaps the word "unhappy" has been wrongly printed as "a happy". Then the meaning becomes clear.)
000001133	19.09.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1
000001129	19.09.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Simla Pioneers view that an inquiry is useless etc.
000001124	19.09.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The meeting cannot be called representative as only 30 persons were present. Against the proceedings meant a confession of weakness and fear that Indian will beat us the competition which prompts such activities. Let only fair means be employed to secure White supremacy. The Government should be trusted to do the needful.
000001127	19.09.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	10 lashes and 1 months imprisonment for petty thefts by natives is too severe: Would he have awarded lashes if the Culprits were Whites ?
000001126	19.09.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The pamphlet is undoubtedly his; but the cable says something that is not there : who is the prompter ? If Indians suffer from disabilities, why do they elect to come stay on and do not return to India ? The Indian stores believe "any disabilities" - why not try German rule of if British rule in Natal is "brutal" ?
000001130	21.09.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	An angry Indian divulged the Indian plan of flooding Natal with free Indian merchants. "Then we will rule" he said.
000001135	21.09.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	They have completely captured the Kaffir-trade and yet Goosey, Goosey, Gandhi says they have got no Locus Standi.
000001136	21.09.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Interviewed he thought the agitation of town mechanics was prompted by selfish motives and expressed himself in favour of importing both skilled and unskilled labourers. If the Indian were treated fairly, he would not demand franchise.
000001138	21.09.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	I wonder that an Indian in Natal has the temerity to defend the iniquitous booklet. Kaffir is more worthy of rights than the Coolie.
000001139	21.09.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	3
000001544	21.09.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Natal must follow the Cape and refuse licences. The Arabs lives on the smell of an oil-bag and ruins honest Natalists.
000001137	21.09.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	They certainly have them but that is so with many others and in many countries South Africa is the White man's land by right of conquest. No Indian shed his blood for it. They therefore cannot claim franchise. However they should not be abused by the Whites.
000001141	22.09.1896	00275	NATAL INDIAN CONGRESS	12385	'S.& D. NEWS'	1	"Natal Mercury's" leader is "a milk and watery article" It sails in the same boat with Gandhi. White labour produces wheat in Australia. Indians should either live as labourers or return to India. The Whites should not buy anything from them.
000001140	22.09.1896	12162	THUMBEE ANNAY ?	00039	NATAL MERCURY	1	If Umgeni Road houses are filthy - which I doubt the Sanitary Inspector should see to it, but why confine Indians to locations.
000001144	22.09.1896	12162	THUMBEE ANNAY ?	00039	NATAL MERCURY	1
000001143	22.09.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1
000003632	22.09.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	We, the undersigned hereby agree to move about for collection of subscription to the Congress.
000001142	22.09.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	If the pamphlet says (though we doubt) that Indians are "assaulted" Robbed" etc. the statement is false and the pamphlet does not represent "Indian Opinion" here: If may not be Gandhi's work.
000003633	22.09.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	I hereby agree to attend without fail meetings of the Congress before 8 P.m.
000001145	22.09.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	12	Grievances of Indians in Natal (a) franchise (b) 3 pound tax (c) the Curfew Act (d) pass law in Zululand (Property). Cape Colony trading licences. Chartered Territories (trade). Transvaal (Conscription etc.) and Orange Free State.
000001151	24.09.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	"Natal Advertiser" 's report of the last three cases tried by Mr. Waller. He "Commented on the cowardly conduct of the European accused".
000001147	24.09.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Gandhiji's pamphlet brings out the struggle. By all possible means White supremacy must be maintained. Even in Transvaal Indians are coming out.
000001152	24.09.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1
000001146	24.09.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Three cases were tried by M. Waller the magistrate in 2 of which the accused were convicted. The Judge passed severe strictures.
000000742	25.09.1896	12164	LINDLEY D.	00039	NATAL MERCURY	1	The Town Council rightly refused permission. Otherwise Muslims would ask for the same facility and eventually Hindus and Muslims would fight here as in Bombay
000001153	25.09.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Such cases though rare give Mr. Gandhi good reason for complaint and will gave a bad name for the whole colony.
000001157	25.09.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The Colonial Secretary "after careful consideration of your petition" does not feel justified in advising disallowance of the Act.
000001155	25.09.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1
000001159	26.09.1896	12163	UBIQUE	00039	NATAL MERCURY	2
000001289	26.09.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Recommending an inquiry into the "Very gross scandal" the paper narrates from Gandhiji's "able and striking pamphlet" the hardships of Indians.
000001156	26.09.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	An application for procession with "quiet music unlike Muhram with tom-toms and tigers" was refused.
000001154	26.09.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	If the law is altered so as to enable the importation of only males the coolies will either return to India or not increase in number.
000001158	26.09.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	Natives must be heavily taxed to make them work and must be prevented from going out of Natal; Indians must heavily taxed and duty on sugar and tea should be abolished.
000001163	28.09.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	An Indian sued for pound 50 for illegal arrest and annoyance as he was locked up and hand cuffed for being without a pass. He was a 'free' Indian.
000001162	28.09.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	An Amendment (to the new Act) to the effect that Indians with a fixed income and standard of education should be enfranchised was negatived by one vote. (Note :- Either the date is wrong or this is merely a mock parliaments proceedings.)
000001161	28.09.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	We require no restrictive law to keep out the coolie who, with all his views in an asset. But we must import white labour very freely now.
000001160	28.09.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The Protector strangely enough got from the Governor his sanction to cancel the contract between the employer and the 2 Indians who were previously convicted.
000001164	29.09.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The attached cutting reporting the conviction of 2 Indian sub-judges shows what we may expect if Indians sit in our parliament.
000001167	01.10.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The hotel manager in reply to a complaint (by a Customer) of bad manners of the waiter said he could do nothing as he would have to keep him in service for the full period, or else he (the waiter) would break his crockery.
000001166	01.10.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The supreme court held that the Protector was not legally empowered to issue passes.
000001168	01.10.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	A Bombay meeting resolved to forward a petition to the Secretary of state for India on the subject.
000001165	01.10.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The Supreme court quashed the sentence of fine imposed on some Indians by the Magistrate for giving false evidence as the sentence was passed before the completion of the case.
000001169	02.10.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The Supreme Court asked the Protector to produce his authority from the Governor for cancellation; he did it.
000001170	02.10.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	A man and a woman were convicted for desertion. The woman stated privately that she was so roughly handled that she gave premature birth, that they were actually already transferred to the Railway Department and that the protector's denial in the court was not correct.
000001172	02.10.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Report of the proceedings in the Supreme Court (SN 1169) where the 'high and mighty' action of the Protector was condemned.
000001171	02.10.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Had it been allowed Muslims with their tiger and tom-toms would have claimed the same privilege and a conflict as in Bombay might have arisen.
000001173	03.10.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	"Natal Mercury's" report of the case against the man and the woman charged with desertion.
000001174	03.10.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	"Natal Witness's" report of the proceeding in the Supreme Court trail. "Not a case of the Protector saying Boh to a goose, but an Indian (Gandhiji) saying Boh to the Protector."
000001175	05.10.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The question of importing Chinese coolie in Bengal collieries is being seriously considered as they are more efficient and cheaper than the 'Santhal'
000001176	07.10.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Gruesome details of the arrest of some coolies to substantiate charges of cruelty to them. The police failed their attempt to commit suicide and then treated them "brutally".
000025476	08.10.1896	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08404	GOKHALE, Gopal Krishna	4	Herewith some papers on the subjects. Australia has passed a law restricting immigrations of Indians. Others might follow. I suggest raising the question in the Imperial council and House of commons.
000001177	08.10.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The Supreme Court granted the petition, it was revealed that Dada Abdoola and Co. set a spy to watch him when he was the Captain.
000001179	08.10.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	'Natal Mercury's report. It shows that either the coolies complaints have some foundation or their obstinacy has no limits.
000001178	08.10.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1
000001182	09.10.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The Magistrate held that his arrest was justified as it was done in the normal discharge of police duty. Of course his being put in the chains was not justifiable. However he should pay the costs.
000001183	09.10.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The first general meeting approved the objects namely ousting Asiatics as far as possible. 20 members were en-rolled.
000001184	10.10.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The Board accepted Governments advice not to import any but general field labourers. A Dhobi and a cook were not to be imported.
000001185	12.10.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The Indian will ultimately beat the Tenton, unless steps are taken be times. The letter is full of contempt for Indian races and "pagan rites" though it admits that Indians are more energetic and persevering.
000001186	12.10.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The Supreme Court severely condemned the Magistrate for unjustly convicting them. Sir M.M.Wragg questioned if Indian Government would sanction any more Indians coming here if they saw these proceedings.
000001253	12.10.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1
000001187	12.10.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	If Transvaal enforces `locations' there will be an influx in to Natal from there, and thus the Indian situation already complicated by fresh immigrations will be further aggravated.
000001188	13.10.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	More detailed comments of the `pioneer' on Gandhiji's pamphlet and Mr. Walter Peace's reply (to the pamphlet) in which he says "In no part of the world do Indians enjoy greater protection and prosperity than in Natal !
000001190	15.10.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	In a case against an Indian Cart-driver a witness a store keeper told many lies for which lectured to by the judges.
000001189	15.10.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Out of 27 charged of ill - treatment against an estate, 25 were acquitted ; only 2 were punished for All labourers praised the police.
000001191	15.10.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1
000001193	16.10.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1
000001192	16.10.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	All the 58 `deserters' were fined. Most of 17 counter charges of assault were dismissed. 14 persons who were brought by the police praised the police but admitted that they really wanted to commit suicide.
000001201	17.10.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Notes by "serious"
000001198	17.10.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	If is insignificant that with the publication of (Gandhiji's) the pamphlet, there should be a burst of insubordination and a tendency to propagate here 58 have deserted.
000001199	17.10.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	If is "almost an earthly paradise" to the coolies. The 58 imagined they were princes and it was beneath. their dignity to work.
000001196	17.10.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	How can they be prevented ? Have they money enough or are they to sponge on others ? I wonder why Indian merchants hail the advent of those who will be their further competitors.
000001195	17.10.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The principle of not importing them has been carried too far in bamuinga Dhobi and a cook. Indians as servants and waiters are excellent.
000001194	17.10.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Australia has been encouraged by our legislation a history of the Anti-Chinese measure: It shows that Australia's views agree with ours.
000001200	17.10.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Whether the order is given in English, Zulu or Hindustani, the horse is expected to understand. I trust no accident will happen.
000001197	17.10.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	They are for more charitably disposed to their unfortunate brethren than their white neighbours. The writer gives a striking instance.
000003634	20.10.1896	12631	NATAL INDIAN CONGRESS, Acting Secretary	13111	NATAL ADVERTISER	1
000001202	20.10.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Court proceedings in a suit in which the Indian buyer sued an owner for backing out of a contract. On the ground that the buyer was an Indian.
000001204	20.10.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	I will resume charge when Gandhi returns. All the present members are rude and uneducated. The Chair said such things !
000001205	20.10.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	"Natal Advertisers" report of SN1202. The case was conducted before the Chief Justice Judgement was reserved but the judge inclined towards the Indian.
000001203	20.10.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Mr. Gandhi reports on the disgraceful treatment of Indians. The only remedy is to approach the Government of India.
000001211	21.10.1896	12164	LINDLEY D.	00039	NATAL MERCURY	1
000001210	21.10.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The African Christian union was actually formed and is supported by all of the missionaries. There are few really Christian e.g. Booth. Others are only whites.
000001208	21.10.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Now long- robed gentry show scant respect to us though coolies and "freed" men still do respect us. It is suggested that coloured persons should be debarred from occupying public seats.
000001207	21.10.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	I suggested Mr. Waller for magistracy; and was right. I now suggest Mr. Janion for Assistant magistracy.
000001206	21.10.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	There is no Moonshi on our Register what was his "Charge" ? The Chairman said nothing against any- body Mr. Moonshi is "impotent" and uneducated
000001209	21.10.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The city justice held that the sale was complete and Durban city council had no right to object to a sale to an Indian. Full costs to plaintiff etc.
000001212	23.10.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Pound 430,000 is the total value of the production from the soil - the result of Indian labour.
000001214	26.10.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	6	In the colonies given in the schedule the Governor may enforce conscription and commandeer resources private and public.
000001290	26.10.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The "Times of India" 's special correspondent's letter "Which proved the corrective "of the above view" stringent Laws are in store for Indians"
000001215	26.10.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Graphic description of the sale and biddings. Some Indians were successful bidders; the site near the Durban club became theirs.
000001213	26.10.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The notice of a meeting to be addressed by M.K. Gandhi under the presidentship of the Hon. Mr. P. Anand Charlu. Names of 41 conveners.
000001222	27.10.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	Rs. 70/- for 14 days Board and Lodging at Buckingham Hotel and Rs. 6.10 extras (chiefly 2 lemonade per day)
000001216	27.10.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	I send herewith 4 telegram receipts with the balance from Rs.20/- given by you. wish you success.
000001217	30.10.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	A public meeting counselled suspension of immigration to the colonies of South Africa.
000001218	31.10.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The palpable destiny of India is to exploit Africa under English supervision. We must think imperially and not parochially.
000001219	31.10.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The Government Gazette contains new and more stringent rules regarding the licences to Indians to leave the Colony. The penalty is pound 2/-
000001221	31.10.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	If 'free' Indians are dissuaded from coming here as a result of his propaganda, very good Labourers will not thank him if they are stopped from coming here, as they prosper here: Again the existence of famine in India will worsen their condition if immigration is stopped.
000001545	31.10.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	After condemning the Transvaal move for locations, the note refers to Gandhiji's Bombay speech reproduces some part and says that the grievances are not so serious as people supposed they being sentimental.
000001181	31.10.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	If free Indians desist from coming over here: we shall hail the decision, if coolies desist, most of us except planters will be glad.
000001180	31.10.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	That Indian should be able to buy a site just near the Durban Club is shocking. The Sellers are to blame, as also the buyers from cheap Indian stores.
000001220	31.10.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1
000001223	03.11.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Sir John and Lady Robinson had a healthy voyage, and were received by Mr. Peace, Agent General for Natal.
000001228	04.11.1896	12165	BRITISH COLONIST	00039	NATAL MERCURY	2
000001229	04.11.1896	12396	NOT A HUMBUG	00039	NATAL MERCURY	1
000001225	04.11.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The indignation against it is discounted at the sight of hearty handshakes of white merchants with Ramsamy who will one day be member of the club order white waiters.
000001227	04.11.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The annual report shows how alarmingly and rapidly Natal is being "browned" The recent sale of property is a fresh proof.
000001226	04.11.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Everything tends to prove that Natal will soon be Mauritius (Indian Colony). The man who first imported Indians deserves our curses.
000001224	04.11.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Rigorous legislation namely requiring every Asiatic to give a detailed account and a free pass, is the only way to curb it.
000001230	05.11.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	An Indian was charged before Mr. Waller for forging 4 Indian names for pound 109.
000001232	05.11.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The Raad agreed to locations and prohibited Indians taking out licences in the name of Europe.
000001231	05.11.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The Raad (Transvaal Legislative Assembly) agreed to put "coolies" into locations. The Question of licences for hawking was postponed.
000003635	06.11.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Government is willing pending passing of the Law to instruct. The protector of immigration to issue under certain conditions certificates to 'Arabs' etc. on payment of a 5 shillings etc.
000001233	06.11.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Though Gandhi will be up in arms against both these, all that the Indians can do is to obey the laws or vacate the South African Republic.
000001234	06.11.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1
000001243	07.11.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	Just at present during depression in trade and agriculture, it is to be deprecated because it will disappoint the immigrants.
000001294	07.11.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The following letter is a curious specimen. Then follows a letter (Verbatim) by samy sadar (an Indian) in "Babu English"
000001241	07.11.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Another instance of the "Octopus-like grasp" of the Indian was afforded when they tried but in vain - to buy land recently. They are advised to stop further immigration .
000001236	07.11.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Raad (Transvaal Legislative Assembly) recommended that law 3 of 1885 enforcing location be enforced.
000001239	07.11.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	There is no injustice in making compulsory repatriation, a condition precedent to the contract of indenture, the "free" Indian artisan though cheaper is socially less helpful then the white.
000001235	07.11.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Extract from its 14th Annual Report. The desertion of Indian Indentured coolies was a serious problem. 5,2,74 men were indentured.
000001238	07.11.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	To prevent desertion of Coolies the Board suggested that all "free" Indians be provided with passes. But the Government held that it was illegal.
000001242	07.11.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The meeting adopted rules and appointed office bearers and decided to affiliate other similar bodies. It wants to deal with Indian Immigration and Franchise etc.
000001237	07.11.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	While Mr. Gandhi is aGitating and meetings in India recommended stoppage of emigration a syndicate is formed to run steamers to Natal.
000001240	07.11.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	300 came recently. Their arrival is not welcome. They came to compete with the whites. They try to capture business and buildings.
000001244	09.11.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Some firms have made fortunes through the coolies Great Britain's Chief income is from India. Suppose India revolted !
000001248	10.11.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	D.Pillay, president, Indian Political Association, criticises Mr. Gandhi's pamphlet and says that the general feeling is not that of hatred of Indians.
000001247	10.11.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Anglo-Frenchmen (captain of s. S. Crescent) should have left the inequities of "point" unheeded. They are false charges.
000001246	10.11.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	An enquiry at Bombay condemned "The Crescent" and hence my reference to it. I am glad the new men are capable.
000001245	10.11.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	I cannot see how it is to be stopped. Competition is the soul of business and undoubtedly they can undersell us. They are rich and able.
000001535	11.11.1896	00082	LAKELERA	00083	STAR NEWS	1	A specimen of an Indian's English. The letter protests against locations.
000001249	11.11.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Arab owned steamers are unseaworthy. Once the bottom of the 'crescent' was knocked out. English captains should not serve Arabs. (* A letter with venomous contempt for Indians) *Remarkable for the first use of 'Gandhism'
000001250	11.11.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	"Magistrate in hot water."
000001252	12.11.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Incomplete proceeding of the case (SN1230). case adjourned. The accused was bailed out.
000001251	12.11.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	He was charged for defrauding a native Mr. Laughton for the defence case postponed.
000001255	13.11.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	In the "very English" colony of Natal, the white employer is forced to employ Indian artisans as is less quarrelsome and is more satisfactory, cheaper and better.
000001259	13.11.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	13	Telegraphic receipts for various messages sent by Gandhiji during his stay in India.
000001256	13.11.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	A meeting elected a provisional committee to go into the question of Indian Immigration, location etc.
000001258	13.11.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	A Specimen
000001254	13.11.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Constable Smith resigned service in Natal as there was a cry against him, on the ground of 'colour'. He joined Rhodesia Police. (* The report is not clear. How can the son whose father was English and Mother Italian be black? Is it Italian or Indian ?)
000001260	14.11.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	"Natal Witness" 's report of the Dundee meeting.
000001257	14.11.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	An urgent cable calls me to South Africa as locations are to be imposed. An ex-member of parliament- "The struggle is unequal, but justice is on our side" 'The Times' (London & Bombay) have supported vigorous agitation is necessary.
000001261	14.11.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The Secretary presented them, the object was to prevent their use over again. The pass was for one use only.
000001262	15.11.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The new South Wales House of Assembly has passed the second reading of the colonial Race Restriction Bill. It includes British subjects.
000001263	16.11.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	"The hackneyed coolie question was never more pressing or the outlook more alarming" than now If worked on proper lines the Association will be useful. Important personages however have not joined at as yet.
000001264	16.11.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Even if they migrate to the Rand mines or upcountry, Natal would not benefit as the number would be soon replenished unless restricted.
000001268	18.11.1896	12167	VIATOR	00039	NATAL MERCURY	1
000001265	18.11.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	We understand that an influential signed requisition is sent to the Mayor to call a public meeting to discuss the question.
000001266	18.11.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The protector of Immigration is directed to issue certificate to "Asiatics etc" to exclude them from the operation of the Immigration Law of 1891.
000001267	18.11.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	All the Arabs are not Indians. Some may be Germans also. The Indian traders must be treated better. A few Indian civilians should be imported as they know how to deal with Indians. The German Arabs may be treated as aliens as they treat as in Transvaal.
000003636	19.11.1896	12590	DUGGAN, A JANCES	00275	NATAL INDIAN CONGRESS	1	I am anxious to serve Indians. Who is the responsible person regarding the proposed Indian paper. I often write under the Nom-de-plume. 'Abdoola' [His-nom-de-plume is M.Sheikh Abdullah.]
000001270	19.11.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	A"coolie" is a porter - a carrier of parcels. So even indentured labourers are not coolies. Can there be a "Coolie" - Cook ?
000001269	19.11.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The supreme court holding that the constable in arresting him acted honestly and without malice dismissed the appeal of the Indian with costs.
000001271	19.11.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The vitals of the Colony are being eaten into as by a cancer. Government and municipalities should protect those who made the colony.
000001272	20.11.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	Notice of a meeting convened by the Mayor on a requisition by 14 persons to discuss the question.
000001273	21.11.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	President Kruger said to Indians that he was an Abraham sending his son Ishmael (Indians) to live outside.
000001276	23.11.1896	12168	ENGLISHMAN, An	00039	NATAL MERCURY	1
000001275	23.11.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Alas ! Alas ! They came in crowds and things look blue for the whites. something must be done soon to prevent the falling (of the whites) in utter poverty.
000001274	23.11.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	Leader on the Sanitary Inspector's Report. On the whole, Durban is one of the healthiest towns.
000001148	24.11.1896	12386	OLD SOLDIER, An	00039	NATAL MERCURY	1	We are now mere talkers - not actual doers. We object to the Indian because of his tricky and dishonest manner, not because of his competition (Note :- These three letters were published in November : not September. 1148,1149 and 1150 - all were printed in the same issue, i.e. on the same date 1149 in reply to 1271. 1271 is dated 18-11-96. Thus 1149 could not be published on 24-9-96. The correct date for these therefore is 24-11-96).
000001278	24.11.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	"You will find a rest in Natal", says Mr. Gandhi to the afflicted people !!; And surely they will unless the Colonist bestir themselves.
000001277	24.11.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Hatred towards Indians is expressed in bans to hotels, trams, coaches etc. The Home Government should see that hatred is not reflected in laws.
000001279	24.11.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	Duplicates.
000001150	24.11.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Prevent even by force the landing of a single new coolie. Sent those who are here to locations to impose a poll-tax - do anything to drive him out.
000001149	24.11.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Mr. Farman talks big when he complains about municipal in action to drive away the Indian, while he himself tried to secure land for an Indian in European locality.
000001281	25.11.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Mr. Farman must reply to the Charge of 'Observer' of securing for an Asiatic a firm footing in a European locality..
000001282	25.11.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	"Arab" traders are really Arab traders and not British Subjects.
000001280	25.11.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Our Indian friends should co-operate with the Government of Natal in checking immigration until the plague ceases.
000003637	25.11.1896	12592	PARSEE DORABJI B.	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	2	I am interested in them all and so let me know the cost, on receiving please send them. Wish you success.
000001296	26.11.1896	12170	SPECTATOR, A	13111	NATAL ADVERTISER	1
000001298	26.11.1896	12169	OLD COLONIST, An	13111	NATAL ADVERTISER	1
000001291	26.11.1896	12169	OLD COLONIST, An	13111	NATAL ADVERTISER	2	The plaque affords a good excuse to stop this tremendous influx" The letter suggests many very stringent measures against Indians and advocates joining with Transvaal [Boers] if the British do not listen
000001295	26.11.1896	00273	YOUNG COLONIST, A	13111	NATAL ADVERTISER	1
000001546	26.11.1896	00088	SPECTATOR, A	00039	NATAL MERCURY	3
000001547	26.11.1896	00006	OLD COLONIST	00039	NATAL MERCURY	2
000001288	26.11.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	'Natal Mercury' is half hearted. There should be Locations and registration for Asiatics. Gandhi means to put himself forward with lies.
000001297	26.11.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2
000001292	26.11.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	By an oversight an unmerited aspersion on these classes of the community was allowed publication which we regret.
000001293	26.11.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	We would remind our readers of the meeting to be held to discuss the question. A protection League may be formed.
000001287	26.11.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Compared to the problem it is a petty issue whether I have done something appearing inconsistent," Observer" etc.must come out openly.
000001286	26.11.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	A correspondent sent us a letter from India and asks us "If these precautions are taken in India should Natal not do something"?
000001284	26.11.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	It is derived from Tamil and Telugoo and means an Indian porter "Labourer "means one who does coarse work according to Webster.
000001283	26.11.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	No abuses or extreme demands will help us. but immigration can be restricted with the support of planters "Free Indians are most harmful.
000001285	26.11.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	"Is our fair colony to be ruined by this 'Locust invasion'? Indian hawkers and traders must be boycotted.
000000129	26.11.1896	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	2	The plague affords a good excuse to stop "this tremendous influx". The letter suggests many very stringent measures against Indians, and advocates joining with Transvaal (boers) if the British do not listen.
000001300	27.11.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The successful plaintiff applied to the Town Council for transferring the site to his name. The matter was referred to the Committee.
000001299	27.11.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	3	It unanimously resolved :- (1) to petition against Indian immigration, (2) to form a protection League, (3) to make granting of trading licences a matter of discretion.
000001301	27.11.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1
000001304	28.11.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2
000001308	28.11.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Notes on the various speeches "The only 'boo' of the evening was raised when Mr. Gandhi was mentioned " He is less popular with the whites.
000001307	28.11.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The large audience was one-minded Dr. Campbell's denunciation of the Asiatic reminded one how much his faming had to thank Indians, for its prosperity. He wisely avoided his funny style.
000001306	28.11.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Every one is agreed that "free" Indians invasion must be stopped. For the labourer views differ. He is still useful. The point is how to achieve the end.
000001305	28.11.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The remark in the meeting applies to a very large majority of Indians who are "filthy" etc. and to traders (and not to all) A few are an asset to the Colony.
000001303	28.11.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	"Natal Witness's report of the large meeting . It gives a gist of the resolutions.
000001302	28.11.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The meeting rightly resolved in principles leaving out details. Indian labour is necessary for sugar. so immigration cannot be abolished altogether. But coolie must be repatriated.
000003712	28.11.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Speech by Mr. Madanjit thanking all for gracing the occasion and detailing the proposals about the International Printing Press and Paper.
000001309	29.11.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	11	Vouchers chiefly of food bills. (Gandhiji's expenses)
000001549	29.11.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1
000001548	29.11.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	A very informative article, of course supporting Gandhiji and praying to Chamberlain to throw off the New Franchise bill.
000001310	29.11.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	11	Gandhiji's "Out of pocket" expenses in connection with the movement in India, regarding Indian grievances in South Africa from 25-7-1896 to 29-11-1896.
000001311	30.11.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	17	Some other vouchers mainly for boarding and books bought and some telegrams.
000001331	01.12.1896	00002	HARROW, EDWIN	00039	NATAL MERCURY	1
000001322	01.12.1896	12172	COLONIST NO.1	00039	NATAL MERCURY	1
000001333	01.12.1896	12167	VIATOR	00039	NATAL MERCURY	1
000001332	01.12.1896	12175	ANTI-HUMBUG	00039	NATAL MERCURY	1
000001334	01.12.1896	12176	OOTANDABEERINGEE	00039	NATAL MERCURY	2
000001319	01.12.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The bonafides of the speakers is questioned here: The letter states that these speakers are publicly denouncing the coolies and privately aiding them.
000001320	01.12.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	Velopp seems to belong to a class more undesirable than the Indian. Let municipalities make bye-laws which would make life of Indians uncomfortable here:
000001321	01.12.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The Indian is paid 10 to 12 shs., where if not in shanties, can he live ? if one or a few are in sanitary is the whole community to blame ? and are Europeans not unsanitary ? Are the speakers free from dealings with the Indians ?
000001323	01.12.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	3	An interesting and informative article regarding anti-Chinese laws in Australia. The writer asserts that the Indian problem is not solved there or in Canada.
000001316	01.12.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	A public meeting in connection with the new Association is to be held. (European protection Association ?)
000001335	01.12.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	In proposing the toast to "The land we live in" Masson said that if they were true sons of Britain, they would remain masters of Natal, without any special legislation, against Indians.
000001318	01.12.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The statement that Indians came to New Zealand was wrong. Only the Chinese came. They are respected. White artisans tried there also to harass the Chinese but failed, as the women voters favoured the Chinese.
000001313	01.12.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Vekoop himself lets his houses to Indians. From his small experience of his Indian tenants he generalises. His educational views are queer.
000001314	01.12.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	White merchants support the Indian merchants but in the end they will be allowed out as have been the retail traders. Similarly the complaining artisan helps in provision trade.
000001312	01.12.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Dr. Campbell advocates utilization of the Natives but he engages Indian labour. The white artisans complain of competition but it is they who patronise Arab Shops. The writer himself prefers Indians to Natives.
000001315	01.12.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	While loaf is sold to Europeans @ 5 d ; to Arabs it is sold @ 4d. This is direct encouragement to them to settle here:
000001330	01.12.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2
000001325	02.12.1896	12174	"A STITCH IN TIME SAVES NINE"	00039	NATAL MERCURY	2
000001324	02.12.1896	12173	SUTANOROOSOODOO T.S.	00039	NATAL MERCURY	1
000001317	02.12.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	A petition has been drawn and will be submitted to the meeting. A union will be formed which will insist on repatriation of coolies.
000001326	02.12.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1
000001328	02.12.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	"Natal Mercury's" more detailed report of SN1174 etc.
000001327	02.12.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	If colonial born Indian side with us as against other Indians, it is a ruse. The colonist must blush to write what is opposed to white interests.
000001339	03.12.1896	12178	CHEMELON	00039	NATAL MERCURY	1
000001338	03.12.1896	12177	CRITIC	00039	NATAL MERCURY	1
000001337	03.12.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	Like the Pharisee 'Anti-humling' condemns the "inconsistency" of speakers. According to him a lawyer should not aid justice, a doctor should not prescribe medicine etc., when the person concerned is an Indian.
000001329	03.12.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Our policy must be thorough Commercial morality is unknown among Arabs- and sanitation even among the rich Indians.
000001347	03.12.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1
000001336	03.12.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	Special laws to afford economic protection are unjust and against Britain's policy of Free Trade. But sanitary regulations must be rigorously enforced.
000001348	03.12.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Smuggling by Arabs exists on a large scale. So as at Cape Town, the whole of the point or the docks should be enclosed.
000001340	04.12.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	In this very English Colony of Natal, the British artisan is replaced by the Indian as he is cheaper, more handy and less troublesome.
000001342	04.12.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The writer denounces the 'Britisher' and says colonial born Indians would be justified if they opposed further Indian arrivals.
000001345	04.12.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The letter contains whole sentences copied verbatim from SN1312. Almost a duplicate in language and tone.
000001349	04.12.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	25 copies of your address at Madras are sent to Prof. Gokhale. We have sent you copies of the memorial to Madras Government etc.
000001346	04.12.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	His father was and brother is a sugar planter. Not the Indian labourer but the Arab merchant is responsible for the Indian problem.
000001344	04.12.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	To say that sugar Industry has to depended on coloured labour is nonsense. Australia produces cheap sugar with white labour.
000001343	04.12.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Any Civilised European state is entitled to exclude a non-European population even in its colonies. If the London convention does not permit this, it must be changed.
000001341	04.12.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Notice of a public meeting to be held in council Hall to take steps to implement the resolutions of the Town Hall meeting.
000001361	05.12.1896	00006	OLD COLONIST	00039	NATAL MERCURY	2	-
000001358	05.12.1896	00005	UTILE DULICI	00039	NATAL MERCURY	2	Is it intended to impose serfdom on natives by compelling them to work in place of Indians ? and is it wise to stop emigration of Natives to Transvaal. The best way is to appoint (Dr. Campbell) a commission to go into the whole question.
000001356	05.12.1896	00002	HARROW, EDWIN	00039	NATAL MERCURY	1	The Natalians are trying in vain "to keep the most industrious people in the world out" and those who cry have themselves brought in the coolie.
000001357	05.12.1896	00004	ECONOMIST	00039	NATAL MERCURY	1	To compete with the Indians, the writer suggests (sarcastically) that the whites must reduce themselves to the miserable standard of living and trade of Indians.
000001362	05.12.1896	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	00000	"BLANK"	2	-
000001363	05.12.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	That they are being thick in the town but are not receiving either welcome or patron-age and have a discouraged look.
000001350	05.12.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	This morning's paper should show whether our enthusiasm regarding the Indian problem was not faulty.
000001355	05.12.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The Chinese are filtering into the colony and they and the Indian and the native will make a hell of the Colony. Social immoralities will prevail.
000001353	05.12.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	I doubt it seriously. They find Natal a land of freedom as contrasted with bondages in India and that too in spite of Mr. Gandhi. But whites should not help them.
000001359	05.12.1896	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	00000	"BLANK"	1	The corporation should prevent it and impose observance of sanitary regulations. This cheap and miserable competition must be ended.
000001352	05.12.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Though the workers joined the movement they patronise cheap Indian stores and thus expose themselves to attacks of selfishness etc.
000001354	05.12.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	120 signed the petition which alludes to the low moral tone and unsanitary habits of Asiatics and urges measures to prevent the influx.
000001351	05.12.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	They keep aloof from the movement as they have connections with Indians; who are found by them to be honest and punctual. But they should realise that they will be ousted by the Indians. They should therefore join the movement.
000001365	07.12.1896	00006	OLD COLONIST	13111	NATAL ADVERTISER	1	I enclose Impartial colonist's view the we should exempt them from all anti-Indian legislation and help them fight the influx of Indians . Their culture is just like ours.
000001371	07.12.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1
000001370	07.12.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The League aims at counteracting the influence of the Bond which is mainly composed of Dutch colonists. A meeting on behalf of the League will therefore unnecessarily accentuate racial feelings.
000001364	07.12.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	It must amalgamate with other such unions, should have a regular constitution and should broaden its platform to include merchants.
000001366	07.12.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	The Chairman of the society said that Free Indians should be excluded and working men should not patronise their shops. Suggestions were made to the effect that to stop aliens they should be prepared to fight and sacrifice.
000001367	07.12.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	Indigenous black labour is unreliably and only apparently cheap. Australia employs white labour which is dear and yet their farm produce beats ours.
000001368	07.12.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Steps are taken to be in touch of others such Associations. A monthly meeting was held. The movement here seems to be getting parochial.
000001369	07.12.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	A resolution requesting Government to pass a law giving discretionary powers (re: granting licences) to town council is to be moved in the Town Council.
000001386	08.12.1896	00017	COLONIAL BORN INDIAN	13111	NATAL ADVERTISER	1	Since evidently he has come to earn his bread he wants to flatter the white workers, being him self a 'coolie'.
000001372	08.12.1896	00008	UNLUCKY INDIAN	13111	NATAL ADVERTISER	1	Just as in Mauritius all unjust laws against Indians were scrapped so here also justice will prevail at last.
000001380	08.12.1896	00008	UNLUCKY INDIAN	13111	NATAL ADVERTISER	1
000001376	08.12.1896	00011	ANTI-LIQUOR	00039	NATAL MERCURY	1	When everybody except coolies and Natives is deserting the Lower Umkomas, an Indian is applying for liquor licences presumably for illegal purposes.
000001373	08.12.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	We hope the white man is now at last awake in Natal. The free state may congratulate itself for nipping this weed in the bud. Why is Transvaal idle ?
000001377	08.12.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1
000001381	08.12.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1
000001379	08.12.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Mr. Gandhi is coming 500 free Indians accompany him. Probably the steamers will be quarantined as Bombay is infected.
000001374	08.12.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Detailed report of the interview. He takes for granted that the white man has a right to be here and that his attitude towards the coloured is not wrong. He advocates the fusion of the Boer to the British races to counter act the pressure of Indians etc.
000001383	09.12.1896	00013	W. T.	13111	NATAL ADVERTISER	1
000001375	09.12.1896	00010	AUSTRALIAN, An	13111	NATAL ADVERTISER	1	The "Natal Coolie" has the daring effrontery to compare Europeans to coolies ! If these got a reception as they did in Australia, the problem would be solved.
000001384	09.12.1896	00014	NAOROJI, Dadabhai	13705	COLONIAL UNDER-SECRETARY	1	I enclose extracts from a Pretoria letter to solicit your help and to show Indian feeling regarding their treatment.... such is their plight after all the pledges and I beseech you to fulfil the promises.
000001382	09.12.1896	00000	"BLANK"	13111	NATAL ADVERTISER	1
000001391	10.12.1896	00017	COLONIAL BORN INDIAN	13111	NATAL ADVERTISER	1
000001389	10.12.1896	00020	STUPITIED OPIUM-EATER	13111	NATAL ADVERTISER	11
000001388	10.12.1896	09266	STUPIDFIED SLUMBERING OPIUM EATER, A	13111	NATAL ADVERTISER	1	This will be India's second gift - the first being rinderpest plague. Steps must be taken to stop its importation, or Natal will be held responsible for plague in South Africa.
000001387	10.12.1896	00018	BRITON, A True	13111	NATAL ADVERTISER	1	We must accept it. Indians are "Aryans" - civilised long before we were: They would fight for Natal if given a chance.
000001392	10.12.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	It is desirable to co-operate with the Durban Union. There should be an amalgamation of all such Associations.
000001385	10.12.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Over 1000 have signed it Membership of the Union is already large and will probably be the largest in Natal. Rules are drafted.
000001390	10.12.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1
000001393	11.12.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	Though we have no Boer problem. We must support the principle of the principle of the League viz maintenance of British Supremacy. The League may lead to a Union with the Cape.
000001416	11.12.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	4	Report of Dr. Hartley's address to expound the principles and the objects of the League viz the maintenance of the existing supremacy of Britain.
000001401	12.12.1896	00021	ANGLO INDIAN	13111	NATAL ADVERTISER	1	"Coolie" is from Sanskrit "Coolin" means noble and was applied to the best of Brahmins. The 'Australian' is a "Native of Australia - the lowest of men".
000001402	12.12.1896	00022	CONSISTENCY	13111	NATAL ADVERTISER	1	If as stated by the speakers at the public meeting the Government were really anxious to keep the obnoxious Indians to his proper place. They should discharge Indian clerks employed on the railway. But Indians are preferred. The speakers therefore were only using vote catching devices.
000001394	12.12.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The Patriotic union members (European Protection League) are not going to greet Gandhi and his 500 friends. Gandhi will have fewer European friends.
000001395	12.12.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	A resolution will be moved in the Town Council to prepare bye laws to confine Indians who are not servants or landowners to locations.
000001397	12.12.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The meeting decided to supply 300 Indians for coal mines as native supply was 'scare'. There was demand for many more men.
000001403	12.12.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1
000001398	12.12.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	'Natal witness's report' of the meeting which formed the Union. It also contains verbatim copy of the petition against Indian influx.
000001399	12.12.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The Government was considering the report of the Durban Town council. Government had also asked for the advice of the Natal medical council.
000001396	12.12.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The South Australian Legislative Council has rejected the Government Bill to restrict coloured immigration.
000001400	12.12.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	The Government must proclaim Bombay an infected port, and Indians who have left Bombay should not be allowed to land until they spend the quarantine period on the steamers, the danger is real.
000001406	14.12.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The Resident magistrate in dis charging the Indian "passed severe strictures on the prosecution for treating a purely civil case as a criminal one".
000001407	14.12.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Telegrams that the plague is causing terrible distress, that thousands of Natives are affected and a large exodus has begun.
000001550	14.12.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1
000001404	14.12.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Under the present depressing circumstances it is well that they are returning but it is a tragedy that at the same time lndian Influx continues.
000001378	14.12.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	Precedents of America and Australia will help us but little. There is no 'Native' problem there and Indian labour is necessary in some respects, as neither the Natives nor Europeans would do the work that they do.
000001405	14.12.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1
000001419	15.12.1896	00021	ANGLO INDIAN	13111	NATAL ADVERTISER	1	"Consistency" seems to be selfishly inspired. He wants service. There is no consistency in his pleas. Let him not dabble in things he does not know.
000001408	15.12.1896	00024	WHITE	00039	NATAL MERCURY	2	We have to import 'coolies' as the natives does not work and is pampered too much by grand-motherly units of the Exter Hall Creed, who would not care for the white poor.
000001412	15.12.1896	00021	ANGLO INDIAN	00039	NATAL MERCURY	2	The same movement for equality here also though Indians are little better than savages. The plight of the white man is getting unbearable.
000001410	15.12.1896	00026	COLLINS, Chas A.	00039	NATAL MERCURY	1	Unless every white person boycotts the Asiatic, we shall be forced to imitate the thrifty Hindu and life will not be worth living.
000001411	15.12.1896	00028	LYNX	00039	NATAL MERCURY	1	Coolies are unsanitary because they are paid low wages. We should import white labourers or use our natives who are in many respects superior to the coolies.
000001409	15.12.1896	00025	FAIRPLAY	00039	NATAL MERCURY	1	A Coolie rickshaw owner plies under an European name. To avoid the plague, Europeans should use "only European" rickshaws.
000001418	15.12.1896	00030	WHITE, FAIRPLAY ETC.	00039	NATAL MERCURY	3
000001417	15.12.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	In the Cape it may be necessary as an offset against the Africandar Bond (Dutch) but in Natal its establishment will unnecessarily create bitterness.
000001413	15.12.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	These Natalians forget that the Home Government is too strong and that history teaches us that the policy of repression has already failed. The Coolie problem should be solved by absorption and reasonable methods and conciliation.
000001423	16.12.1896	00002	HARROW, EDWIN	00039	NATAL MERCURY	1	When the Railway opens up East Africa rich in fruit and corn where will Natal be ? An interesting letter on the possibility of Indian colonisation in East Africa.
000001415	16.12.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2
000001422	16.12.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1
000001425	16.12.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	There were a few cases of measles and mumps. They will be quarantined as usual. Meanwhile "Congella" has been given pratique and will be brought inside.
000001420	16.12.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Some miscreant did it at the dead of night to the great indignation of the entire community European and Native Report.
000001414	16.12.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	It cover the same ground of 'indignities and insult' as narrated in the famous green pamphlet but racial cleavage can never be transgressed.
000001424	16.12.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2
000001421	16.12.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2
000001427	17.12.1896	00026	COLLINS, Chas A.	13111	NATAL ADVERTISER	1	The growing habit of opium consumption is one more trouble created by "these pests to society" (Indians).
000001428	17.12.1896	00021	ANGLO INDIAN	13111	NATAL ADVERTISER	2	The treatment of Indians is UnChristian and UnBritish. To wax prosperous through them and then abuse them is unfair dishonest and unjust.
000001429	17.12.1896	00031	COLLINS & ANGLO-INDIAN	13111	NATAL ADVERTISER	2
000001426	17.12.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The conductor was found not guilty and the case dismissed. Indian witness corroborated the complaint while Europeans supported defendant's plea of non-violence.
000001435	18.12.1896	00036	ANTI-ASIATIC	13111	NATAL ADVERTISER	1	They must organise or they will be doomed. The Free Indian Artisan will sweep them clean. Artisans are failures morally, physically etc.
000001430	18.12.1896	00032	SPANDOW R.	00039	NATAL MERCURY	1	Colour policy blocks the federation. Trading licences should be withheld from Indians. It is the Indian merchants and not coolies who are harmful.
000001433	18.12.1896	00034	SPANDOW R. & N. OR M.	00039	NATAL MERCURY	2
000001432	18.12.1896	00033	N OR M	00039	NATAL MERCURY	2	Avoid class legislation and race quarrel. It is unjust. The Coolie and Coolie Trader are cheap and deserve to thrive etc.
000001434	18.12.1896	00035	MOODALIAR M. A. & C0.	00039	NATAL MERCURY	1	"We are tenants and leas to sub-tenants. For the last 2 or 3 years 10 custs have been running over crops. How shall we pay rent ? We shall starve.
000001431	18.12.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	A meeting will be held to explain the objects of the union. An expert from the Board of Nade Journal says that with the increase in the number of Indians importing firms in Bombay etc. imports from Britain have decreased.
000001440	19.12.1896	00038	ANXIOUS ENQUIRER	11469	NATAL ADVERTISER	1	Immigration from Bombay should be stopped and Bombay mails must be disinfected. No precautions is taken by the "power that be".
000001436	19.12.1896	00036	ANTI-ASIATIC	13111	NATAL ADVERTISER	1
000001446	19.12.1896	00040	ANTI-ASIATIC & ENQUIRER	13111	NATAL ADVERTISER	2
000001447	19.12.1896	00047	DADA ABDOOLA & CO.	00042	HEALTH OFFICER, PORT NATAL	1	Kindly explain why in spite of a clean bill of health, the vessel has been put in quarantine (Note No reply received as yet 2-30 p.m.21-12-96 D. A.&.Co.)
000001442	19.12.1896	00024	WHITE	00039	NATAL MERCURY	1	The latter are fattening the demon whom they denounce. The Petitioner if they are earnest must bind themselves to boycott Arab shops.
000001445	19.12.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1
000001444	19.12.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1
000001437	19.12.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	356 on 'Naderi', 400 on 'Courland' including Mr. Gandhi. There was no sickness. They were placed in quarantine because of the plague in Bombay from where they came.
000001438	19.12.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The Private (Principle) Under Secretary (p.u.s) wires "Proclamation has been issued, vessels arriving there will be quarantined."
000001443	19.12.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	'Natal Advertiser' and 'Natal Witness' deserves thanks for Government proclamation regarding Bombay pratiqne to vessels that have left Bombay should not be granted without quarantine for at least 15 days as "Witness" suggests.
000001439	19.12.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	While we here are worried about the Indian arrivals, Chinese are invading the Cape, but the Cape can deal with them as it has no 'British subject' plea to worry about.
000001441	19.12.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	An Arab trader arrested for interfering with white girls was released on bail. Depositions by several girls will be taken.
000001459	21.12.1896	00044	OPIUM	13111	NATAL ADVERTISER	1
000001455	21.12.1896	00044	OPIUM	13111	NATAL ADVERTISER	1	The Commission of inquiry on the opium question in India recommended that its consumption be permitted!! How can we now complain ? We the English forced Indians to be British Subjects (Did they not fight ?)
000001464	21.12.1896	00047	DADA ABDOOLA & CO.	00048	GOVERNOR (HUTCHINSON H.)	3	We pray (for reasons stated) that M.O be directed to grant pratique or such relief as is meet in the premises.
000001449	21.12.1896	09267	GOODRICK, LAUGHTON & COOKE (Messrs)	00063	COLONIAL SECRETARY, Pietermaritzburg	1	Steamers quarantined under proclamation signed on the day of arrival and proclaimed next day, am preparing petition to H.E. and introducing deputation for exemption , will H.E. see us on Wednesday.
000001453	21.12.1896	00043	TURPIN PHILIP A.	00039	NATAL MERCURY	1	The Mission has always freely admitted the children to the school. There are only seven half caste families (excluding those of white men and coloured women).
000001463	21.12.1896	09268	LAUGHTON, F. A.	00046	ESCOMBE, Harry	2	H.E. has authority to exempt on special grounds ships from the operation of the quarantine. When can I, with the Deputation meet him to show that exemption is justified ?
000001450	21.12.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Mr. Mortimar advised the boys to be truthful and honest; and stated that another boys' school for Indians on the Railway will be started.
000001458	21.12.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1
000001457	21.12.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Plague flourishes in poverty and filth and over crowding. We need not therefore be alarmed. Besides, the period of (infection ?) incubation is at most 8 days.
000001454	21.12.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	To a deputation of Europeans Attorney General said that a proclamation was signed on Friday and the steamers were quarantined. The Deputation was satisfied.
000001456	21.12.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	A Short interview with Attorney General is published today. All vessels from Bombay will be quarantined according to the proclamation published to-day.
000001461	21.12.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1
000001460	21.12.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1
000001451	21.12.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1
000001452	21.12.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Colonists will breathe more freely now that Bombay is proclaimed an infected port and ships will be quarantined.
000001467	22.12.1896	00053	ANTI-OPIUM	13111	NATAL ADVERTISER	1	It is a vile and utterly wrong accusation. Indians are not as chokeful of vice as represented. Compare her crimes statistics with London's'.
000001466	22.12.1896	09269	HARRISON, D. B. C.	00052	GOODRICK, LAUGHTON & COOKE (Messrs)	1	Incubation period is usually from 2 to 8 days. One doctor opines 1 to 21 days which is the maxim. Cooping is liable to promote ill-health.
000001465	22.12.1896	00049	PERROK J., PRINCE M. D.	00060	GOODRICK, LAUGHTON & COOKE (Messrs)	1	The incubation period is from a few hours to a week. The affect of cooping up 350 Indians in a small ship would be most disastrous.
000001469	22.12.1896	00054	EASTON, A. J.	00039	NATAL MERCURY	1	Some Europeans did die in Hong-Kong, so precautions are necessary. Ships leaving China and having a case were detained 10 days.
000001472	22.12.1896	00056	ANTI-OPIUM	00039	NATAL MERCURY	1
000001448	22.12.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Credit is due to the Ministry for this decisive step. Had Coolies brought infection a cry to stop Coolie immigration completely would have been raised.
000001470	22.12.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Details of the population according to religion. There are 80 languages. "It is a poor country struggling with debt."
000001468	22.12.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The Bill imposes 100 pounds tax per head, but a special clause exempting Prince Rantji the cricketer was accepted unanimously.
000001474	23.12.1896	00057	PROCUPINE PETER	13111	NATAL ADVERTISER	1	The "Porcupine" bristles with fierce words against India which according to him seeks to conquer by her in numbers in revenge for British Conquest of India by arms. The Writer surreptitiously advocates use of force against lndians.
000001473	23.12.1896	09271	"A STUPIFIED SLUMBERING OPIUM EATER"	13111	NATAL ADVERTISER	1	There was a mumps case on one Indian vessel. So no one should be allowed to land till the infection which is only a mild form of plague, is over. Clothes and grain from India must be destroyed.
000001471	23.12.1896	09270	OLD CHINA	00039	NATAL MERCURY	1	Yes some Europeans did die. The Shropshire Light Infantry did splendid work. Details of the infection and measures to fight it.
000001475	24.12.1896	00058	ABDOOL CARIM OF ABDOOLA & CO.	09272	MILNE (Capt.)	1	We have tried our best but failed. We have sent to Mr. Gandhi a copy of the Government Telegram - reply of our petition.
000001478	24.12.1896	00064	BIRTHWELL M.D. (Dr.)	00060	GOODRICK, LAUGHTON & COOKE (Messrs)	1	I am willing to authorise the placing all passengers in quarantine on the Bluff at the costs of the ships. After my instructs are followed pratique may be given.
000001476	24.12.1896	00060	GOODRICK, LAUGHTON & COOKE (Messrs)	00061	PORT HEALTH OFFICER	2	Please grant them pratique to enable them to discharge passengers and cargo. If not please give us grounds of refusal.
000001477	24.12.1896	00062	LANGHRON OF G. L. & COOKE	00130	COLONIAL SECRETARY	1	Anxiously awaiting reply regarding quarantine, both steamer signalling for water... And provisions.
000001479	25.12.1896	00060	GOODRICK, LAUGHTON & COOKE (Messrs)	00067	BIRTHWELL M. D. (Dr.)	1	Please first reply to our question in our yesterday's letter. Then we will reply to yours of yesterday. Delay means loss of 150/- pounds per day.
000001482	25.12.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	A Deputation of the letter will wait upon the Finance committee to express their views on the subject.
000001480	25.12.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Verbatim copy of the proclamation in Gazette, Extra-ordinary declaring Bombay to be an infect port.
000001483	25.12.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1
000001484	25.12.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	A notice setting for the object and methods of the union. It will not interfere with Coolie immigration if coolies are returnable to India.
000001481	25.12.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The Government should proclaim all Indian ports infected and to stop Coolie immigration. The Durban Council must destroy the hovels of Indians and Natives.
000001485	26.12.1896	00069	JOHN, T. J. ( DURBAN)	13111	NATAL ADVERTISER	1	Why quarantine Gandhi and other Indians while no such thing was done when previous to this two steamers came from India where the plague was raging ? Is this just ? God will punish wrong doers.
000001487	26.12.1896	00071	RUSSTICUS	00039	NATAL MERCURY	1	Peter should direct his super abundant energy into action by joining the patriotic League and working for it.
000001486	26.12.1896	00070	OBSERVER	00039	NATAL MERCURY	1	The addresses and the prize distribution functions showed the great progress. Indian Children were making. They were asked to be honest etc.
000001488	26.12.1896	12804	GOODRICK, LAUGHTON & COOKE (Messrs)	00067	BIRTHWELL M. D. (Dr.)	3	You will be held responsible for the loss due to illegal refusal of pratique. Allegations are made on certain persons.
000001490	27.12.1896	00076	ADM	00060	GOODRICK, LAUGHTON & COOKE (Messrs)	1	Incubation average 9 days. 10 days at least for quarantine. I have sent a telegram (1489 ?) today.
000001489	27.12.1896	00076	ADM	00075	GOODRICK, LAUGHTON & COOKE (Messrs)	1	Incubation 1 week to 10 days. Quarantine and disinfection is necessary after 18 days voyage. Write today.
000001492	28.12.1896	00067	BIRTHWELL M. D. (Dr.)	00075	GOODRICK, LAUGHTON & COOKE (Messrs)	1	My reason for refusal is that I do not consider it safe to grant pratique except on condition stated by me.
000001491	28.12.1896	09273	CURREE	00126	LAUGHTON, F. A.	1	One incubation 5 to 8 days. Two. yes. Three. Immediate disinfection and 10 days subsequent quarantine advisable.
000001493	28.12.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	10 days after arrival the vessels were first boarded today by Dr. Birtwell M.O. After disinfection and fumigation pratique may be granted. Gandhiji on Board is silent about the matter.
000001495	28.12.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	3
000001494	28.12.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	3	A very interesting review of the great historical events of the year The famous Kaiser's telegram brought Britain and Germany on the verge of a war.
000001496	28.12.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1
000001497	28.12.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	70 percent of immigrants were of Britain birth and most of them went to Transvaal and yet they Britain has no greater interests there than France etc.
000001462	28.12.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	It is not known how long they will require to be in quarantine. The Medical Board will decide and the quarantine will be more than 15 days.
000001498	29.12.1896	09274	WOMAN WHO HATES IDLENESS, A	00039	NATAL MERCURY	1	They must be compelled to work and not merely fed free in this famine. She also thinks that the employment of native nurses is harmful to the European babies.
000001500	29.12.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	It is reported on good authority that the Government will be sued for damages. Money is collected for it. Doctors have been consulted. The disinfection of and fumigation have started.
000001503	29.12.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1
000001502	29.12.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1
000001501	29.12.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Whether technically legal or not, the whole colony supports Government actions regarding quarantine. This imprudent attempt will recoil on Indians.
000001499	29.12.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	While we blame Natal for importing Indians we are importing Chinese - a worse thing to do. It is easier to check Chinese inflow.
000001510	30.12.1896	00078	P. C. P. A.	13111	NATAL ADVERTISER	1	This cruel treatment meted out to Indians will be a good chance to Mr. Gandhi to point out how Indians are treated here:
000001509	30.12.1896	00057	PROCUPINE PETER	00039	NATAL MERCURY	1	Constitutional action is bunkum. We cannot fight the Indians that way, we must prevent landing as did the Cape Colonists when a convict ship came to be landed. They threatened fire all.
000001511	30.12.1896	00079	INDIAN TRAVELLER FROM THE, An	00039	NATAL MERCURY	2	The Writer bitterly complains against the treatment meted out to him and the unjust discrimination in favour of white, Railway passengers.
000001507	30.12.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	After disinfection and fumigation are over today the passengers will be removed to the quarantine station on the Bluff, and after another course of fumigation pratique will be granted.
000001506	30.12.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	It is a deadly insult to the non-Dutch whites of South Africa, as it practically places the white and black races on an equality.
000001504	30.12.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	They will be ill-advised if they sue Indians on shore should have no grievance at all. The advice to sue must have been given by Mr. Gandhi who will have lucrative practice immediately on return.
000001508	30.12.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Anti-Indian feeling is running high as the advertisement wanting every man to join in a demonstration show.
000001505	30.12.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	A Deputation of the European Protection Association waited on the city council sub-committee and offered various suggestions for suppression of Indian Traders.
000001521	31.12.1896	00080	JUNIOR ATTORNEY	13111	NATAL ADVERTISER	1	Any act of Government is unactionable. Let me warn Indians that it is a trick of Gandhi to line his own pocket if he is at the bottom of the idea.
000001533	31.12.1896	00080	JUNIOR ATTORNEY	00039	NATAL MERCURY	1
000001524	31.12.1896	00080	JUNIOR ATTORNEY	00039	NATAL MERCURY	1
000001520	31.12.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The idea is so catching that a larger building will be required for the meeting. Precautions to prevent disturbance will be taken.
000001512	31.12.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	A review of the years progress which leaves Natal happy and prosperous, with added prestige abroad. The Indian question will loom large now.
000001531	31.12.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1
000001514	31.12.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	They will launch a boomerang which will recoil upon themselves. Successor failure either will be disastrous to them.
000001515	31.12.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Though International Law requires only 21 days clean bill of health and the Indians claim may therefore be legal the Government is morally bound to adopt special remedies.
000001516	31.12.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	It is understood the Indians will claim already 7000 pounds. Passengers are still daily bathed with carbolic water.
000001517	31.12.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The promoters of the move are incurring a serious responsibility. We question the wisdom of the move. It may defeat its own object.
000001518	31.12.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Wanted every man to attend the meeting to arrange demonstration to proceed to the point and protest against landing.
000001525	31.12.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1
000001513	31.12.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Old passes are withdrawn and new passes under the new Bye-Laws will be issued for 5 shs. fee.
000001530	31.12.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2
000001519	31.12.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Not a fear of isolation alone but the virulence of the disease also caused the recent exodus from Bombay.
000001522	31.12.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The Government has written to the Asstt. Secretary of South African League that the question has been and receiving Court's attention.
000001526	31.12.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The superintendent of Indian Mission School eulogised the services of the (Indian) teacher and Miss Usherwood for the school's great progress.
000001527	31.12.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1
000001528	31.12.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1
000001529	31.12.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1
000001534	31.12.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1
000001523	31.12.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	At the demonstration an emphatic protest will be made but the means will be settled at the meeting. Indians are also very active on their part 500 pounds being already described for relief of quarantined Indians.
000001532	31.12.1896	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1

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