1895 - GandhiServe


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000000212	07.01.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	3	'Natal Mercury' comments on Gandhi's 'Open letter. If it says, the Indian is despised it is his own fault. Let him adopt European Civilisation and he will see himself better treated ."G. is as impartial as anyone could expect him to be and writes with marked moderation etc.
000000213	07.01.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Editorial notes on the Open Letter Mr. Gandhi "Has Over proved his case. The Indian is not a down-trodden being. Rammy Sammy has a very good notion of where he is comfortable".
000000214	10.01.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The report describes the annual sports Gathering in the tea-estate of Mr. Hindson .Most cordial feelings prevailed between the employer and the coolies." After this it is to be hoped Mr. Hindson will be accepted as a proper Gandhist."
000000215	11.01.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Every paper comments adversely the 'Open Letter'. Even "The Englishman" of India, supports us. If Lord Ripon rejects the Bill, it Will be sent back to him probably in a more stringent form.
000000216	11.01.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	3	One of the ablest and most well-written comments on "The Open Letter" by a correspondent in the 'Critic'. The evil is not from without but within-the Hindu caste 'system'. As the immigrants belong to the lowest castes, do what they will, they cannot raise them selves etc.
000000217	12.01.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	These beggars are ruining the Colony by underselling the white farmer. Native labour can and should replace the coolie.
000000218	14.01.1895	00927	POST MASTER GENERAL	00047	DADA ABDOOLA & CO.	1	The question is still under consideration of the Government.
000000219	15.01.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Mr. Ruffe is allowed great Latitude. He indulged Billigsgate', but was not even punished. An instance of the persecution of Mr. Gandhi's country men\|\|
000000220	16.01.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Most probably the Imperial Government will veto this first attempt - to placate those who denounce it as retrograde.
000000221	17.01.1895	00250	JUSTICE	12195	NATAL ADVERTISER, Editor	1	The Government should stop this nuisance, or there will be murders by these drunkards.
000000222	18.01.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Suggestions of the paper as to what Natal Government do in the event of the Imperial veto. The paper suspects that the Imperial Government has vetoed the Bill and that the Natal Government knows but suppresses the news in the hope that the Home Government will suggest only reconsideration.
000000224	19.01.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Inconsistent arguments are propped up by the whites to justify the ill-treatment "The Indian must go but without his earnings. The Native must work, but not as a mechanic Is this fair?.
000000223	19.01.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	He should take warning from what happened to the aGitator in Mauritius-and how costly it proved to be. 'Curing of fancied grievances' will not help his cause.
000000225	22.01.1895	12235	DRUMMOND, G. W.	12199	NATAL MERCURY, Editor	1	This is an appeal by the writer to treat Indians better and to sympathise with him. The writer also deals with the virtues and vices of Indians and natives.
000000227	23.01.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Mr. G. may argue as well as he can about the superiority or the purity of his race. But Natal will not take the risk of ceasing to be a white man's country.
000000226	23.01.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	19 Indians in all were charged for being in the borough before day-light without passes. The case was adjourned.
000000228	24.01.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	A correspondent puts counter questions to G.(1) If the Indians is ill-treated why does he not return to Indian after 5 Years ?etc.
000000229	24.01.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Hatred of the Indian (as such) does not exist. But it does exist for the higher class of the Indians that puts superior airs, spreads sedition and is a coward in war-times.
000000230	24.01.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	3	After detailing the various disabilities of the Indians in the different states, the writer says that an Indian has appeared in the person of Mr. M. K. Gandhi, and then comments on the Open Letter adversely.
000023872	25.01.1895	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08271	NAOROJI, Dadabhai	1	Inquires if the report that the bill has been disallowed by the Home Government is correct. Thanks all those who helped.
000000233	27.01.1895	12189	GOVERNOR-GENERAL, Secretary to	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	1	The Governor acknowledges receipt of your pamphlet.
000000231	27.01.1895	12236	BAKER & LINDSAY, SOLICITORS	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	1	Thanks for your cheque of pound 1-10 shs. in settlement of our account.
000003572	28.01.1895	12567	RAHIM AHMAD & 9 OTHERS	00275	NATAL INDIAN CONGRESS	1	Though he stood aside to give way to the European Couple, the male assaulted one of us. We have lodged a complaint but Natal Indian Congress also should move in the matter.
000000232	28.01.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	An indentured labourer Lost his eyes while working for his master. Being of no use he was discharged without compensation. He, therefore took to begging The magistrate discharged him and suggested an inquiry in to his case.
000000234	29.01.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	19 Indians charged with being in the borough before day-light ,were released by the Magistrate.
000000236	29.01.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The Sanitary Committee recommends a Location for the convenience of the Indians and in the interest of public health.
000000235	29.01.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Comments of Natal Mercury on the Protector of Immigration's report which pays "the glowing but somewhat misplaced tribute" to the coolies.
000000237	31.01.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Mr. Dillan's judgement makes the 9 O'clock bill "simply a modification of the Vagrancy Act. It will mean increased trouble to the police.
000000239	01.02.1895	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	12195	NATAL ADVERTISER, Editor	1	"Information about the Esoteric Christian Union and London Vegetarian Society books. etc. It also contains some condemnation of the present civilization.
000000238	01.02.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Advertisement for sale of books (re: Esoteric Christianity) by Gandhiji.
000000241	02.02.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Report of lectures denouncing the policy of Rhodes and of penetration. By unfair means, of the British.
000000240	02.02.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	As many coolies as possible should be induced even compelled to live in Locations because of their unsanitary habits. Fruit producer and dealer should be prohibited form sleeping in his store-room
000000242	04.02.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Agenda of the Mayoral Congress which includes segregation of Indians and restriction of immigration.
000000243	05.02.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Some Asiatics were given notice to quit Krugersdorp, as it was found that they were trading under the style of E. Harvey.
000000245	06.02.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	3	The native is fast Losing respect for the white because the latter is Losing self respect. Mothers allow their daughters to be too free with the Blacks. All this is due to our improper education system whose faults the writer dilates upon.
000000244	06.02.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The paper wonders why Lord Ripon's reply which "was on water" has not yet been published.
000000246	07.02.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The Principal Under Secretary wires that the Natal Government has been telegraphically informed that the Bill is receiving "Serious consideration" by the Imperial Government.
000000247	08.02.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	We are glad Lord Ripon does not treat this matter Lightly. Natal's mind is made up in this matter Soon or late the Bill shall pass.
000000248	09.02.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	So long as the matter remains in suspense, there is hope for the Colony.
000000250	14.02.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	A White man saw a coolie strike his child; so he protested and a quarrel ensued injuring both.
000000249	14.02.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Greyville tram-stables have been occupied by Corporation Coolie Servants. "The people have paid quite enough for the land without having this nuisance thrust upon them"-and so on in the same strain.
000000251	15.02.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	It was resolved not to deal with the Provisional Treaty but to act upon Government's letter of 28-6-1894' and to act upon the understanding that whites and coloured persons shall not enjoy equal rights.
000000253	16.02.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The Committee of the Mayoral Congress at Cape Town reported that the time had come for regulation and prohibition of importation of Asiatics. The report was adopted
000000252	16.02.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	An editorial note, sympathising with Transvaal for its reluctance to grant equal status to Indians in "the most favoured nation treaty" Clause.
000000256	16.02.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The Bulawayo Chamber of Commerce and the Salisbury Chamber have advised Government to keep out bunyan traders.
000000254	18.02.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	A report of an Indians Christian's marriage and addresses to the bridegroom.
000000257	19.02.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The Government has very successfully dealt with the whole problem. There are good grounds to hope that the Government will stand firm both on the Franchise and the repatriation questions.
000000255	19.02.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	The Premier proposes Compulsory repatriation but we doubt if it can be done in view of Imperial Government's opposition. his reticence on the Franchise Bill is ominous.
000000258	19.02.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The Indian rapidly buys the white man with the property of the latter skilfully stolen from him. He is not Law-abiding as was shown in the recent instance when he assaulted the police
000000259	20.02.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	An Arab (Indian Trader) was compelled by the court to take off his boots as a mark of respect to the court.
000000261	21.02.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Umgeni Road is rapidly becoming a coolie-village, and Europeans are rapidly shifting else where the coolies being very undesirable neighbours. Then follows a description of the Greyville Tram stables where some coolies where Located.
000000260	21.02.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Two appeals against conviction for theft dismissed in both which Indians were the accused
000003573	22.02.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	He was hand cuffed and whipped in to keeping pace with running horse of the white constables He often fell down and bruised himself.
000000263	22.02.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	A United front of the Cape, Natal and the Republics should be presented against the Imperial government Veto. Mere repeated passage of the Bill is ineffectual.
000000262	22.02.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	A reporter described in detail and with an unmitigated disgust the unsanitary habits of Indian fruit sellers.
000003574	25.02.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	We were handcuffed and made to run with the horse and beaten when we failed to keep pace with the horse or fell down. I still bear marks of injury. We were both discharged.
000003575	25.02.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	Corroboration of the above two "I have often seen Indians and Natives handcuffed and made to run with the horse"
000000264	25.02.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Government's reticence is ominous Will Government dare to take the bold steps it promised during the election in the event of the Imperial Veto; We. doubt.
000000265	27.02.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	It is good that such an influential body as the Mayoral Congress of Cape Town recommended prohibition of immigration. The Indian Question will soon be an all South African Problem.
000000266	28.02.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	4	Entire stoppage of immigration is not only opposed to the Imperial Policy, but also harmful to the Local interests of Natal itself. The remedy is an attempt at Europeanisation of the Coolie. An interesting and a level headed article.
000000424	02.03.1895	12275	AFRICAN BOATING CO.	12276	MOHMAD HAJI DADA, Haji	1	This is a letter wishing bon voyage and happy return to Natal. It also testifies to the qualities of head and heart of H.Mahmad H.Dada,who was subjected to indignities.
000000267	02.03.1895	12237	WARD, Frank	12195	NATAL ADVERTISER, Editor	1	Some Indians who are refused licences are defying the Law by keeping open their "eating houses for kaffirs "all night,
000000268	07.03.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	A Natal tea planter asserts in this interview that the coolie is far more efficient then the native." The Coolie was the making of natal."
000003576	14.03.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	Printed signed from of `indenture', of Abdul Karim. "I agree to emigrate on conditions specified on the reverse.
000000421	14.03.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	A large number of European signatories including merchant companies, testify to the cleanliness of business premises and houses, of Indians merchants most of whom come from Bombay and to the grave error in calling them "coolies"
000000420	14.03.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The better class of Indians are as clean in their habits and domestic life as white people of the same standing.
000000269	14.03.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	We certify that they are clean and they are rebuked falsely Really they are as good as higher class British people.
000000422	14.03.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	They are peaceful and Law abiding and therefore desirable. Their withdrawal will be a calamity to us. Specially those who live far away from business centre:
000000271	15.03.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The correspondent strongly protested against allowing coolies and natives to rode on the cars which are used by Europeans
000000270	15.03.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The paper takes the Government severely to task for not taking the public into confidence re: the fate of the bill
000000272	20.03.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The British Colonies are bound by rules as "to British Subjects", but the republics are free and they are determined to the Indians from their territories.
000000273	20.03.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The number of cases of alleged rape is phenomenal. The Complainants, mostly commit perjury.
000000280	22.03.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Mr. Tatham applied in the Supreme Court for confirmation of Mr. Gandhiji's plan of distribution of a Muslim's estate, but it was opposed as G.was a Hindu: and so could not know Mohomedan Law!!
000000276	23.03.1895	00070	OBSERVER	12195	NATAL ADVERTISER, Editor	1	The Correspondent appeals for a more humane treatment of the coolie, who were Located in most unsanitary shanties.
000000274	23.03.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	An Indian was refused trading licence in East Griqualand in the Cape. One or two who already have Licences in that part of the Cape are also to be driven out.
000000275	23.03.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Gandhiji was asked to suggest a plan of distribution of the estate of a deceased Indian who was a Mohammedan .He did so, but objection was raised later on, that G.was a Hindu, while the deceased was a Muslim and so G. could not know Muslim Customs !
000000277	24.03.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	4	Report of the proceedings of the meeting of the Stanger (?) branch of the Natal Indian Congress, detailing instances of oppression of Indian traders and coolies by the whites.
000000278	27.03.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The "Brewers' Journal" gives 40 examples of teetotal (teetotal) drink which contain a good quantity of alcohol.
000000281	28.03.1895	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	12238	NATAL WITNESS, Editor	2	A Vigorous defence by Gandhiji of his view-point re: Muslim Law of inheritance namely the relative have an exclusive claim upon the estate The judgement would entail great hardship upon Muslims.
000000279	28.03.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	It is to be hoped that the coolie bids in the coming auction-sale of property will not be taken notice of. Sammy's company is very unpleasant.
000000283	29.03.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	If the franchise Bill be vetoed, it will be passed again and again till it gets the sanction.
000000282	29.03.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	(1) He had always opposed 10,000 pound vote. (2) The Franchise Bill was good but Home Government's opposition could have been avoided by raising the franchise qualification for Indians only.
000000284	30.03.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Whether Indians as British subject have the same status as the whites will be decided by the arbitration of the Chief Justice of the Free State.
000000285	01.04.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	An article full of vituperation and abuse for the Asiatic traders. "an unclean, dishonest and cut-throat set of rascals." etc.
000000286	08.04.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The paper gives the whole history in brief of the attempts of Transvaal Government to confine Indians to Locations. The award is a great victory for the Trans-Government and is a Land mark in the South Africa Struggle.
000000287	09.04.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The writer wants Indians as indentured Labour they should be repatriated after the indenture period He therefore supports the Bill but fears that the measure might be vetoed by Home Government and if they do not veto, the Indian Government might stop immigration to Natal which he feels will affect them adversely.
000000289	10.04.1895	12239	JUNIUS	12199	NATAL MERCURY, Editor	1	The writer roundly condemns the attitude of the judge in asserting that G.was ignorant of Muslim Law. But the editor says the judge had acquired special knowledge of that Law.
000000288	10.04.1895	12239	JUNIUS	12199	NATAL MERCURY, Editor	1	Mr. Gandhi's protégé is getting it not all round. He (The Indian) is charged of dispossessing his white rival by unfair means. The writer pooh-poohs the argument of the whites in this matter.
000000290	10.04.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	A Free State riot between whites and natives on disagreement as to the terms of employment. Rev. H. says "the attack on the native was the most disgraceful and brutal affair."
000000291	11.04.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	In as much as it does not compel repatriation but only imposes a fine on freed coolies, the bill is ineffective.
000000292	11.04.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	It is practically a victory for Transvaal. The Home Governments seems to have been a willing partner and they can now say to the Indian Government that by leaving everything to the courts they have done their best.
000000293	12.04.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	3	The Bill will help us but very slightly towards the solution of the Indian Problem. The tax on 'free' Indians must be prohibitive and must extend to his children also. The Government should take the trader as well as the labourer in hand.
000000295	13.04.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	An instance of a respectable Indian being arrested and harassed under the pass Laws. The Writer says some remedy should be found.
000000296	17.04.1895	12240	DOUGLAS, W. M.	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	1	You make out a strong case and I sympathise. The present conduct is certainty. Un-Christian.
000000298	19.04.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The writer shows why "Christianity is a failure among the kaffirs". He says the new apostles are anything but Christ's followers and then roundly condemns missionaries and modern civilization.
000000297	19.04.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The Daily Telegraph has discovered "Somewhat too late in the day" that Gandhiji has addressed letters and representation on behalf of Indians.
000000294	20.04.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	The writer is alarmed at the phenomenal growth of cotton mills in India. Quoting figures he feels that they will outs the European not only from the Indian but ultimately from the African market also.
000000299	24.04.1895	12243	PILLAY, A.S.DOROSAMY	12244	STANDARD & DIGGERS NEWS, Editor	2	"I have been hated here by all, without cause," and then follows an account of an incident in which he was insulted Conveys personal news.
000003577	24.04.1895	12568	ROOTH & WESSELS	00243	TYAB, Haji Khan Mohammad & CO.	1	We send you herewith two memorials signed by Heynaann Gordon & Co., and others and certificate signed by Dr. Spink.
000000423	24.04.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Sworn testimony of Haji Mahomed Haji Dada, of a very respectable family that name,re: the annoyance harassment and insults heaped upon him on account of the pass system
000000300	25.04.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	4	My Government asked for a conference of representatives of all the colonies of S. Africa to take concerted action re: the Indian Problem. Indian Immigration Bill will also be submitted.
000000301	26.04.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	3	The article continues the diatribes against the luxurious missionary and asserts that Muslims succeed because they are simpler and more fraternal The Christian fails because he is not such. It also eulogises the Tolstoyan Principle of non possession.
000000419	27.04.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Another distinguished doctor certifies to the sanitary and hygienic condition of the residences of Indians.
000000303	27.04.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	0	Three artillery men were convicted to 3 month's r. I. and 15 lashes each for "this cowardly attack"
000000304	27.04.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	raising the educational qualifications can bar effectively most Indians from voting. It will remove the objection against the present bill which is based on colour prejudice.
000000306	27.04.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Duplicate of SN304
000000305	27.04.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	A baker T.I. Benny was fined 3 pounds for keeping a filthy bake house (evidently he was a white).
000000302	27.04.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	The report shows how all sense of fair play or justice are thrown to the winds when it is a matter between the white and the Black. The poor Black was lynched give some details.
000000418	27.04.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	H.Prior veale,a distinguished medical practitioner of Pretoria certifies that during his extensive practice among Indians, he has found them of clean habits.
000000307	29.04.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	It was decided not to send representative to the conference of all colonies as proposed by Natal on coolie problem
000000308	30.04.1895	12243	PILLAY, A.S.DOROSAMY	12244	STANDARD & DIGGERS NEWS, Editor	2	The fact that the Indian question has been submitted for arbitration to a prejudiced Dutchman lends colour to the suspicion of an intrigue between Transvaal and British Government
000000310	02.05.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The General Manager of Cape Railways recommends reduction in fair for long distance travel which will result in economic gain. We recommend reduction in number of classes also to reduce weight of trains.
000000313	02.05.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Fell's speech : He welcomed the abolition. He wished to see one court and one Law for the white and the black.
000000312	02.05.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The Free state's refusal to meet Natal in Conference was due not to inter-colonial jealousy, but to self-satisfaction born of the De Villier's award which ditched the issue for them.
000000311	02.05.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	"There was, he held one law for the white and for the Black." The abolition of the Native High Court was, therefore good.
000000309	02.05.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Details re: different classes and arrangement on Natal Railway lines including separate compartments for "Banyans"
000000314	03.05.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	A coolie Hotel waiter charged his white master with assault, and beating He produced a hand-kerchief saturated with blood. But this evident was considered exaggerated.
000000315	03.05.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	The article futher details upon the numerous un-Christian practices and beliefs of the missionary who is often the vanguard of the Imperialist armies.
000000316	04.05.1895	12245	HASSIM SUMAR,STANDERTON F.A.R	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	1	Two sheets full of signatures are sent along with.
000003578	04.05.1895	12569	SOUPEN J.C.	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	1	Kindly supply me with a fresh amount of train fare as the last allowance has been exhausted.
000000317	05.05.1895	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	12246	MOHAMAD KASSIM KAMROODIN	1	Received Indian Signatures. Get Dutch Signatures and send them to Pretoria. I have wired there: Every Indian must exert to avoid repentances.
000000434	07.05.1895	00187	INDIANS OF NATAL	12282	MEMBERS & SPEAKER LEG. ASSEMBL	2	The proposal of the re-indenture or in default 3 pound tax is unjust, uncalled for and against British Principles. We pray redress.
000000319	07.05.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	A farmer was fined pound 75 or 6 months for inflicting 'barbarous' treatment on a boy of 14. The farmer pleaded guilty but said he was entitled to do so as a master. Gruesome details are given here:
000000322	08.05.1895	00927	POST MASTER GENERAL	00047	DADA ABDOOLA & CO.	1	Re-arrangement of the counter-space and separate accommodations for Asiatics will be provided this year.
000000323	08.05.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	The paper opines that the first bill delegating power to an independent body is good but the second bill is not satisfactory as breach of contract by the coolie to return to India at the end of the period is not to be a criminal offence. Thus the Indian coolie problem remains unsolved.
000000320	08.05.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	Report of the debate in the Assembly. The bill passed the second reading. It makes the Board independent of Government.
000000321	08.05.1895	12196	M.L.A.	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	4	I have succeeded in getting time for consideration of the petition by the Committee of the House. I should say, however, that I cannot sympathise with the contentions of the petition
000000318	08.05.1895	12246	MOHAMAD KASSIM KAMROODIN	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	1	Sorry. No Dutchman is willing to sign.
000003579	08.05.1895	12436	COMROODIN & CO. & OTHER INDIAN	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	1	We have not much money. We have not been able to secure signatures. But we will do our best. Two Doctors' certificates enclosed. Gor your wire:
000000325	09.05.1895	12247	ABDOOLA HAJI ADAM & INDIANS	12248	PRESIDENT & M.L.A.	1	Indian petition against the Bill setting forth arguments to Shaw that the bill is "unjust uncalled for and against British principles."
000000324	09.05.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	J.P.s or town-jurors should not sit with magistrates to try native cases. They are most prejudiced against the natives.
000000329	09.05.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	No coloured employer to be eligible for a seat on the Board. This is the report of the Committee stage of the Bill.
000000326	09.05.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Municipalities were granted power to point out Locations, issue passes to Indian and fix hours for their moving about.
000000327	09.05.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Debate shows that the house is favourably inclined towards the Bill.
000000328	09.05.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	A report of the debate on the Bill. The debate shows that every one agreed with the principles of the Bill.
000000331	10.05.1895	12249	PLOUGHMAN, John, An admirer of	12250	SPURGEON (Rev. Mr.)	2	The letter shows up the "emptiness of religious life in Maritzburg" and the solidity of our love for lucre:
000000332	10.05.1895	12251	STEWARD, G.	12252	INKANYISO, Editor	2	The writer of the article has overproved his case when he roundly condemns Christian missionaries The Editor's note:" We admit the attack is unduly severe".
000000330	10.05.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Severe adverse comments specially on the first Bill, as being ineffective and Likely to be opposed by the British Government as a piece of class legislation.
000000333	11.05.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Comments in support of both the Bills." There is nothing (in the Immigration Bill) to which unbiased judgement can object".
000000334	14.05.1895	00232	HABIB, Haji	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	2	Informs that 491 signatures of the Dutch and 1340 of the Europeans have been received on the petition and that it is arranged to pay to the person who presents the petition to the parliament pound 250 if it is successful, Otherwise 3 pounds.
000003580	15.05.1895	12533	REHMAN, Abdool	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	1	We have got 1300 European and 235 Dutch signatures and sent them to Pretoria. Sorry we cannot send you pound 50. But we are sending you pound 10.
000000335	15.05.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	Proceedings of the Committee stage. Resolved that a 3 pound. tax be imposed on freed Indians and " recovered by summery process.
000000336	16.05.1895	12253	MUNSHI A. DAWOOD	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	1	"If I am already included in the printed list of members, I shall pay, Otherwise I will not."
000000337	16.05.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	Criticism of the Bills. It is unjust to impose 3 pound tax on Indians only and not on other non European immigrants As non-Europeans also are vitally affected they should have some representation on the Trust Board.
000000339	17.05.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	The solution of the native problem his in the way Jesus pointed out-namely to treat the native as a brother, The mission must therefore first truly convert themselves.
000000338	17.05.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Cope town and Port-Elizabeth have started a move to confine Asiatics to Locations. An interpellation is to be put inquiring if Government will propose to stoppage of immigration.
000000340	18.05.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The Transvaal aught to subdue magats. The white race means to rule. Some "injustice "may be wrong but, some blood spilled but thorough subjugation of Africa will do great good to the natives themselves.
000000343	20.05.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	A very unusual instance of discharge, though the assault was proved "The Railway company had treated Coolies as badly as a pharaoh who ordered Jews to make bricks without straw"
000000342	20.05.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The Imperial Government opposes class legislation. But we propose to take united action after the Conference of all colonies which Natal has proposed.
000003581	20.05.1895	12533	REHMAN, Abdool	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	1	Your wire - we send 675 (Indians) sign, more European and Dutch sign. 50 each sent to Pretoria.
000000346	21.05.1895	00927	POST MASTER GENERAL	00047	DADA ABDOOLA & CO.	1	Separate accommodation at the Durban Post Office counter has been arranged for "the general convenience of the public"
000000347	21.05.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	Debate on the East London Municipal Bill empowering the Municipality to issue passes, reserve Locations etc. Hofmeyr Act exempted some natives.
000000345	21.05.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The paper ridicules the contentions of the Indian petition against the Bill and says that its (Petitions) arguments lacks common sense.
000000349	22.05.1895	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	12195	NATAL ADVERTISER, Editor	2	Gandhiji writes that the report (and many such reports) in the paper was very greatly exaggerated and misstated and "always to the disadvantage of Indians". The editor remarks that it was not intentionally so exaggerated.
000000348	22.05.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	It was resolved at Stanger that only employers could give passes to their coolies for buying liquor.
000000351	25.05.1895	12254	RESIDENTS & INDIANS OF VRYBURG	12255	BECHUANALAND STA, Administrator	2	Welcome addresses to the administrator of Bechuanaland were presented by the town of Vryburg and the Indians of the place. Both were suitably replied to.
000003582	25.05.1895	12570	CAMROODIN, M.C.	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	3	Government has now approved regulations, but we have advised hawkers Notice to mind the verbal note to remove.
000000350	25.05.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Strong support to the Bill and Mr. Escombe's speech on it. If coloured people are allowed the privilege of franchise. they will rule Natal in future:
000003583	27.05.1895	12570	CAMROODIN, M.C.	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	2	Verbatim quotation of Government Resolution re-locations. Received your wire but we do not propose to move. We will take the case to the High Court.
000000352	28.05.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	In pursuance of the award of the Free State Judge, instructions had been given to confine Indians to Locations.
000000344	28.05.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The Government should take the public in to confidence, re: The Franchise Bill. The Immigration Bill is unworkable as forced repatriation is not possible.
000000353	29.05.1895	00232	HABIB, Haji	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	1	Johannesburg hawkers-but not shop-keepers-have been given notice orally to remove to Locations. We have sent a legal notice inquiring by what authority and under what law, are the oral notices given.
000000354	30.05.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Mr. Tatham suggested that the Government should try to employ Europeans as interpreters instead of imported Indians !
000000356	31.05.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	The root-cause of Native immorality is the slackness of character of white women (see 163 & 245) which the writer quotes. Not stringent punishment but real Love is the remedy.
000000355	31.05.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	An Arab' butcher was fined pound 2 for sleeping in his store-room where he kept meat for sale.
000000357	01.06.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	After giving brief history of the Laws on the subject all of which insisted on keeping accounts in English-the Government replied that at present they had no intention to amend the Law.
000000358	01.06.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The case of the butcher is not an isolated one. Indians are as a rule filthy. Fruit-vendors also should be punished.
000003584	02.06.1895	12570	CAMROODIN, M.C.	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	1	Please Draft a petition to High Court at cape Town if you deem it necessary to acquaint him "with our unfortunate position."
000000359	03.06.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	"A respectable middle-aged" European was fined 1 pound for assaulting a railway coolie. white foremen also should not take the law into their own hands as was done by the Eacavsed's son.
000003625	06.06.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Voucher: Expense- details of presentation of an address to Gandhiji presumably on his departure for India. pound 5-10-0.
000000360	07.06.1895	00351	INDIAN, An	13111	NATAL ADVERTISER	2	The writer shows how oppressive the 3 pound tax is going to be on the poor coolie. He says the Imperial Government will not ratify such a measure as it is as unjust as the Franchise Bill
000000361	07.06.1895	12256	DUTY	12252	INKANYISO, Editor	1	The correspondent says that the writer of the critics must be thanked for his out spokenness and Love.
000000362	07.06.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	The writer of the articles is bent upon vilifying the white women specially. Let those who want to "level up" the natives think what its effect will be, from this vituperation.
000003585	11.06.1895	12571	BRITISH INDIAN COMMITTEE	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	2	We have followed your advice in full and handed over the petitions (to Lord Ripon and Viceroy) to the High Command, at Pretoria. We have wired regarding verbal notice to Lord Ripon urging postponement and copy to wedderburn William.
000000363	12.06.1895	12257	'SONNY'	13111	NATAL ADVERTISER	2	The Police Superintendent was unnecessarily colour-prejudiced when he charged some Indians playing tom-toms with causing annoyance to Church-goers A plea for justice.
000000364	13.06.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	To the query whether Government intended frequent transfers of Indians interpreters to prevent their undue influence Government replied that they would try to promote efficiency.
000003586	13.06.1895	00193	BIRD, C. [Principal Under-Secretary]	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	1	We have received your letter regarding Railway Indians. Sentenced to jail for leaving work on the Mohrum.
000000365	14.06.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The Times of Natal has done us injustice by taking extracts out of their context and emphasising minor points.
000000367	17.06.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The Magistrate was disgusted with his work because he had to convict a coolie who preferred jail to hard work imposed by his estate master A very damning document.
000000369	17.06.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The coolie was in jail for two years and said he preferred death in gaol to work on the estate Report of 'Natal Mercury ' of the proceedings in Mr. Dillon's court.
000000368	17.06.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The Vegetarian has an article by and portrait of Mr. M.K. Gandhi who dwells at length (in the article) upon the beauties of vegetarianism.
000000366	17.06.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Capital takes note of the strides made by Natal tea industry where yield per acre is greater than that in India. The planters depend entirely upon the coolies for their Labour.
000000341	18.06.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	There is something wrong somewhere when a man even a coolie-prefers prison to working for his master. The article admits that coolies might have been ill-treated.
000000371	18.06.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	To say that "Colonists give tacit encouragement "to outrages of white women by native is the most" wicked ,vile and cowardly lie" The'Inkanyiso' leader shows how native Locations will come to grief if placed in charge of native missions.
000000372	18.06.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	This is simply a continuation of SN 341. It is completed here .The gist is the same as in that letter.
000000370	18.06.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Love for non-British races, the Kaffirs and Hindus, which the Bishop preaches is "both unreal and disastrous in effect."
000000373	19.06.1895	00351	INDIAN, An	13111	NATAL ADVERTISER	1	The police arrest them for want of passes even when passes are produced and get them fined. The Protector of Immigrants fails to protect them
000000374	19.06.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The Coolie, says a writer in "Capital" is indispensable, necessary, valuable and useful" to Natal and Yet while they do not want his presence they want his services !
000000375	20.06.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	A scathing condemnation of Boer policy which is to exterminate Natives with the help of natives themselves. Magoba was by the savage Swazis allies of the semi-savage Boers.
000000376	20.06.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Though accidents in Rand mines are few, there is room for vast improvement in precautions against accidents and ill-health in the case of the coolies.
000000378	21.06.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	8	This is a noble sermon delivered with evident sincerity, It makes a fervent appeal to the whites to broaden their Love and include Kaffirs and Hindus also in their hearts.
000000377	21.06.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Several burghers have petitioned to the Government requesting that Indian traders be allowed to remain as they are useful to the country districts.
000000379	23.06.1895	12258	RAMAN A FOR INDIAN COMMITTEE	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	1	We propose to present welcome- addressed to the Governor of Natal and High Commissioner of South Africa, Please express your opinion.
000000435	25.06.1895	00187	INDIANS OF NATAL	12282	MEMBERS & SPEAKER LEG. ASSEMBL	2	The measure is unprecedented through out the Colonial history and should be rejected.
000000380	25.06.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Indian traders of Durban and elsewhere have presented a petition to the Legislative Council.
000000381	26.06.1895	12247	ABDOOLA HAJI ADAM & INDIANS	12196	M.L.A.	2	The full text of the petition which gives cogent reasons for rejecting the Bill
000000383	26.06.1895	12208	CAMPBELL, A. M. (M.L.C.)	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	2	The petition was read But there is no likelihood of any change in 3 pound Licence. The Bill has the approval of Natal Indian Delegation.
000000382	26.06.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	About 250 coolies were fined l sh. each for leaving their work in a body. It seems they had a just grievance. Gandhiji appeared on their behalf.
000000384	27.06.1895	12259	RUFFE S.A.	13111	NATAL ADVERTISER	2	He says that he always tried to discharge his duties honestly and sometimes incurred the displeasure of his own countrymen (Indians) thereby. still he was persecuted on account of race hatred.
000000385	27.06.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	Both the Bills were read a second time after discussion whose report is given here:
000000386	27.06.1895	12260	WEBB ALFRED HOUSE OF COMMONS	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	2	"You are being infamously treated by the Colony and you will be so treated by the Home Government if they do not compel the colonies to alter their policy. Personally, I can do little" etc.
000000389	28.06.1895	12261	COLONIST OF 30 YEARS STANDING, A	12262	INKANYISO	1	The writer pays a tribute to the paper as consistently loyal and well advanced and says there are some whites who approve of the articles.
000000390	28.06.1895	09286	WILCOX W. C.	12262	INKANYISO	2	The articles have harmed Christianity, as they contain some things that are true, but the general impression they create is false. Editor's note :The articles were not against Christianity but against missionary work.
000000391	28.06.1895	12264	SOUPEN N.	00275	NATAL INDIAN CONGRESS	1	Please grant me train-fare to enable me to attend meetings of Natal Indian Congress and Natal Indian Education Association.
000000387	28.06.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Under article 1353 of a bye-law of volksraad, some Arab traders successfully resisted an attempt to force them to live in Locations.
000000388	28.06.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	We do not want to hold up the Whites to the contempt of our brethren-nor does the writer of the article.
000000392	01.07.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	3	Thank you for your desire to conciliate our Indian employers Maize meal is given on all plantations, and is found acceptable. An additional quantity which is now supplied has satisfied the coolies.
000000393	10.07.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Government propose to submit a new bill which, the Government believes would meet with the approval of the Imperial Government.
000000394	11.07.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The appointment of Mr. Mathews, a European as Hindustani Interpreter does not meet with general approval. The person who had lived with them and is learned in their customs is the proper person for such a post.
000000395	11.07.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Will the new Bill which Government is to propose, and which is likely to be approved by the Home Government, meet with the approval of the colonist of Natal!
000000396	12.07.1895	12267	SCOTT, James	12262	INKANYISO	1	The reason why such articles should not be published in your paper is that they were mostly untrue.
000000397	16.07.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	As the Magistrate was not content with his salaam, and forcibly removed his cap C. Abdoola sued the R. Magistrate for pound 50 damages. Gandhiji and Mr. Bale appeared for him. Incomplete report of the case.
000000400	17.07.1895	12268	A.E.I.	00111	TIMES OF NATAL	1	Natives and coolies have ceased to salute us (the whites), and so they should be made to even with Boer force, if necessary.
000000399	17.07.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	At last the cat is out of the bag-the premier indirectly admitted the other day that the Bill was disallowed. what about the brave words of passing the Bill 'again and again'
000000402	19.07.1895	12270	WOLFF D. EKUHLENGENI	12262	INKANYISO	1	The writer has harmed the cause of Christianity by unjustly condemning of the missionaries.
000000403	19.07.1895	00187	INDIANS OF NATAL	12247	ABDOOLA HAJI ADAM & INDIANS	1	For your many qualities of head and heart, and for your work as president during the first year of Natal Indian Congress.
000000401	19.07.1895	12269	FAJUIBHAI VISHRAM	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	1	Having no locus standi, I shall do my best to help you unofficially, though it is difficult to see what relief (except moral) it is to be expected.
000000404	20.07.1895	12271	COOKE, C.B.	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	1	Account of expenses in Benet case in Gandhiji's own Handwriting.
000000405	22.07.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Thanks for cheque for your pound 4-18-2. I am legally entitled to that amount as per details given here:
000000406	23.07.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	7	Vouchers for expenses for a case in Pmburg
000000408	24.07.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	'The Times' declares that an awkward situation is impending on account of Indian agitation against S. A. Republic. The Proclamation of 1858 secures Indians a right to be treated fairly.
000000407	24.07.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	There is a great increase in arrests but that is due not to increase in crime, but to the contravention of Indian Immigration Law. The coolie is more drunken than the native.
000000409	24.07.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	It is to be hoped that this case will put a stop to the assumptions of Indians. Coolies are more prompt to litigation than Kaffirs.
000000410	26.07.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	Severe strictures on the 'Times 'for its advocacy of Indians and on the Imperial Government for insisting or racial equality.
000000411	26.07.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	While acknowledging to the full our indebtedness to the missionaries are must keep our paper open to every free and lawful expression of opinion. Missionaries at least should not try to suppress us.
000000412	27.07.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	They must be allowed to tom-tom, near their own cottages.
000000413	27.07.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The Indian trader is remarkably civil and very obliging but not a good colonist or desirable competitor on account of his extremely stingy habits. The clean and civil coolie does his work and well and cheaper.
000000416	29.07.1895	12272	TYAB, Haji Khan Mohammad	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	1	I am sending 20 pounds, will send more 'the Times' has favourably commented upon Transvaal Indian's Petition etc.
000000414	29.07.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Sir Bartlett is ever a champion of the Indian cause. He got a petition of Transvaal Indians laid on the table.
000003587	29.07.1895	12570	CAMROODIN, M.C.	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	1	Thanks to your honour for the press cutting of London Times. Pretoria Indians break their promises regarding subscription. Here also largely so.
000000417	30.07.1895	12273	BRITISH INDIANS IN S.A.REPUBLIC	12274	RIPON (Lord) (SEC.OF STATE FOR COLONIES	9	200 traders, 2000 hawkers, and 1500 labourers are adversely affected by the award given by the Free State Chief Justice, it affects his Status, his trade his property etc.
000000415	30.07.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	With "The Times"-the new Government's organ advocating the Indian cause, the outlook for Natal is not happy. But we have grounds for hope from Lord Landsdowne, the new Secretary for India There is a great improvement in the looks of Indians specially females That would go long way to wards reconciliation.
000000425	02.08.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	It is certainty in violation of the understanding according to which all British subjects were to be given equal rights.
000003588	02.08.1895	12571	BRITISH INDIAN COMMITTEE	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	6	Desires to be relived of the burden of Chairmanship bitterly complains against apathy of some Indians especially of Pretoria. As also against Durban Indians whom the writer suspects.
000000426	03.08.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Adverse criticism of Negrophobes for refusal to admit a native to the Maritzburg Parliamentary Debating Society.
000000427	05.08.1895	12277	PRINCIPAL UNDER SECRETARY	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	2	The magistrate rightly convicted them for being absent on the Mohurram festival which is not a recognised holiday. They can however have recourse to the protector who has the legal right to intervene.
000003589	06.08.1895	12570	CAMROODIN, M.C.	00275	NATAL INDIAN CONGRESS	1	Since we have bought the property which includes your Meeting Hall, Kindly pay the rent to us.
000000428	06.08.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	8	2nd Bill of expenses - some part in G's own handwriting.
000000429	07.08.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The sermon deplored the lack of Christian principles in business and politics of Natal and exhorted every one to be loving.
000000433	08.08.1895	00187	INDIANS OF NATAL	12281	COLONIAL SECRETARY [CHAMBERLAIN]	11	We pray that sanction be refused to this bill which is a piece of class legislation and which practically enslaves labourers.
000000430	09.08.1895	12277	PRINCIPAL UNDER SECRETARY	12247	ABDOOLA HAJI ADAM & INDIANS	1	Your petition for transmission to the Colonial Secretary was duly received.
000000431	10.08.1895	12277	PRINCIPAL UNDER SECRETARY	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	1	A memorial to the Indian Government should pass through this office, which will transmit it to H. E. The Governor (?)
000000436	12.08.1895	12283	RAHIM ABDOOL REHMAN LADYSMITH	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	1	Please send me a copy in Gujarati of the letter and keep me informed of the activities of the Congress.
000000437	15.08.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The treatment of Natives by whites cannot stand scrutiny. The decision of the Supreme Court, in the recent sigcas case, is a severe censure upon Rhodes' Administration.
000000432	16.08.1895	12279	ABDOOL KARIM HAJI ADAM & INDIAN	12280	VICEROY & GOVERNOR GEN.INDIA	2	We pray that immigration be stopped, but sanction should not be given to this obvious enslaving measure:
000000438	16.08.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Another Bill of expense in the case.
000003590	17.08.1895	00193	BIRD, C. [Principal Under-Secretary]	12247	ABDOOLA HAJI ADAM & INDIANS	1	Your letter forwarding a petition regarding the Bill for transmission to the Viceroy of India has been duly received.
000023943	20.08.1895	00014	NAOROJI, Dadabhai	03461	JOSEPH	1	Requests for an appointment for the deputation to wait on him.
000000439	20.08.1895	12284	MIR, Mohammad	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	2	The following is the list of contributors who have promised in all pound 20 from Dundee.
000000440	23.08.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	All Wesleyans ministers are tee-totalers but there are Wesleyans who deal in liquor. To advertise "God is good but Natal tea is better" is blasp hemons.
000000441	27.08.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	A venomous attack on the "Coolie" who 'levers out' trade from the whiteman's hand; with the usual charge of filth. In Barberton coolie trade was done away with by threat of violence.
000023920	28.08.1895	08271	NAOROJI, Dadabhai	08280	JOSEPH, Hon.	5	Encloses copies of a statement which narrates briefly the various measures taken of proposed, which resulted in Hardships and humilitation to the Indian community. The owtensible ground given is sanitation but the real reason is fear of legitimate and honest competition from Indian merchants. It is prayed that British Indians be treated on a par with other British subjects.
000000442	28.08.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	It is a writing on the wall, an augury that passenger traffic will pass from our hands. The Ministry indifferent.
000000490	29.08.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Detailed Report of the presentation of Indian grievances, by the Indian Deputation, and Mr. Chamberlain's reply to them.
000023918	30.08.1895	08271	NAOROJI, Dadabhai	08278	TIMES OF INDIA, Editor	1	It consisted of 4 Hindus, 2 Muslims and 2 Parsees.
000000443	30.08.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	Abyssinia and Matabeland are good for Europeans. Where they cannot live, Indian Colonies should be founded. The Native is always indolent and his increasing number is a danger to whites.
000000526	30.08.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The solution lies in imposing and observing strict sanitary restrictions. That will prevent filth. This will also clear out the Asiatic or send him to jail.
000000451	31.08.1895	12285	INDIANS IN SOUTH AFRICAN REPUBLIC	12280	VICEROY & GOVERNOR GEN.INDIA	18	Enumerates the grievances and prays for intervention. It appends petition to Lord Ripon with its annexures.
000000452	31.08.1895	12277	PRINCIPAL UNDER SECRETARY	12247	ABDOOLA HAJI ADAM & INDIANS	1	The Petitions have been forwarded to the Secretary for Colonies and the Viceroy of India through the Secretary of State.
000000447	31.08.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The Indian is "a parasite" wishing to reap what he has not sown, and so does not deserve political equality with the whites - a thing he has not get in India itself.
000000449	31.08.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	3	The White race is higher than the yellow and it shall rule the latter, So there can never be political equality Mr. Chamberlain should know it.
000000448	31.08.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	If he is not treated sometimes at par it is because of his filthy and stingy habits.
000000446	31.08.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The 'Times' asserts that Indians as British subjects are entitled to fair treatment. The Colonial office should see to it.
000000445	31.08.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	A deputation of 2 Indian leaders, the present and late M.P.S. waited upon Mr. Chamberlain re: Indians in South Africa. Reply : The Government would use its friendly influence on behalf of Indians.
000000454	02.09.1895	12287	SING K.R.	13111	NATAL ADVERTISER	1	To avoid corruption Indian interpreters must be replaced by Europeans.
000000455	02.09.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Mr. Chamberlain indicated that Natal Act would probably be disallowed. Also a gist of "The Times" article. (SN 408)
000000456	03.09.1895	12288	COLONIST'S OBJECTION COOLIE VOTE	00039	NATAL MERCURY	1	Meetings should have been organised to impress upon the Home Government, the strength of feelings of the Colonists against granting franchise to the Indians.
000000457	03.09.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Condemnation of the Natal Government for their weak-kneed policy in submitting to the Home Government, re: the Franchise Bill. They bullying by "The Times" must be resisted.
000000458	03.09.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Most likely the Home Government will not approve of the Franchise Bill.
000000459	03.09.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Indian Roman Catholics presented a welcome address to Father Monginour. Among other things they draw his attention to the existence of colour prejudice among the white Christians; he replied that he would exert his utmost to remove it.
000000460	03.09.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	"The Times" should realise that Indians are not wanted here and not likely to be well treated here:
000000453	03.09.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Criticism of the "Times" article which espoused the cause of Indians. "It is for Indians to study our views of civilization and ways of living and not for us to give in to their desires and wishes."
000000461	04.09.1895	12289	G.P.G.	00039	NATAL MERCURY	2	An apologist of the Natal Government contends that posts are given by the Government to only those who succeed in the competitive examinations.
000000462	05.09.1895	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	00039	NATAL MERCURY	2	Gandhiji states that in India, there are no distinction between the white and the Indian, that if the original settlers only are to have the full benefit, why admit non-Indians (Germans etc.) who came later on to benefit and appeals to the Editor to see for himself whether Indians are as stingy or of as unsanitary habits as reported in his paper. Editor's note : There are not many Gandhis is S. A. and their criticism is levelled against the Indian community as a whole.
000000463	05.09.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The Natal demand about disfranchisement of Indians has the support of all sister colonies of South Africa.
000000464	05.09.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	It is to be hoped that he does not precipitately commit himself to any definite statement of policy. The average Britisher does not understand the race problem of South Africa. He desires S. A. to enfranchise the Asiatics While they do not do so in India.
000000465	06.09.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	"The Times" wanted Transvaal to realise the serious injustice it inflicts upon Indians in confining them to locations etc.
000000468	06.09.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	3	The Whiteman is the fittest and we will see that he survives. Indians are treated better here than Christians in Turkey. Mr. Chamberlain will face serious consequences if he persists in his "British Subject" theory.
000000466	06.09.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Mr. Gandhi shrewdly points out that Indians are quite content to have in South Africa the rights they possess in India. But the paper adds, South Africa has a different meaning of justice for Indians.
000000469	06.09.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	Meeting should be held all over South Africa to convince Lord Chamberlain that S. A. will not tolerate any dictation on Indian Franchise issue. S. A. is not to be a "dumping ground" for idiots and dishonest persons - qualities associated with Indians.
000000470	06.09.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	3	Mr. Chamberlain's definite announcement means that "the Natal Colonist is to stand aside for the wily Arab is to be brought down to his level". A suggestion is made to adopt the policy that was adopted when the question of admittance of Chinese to Australia was settled.
000000467	06.09.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	After detailing the derivation and present meaning of honesty, the article says that it is found neither in our church nor trade, nor home.
000000471	09.09.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The fact that they prefer jail to estate work, does not mean that they are ill-treated. Often they lodge false complaints.
000000474	10.09.1895	12290	MARSTON, Francis T.	00039	NATAL MERCURY	2	Mr. Gandhi as an able advocate, makes the best of a bad case, but I know by a long stay in India that Indians possess very limited power against the Englishman and Indians as a race, are unfit to rule.
000000473	10.09.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	"If franchise were given over to Indians, we may as well allow them to govern the country."
000000472	10.09.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Indians are not deprived of any privilege which they enjoy in India, and so the remarks of "The Times" are irrelevant.
000000475	11.09.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Text of Mr. Jameson's resolutions in Johannesburg Municipality. Both were referred to Sanitary Committee, for report.
000034056	12.09.1895	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	00000	"BLANK"	346	The papers in foolscap size note-book bearing No. SN-34056 contain the particulars of the court case of Rangaswamy Padiachy handled by Mahatma Gandhi in South Africa in the year 1895.
000000477	13.09.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Racial differences are too great to admit of absolute equal status to all British Subjects.
000000476	13.09.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	"The Times" champions the Indian case and says that the Indian Government may be forced to take steps to secure equal status for Indians in all he parts of the Empire:
000000478	16.09.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	A Speaker while reviewing a work of the sessions asserts that franchise was impossible for Indians. If a rare Gandhi deserves it, so does a rare native.
000000479	16.09.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Capt. Lucas, the judge objected to Mr. Gandhi prompting Mr. Millar and thus doing the work of an attorney's clerk. Mr. Millar asked what harms there was a barrister did a clerk's work. The matter was dropped.
000003591	18.09.1895	12572	NAYAR, C. SANKARAN	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	2	By questions in Legislative Council and articles in my 'Madras Review' I will take up the matter. Please send me marriage Laws for Natives (laws named...)
000000480	19.09.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Padiachy an Indian Congress Leaders was charged with intimidating a Crown witness. Incomplete report of the case.
000000481	20.09.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Denunciation of 'the Times' for advocating coercion of some on the colonies for franchise to Indians.
000000484	21.09.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Proceedings of the case "The Coolie" got 2 pound damages when he sued for 100 pounds.
000000485	21.09.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Adverse comment by Mr. Winter with a view to stiffen anti-Indian provisions of the Law.
000000483	21.09.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	"The existence and effective activities of the Congress were accidentally revealed in a recent suit.
000000482	21.09.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Sammy means to stay and assert himself even in Transvaal. For being expelling him from a Football match to witness which he had paid pound 2/ awarded as damages though his claim was for pound 100/-
000000501	23.09.1895	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	13111	NATAL ADVERTISER	2	Gandhiji details the aims and activities of the Congress and objects to the remark that it is a secret organisation.
000000487	23.09.1895	00153	ONLOOKER	00039	NATAL MERCURY	1	Such conduct towards a Barrister must be resented. Mr. Gandhi should take up the matter.
000000486	23.09.1895	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	00039	NATAL MERCURY	2	An effective reply to Mr. Franci's Letter showing the increasing fitness of Indians and the fact that franchise in India is not based on the colour question.
000000488	24.09.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The chance discovery of an organisation that does not scruple at tampering with justice shows how Indians would rule Natal, if they could. The article is full of insinuations and charges against Indians.
000000489	25.09.1895	12291	'H'	00039	NATAL MERCURY	1	Your remarks show what danger it is. A court interpreter is said to be as the bottom. He must be found out and punished.
000000491	25.09.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	3	Adverse comments on 'The Times" Leader and the argument of the Deputation that waited on Chamberlain. The "British Indian Subject" point of view is unacceptable as the majority of the Indians are of very Low type. There is no objection to the educated among them. But The 'Times' cannot see it because it has the wrong end of the telescope.
000000492	25.09.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	3	Severe condemnation of The Times' leader. Mr. Chamberlain must be told emphatically what South Africa Wants. They cannot ask us to give to Indians what they refuse to give to them in India.
000000494	26.09.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	3	We were justified in saying that the congress corries on its activities secretly, but now Mr. Gandhi has given us full details. Then follows the report of the year's work.
000000495	26.09.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	3	Mr. Chamberlain plainly told the deputation that the British Government did intend to accept Loyally the arbitration of Free-state Chief-judge re: Transvaal Coolies are just like natives and so cannot expect privileges denied to the Natives However there is no question of religion as all religions are good.
000000493	26.09.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Capt. Lucas has rendered great services to the country by unearthing existence and the maChination of the Congress.
000000497	27.09.1895	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	00039	NATAL MERCURY	1	Your correspondent "H" is misinformed No interpreter ever took part in the meetings or in drafting rules and memorials.
000000496	27.09.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	From some remarks it is now evident that Mr. Chamberlain is not so opposed to the Colonies as was feared.
000000498	27.09.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	3	The full text of Chamberlain's replies shows that he is not as unsympathetic to the Colony as was surmised reading the cable summary.
000000499	28.09.1895	12291	'H'	00039	NATAL MERCURY	1	I adhere to my statement that an Interpreter a civil servant is behind the whole move. Mr. Gandhi earns 3 pounds per month from it.
000000500	28.09.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	It is not a secret organisation, and Indians like others ought to be allowed "free speech" etc. as these are fundamentals of British Constitution.
000000503	02.10.1895	12292	CHINGLEPUT	00039	NATAL MERCURY	1	Only a tiny minority seek franchise. Mr. Gandhi & Co. should remove the grave evil. among Indians rather than clamour for franchise.
000000504	02.10.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	A Report of two meetings Gandhiji addressed. He asked for complete enrolment and full subscription and said that he proposed to go to India to induce some barristers to come here:
000000502	02.10.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Indians deserve locations on account of unsanitary habits. Dadabhai etc. aGitate to get cheap notoriety and to get franchise in India. "The Muslim lion, the Hindu lamb, and the Parsee leopard" approached the child (Chamberlain) who gave them a fitting reply,
000000505	03.10.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	while convicting Padiachy, The magistrate passed severe strictures against the Natal Congress for taking part in that business Report of the Case and judgement.
000000517	04.10.1895	12293	RALEIGH R.	00039	NATAL MERCURY	1	There should be no discrimination between them, and if any, it should be in favour of the Native while it is the Indian who has it at present.
000000516	04.10.1895	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	00039	NATAL MERCURY	1	Let me assure 'H' that I am not a paid Secretary - though some Indians do pay me retainers. Congress has nothing to hide.
000000515	04.10.1895	00250	JUSTICE	00039	NATAL MERCURY	1	"H". is making too much of a tiny thing Even if there was an interpreter i.e. a civil servant behind the organisation no inquiry is necessary as it has not harmed us.
000000514	04.10.1895	00250	JUSTICE	00039	NATAL MERCURY	2	To disfranchise a man on account of birth is injustice Educational qualifications will be just and equally effective in barring Indians.
000000520	04.10.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The Ministry should inform the public as to what happened to their proposal of a joint inter- colonial conference.
000000523	04.10.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Text of the judgement of Capt.. Lucas, Padiachy was sentenced to 6 weeks rigorous imprisonment
000000506	04.10.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The Committee (Congress) is in no way absolved by proving that not the committee but some members took part in it.
000000521	04.10.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	3	Severe castigation of the Natal Ministry for its mishandling the whole (question) problem.
000000509	04.10.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Indians women also trump up false charges of rape against natives Unless corroborated, Indian evidence should not weigh.
000000507	04.10.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The Indian was a man of quality and economic habits- themselves his handicapped. However it was evident that Mr. Chamberlain has set himself to understand the question which promises well for the future:
000000513	04.10.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	According to the Magistrate the congress tempered with justice The appellate court will sift the whole thing
000000519	04.10.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The approach to the question by the Natal Ministry was an undiplomatic one and so other attempt failed.
000000522	04.10.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	3	A long article dealing with the "Times", leader ,the Queen's proclamation of 1858, the Natal Ministry's attempt etc.
000000512	04.10.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	A Barrister who connects himself with a society that tempers with justice will have to explain his position
000003592	04.10.1895	12573	NAIDOO, M.V.RAMIAH (HEIDELBURG)	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	1	Some of my friends and myself desire to subscribe to the Congress. Please let me know the rules etc.
000000510	04.10.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The alleged intimidation which Capt.. Lucas is inquiring into has never been repudiated by the Congress in a plain straight-forward manner.
000000511	04.10.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Ablution or no ablution (Hindu custom) Cologue itself can hold a candle to Indian Locations for the pungency of stinks.
000000005	04.10.1895	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	1	App.E;- A girl legally reaches puberty at 9 years' age under Muslim Law. Minute;- (1) Not a priest, but any Indian can solemnise (2) No records (3) Many marriages not registered(4) Separation without judicial grant of divorce and then re-marriage.
000000508	04.10.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The Indian is fond of false swearing and so Capt. Lucas must be thanked for convicting a lying witness.
000000518	04.10.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	While this Law is rightly disallowed by Chamberlain, educational test sufficiently high would be an effective bar.
000000529	05.10.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	If the Congress is involved it must be broken, Gandhi must be asked to explain his conduct The sooner he leaves the Colony the better. The Inn to which he belongs must be informed etc.
000000527	05.10.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	"Natal Coolie is the refuse of India, morally and physically inferior to the Native", says a writer in standard, but the fact is that the coolie was brought because the native could not work and the white did not want to work.
000000524	05.10.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	If the Durban Congress did intimidate a witness, then Capt. Lucas's strictures were well-deserved. There is no saying to what excess things may go if carried on thus.
000000528	05.10.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The Magistrates severe strictures in the intimidation case about the congress were well deserved.
000000530	05.10.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Muslim Indian Natives should be imported and not the Madrasee who are scumb and pigheaded. Northern Indian coolies are better
000000525	05.10.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	An Indian was fined pound 2 or two month's jail for residing in the state without complying with the state regulations.
000000535	07.10.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	A meeting of Nottingham farmer's unanimously supported the Indian Franchise Bill Voices "We won't have Indians" etc.'
000000532	07.10.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	Mr. Chamberlain's championship of the sneaking Indian who delights in secret intrigues as seen in the Padiachy case will cause racial wars.
000000531	07.10.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Sarcastic remarks of a Transvaal paper on "The Times" advocacy of the rights of British Indians.
000000539	08.10.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	The Indian must be ejected as from the Free State. Let him debase Natives of Central Africa but he is not wanted here:
000000541	08.10.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The Raad ratified the treaty with the reservation that "British Subjects meant only whites. It has thus paved the way of solving other problems.
000000540	08.10.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	4	Feels that the Natal Indian Congress should not be summarily condemned and that all Indians are not coolies. Referring to "The Times" article it fears that both the Bills are doomed unless strong agitation as enunciated by Nottingham Farmers is carried on
000000538	08.10.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	A" Times" representative interviewed Natal M.L. As- Mr. Bale and Mr. Tatham both of whom supported the Bill. Mr. Tatham was for making evasion of 3 pound tax a penal offence.
000000533	08.10.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The" Star". reports a meeting of Indians we thank them as the white man will now awaken to his duty to coolie curse.
000000534	08.10.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	3	It would be unwise to force the coloured vote on Natal. That vote will make it impossible to make Natal a white man's country and conse quently will possibly prevent a federation of the colonies.
000000536	08.10.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The Raad ratified the treaty bringing coloured British subjects under the same laws as for coloured inhabitants in Transvaal.
000000537	08.10.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The Volksraad ratified the treaty with the reservation that "British Subjects" was to mean white persons. Full Report of the proceedings.
000000542	09.10.1895	12294	ANGLO-INDIA	00039	NATAL MERCURY	1	In India Indian can buy as much liquor as he likes. why stop him here ? If he is stopped, he will not come here and our industries will collapse.
000000551	09.10.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Report in 'The Press' of proceedings
000000543	09.10.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Chinese immigrants, it was explained, evaded pound 25 tax by stating that they were British Subjects. Resolution 3 of 1885 (re: Locations) was suspended pending interpretation by courts of the republic.
000000544	09.10.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The report given above (543) summarised.
000000575	10.10.1895	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	13111	NATAL ADVERTISER	1	The Congress deserves suppression if it tempers with a witness. The coolie cannot vote even now. However we do Object to colour distinction.
000000554	10.10.1895	12291	'H'	00039	NATAL MERCURY	1	H, repeats his charges: (1) about Gandhiji being a paid secretary who deceives the public by signing as Hon. Secretary and (2) about the interpreter.
000000553	10.10.1895	12295	PARENTS OF A LARGE FAMILY	00039	NATAL MERCURY	1	Co-education only tends to accentuate the bitterness besides exposing. white children to infection.
000000555	10.10.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Government is Pursuing ostrich like policy on the question. We would rather loose coolie labour than to agree to enfranchise the Indians.
000000548	11.10.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	"Cape Argus" condemns the Magistrate for his ill advised attack It has only increased Congress prestige.
000000546	11.10.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	3	The Transvaal Raad, by ratifying a treaty imposing disabilities on coloured reasons has placed Chamber lain in an awkward position.
000000547	11.10.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	It is intolerable that the Government should allow the existence of a body which aims at defying Law.
000000545	11.10.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	3	Report of and comments on the meeting of Nottingham Farmers' Association. The plea of "British prestige" cuts both ways for and against the Bill etc. Reference is made to the "British Prestige" which resulted in loss of America.
000000557	12.10.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	"The Star" report the meeting of Notting ham Farmers and comments favourably on their decision.
000000549	12.10.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	The Magistrate had gone into the case and so his strictures were not too severe: " "Cape Argus" 's attitude is not justifiable.
000000560	12.10.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	7	Legal opinion of T. A. Laughton as to the advisability of an appeal.
000000558	12.10.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	The Chamber recommended that no licence be given to Indians to trade and that a coloured compositor in a press should be removed.
000000556	12.10.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	We sincerely hope it will not be Vetoed. However if it is we shall see what to do.
000000559	12.10.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The Paper approves of the Chamber's resolve to oppose the petition to the High Court for licence to trade.
000000563	14.10.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	After detailing the year's work of the Congress "which is a force to reek on with"-the paper opines that the Natal Franchise Bill is unjust and hopes that a compromise can be effected by providing property and educational qualification.
000000561	14.10.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	In the long run it is the cheaper race (Asiatic is) that drives the superior out. So we must wake up betimes.
000000564	15.10.1895	12297	ROYAPPEN, JOSEPH	00039	NATAL MERCURY	1	The writer emphatically repudiates all the charges of "H" Gandhiji is not paid and there is no interpreter. etc.
000000562	15.10.1895	12296	CIVIS BRITANIARUM SUM	00039	NATAL MERCURY	1	High property and educational qualification for voting is the effective way. Class legislation is against British Constitution.
000000565	16.10.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	The bill is of far-reaching consequence. A definite veto will only mean a conflict between Natal and Home Government and remonstrance from other S. A.Colonies.
000003594	17.10.1895	02804	PROTECTOR OF INDIAN IMMIGRANTS	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	1	I send you a copy of Natal Immigration Commission Report. I have no Mauritius Commission Report or Fiji or Mauritius Laws.
000000566	17.10.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The Home Government would be in a fix if both the whites and Indians are resolved to see it through. But probably Rammy Sammy can be bought
000000572	18.10.1895	12297	ROYAPPEN, JOSEPH	00039	NATAL MERCURY	1	In reply to 'H' and 'K', I send this account (Printed Copy of SN 444)
000000570	18.10.1895	12298	FOUL, I.H.	00039	NATAL MERCURY	1	J. Royappen was right in his opinion of "H". He does not like Europeans and Indians to live together.
000000571	18.10.1895	12299	NAIDOO, M. S.	00039	NATAL MERCURY	1	Who are those "H" and"K" ? Before charging before or Challenging Rayappen's statement let them come out.
000000568	18.10.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	The Bengal Governor believes that it is due to the growing passion for liberty 'which we have encouraged and misdirected.'
000000574	18.10.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	The report of the Immigration Trust Board. Indians number 46343 comment on the report. "Coolie is indispensable" etc.
000000577	18.10.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The Ripon policy in India was a blunder. The same policy towards Natives is equally so. We don's want to be saddled with an Indian problem.
000000576	18.10.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	"The Times" thinks that English education is at the bottom of Indian unrest. We must take warning from it.
000000573	18.10.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	While it approves of suppression of the Indians in India, it advocates rights for him here: But disfranchise ment is a sine qua non.
000000567	18.10.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Indians are far more dangerous as conspirators than Natives. They only pretend to submit.
000000569	18.10.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	What 'The Times' advocates for the Hong Kong it is reluctant to allow Natal whites to urge.
000000578	21.10.1895	12300	'K'	00039	NATAL MERCURY	1	The accounts of the Congress show out of pound 171 pound 101 spent after court cases-which proves that the Congress tries to tamper with justice.
000000579	22.10.1895	12301	ANGLO-NATALIAN	00237	CAPE TIMES	1	Natal alone cannot solve the Indian dilemma, largely a creation of our own Attorney General. Union will benefit Natal.
000003598	22.10.1895	12303	BRITISH INDIAN DEFENCE COMMITTEE	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	1	Respectfully protest against colour distinction made by Volksraad in ratifying the Treaty. Memorial will follow.
000000584	23.10.1895	12302	FOSTER, Arnold	12303	BRITISH INDIAN DEFENCE COMMITTEE	2	I have received your telegram of protest against Volksraad's ratification of the Commando Treaty based on colour distinction. It is a gross indignity and will raise serious questions beyond Transvaal.
000000585	23.10.1895	10956	COWASJI, Dinshaw Framrog	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	2	Protests and agitation have been organised by the whites of Buluwayo against trading licences granted to us. I trust we will do the needful.
000003595	23.10.1895	12575	PILLE J.C.	00157	GANDHI, M.K.	2	I want to be a member. Please send me rules and regulation and English Newspapers of our country India.
000000581	23.10.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	Severs strictures were passed by the Circuit court on Capt. Lucas for convicting 4 Indians on flimsy evidence.
000000582	23.10.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	Full report of the proceedings in the High Court, as also of the severe condemnation by the High Court Judge of Capt. Lucas.
000000580	23.10.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Natal Government Railways do not propose to abolish 3rd Class or refuse permission to whites to travel 3rd as in Transvaal.
000000583	23.10.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	A meeting unanimously resolved that it was alarmed at the High Court judgement giving equal rights to Indians, and to take steps to protect white Immigrants etc.
000000588	24.10.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Johannesburg Indians wired to the "Times" protesting against the commando Treaty and other disabilities of Indians;
000000587	24.10.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The Chamber of Commerce has decided to oppose granting of licences and is going to spend money to prevent it.
000000589	24.10.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Report of proceedings of Chamber meeting which decided to oppose Licence to Indian traders.
000000590	24.10.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The paper favourable comments on the decision "Indian question promises a pretty crop of Complications".
000000586	24.10.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	I am opposed strongly to franchise being given indiscriminately though I quite think that some Indians are entitled to vote.
000000595	25.10.1895	12291	'H'	00039	NATAL MERCURY	1	H. reiterates all his charges against. Gandhiji and the Indian Interpreter. (Mr. Paul ?)
000000593	25.10.1895	00025	FAIRPLAY	00039	NATAL MERCURY	1	Fairplay protests vigorously against this judgement saying cool merchants also trade on Sundays "A Law for the poor and one for the rich"
000000594	25.10.1895	12305	ALPHA	00039	NATAL MERCURY	1	Since they do not enjoy the privileges of Civil Service, such as promotion, they cannot be held guilty even if they help Natal Indian Congress.
000000592	25.10.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	Indian and S. A. papers are diametrically opposed in interview and Chamberlain has to stand between probably offending both.
000000596	25.10.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	3	The paper says that Natal is passing through a slack water period in politics. not even the Indian Question rouses us.
000000597	25.10.1895	12306	SUMMERS J.	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	4	Kindly send me all available information and figures re: extension of franchise to Indians. A debate is to be held here:
000000591	25.10.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Mr. Hatch was shown round the Congress Committee room and welcomed. He expressed satisfaction with what he saw and heard
000000599	26.10.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Sanitation Officers should vigorously stop the practice of fruit and vegetable vendors sleeping in their store rooms.
000000600	26.10.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Mr. Justice Beaumont's strictures are to be regretted. Such cases are likely to produce an impression in the Indian mind that they are not dealt justice by Magistrates.
000000598	26.10.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Indians successfully prayed for rain which has been falling since. G. Muller Lived by faith and collected pound 1,400,000, without begging.
000000601	26.10.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The agitation is not the Outcome of a spontaneous demand but the result of the maChinations of an aGitating barrister.
000003596	27.10.1895	12533	REHMAN, Abdool	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	1	"I beg to inform you that I send a cheque pound 1-10 in the letter about the Congress Meeting for 4 months"
000000602	28.10.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	A meeting at Salisbury unanimously protested against granting of trading licences to Indians.
000000603	30.10.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Lion's River District is to follow in the wake of Nottingham Farmers re: franchise Government advises to keep quiet as important negotiations are going on But then why does Government not take the public in confidence ! why this "Childish mysticism "on the party of the Government?
000000605	31.10.1895	00250	JUSTICE	00039	NATAL MERCURY	1	Indian children are clean, well behaved, in offensive and docile Not a single Indian child has been punished for faith etc.
000000604	31.10.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	One of the best business sites in the village has been sold cheap to an Arab. It will make about 10 coolie stores.
000000606	01.11.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	A meeting of Howick farmers endorsed the support given by the Nottingham Farmers to the Bill.
000003597	02.11.1895	12303	BRITISH INDIAN DEFENCE COMMITTEE	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	3	As per your instructions, we have wired our protest to colonial Secretary (enclosed) and copy to other Leaders. Please draft a memorial.
000000608	02.11.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	The report of the meeting of Howick Farmers, in Natal Mercury. Copy of 606
000000607	02.11.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Natal is the root of the trouble (for south Africa) where coolie is driving out whites by his dirty tricks. Free state offers the solution.
000000609	02.11.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	Very severe condemnation of American lynching all because of colour and a warning to south Africa not to follow U.S. A.
000000610	04.11.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The coolie must be protected against himself and grant of franchise to him would be a calamity. The 'Arab' however may be admitted, after years of training like the exempted native.
000000612	04.11.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	After caricaturing a future cabinet which would be composed of Indians if they are enfranchised, the paper says that if negrophiles have their way, disobedience of Home Government by the colony would be just and proper.
000000613	04.11.1895	12306	SUMMERS J.	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	2	Thanks for copies of petition etc. your cause must be a success sooner of Later.
000000611	04.11.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	3	Like exempted natives some Indians may, as individuals and for their life time be given franchise retainable during good conduct.
000003599	04.11.1895	12236	BAKER & LINDSAY, SOLICITORS	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	1	As they are in Dutch we shall send you English translations. We are informed you promised to pay charges if Tyob did not.
000000615	05.11.1895	12307	VOICE IN THE WILDERNESS, A	00237	CAPE TIMES	2	The white conspiracy to smother even moral education of the coloured is sure to recoil upon us as our babies are under the coloured nurses' care and therefore they are largely influenced by them.
000003600	05.11.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	3	Translation of the Law. Any coloured person found in possession of unworked gold a diamond shall be flogged up to 50 stripes and jailed up to five years etc.
000000614	05.11.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The point that Indians cannot have a vote because they are under special laws, was not urged though it should have been,
000000617	06.11.1895	10956	COWASJI, Dinshaw Framrog	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	3	S. A. papers aGitate against us vigorously. We also should do like wise, We should inform our Indian leaders and English friends etc and move the Indian National Congress due to meet shortly to take up the matter and resolve in strong words against the S. A.Government.
000000616	06.11.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	While convicting 9 natives to 15 shs. or 15 days rigorous imprisonment, the magistrate said "you are dogs, You should stay in your kennels until called out"
000003602	07.11.1895	12576	HITCHIN'S INDENTURED SERVANT	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	7	A pathetic tale of his troubles and his wife's also. Sent to jail twice and flogged four times, threatened jail again. A cry for help to Gandhiji, the famous protector.
000003603	07.11.1895	12545	GABRIEL, L.	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	4	Will you give me some? I sail for England. I will exert their on our behalf. Wish you every success in your great work.
000003601	07.11.1895	12573	NAIDOO, M.V.RAMIAH (HEIDELBURG)	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	2	So glad to get papers and letter from you. Myself and friends will join Congress after the new year. I shall try to include others also.
000000619	07.11.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The meeting was not a representative one, and there were no Indians Indians are an able, honourable industrious and steady race and they deserve licences.
000000618	07.11.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Mr. Ryley's suggestion to prescribe an educational and Property qualification for franchise seems to be the best way out.
000000621	09.11.1895	12295	PARENTS OF A LARGE FAMILY	00039	NATAL MERCURY	2	My remarks are approved of by a majority of your readers "Justice" begs the question and I am right in my contentions.
000000552	09.11.1895	12295	PARENTS OF A LARGE FAMILY	00039	NATAL MERCURY	2	Europeans are indignant at "Justice" 's plea to allow coolie children to study in the Stanger school.
000000622	09.11.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	We should first do our best for removal of an evil and then expert God to help us. If therefore epidemic breaks out with this nursery of filthy Asiatics with us ourselves and not God is to blame.
000000623	09.11.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Zululand is a full fledged Crown Colony and he aught to help. He should advance a Loan for Durban Harbour also.
000000620	09.11.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	The gist of the report with comment is given it reveals that a large number of Indians commit suicide and yet says that Indians are prospering and are quite satisfied with their lot.
000000624	11.11.1895	12308	ONE OF THE SUPPORTERS	00039	NATAL MERCURY	1	Coolies dig up bones. Indians should not be trusted. Cawnpore well and Calcutta dungeon should be remembered. white women steal flowers.
000000625	11.11.1895	12309	I.C.H.	00039	NATAL MERCURY	1	The coolies do not steal. An Indian was once seen remonstrating in vain against a white women stealing flowers.
000000626	11.11.1895	12236	BAKER & LINDSAY, SOLICITORS	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	1	We send herewith translations of (1) Free state Ordinance and (2) Gold Law of Free state and shall send in future that of (3)P Pretoria convention.
000003604	11.11.1895	12236	BAKER & LINDSAY, SOLICITORS	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	1	Petition of British Indians to President South African Republic. We enclose memo of files regarding the Petition.
000000627	12.11.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Expresses surprise that the death rate among Indians is low though their habits are unsanitary !! says, as Indians have quadruped in 20 Years, franchise restriction is necessary, otherwise white votes will be swamped.
000000628	13.11.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	(1) Punishment for desertion by coolies be made more deterrent (it should include flogging) (2) A Freed Indian should never have a vote but one entitled to Vote in India may vote if he is qualified according to law here:
000003605	13.11.1895	12571	BRITISH INDIAN COMMITTEE	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	1	Kindly expedite despatch of the draft of the memorial referred to in Transvaal Indians' grievances (SN 3597). We are anxious.
000000631	14.11.1895	12310	DIRECTOR FUID N.AFRIKAANSCHE	13596	KADIR, Abdool	2	We are sorry for the inconvenience caused to you we may state however that Indians are classed as coloured people and hence cannot sit with the whites All that can be done legally will be done to give you facilities.
000000632	14.11.1895	12277	PRINCIPAL UNDER SECRETARY	00275	NATAL INDIAN CONGRESS	1	Government are responsible for them, and no action in either direction indicated by you is necessary.
000000629	14.11.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	3	The paper approves of the resolution completely and backs up the suggestions of Mr. Hindson at that meeting that a secretary for Indian affairs be appointed who can look after Indians.
000000630	14.11.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	In response to a wire from the Bulawayo Chamber of Commerce, a merchant's meeting at Umtali was held to protest against granting of Licence to Indians in accordance with the decision of the Bulawayo High Court. c
000003606	14.11.1895	12577	KHAN, EBRAHIM	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	1	Please send the same and oblige.
000000633	14.11.1895	12312	COWASJI, D. AND MERCHANTS	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	2	Please draft, get printed, and send an address (in duplicate) to Sir H Robinson who will visit Bechuanaland as it is to be joined to Cape Colony.
000000634	15.11.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	The paper tries to show that he holds inconsistent and contradictory views He is a conservative as far as India is concerned, and a Radical as far as South Africa is concerned.
000000635	15.11.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	3	In spite of effective Laws, there is insanitation This is because they are not properly administered. The presence also of Indians is a great hitch.
000000637	18.11.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	A klip river farmers' Association's meeting resolved to prevent by all means any Indian what so ever from getting franchise.
000000636	18.11.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Extracts from a Blue Book published explaining why Chamberlain cannot entertain Indian memorials against the Award. He reserves Liberty to make friendly representations.
000000639	18.11.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	Disenfranchise every Indian is going a little too far Men like Mr. Gandhi are the most deserving However Coolies should not have votes. and traders or free Indians as a class also should not have Votes, as it is they who are competitors of the European merchants.
000000638	19.11.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	A telegrams in "Johannesburg Times" says that Chamberlain accepts the Dr. Villiers award reserving to him the right of friendly advice.
000000640	19.11.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	3	Transvaal's firmness forced Chamberlain to climb down and accept the award. Natal also must be firm on the franchise issue. The Government's cringing policy must stop now and if does not it should go !
000003607	19.11.1895	12571	BRITISH INDIAN COMMITTEE	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	1	Urgently request you to send the memorial earliest. enclosing copy of Arnold Forster (Member of Parliament)'s letter.
000000643	21.11.1895	12313	MAHMAD S.P. & CO.	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	1	I do not wish to remain in the Congress. Please return my subscription of pound 24
000000642	21.11.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Bellair political and literary Association is calling a meeting. Two members of Parliament will address it. This association got some Indian names on the Franchise Roll cancelled and prevented some other names from getting in.
000000641	21.11.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Bellair has at last roused itself. A meeting is to be held to consider the gravity of granting franchise to Indians.
000000646	25.11.1895	10956	COWASJI, Dinshaw Framrog	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	1	Thanks for copies of the petition despatched to Lord Ripon and the "Open Letter"
000000645	25.11.1895	10956	COWASJI, Dinshaw Framrog	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	1	Thanks for your wire of inquiry. His arrival is postponed and so the question is dropped for the present.
000000644	25.11.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	A Muslim priest is unnecessarily indignant on Mr. Bayne, Resident Magistrate for his insistence that Turbans or shoes should be removed while entering the Court.
000000648	26.11.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Bill for the translation etc.
000000647	26.11.1895	12236	BAKER & LINDSAY, SOLICITORS	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	1	We are sending translations of these two and of Transvaal laws regarding Indians. The Foot path Bye Law of Johannesburg is a Regulation (and not a law) hardened into Law in Pretoria as well.
000000649	27.11.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	3	Report of a meeting where for the first time 3 whites stood up for coloured representation on basis of education and property. 29 voted against.
000000650	27.11.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	4	The meeting unanimously resolved that Indians must be disfranchised and voters' rolls should be made up to- date.
000000651	28.11.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1
000000654	28.11.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Rand sanitary Board Meeting resolved to have a fresh supply of Coolie labour from Natal.
000000653	28.11.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	The supreme court sustained the appeal without going into facts as the case bristled with magisterial irregularities."
000000652	28.11.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Bellair has spoken and its voice must weigh. Being under special laws re liquor curfew, marriage and inheritance the Indian is legally not entitled to vote.
000000656	30.11.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	"Natal Advertiser" 's report of the meeting at Richmond.
000000658	30.11.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	Denial of franchise to the coolie who is under the sway of unscrupulous Bombay traders is no injustice But relations with him must be happy.
000000659	30.11.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	They unmistakably show the trend of public feeling Government should respect the wishes of the people, The Richmond dissenters have no following.
000000657	30.11.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	Chamberlain could not but veto the Franchise Bill as it is openly a breach of 1858 Proclamation but Austria shows us the way to exclude Asiatics without technically breaking the proclamation.
000000655	30.11.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	They have been pretty roughly handled by the supreme court, The clerk of the peace should not have "Aped" the supreme court Judge.
000000660	02.12.1895	12314	INQUIRER	13111	NATAL ADVERTISER	1	It is nonsense to say as Mr. Palmer did at Bellair that opposition members got coolies on the roll to oust the present Government. The Government should now publish its new Bill.
000000661	03.12.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Natal's citizenship is free to all (voices: not the coolies)' Pardon it is free to all who, by experience in their native Lands, are fitted to exercise, those privileges aright. (hear, hear) Government will always be by big person of European and Anglo-Saxon origin.
000000662	03.12.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	"A high-class Indian Paper 'The Indian Daily News' of Calcutta supports Natal in its contention regarding franchise and the scheme of representation of Coolies. Mr. Tatham has written to "The Times" about the Natal Point of view.
000003608	04.12.1895	00193	BIRD, C. [Principal Under-Secretary]	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	1	Your letter asking if Government intend to appoint only Europeans; as Tamil and Hindi interpreter is hereby acknowledged.
000000664	04.12.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	3	Every speaker affirmed that the Indian must be disfranchised.
000000663	04.12.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	'Indian Daily News" takes a sensible view Indians are unfit for self rule, they gladly submit to alien rule The Natives are docile and will obey the Europeans but they will not submit to the Indians.
000000666	05.12.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Sir. J. Robinson was vague and diplomatic will Zululand be annexed us only if we agree to Indians being enfranchised ?
000000665	05.12.1895	12315	ABDOOLA HAJI DADA, Haji	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	2	I was forcibly ejected from a 2nd class compartment in Transvaal though 3 kaffirs were allowed to proceed.
000000667	05.12.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	It seems agitation has borne fruit as the chartered company now hope to obtain the right of refusing licence at discretion.
000000670	06.12.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	"Q",s queries. whether the new bill without provide votes for some Indians, whether Zululand is not too dear at this price etc.
000000668	06.12.1895	12316	ATTORNEY GENERAL	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	1	It is not decided that only Europeans should be appointed as Tamil and Hindustani Interpreters for the supreme court.
000003609	06.12.1895	12545	GABRIEL, L.	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	4	Thanks for your 4 letters. Specially one for Prince Ranjit Singhjee. If I ever make a name, however small, in London, I shall owe it to you.
000000669	06.12.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	The chainaman is quite as moral as the Christian. converting him to Christianity would be to make him a vagabond, a' de' classe' i tem' of him.
000000671	06.12.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	He was unwisely reticent The ministry bids fair to be a "Government of Lost opportunities"-and its whining attitude to Home Government is disgusting
000000672	06.12.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	3	Full Text of the award of the Free State judge and also the Telegram communicating the conditional acceptance of the award by chamberlain.
000000673	07.12.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	3	Even if blacks are enfranchised it does not follow that they would swamp the Parliaments and if they did, their rule would be short -lived They have less vitality to resist the demands of town life Those things must be considered
000000676	07.12.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	3	New Zealand, Cyprus and Mauritius constitutions also show how it is possible to grant franchise without any danger to whites.
000000674	07.12.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The Council by the casting vote of the chair resolved to give notice to Occupants to vacate them as they were unfit for dwellings.
000000675	07.12.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	3	Austrian Constitution shows how by indirect voting by the poorer and special weightage to selected bodies, it is possible to grant universal franchise without jeopardising the supremacy of Richer and Better races.
000003610	09.12.1895	00193	BIRD, C. [Principal Under-Secretary]	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	1	Your further letter relative of the 7th instant, regarding the case Reg vs. Rangasamy Padiachy is hereby acknowledged.
000003611	10.12.1895	12328	NATAL GOVERNMENT RAILWAYS	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	1	I will do what I can to put right the matter you brought to my notice. Thanks.
000000677	10.12.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Is the new Bill to exclude only indentured coolies ? If so, it would be surprising if it is passed Zululand is too dear at that price.
000000679	11.12.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The paper disapproves of the construction of stores for the Arab traders because the building will be unpretentious.
000000680	11.12.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The case was decided in respondent's favour but was appealed against It was again remitted to the Magistrate for further hearing as a translation in English of a Gujarati exhibit was rendered by G. who was an interested party and who did not have the Translator's licences !
000000678	11.12.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	3	The paper approves of the award completely and criticise Mr. Chamberlain's sympathy for Indians The leader quotes significant passage from chamberlain's reply to Indian memorials.
000000688	12.12.1895	12319	ADAMS, William	00124	NATAL WITNESS	2	"A senseless and unjust view is taken of the appointment 'Taxation without representation is a tyranny' We are proving this with a vengeance."
000000686	13.12.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	3	Facts do not justify Mr. Adams attack that the whites neglect the interests of the Natives and the paper Justifies the appointment of a Native Agent.
000000684	13.12.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	LatchmanSingh is willing to attend your meetings if informed a week beforehand.
000000687	13.12.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	3	If the Home Government cannot sanction a Bill excluding Indians qua Indians it is because British Empire has far-flung and grave responsibilities, and if Natal wants to be within the Empire it must bow down to their decision.
000000691	16.12.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2
000000689	16.12.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Legislative Assembly has prohibited Asiatics from holding hawker's Licences or having any interest in the mines. Government opposed but was defeated.
000000690	16.12.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The meeting resolved against franchise to Indians but did not object to nomination of a Minister for Indian Affairs like Secretary for Native Affairs.
000003612	17.12.1895	02308	SHEMELD, Robert	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	1	If you think it of service, I am willing to send to American papers a few copies of this deposition. Mrs. Shemela and Johanny not being here, I alone send the greeting.
000003613	17.12.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	Verbatim deposition. Though three Kaffirs were allowed. I was forcibly ejected.
000000692	17.12.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	A memorial signed by 650 people was submitted to the Government urging that stringent. resolutions be passed to conserve fish.
000000693	17.12.1895	12315	ABDOOLA HAJI DADA, Haji	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	1	Thanks for copies of Letters exchanged between you and Railway, Herewith is my affidavit. Please do everything needful in the case.
000003614	18.12.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1
000000695	18.12.1895	14524	COLONIAL SECRETARY, P.S. to	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	1	His Excellency acknowledges receipt of a copy of your pamphlet on the Indian Franchise.
000000696	18.12.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	We must insist on being allowed to select our own immigrants. Johannesburg does not want pampers from Poland as Natal does not want Indians. Natal has right to prescribe franchise.
000000694	18.12.1895	12316	ATTORNEY GENERAL	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	1	"I am much obliged to you for your paper on the Indian Franchise"
000000697	19.12.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Natal has the support of the whole of the South Africa. To think that the Indian should have equal right is monstrous
000000698	20.12.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	The suggestion of such an appointment by Mooi (Name of a river) Farmers is fraught with grave danger, as he would be an agent of the Home Government. The paper condemns the appointment of Natal Agent for Rand also.
000000700	20.12.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	3	Record of work in Indian municipalities shows that they are capable of enjoying franchise. Again Imperial considerations will prevent sanctioning a Law based on racial distinctions. The solution is to have separate electorates and to let a white vote be equal to six Indian votes.
000000699	20.12.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	3	It has merit of moderation but his arguments are all fallacious. The article then refutes Gandhi's arguments.
000000702	23.12.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	3	We should inquire whether Italian or any other Labour cannot replace Indian Labour. Home Government will never sanction a racial Bill We must find a way out.
000000701	23.12.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Mr. Hyslop's letter to "The Times" voices the universal feeling of S. Africa viz. that the coolie shall not have a vote. Some concession may however be shown to the Arab Trader.
000000703	23.12.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	The case for Indians is not made stronger even if Gandhi's arguments be accepted. S. A. whites cannot welcome them as fellow- citizens.
000000704	25.12.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Let us hope that the question be brought before courts. The proposal of instituting a Test Case should materialise.
000003615	26.12.1895	12579	ISMAIL ADAM	00275	NATAL INDIAN CONGRESS	3	His policeman, at his bidding forcibly took away my coat and hat and the cash as I refused to pay for a bid which I did not wager. At last I went to Gandhiji who asked for pound 1, and then for more: My case should taken up by N.I.Congress.
000000705	26.12.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	If Gandhi aGitates for better class Indians, he will have some sympathy but a vote to the coolie is impossible.
000000707	27.12.1895	09286	WILCOX W. C.	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	1	I thank you for your masterly treatise. Talk about this being a "White-man's Country " is rot. But Natives should be included by you.
000000706	27.12.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	3
000000708	31.12.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	A Petition of protest signed by whites of Zululand. It would mean :- (1) influx of Indians whom Zulus detest is an inferior Race; (2) showing Natal's public debt which was not incurred for their benefit, (3) depriving them of their own revenue surplus etc.
000000709	31.12.1895	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	6	Copy of the Transfer Deed by which Haji Mahmad Haji Dada gave it to 4 Trustees including himself

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