1899 - GandhiServe


Serial no.	Date	From no.	From Person	To no.	To Person	Pages	Summary
000002906	02.01.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The 16th Immigration Report shows a record demand unless natives are legally prohibited from going to Transvaal, the problem will remain.
000002908	04.01.1899	13698	LABISTOUR, C. A. DE R.	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	1	My experience of several application tells me that the Act is intended to apply to Asiatics only. Town Councils shave rejected appeals without even requiring Licencing officer to give reasons for refusal No appeal to Supreme Court is most unjust
000002901	04.01.1899	12630	LABISTOUR, C. A. DE R.	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	1
000002909	05.01.1899	00332	CORRESPONDENT, A	00039	NATAL MERCURY	1	Madrassee store-keepers are reluctant to subscribe, they question the utility of Natal Indian Congress and ask for accounts. Bombayites pay them for their own interest.
000002910	06.01.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	3	Graphic description of a night raid on Mr. Nathoo's store to forcibly remove it away police previously aware but "behaved as they ought". Also of another raid when a policeman was injured. The Indian has been offered quarters and his store removed to police station.
000002911	06.01.1899	12425	HERBERT, G.F.	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	1	Whom should I apply information on the subject and what literature should I consult for I propose to write an article in any Indian Paper.
000002912	07.01.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Close upon the first; this victory of the whites over the coloured is of enormous consequences. They will automatically stop the influx of 'low' people
000002913	08.01.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	2 Chambers of commerce. resolved to petition Government to form Licencing Boards to grant or refuse trading Licences with a View to stop Indian Invasion.
000002921	10.01.1899	12428	SMITH, M.H.C/OHILLER J.J.SOLICI	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	1	I enclose a copy of interview. My charges for this copy is 10 p @ 1/6 Page= 15/- for a fresh copy at 2/6
000002916	10.01.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	The Empire has to thank umtali for the forcible illustration of the fact that while the English go to India to serve her, Indians come here for selfish reasons. Umtali rendered service to whole South Africa.
000002914	10.01.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	A white master was fined pound 10 for what the Magistrate himself regarded as too severe assault A very pathetic tail of persecution.
000002920	10.01.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Bill for pound 1-11-6 for printing memorial to His Excellency the Governor 3 folios f Chap @ 10/6
000002917	10.01.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	Chamber of commerce considered Governments plain assertion that law would be upheld and offenders prosecuted. They decided to reply to Government.
000002919	11.01.1899	12426	CORDEREY, J. W.	12427	RHODESIA ADVERTISER	2	A slight expression of the feeling of soreness of all whites. Not traders only, but every white would suffer. Is the Indian to reap what he has not sown? Viz. British Empire? All Colonies should approach Home Government etc.
000002915	11.01.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The note strongly condemns, the act and the attitude of the Protector of Immigrants who was no Protector and urges Government to institute an inquiry in the working of the whole Immigration Department.
000002918	11.01.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The chamber held the meeting at a Magistrate's suggestion. The chamber simply wanted to represent the strong feelings of Umtali,and to express fear that trouble might ensue. They did not propose to do violence themselves.
000002923	11.01.1899	12429	'KATHIAWAR TIMES'	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	2	We shall be obliged it you supply us news and News Papers South African Weekly. Glad to know of your heroic efforts against odds.
000002922	11.01.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Voucher for the above till.
000002924	12.01.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	To drive out Indian Traders-bands of men are intimidating and trying to make it too hot for the wily Hindoo. Government has stationed troops to protect Indians.
000002929	13.01.1899	12426	CORDEREY, J. W.	12427	RHODESIA ADVERTISER	1	"Herald" [E. P. H. ?] Congratulates umtalion its effort; it "saves much trouble in the long run" it thinks.
000002930	13.01.1899	00025	FAIRPLAY	12427	RHODESIA ADVERTISER	1	The raid was definitely organised by individual members with the connivance of chambers of commerce. Indians are not hated by non-store -keeping whites. They are fellow subjects and hence better than poles and Greeks.
000002927	13.01.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The Government says that nothing can be done until the sessions of the New Council is held; and Imperial sanction will be required. Reply dis satisfactory.
000002925	13.01.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	Though an unconstitutional demonstration was a failure, public agitation has not come to nothing . The Indian should not come to reap a harvest he was not sown. In South Africa he is not wanted even as a labourer.
000002931	13.01.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Once it drove away the Chinese for ever. Now it has made a very material protest against Indians and rendered service to whole S. Africa.
000002926	13.01.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Mr. Casten came to the town on Tuesday evening to investigate the recent anti-Indian demonstration. [Mr. Casten : A Public Prosecutor.]
000002928	13.01.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	On Inspector Birch's report the following 16 persons have been summoned. [Names given] Case to be heard this morning.
000002933	14.01.1899	12430	UNPROTECTED ONE, An	00039	NATAL MERCURY	1	Employers rather than coolies should have Protectors. I would have been pilloried by a coolie with a self-inflicted wound. Coolie looted me but were pardoned.
000002932	14.01.1899	12431	HEMSWORTH, A.D.	00039	NATAL MERCURY	1	The Protector of Immigrants favours Hindus rather too much as when he got a charge framed against me on a false statement of a mere coolie.
000002934	15.01.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	We did not condone violence and breach of law, we only stressed the value of the episode as likely to change an unworkable policy. Salisbury chambers rightly requests the use of the prerogative of pardon.
000002935	15.01.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	I resolved that while deprecating violence; it heartily sympathises with Umtali and urged either pardon or a very light sentence.
000002936	16.01.1899	12432	EDWARD P.M.	00039	NATAL MERCURY	1	A Native police tore the pass an Indian produced when called for. He was then fined 5 shs. I have seen Indians arrested for being without drink.
000023946	17.01.1899	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08299	SHUKLA, Dalpatram Bhagwanji	1	Inquires about some persons informs that as G. could not improve his handwriting he has taken to typing.
000002941	17.01.1899	12433	IMPERIALIST	00039	NATAL MERCURY	2	The New Durban Hindu High School. If Natal Indian Congress is really representative and benevolent, it must help Government regarding the New Durban Hindu High School. But Gandhites who Control that body only exasperate us, by their fantastic dream of equality and championship of traders only.
000002937	17.01.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The paper suggests that this common drive in all Colonies is unconstitutional and due to trade jealousy, but every unit of the Empire has a right to choose its own population. Even Indians in South Africa oppose immigration.
000002939	17.01.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The Government is being petitioned to remit all the fines inflicted on 20 men of Umtali. The chamber deprecates violence. but approves of Umtali objects.
000002940	17.01.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	There are 78000 Muslims in South Africa; and every one united with him with one another. The faith is progressing satisfactorily.
000002938	17.01.1899	12425	HERBERT, G.F.	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	3	Thanks for your papers etc. It will be quite paying if you engage an experienced Englishman. to work for you. I am ready to render you any help.
000002942	19.01.1899	00296	OLD INDIAN COLONIST, An	00039	NATAL MERCURY	1	The Protector does not record their grievances but asks them to go back to the Cruel Masters All labourers are not liars.
000002943	19.01.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1
000002944	20.01.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	A thoughtful article from British view point and honest an impartial as far as possible......"Material benefits" are no substitute for smothering political ambition etc.
000002945	20.01.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	It has wisely done so. The biggest rascal, if monied, is allowed here and desirable Britishers Germans etc. have been banned entry.
000002946	20.01.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	7	Deposition and examination etc. of the accused [5] and Complainant [B. R. Naik]. He [Naik] Was the victim of a principle[of ousting Indian traders] Defence Counsel blamed police for not protecting Naik,and Government for its apathy towards white merchants. Three accused bound over for three months with two sureties each. Two persons committed for trial with bail given.
000002949	21.01.1899	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	12434	VARIOUS PERSONS	3	Complete prohibition of indentured migration to Natal alone will meet the Case. which demands immediate earnest attention.
000002948	21.01.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Mr. N . proposed that volunteers be called to prevent Asiatics' landing, it necessary by shooting any who attempted to land.
000002947	21.01.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	'The Wily Baniyans' were found to be suffering from a common disease. Natal Government has been informed that the plague scare unfounded.
000002950	24.01.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	A South African Lady's letter published in "Western Mail" says that N. American slaves have a much better time than Indians etc. A Natalian refuting the charge replies that they have full legal protection. They come wretches and go back sleek and healthy.
000002951	24.01.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	"They are a menace to the Native and the white-an industrial and social menace". India is a hot bed of leprosy and syphilis etc.
000002952	25.01.1899	12435	PARADOX	00039	NATAL MERCURY	1	Barret's offence was trivial compared with provocation which was grave. Indians have become insolent and run to the Protector with false charges.
000002953	26.01.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	A well-informed article indignantly protesting against Transvaal's latest move to confine Asiatics to locations showing its injustice.
000002955	27.01.1899	12436	COMROODIN & CO. & OTHER INDIAN	00396	VICEROY OF INDIA	2	As the woes are very real, with thousands of pound at stake and as the administration of the Act is far more oppressive than was intended; we urge that Indian Government bring pressure and even stop labour supply.
000002956	27.01.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Bill of pound 1-5-0 being charges for printing the memorial in 4 hours. Bill of the International Printing Press [Indian Press]
000002958	31.01.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Bulawayo should join Salisbury and Umtali in their fight against the traders. These latter contribute nothing to the upkeep or defence of Rhodesia.
000002959	03.02.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	He was bound over for three months in two sureties of pound 100 each. Marley had denied assault on Naik. An appeal was noted.
000002960	03.02.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Bound over for two months with two sureties of $ .100 each. Appeal was noted.
000002962	06.02.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The indefinite postponement was probably due to Imperial interference. I will please poor burghers who had petitioned for relation of Indian shops.
000002961	06.02.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	42 Indians granted Licences [as against 64 last year] by Licencing Officer. who was more liberal than others. He called the Act "cowardly" as "it thrust responsibility on an executive officer, which should be borne by the Governing body."
000002963	07.02.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Natal Indian Congress is reported to have appealed to Colonial Secretary against Durban Licencing Officer's one decision and another is handed over to a Solicitor for advice.
000002966	07.02.1899	12343	PRINCIPAL UNDER SECRETARY	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	2	I am sending herewith circular instructions regarding persons who claim benefits of former domicile in Natal; is sued under Immigration Act.
000002965	07.02.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	Law 3 of 1885 's application is postponed 'for important reasons' If Natal where they are not Liked, is not allowed free handly England; Transvaal can be less allowed.
000002964	07.02.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	90 licences refused in Dundee. One Indian sold off his stock and decamped. white merchants now stop granting credit of Indians for fear of loss.
000002967	07.02.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Proof of actual residence for two years [Continuous] will be sufficient for exemption from operation of the Immigration Restriction Act of 1897.
000003337	07.02.1899	12488	MOODLEY, S. DORASAMY	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	1	Will he give me lessons in the morning as I cannot attend the night-class which is too far off from Greyville?
000002968	08.02.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	High mortality [34 per 1000] is due to great overcrowding from density of population, less space, bad ventilation, bad habits, localities etc. Both Indian and European Land-lords keep such unsanitary dwellings for the poor.
000002969	09.02.1899	12438	INSPECTOR OF NUISANCES	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	1	Kindly apply to the Town Clerk for a copy. I believe printed copies have been provided by him.
000002971	09.02.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	As he could not comply with a very persistent request to admit an Indian Child,[in Government. High School ?] provision was made for a new Indian schools exactly on the same lines as other Primary Schools.
000002970	09.02.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The suggestion to import cheap Indian Labour is bad because it would check European immigration. It is a crime to adopt such a policy and it will be resented.
000002972	10.02.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	'Cute Indians have dodged the Building bye-laws, and so are a danger to the whole country. Not fresh Legislation but rigid enforcement of the existing bye-law is necessary. 3,156 persons in 1,188 rooms is appalling.
000002973	11.02.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	One Colonial born Indian was granted eating -house licence, a Native was refused the same. In Indian was allowed 4 months to clear off stock.
000002974	11.02.1899	12343	PRINCIPAL UNDER SECRETARY	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	2	Transvaal propose common action to prohibit immigration as an Indian has probably brought the plague there: Will you have a talk with the Natal Premier? [ The Letter is marked "private".]
000002978	13.02.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Abdul Rahim fined. pound 10 for defying Licence Law on Gandhiji's advice. He gave notice of appeal; meantime he refuses to close his store:
000002975	13.02.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The Town is indignant at Government's action in allowing 7 Asiatics to Land without their baggage being disinfected. A meeting is probable.
000002976	13.02.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	He said the Law dealt very hardly with Arabs in Dundee and New Castle and Licencing Officer should be careful in refusing licences.
000002977	13.02.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	The Indian school at Durban has an European Head Master, charges fees and requires conformation to European habits. Attendance large.
000002981	14.02.1899	12439	CASTLE MAIL PACKETS CO., Agent	12440	EASTERN PROVINCE HERALD	1	Our s. S. Raglam' has no coloured passengers. We will carry only Europeans till the plague subsides. we desire to help the colony.
00002980A	14.02.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2
000002979	14.02.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Till out of danger, no person from infected ports should be allowed to land. Delgoa-Bay port should also be watched to prevent spread.
000002980	14.02.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	3	The meeting strongly urged Government to take stringent measures and not to allow the in coming "Ladwig" to land at port Elizabeth to present all immigration of Asiatics."
000002983	15.02.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1
000002982	15.02.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1
000002984	15.02.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	It is impossible and illegal to quarantine a ship with a clean bill of health. Please thoroughly inspect your poor localities to prevent over crowding and remove refuse.
000002986	16.02.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	A suspected case of an Indian is being investigated Now that Asiatics are prohibited entry, the authorities hope to avert the out break of plague [Pretoria]
000002992	16.02.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The Governor has wired Pretoria that every precaution is taken against plague. Coolies are not allowed to land and ships from Mauritius are refused entrance into the harbour.
000002994	16.02.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The Corporation is carrying out all the necessary sanitary precautions with special reference to the dwellings of Asiatics and Indians.
000002991	16.02.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Excitement here is intense. The Town is determined to Act like one man with the Government, in its efforts. Dr. Herman has had Indian experience.
000002989	16.02.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The Coolie has succumbed, but the disease causing it has not been actually known.
000002995	16.02.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	A shoemaker said that he lost his box while living in a room with 27 other shoe-makers; and his room was not big.
000002990	16.02.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Pretoria:- Transvaal consul at Delgoa Bay and the Austrian consul at Cape Town have come to meet Dr. Gregory from Delgoa [Bay.]
000002988	16.02.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	They promised to report every new arrival and sickness to the Land -drast who wish to protect their interests as of other sections of people.
000002985	16.02.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	No sign of disease among Indian. 12 Indians have not evaded as reported early.
000002987	16.02.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	It urged Government to take most stringent measures, promised its support for them and urged close inspection of Coolie Hawkers.
000002996	16.02.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Though they may seem unnecessary and too harsh to those who may suffer by complete isolation and stoppage of communication with infected countries it is best to err on the safer side.
000002993	16.02.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	"Kristine' has been purchased by Government to fit her as a disinfectant ship [Government of Natal]
000003000	17.02.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1
000002998	17.02.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Coolie passengers have been landed. A quantity of their luggage was burned and remainder well disinfected before pratique.
000003003	17.02.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Dr. Balfe of Addington Hospital complains that Indians leave their incurable old relatives at the door of the Hospital and decamp. Thus the Hospital has to bear the burial expenses soon or late.
000003002	17.02.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Indians as in Pretoria should be invited to cooperate, as it is more fatal with them. Entire immigration should be suspended.
000002997	17.02.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	London:- "Standard" thinks it is ridiculous to call a solitary case an out break and deprecates alarmist reports which might lead to disastrous racial troubles.
000002999	17.02.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	It has cabled for a doctor and supply of medicine from India. It will put both these at the disposal of Government; for the general good.
000003001	17.02.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Small ports are not guarded and so plague can be introduced through them. India has been connected since times immemorial. There is plenty of gold laying unexploited. If thrown open to Europeans, it can absorb many.
000003004	18.02.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	A silken purse containing 30 guineas was presented by the Indians to the superintendent in appreciation of his impartial attitude. He replied that Indian did not give him much trouble.
000003005	18.02.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Coolies have assured Government, of cooperation. Dr. Niekerk with experience in Bombay has offered his services.
000003006	18.02.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	There is no possibility of racial troubles; Indians here will rather thank Government for stringent measures if applied. The paper's view is fantastic.
000003007	19.02.1899	00137	GOOL, M. H.	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	1	No councillor used such word. But I will try to get the full report of the meeting. Thanks for your protection and interest regarding Indians.
000003013	20.02.1899	00109	ANTI-BUBONIC	00039	NATAL MERCURY	0	Transvaal and Free state have prohibited entry to Indians. We must also prohibit it or thoroughly disinfect Indians from Transvaal.
000003008	20.02.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	A very inspiring address, asking volunteers to have self-control, first and then submit to discipline; to unite South Africa under British Empire:
000003011	20.02.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	There is no doubt now that the coolie at Middleburg succumbed from plague. Dr. Herman the expert is convinced of it.
000003009	20.02.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Coloured inhabitants of Madagascar and Mauritius are refused entry or movement in the state.
000003012	20.02.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Dr. Haw, the district surgeon, has a strong suspicion that the death of the coolie was due to "bubonic plague".
000003010	20.02.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Indians have taken to throwing plague-affected dead bodies into the compounds of the English in Bangalore: (Extract from a private letter published.)
000003014	21.02.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1
000003016	21.02.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Every Asiatic entering shall submit to disinfection and report for three weeks. Hawking may be stopped and the whole location quarantined.
000003017	21.02.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	Health Committee accepted Dr. Haw's report published here in detail. Coolie location is being disinfected and town people warned to do without the coolie.
000003018	21.02.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Symptoms in KaapMudin case are very similar to malaria. Cases of fever may be regarded as of plague in the present tense state.
000003015	21.02.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	It is reliably understood that the only place affected there is at Tamatave port.
000003020	22.02.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	Bouton convicted for selling liquor to Natives, was refused licence, so were two Indians. The premises of one was called a death trap owned by a white.
000003019	22.02.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Kaap Muidin coolie showed malaria symptoms. Barberton also will white wash the whole location and examine every coolie.
000003021	24.02.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	In response to a letter from Port-Elizabeth Town Council, Cape-Town's Town Council appointed a deputation to wait upon Government on the subject.
000003024	24.02.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	The Indian Government is bound to use weapons at its command (total stoppage of labour supply) to bring the colonial secretary to his senses as he for diplomatic reasons- "connives at the harsh injustice" being done to Indians in Natal.
000003023	24.02.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	A Deputation to Pretoria with a petition signed by all the whites, will urge removed of all Asiatic to location.
000003022	24.02.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	All local traffic with Coolies is practically stopped. The "s. S. Congella" with 1000 coolies was not allowed to entry at Berea or Delgoa-Bay.
000003027	25.02.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The premier assured that the Government were quite alive and took more precautions then even those proposed by the Congress at Vienna. Government will help the Town Council.
000003026	25.02.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	A strong Committee was formed at a public meeting which resolved that steps be taken against the passengers, goods,coolies,coming from infected ports.
000003025	25.02.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	In pursuance of strict enforcement of sanitary bye-laws, several Indians were fined for sleeping in their store-rooms; from 30 shs. to 3 $.
000003031	27.02.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The suspected cases at Middleburg and Barberton were not necessarily plague cases. Dr. Martin representative of Delgoa Bay also concurred.
000003030	27.02.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Dr. Theilar returned from Middleburg to Pretoria, and will hand in his report in a few days. [Dr. Theilar - A Government Bacteriological Expert]
000003029	27.02.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	It resolved to from a vigilance Committee and to call the public to prevent the landing of Coolies. Shippers were to be warned not to land cargo.
000003028	27.02.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The plague has broken out at Jeddah.
000003032	28.02.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1
000003035	28.02.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	"Kriotine" will be fitted up as such. A sterilising room for the clothes of passengers from infected ports will be provided.
000003036	28.02.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Dr. Turner of Cape Town will look out for a suitable place for quarantining passengers if necessary. He will interview Health Committee.
000003037	28.02.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	If necessary, a public meeting may be held to support the Council's proposals to prevent ships from India etc. Calling at Natal.
000003038	28.02.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	In spite of Mr. Gandhi's "eloquent Address" and protest by two white Creditors, Licencing Officer's decision of refusal to Abdool Rasool was upheld.
000003034	28.02.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Town Council is to consider them. They are (1) All intercourse (of Goods and men) be totally suspended with India etc. (2) All Indians crossing the island borders be quarantined for two months, and their property burnt on arrest.
000003033	28.02.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	We must err on the safer side even if it entails hardship on some. The strict enforcement of sanitary laws must continue.
000003102	01.03.1899	12447	BADOCK	12448	NATAL, PREMIER OF	1	You are risking millions of $s. - not be speak of lives - this way. Impose quarantine for two months, so that no ship may come again.
000003045	01.03.1899	12441	DISINTERESTED	00039	NATAL MERCURY	1	I am told, 2 Kaffirs and 2 or 3 collies are clerks. It is so< I can hardly believe that the Government allow it when so many whites are unemployed.
000003106	01.03.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1
000003048	01.03.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1
000003107	01.03.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	If was bold policy to refuse licence to him even though he stood to loss. It is the battle cry of no quarter. Even European owned property tenanted to Indians must be similarly dealt with boldly. Licencing Officer must take the care:
000003042	01.03.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Captain Leumann, an experienced I.M.S. is expected here shortly.
000003041	01.03.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Dr. Niekerk of Johannesburg, with great Indian experience reports that there are no cases at delgoa. He was specially sent there:
000003044	01.03.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Pmburg Mayor strongly protested against it as the ship came direct from Calcutta. A joint Deputation with Durban was resolved upon. (1600 died from plague in Bombay in a week.)
000003047	01.03.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	Mr. Tatham appealing against Licencing Officers decision to grant a licence to "Pillay" presented a well - signed petition. Licence cancelled.
000003040	01.03.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Considerable satisfaction is felt at Dr. Theilar's report. This is generally regarded as tantamount to a clean bill of health.
000003046	01.03.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	Durban Town Council wisely delayed replying to the City. No need for panic, plague rages in India since 2 years and no body suggested complete suspension of trade till now. This is a very serious matter.
000003043	01.03.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The agent of the Indian Immigration Board has received instructions to stop all recruiting till further Orders.
000003039	01.03.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The action will be generally approved. The present supply of labour here may be made to do till plague subsides. Other Colonies will feel relieved.
000003052	02.03.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1
000003051	02.03.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1
000003050	02.03.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The decision too suspend will be generally approved though it may mean some hardship. We ought to consider the difficulties of other colonies.
000003049	02.03.1899	12442	MADRAS STANDARD	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	3	The congress did take up the question. I was the mover of the resolution. What you did once must be repeated. Did you see my article in "Indian Politics"?
000003055	03.03.1899	00107	COLONIST	00039	NATAL MERCURY	1	In spite of sugar planters and Indian merchant it must stop. Rice and Dholl than can be grown here: Indians on the water should be sent back.
000003056	03.03.1899	12443	NATALIA	00039	NATAL MERCURY	2	Capitalists would not move. The poor must rouse themselves. If not, unspeakable calamities-fancifully described here - may result.
000003054	03.03.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Colonial Hime says (the Natal Government) it is doing every thing possible; but it cannot refuse entry to a ship coming from a clean port Medical staff is well organised.
000003053	03.03.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	It will commend it self to the Town and Licencing Officer should take it as a mandate not to tolerate such stores and thus save Europeans from disease and stench (full of contempt for Indians filth.)
000003072	04.03.1899	00130	COLONIAL SECRETARY	00118	MAYOR & COUNCILLERS	1	A detailed account of the steps taken by Government against plague.
000003075	04.03.1899	12382	NATALIAN, A	00039	NATAL MERCURY	2	I am prepared to join a 2nd march en masse to the point to prevent landing of Indians. Once for all it must stop to prevent Natal from being a coolie location.
000003062	04.03.1899	12444	INTERESTED INDIAN, An	00039	NATAL MERCURY	1	The country rightly belongs to Kaffirs only Europeans have no right to compare all Indians with white coolies who break stones. Two Indian clerks did three whites work and with half the salary.
000003063	04.03.1899	12445	INDIFFERENCE	00039	NATAL MERCURY	1	Not "coolies" but "dark - complexioned skilled labourers" do the work. A white man would hardly covet that very low-paid job.
000003059	04.03.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2
000003070	04.03.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1
000003067	04.03.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The passengers are free Indians but are not allowed to land at Delgoa Bay for because of plague prohibition. Immigration Act would prevent them here:
000003064	04.03.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	It (The Anti-Asiatic Association) is making persistent efforts to bring about a total cessation of Indian Immigration while the plague lasts.
000003065	04.03.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	"Chloride the Hindoo for auld Scottish Glory.... etc. Burn Native dens where they (microbes) flourish and grow - etc.
000003060	04.03.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Perhaps the most popular of all the acts ever done by any Government of Natal. Planters are not adverse to it as supposed. A wise ban on import of some goods is needed.
000003069	04.03.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The affection is confined to Tamatave, which is isolated by a cordon. No new cases of plague here now.
000003066	04.03.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	It has been suggested that Natal should suspend immigration in keeping with the action throughout South Africa Government has decided to do so.
000003058	04.03.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	I half expect to here some one cry, with respect to plagues to which the Indian is particularly liable. "Let them all come ? "
000003073	04.03.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The old convict station was found suitable by doctor's here, as a bubonic lazaretto. Serum and vaccine have been wired for from Bombay.
000003057	04.03.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	With the present free communication with India, he (Medical Officer?) is almost convinced that the city will have to be evacuated. To others he is "rabid".
000003068	04.03.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Immigration Trust Board has suspended recruiting. Captain Leumann of I.M.S. (Indian Medical Service ?) is to come here at once.
000003061	04.03.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	Courlands Indians are free and could not have been prevented - entry but for this Act, such free Indians are worse than labourers as these (labourers) are under care and control.
000003076	04.03.1899	12446	LION JEREMIAH & CO.	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	1	Thank you for your courtesy and promptitude in putting forward the particulars supplied to you regarding Umtali. We are already in communication with Indians of umtali.
000003074	04.03.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	There was no plague at all in the Country. Buboes appear in typhus also, Bubonic plague is curable in the first stage in his country.
000003071	06.03.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	1. Stringent sanitary precautions by (1) Town Boards, (2) Natal Governments Railways, (3) Employers of coolies; 2. Not to discontinue immigration.
000003077	07.03.1899	00361	AIYER, P.S.	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	1	The School, I started is progressing. we collect subscription here to put up a permanent building. Will Natal Indian Congress help ?
000003078	07.03.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	A Town Council Deputation interviewed Government which replied that immigration would cease. No reply was received from India regarding rice as disease - carrier.
000003081	08.03.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Mr. Gandhi's suggestion print the Anti-plague instructions in Indian Languages at the Corporation cost and offer to look to its distribution free of charge; was thankfully accepted. Though it was feared that Indians might neglect it.
000003083	08.03.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The Imported Indian was expected to remain a servant of the sugar-planter only, but the Natal Agriculturist, on account of the coolie's cheapness, sacrificed the prospects of the land being filled by whites.
000003084	08.03.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	He (The Pmburg Mayor) fears that a day would shortly arrive when they would have to face the question of congregation of the coloured within the City.
000003080	08.03.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The Town Council resolved that it is desirable that coolies and Indian produce from plague infected districts should cease.
000003079	08.03.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	It disagreed with its Medical Officer's drastic proposals. It resolved to request Government to inform then of Governments steps re-free Indians.
000003093	09.03.1899	12447	BADOCK	13111	NATAL ADVERTISER	2	Natal Medical Councils recommendations are absurd. Government will still allow coolies on water to land and spread the plague. A letter full of scare and sarcasm.
000003085	09.03.1899	12444	INTERESTED INDIAN, An	00039	NATAL MERCURY	1	Respectable Indians are not "coolie" Stone-breakers and law class workers, black or white, are coolies. White Coolies are jealous of us.
000003086	09.03.1899	12180	ANTI-INDIAN	00039	NATAL MERCURY	2	There will soon be a second meeting here and then not the white rich, but the white workers will be asked to quell it. They must rise up now and stop the rich whites from bringing Indians.
000003087	09.03.1899	12382	NATALIAN, A	00039	NATAL MERCURY	1	Most of us are not sincere to get rid of the Coolie with whom Natal is soaked, and still the Natal Medical Council advises this importation.
000003092	09.03.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2
000003088	09.03.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The latter has wired in reply that there is practically no risk from grain shipments. No infected granaries in India.
000003091	09.03.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	She was quarantined, pending Governments decision on the Harbour - Medical - officer's report, Who visited the ship.
000003089	09.03.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	It resolved that men and goods from India be stopped altogether, even if Indians in Natal may have to go without rice.
000003090	09.03.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	A requisition is being signed in Pmburg to ask the mayor to convene a public meeting to consider Government Action regarding plague.
000003096	10.03.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	"s. S. Congella" is the "last vessel with Indians for Natal" - This most reassuring Official information will be received with the utmost satisfaction.
000003095	10.03.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	For the race not Teutonic, our affections not platonic; and it might be a good tonic, were they delivered by plague Bubonic.
000003094	10.03.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	There is little excitement in the city itself. During the recent out break, "household gold" of the people affected ("Coloured Persons") were destroyed; ornaments and vessels burnt and people fumigated.
000003098	10.03.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The mayor approved of Pmburg Mayor's suggestion to take a deputation to Government to emphasis the danger involved in having intercourse with infected places.
000003100	10.03.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Is there no law requiring the publication of the name of the press, on all printed matter ? We may be unconsciously patronising this press.
000003097	10.03.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	He (Medical Officer) does his best to create panic. The mayor joins him. The agitation savours of "Political Bias" at the Government (roots ?) Government is quite alert and medicos also.
000003105	11.03.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00039	NATAL MERCURY	1	His claim of cure in an early stage is bunkum. The only cure is cleanliness. I hope circulars will be issued for Indians as Mr. Gandhi suggests.
000003101	11.03.1899	12435	PARADOX	00039	NATAL MERCURY	1	Importation of Indian Coolies should be left to the planters whose concern it is. The correspondent however is unjust and "palty", when ha call the member "Dives". Both the League M.L. A., have done more for Natal than another - members put to-gether.
000003104	11.03.1899	00351	INDIAN, An	00039	NATAL MERCURY	1	Kaffirs are allowed to walk on the Foot-paths. Why not Indians, Who have equal rights with Europeans. Natives are "glass" people and could not be allowed.
000003112	11.03.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	In an appeal, the council granted the eleven licences on condition that brick buildings would be erected by next year.
000003109	11.03.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The question of an Indian lessees being given to the right of perpetual renewal was referred to the committee. Mr. Gandhi for the Indian.
000003103	11.03.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	That it was a worthy one and properly accepted. That it is to be hoped Indians will "read, mark, learn and inwardly digest" them.
000003111	11.03.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The proclamation prohibiting Asiatics from travelling without permission will be with drawn tomorrow by a Government proclamation.
000003114	12.03.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	19	I think the law does not empower Licencing Officers and Town Councils to reject licences just because a class (Indian) is applying. The remedy does lie in the Supreme Court, not as a Court of appeal but because the Act has been abused and the licencing Officers may be therefore, require to reconsider on its merits; as in Somnath case.
000003113	12.03.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Pmburg Town Council has gone crazy, while Durban is sensible satisfied with Government's precautions. In England there is no quarantine system.
000003119	12.03.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	14
000003110	13.03.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Even in England he is not given equal rights of citizenship. In India he has no franchise Government is paternal. So in "White Men's" lands" he must have less rights.
000003115	13.03.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	By Dr. Andrew E; a description of the history the symptoms; their source and the means of cure to the plague . A medical Commission proceeds to India to study the plague. The article wishes it all success.
000003134	14.03.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	I think Licencing Officers have full discretionary power provided he is not guilty of corrupt motives. The Act is the injustice, not refusing licence under it. No appeal can lie except on ground of corruption.
000003118	14.03.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	In the Pmburg City Meeting; a leader is said to be in possession of secret information of a startling character regarding thee plague and the Colony.
000003116	14.03.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	A Doctor has left Bombay for Johannesburg with a supply of plague medicine and serum.
000003117	14.03.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The quarantined "s. S. Pongola " was granted pratique and she discharges her immigrants. She was on the water for over a month.
000003126	15.03.1899	00332	CORRESPONDENT, A	00039	NATAL MERCURY	1	It was introduced into India etc; by bags of rice. Not only rats but fleas, bugs, perhaps flies and mosquitoes spread it. It can be inhaled also etc.
000003124	15.03.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	The Chairman of Natal Medical Council deprecated all cause for alarm and scares. Even the Immigration Board's precautions regarding landing of Indians, were more stringent than medically needed.
000003123	15.03.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	He is stationed at komati Poort to inspect all Kaffirs, coolies and other coloured persons entering Transvaal at that part, to prevent infection.
000003125	15.03.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	1. Suspend all trade with India 2. Stop (totally ) immigration till plague subsides in India 3. Return Indians on the water. Resolutions passed by 50 to 1.
000003121	15.03.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Our Natives became demoralised and diseased by contact with the more dirty-Indian. As he comes here he loses all control of society. His marriage is not legally recognised. Some drastic laws are needed.
000003120	15.03.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Except Hawkers and those with proprietary rights before 1885, all have been given notice to remove to locations on June 30th.
000003122	15.03.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	We propose to stop Indian Immigration complete and thus deliver Natal from their grasp, and to prohibit employment of Indians in our Railways.
000003127	16.03.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	They are victing of an overheated immigration. The Government and the Natal Medical Council are taking all reasonable precautions. Bombay figured (giver here) indirect that plague affects unclean castes most.
000003131	16.03.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	Only 5 cases all from one place. The infected area is being evacuated and disinfected by sections. 160 persons are thus lodged and fed at public expense, while their dwellings are disinfected. Then another section and so on.
000003133	16.03.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The Governor has wired to Natal that no case has been detected since the fatal case on march 1st.
000003130	16.03.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	8	Dr. Allen's figures regarding India. 1,96,000 infected since 1896. 1,55,000 died. i.e.75 percent. Doctors in India reported deaths from plague as from other diseases to avoid inspection etc.
000003128	16.03.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Dr. Fraser states that there were only five cases, 3 being fatal,- all from one centre: Two houses were burnt and people round about segregated.
000003132	16.03.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	He read some clauses of the Pretoria convention and though 12 days quarantine after departure more than sufficient. It was not very infectious.
000003129	16.03.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	Dr. Allen was of course panicky; but we suggest, vessels from India to be kept at he other anchorage and discharge there, - not even at the Bluff.
000003135	16.03.1899	13698	LABISTOUR, C. A. DE R.	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	1	I (Mr. Labistour G. A.de), return Laughtons opinion as I do not care what others think of my view. Licencing Officer agrees with my view and has given up the idea of disqualifying Indians as a class. So far so good.
000003137	17.03.1899	12382	NATALIAN, A	00039	NATAL MERCURY	1	Your paper wrongly blames the city. Durban is 'sane' because it is steeped in coolie interests. The ships on water should be returned or we should make our wills.
000003136	17.03.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Government Officials will now directly admit Indians from Natal, provided they can prove they are not coming direct from infected places like India.
000003144	18.03.1899	12343	PRINCIPAL UNDER SECRETARY	12451	MAYOR	2	Natal Medical Council's unanimously advises non-stoppage of food-stuffs. So, Government cannot give effect to your resolution. "S. S. Gongella" brings the last batch of Indians. Natal Medical Council does not advise the discontinuance of even the importation of Indian immigrants; if the conditions of the Indian Immigration Trust Board are adhered to.
000003143	18.03.1899	00130	COLONIAL SECRETARY	00118	MAYOR & COUNCILLERS	1	Government cannot rightfully act upon resolutions passed at a meeting very thinly attended. Again Government is guided by Natal Medical Council, and complete stoppage of staple food supplies would mean great hardships on Indians.
000003138	18.03.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	If resolved to request Government to take steps to restrict immigration from India.
000003139	18.03.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	Pmburg meeting where only 300 out of the white population of 11000 were present and in which only half as many voted; was off its head. Government measures regarding plague and quarantine were proper.
000003141	18.03.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	His remarks were as unreliable as his other statements. When did the Natal Press say that Government should sit down and do nothing ? etc.
000003140	18.03.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The attendance was meagre and the expected bomb-shell did not materialise. Dr. Allen over did it when he emphasised the incurability of plague.
000003142	20.03.1899	12450	HUMBORT, J.	00039	NATAL MERCURY	1	Two Indian fellow-passengers were shown rudely the back-window of a station dining room. It shows up the Contractor and the Natal Government Railway.
000003147	21.03.1899	12453	GOVERNOR OF MAURITIUS	00130	COLONIAL SECRETARY	1	Handling of the bags from India does not seem to be the probable cause of plague here: Probably it was introduced from Tamatave.
000003149	21.03.1899	12433	IMPERIALIST	00039	NATAL MERCURY	1	Indians have enjoyed some kind of franchise before Julius Caesar invaded Britain. They rely upon the 1858 Proclamation and Government promises.
000003148	21.03.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	"Kristine" is being fitted by Government Railway's Department. Description in detail.
000003146	21.03.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1
000003153	22.03.1899	12455	GORDON W.R.	13111	NATAL ADVERTISER	2	A Scheme to compel Natives to work in place of Coolies (Whose immigration is stopped) by giving a bonus to Native Chiefs and raising hut-tax etc.
000003150	22.03.1899	12454	SWAMP SEED	00039	NATAL MERCURY	1	The process of transit completely exposes it to infection, Burmah rice is cheaper and better though not "Sacred" like Ballam rice over which a Britain said a "prayer". *[Note :- The Statement - that in Calcutta rice is not consumed much and that in South Africa it is a luxury - is wrong.]
000003152	22.03.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1
000003151	22.03.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	A Natal died of small-pox without medical attention as the local small-pox Committee made no provision for him. Now the Coolies are required only to produce a clean bill of health from the Country they last resided in.
000003154	23.03.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The Government has decided to enforce the law (Coolie Location Law). The date will shortly be announced by proclamation.
000003155	23.03.1899	12456	MUKHTYAR CHHAGANLAL MOTIRAM	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	4	Will you kindly directly writing to me giving details of the same ? Mr. Vasanji has made me interested in you and your efforts.
000003156	24.03.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The Immigration Restriction Act is strictly enforced and unauthorised persons are thus banned. Natives from infected parts are also prohibited / entry.
000003157	24.03.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The Government General Wires to the French Consul here that the plague at Tamatave, the only part affected has caused and the quarantine has been raised.
000003158	24.03.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The Prosecution of late have had salutary effect as only one case of using the store as a bed-room was detected this time. Fine $. 1.
000003159	24.03.1899	00359	LYON J. & CO.	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	1	South African Company can logically argue from their instances that Indians are "Undesirables". Kindly persuade them of their folly. We feel any such advice from you would tend them at once to change for the better.
000003160	25.03.1899	00107	COLONIST	00039	NATAL MERCURY	1	Does not wind from plagued Countries visit us sweeping in to our Colony ? Would not our doctors recommend to stop it ?
000003161	28.03.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	British Government wants to use Coolies as pawns. But they are not tolerated in British. Rhodesia, so it is but proper that Transvaal applies the Location Law to them now.
000003162	29.03.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	From the 1st of the next month it will be enforced. Hawkers will be allowed in Towns. Individual will be considered in case of special contract etc.
000003163	29.03.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	They seriously thought of burning all the dwellings in the infected area and the suspected Port Louis but dropped it as it would not be very affective.
000003164	30.03.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	Admitted 4,179, died 2,836; Non-bubonic more fatal and less easily diagnosed than bubonic. Figures for India for 28 months. 211,604 cases. Deaths 167,195. Stringent even irksome precautions necessary.
000003165	31.03.1899	12630	LABISTOUR, C. A. DE R.	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	3	I discussed the Act with Mr. Escombe. The matter has been fairly bungled all through- please realise that. I do not want to discuss it with your friends. *[Note :- An important admission of blunder by the Ex-premier who was responsible for introducing it.]
000003168	02.04.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1
000003714	05.04.1899	12272	TYAB, Haji Khan Mohammad	12279	ABDOOL KARIM HAJI ADAM & INDIAN	1	Repretion is likely on the 15th instant, for our failure to comply with the oral notice to take licences. Kindly press Mr. Gandhi to come here at the time.
000003166	05.04.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	We trust the majority report (4 vs. 3) of restricting of prohibiting immigration will be accepted by all. Whole South Africa united for the first time here:
000003167	05.04.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	4	(1) 12 days isolation (2) Quarantine Stations on certain parts to be established (3) Clothes - Plague Carrier - not grain (4) Inter state Health Board to supervise and sanction common expenses to be shared in a fixed proportion.
000003183	06.04.1899	12461	HENDERSON, W.M.	12462	GOURLY O.M.I. (Rev. Father)	1	His Worship the Mayor thinks it better to include only the European Children in the arrangements.
000003169	06.04.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	After 3 weeks discussion and able speeches the Government motion to discontinue Indian Immigration was passed by a large majority.
000003170	06.04.1899	12457	HATHORN & CO.	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	1	We have debited the following fees :- Regarding Kara Thakersi pound 2 ; 3 ; 0. Opinion Law 1, 1879. pound 5 ; 5 ; 0. Total pound 7 ; 8 ; 0.
000003171	07.04.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	Government of Bombay's special Plague Medical Officer ridicules the idea of stoppage. Only the Coolies' kit must be disinfected. Plague not very infectious.
000003172	10.04.1899	12457	HATHORN & CO.	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	1	Thanks for your Cheque in settlement of our account as advised. (Stamped receipt).
000003173	12.04.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00039	NATAL MERCURY	1	Will they and Native mix with the Whites on the Mayor's fete day. The former should be separated as otherwise it will mar our Children's joy.
000003174	13.04.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Indians were granted licenses unconditionally for the current half year by the field-cornet.
000003175	14.04.1899	00014	NAOROJI, Dadabhai	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	1	I am sorry for all the troubles our people have to suffer. I work with the British committee of the Congress, and every possible attention is paid to you
000003176	15.04.1899	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	00166	TIMES OF INDIA	1	Nothing less than an emphatic declaration of disapproval from the Colonial office, and adequate punishment of the guilty will meet the case.
000003178	15.04.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	Had not the local police behaved with unusual firmness, serious outrage might have been committed. But the whites now want to achieve their end lawfully, that is by fostering protection in its most contemptible from [by refusing licences.] That British Subjects should seek shelter under Portugal is humiliating and unjust.
000003179	17.04.1899	11656	COLONIAL-BORN INDIAN	00039	NATAL MERCURY	1	By such remarks on coloured children, he has proved himself to be law bred white and insulted the Queen. We do not wish to join after such remarks.
000003180	17.04.1899	12459	JOINT CLERK [TOWN]	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	1	Your letter of even date shall be laid before his worship, the Mayor.
000003182	19.04.1899	12460	NINETEETH CENTURY	13111	NATAL ADVERTISER	1	In order to ease the minds of gentry working Class, I send you the purport of the following letter from Secretary, Sunday Schools Committee.
000003185	19.04.1899	10018	NARSINHAM, B.	13111	NATAL ADVERTISER	1	Does the Mayor's attitude cultivate "loyalty"? Do Indians pay no taxes? Can one section enjoy at the expense [of money also] of the other part?
000003184	19.04.1899	12463	INJUSTICE	13111	NATAL ADVERTISER	1	One superintendent of Indian School has learnt that the Mayor thinks it better to include only European children. Comment is superfluous.
000003187	19.04.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	3	A very faithful narrative of the misdeeds of South African Whites. In the root of this panic there is trade jealousy. Infection here is personal to the Indian. Mr. Chamberlain's deplorable omission to take notice of 1897, Durban mob has led to all this. Pmburg Indians are asked to reduced their stock.
000003181	19.04.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Received pound 1, Premium for policy from 19-4'-99 to 19-4-'00. Sum insured pound 800; in London Assurance Corporation.
000003186	20.04.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	That Indian Traders should be denied domicile is irritating to English men. Is the British flag a meaning less [flag] symbol; when Portugal affords shelter? Transvaal, even, treats Indians better. It should be compelled to grant trade rights.
000003177	22.04.1899	12458	NATHOO VALLEY & C0.NAIK,HASSIM	00275	NATAL INDIAN CONGRESS	1	But for the tact of Inspector Birch [of giving a promise to vacate the next day] our property would have been damaged and our lives in danger. J.P. Sled the mob, we are allowed to trade under all European flags except the British.
000003188	24.04.1899	00351	INDIAN, An	13111	NATAL ADVERTISER	1	When with my friends I was listening to the Governor's speech, I was thrown off, and my leg was injured. was the Speech for Europeans only?
000003189	25.04.1899	12465	SANTIDAS	13111	NATAL ADVERTISER	1	A protest again the housing of indentured coolies " Huddled up in dirty hovels of old tins"etc. Suggestion that free Indians be compelled to raise their standard of living.
000003200	25.04.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Coolies shall remove to locations by July 1st.. where alone they will be granted trade-licences now. Exceptional case to be considered on merits.
00003189A	25.04.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	[1] Locations to be underr adjoining municipalities or villages . [2] Indians asked to go to live in locations before 30-6-1899.
000003199	26.04.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Signed by Krugar Reitg etc. President & Sery. S. A.Republic.
000003191	03.05.1899	00250	JUSTICE	00039	NATAL MERCURY	1	The whole episode resembles one of the Prophet Mahmad who refused to protect the property of a woman living on his far borders.- An insult to Queen and India.
000003213	04.05.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	3	Labourers, as in Baldeo's case, abscond or desert their employers on the strength of the passes given by me. Hence my suggestion to make them. liable for frivolous complaint and to make authorities see to their return to employers.
000003192	10.05.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	3	Just as Natal has cleverly arranged with Colonial secretary; regarding Indians and class Legislation so can Transvaal; but it cannot abrogate the Legislative Council to harm all inlanders.
000003190	11.05.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	0	An appeal from Licencing Officer to Town Council is practically an appeal to judge against his own judgement and results in injustice. Pmburg Town Council toadies to racial feeling and so there is a movement there to repair the wrongs done to Hindus.
000003195	19.05.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	"N.I.[Natal Indians] tender humble and loyal congratulations to H.M. on her 80th birth day; fervently praying Almighty may shower choicest blessings on her."
000003193	20.05.1899	12277	PRINCIPAL UNDER SECRETARY	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	1	I am directed to acknowledge your letter of the 19th covering the Message.
000003194	27.05.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Her Majesty wires in reply- " H.M. Queen commands me to thank the Natal Indians for their loyal congratulations." Remit $. 4-15-0; being the cost of the telegram.
000003196	29.05.1899	00193	BIRD, C. [Principal Under-Secretary]	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	3	The indentured coolie misuses the passes given him by the Protector and deserts, leaves Natal even with them. So he will now have to bear the cost of the cost of his return journey and penalty for absence it his complaint is frivolous.
000003198	31.05.1899	12285	INDIANS IN SOUTH AFRICAN REPUBLIC	00130	COLONIAL SECRETARY	3	We urge effective interference. Law of 1885 provides that sanitary reasons and these alone should be proved to exist for removal to locations. Again we are not "Coolies", Arabs and Muslim Subjects of Turkey". The locations are un in habitable.
000003197	31.05.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	Received pound 9-9-7 and pound 10-14-7 for General and water rates due to Durban Corporation from Natal Indian Congress and Smith J.G.[stamped].
00003319B	01.06.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	All buildings (etc.) on stands 13-14 situate in the coolie location at Barbertain in the South African Republic are hereby sold to Dharamjee Pragji.
000003201	01.06.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Your letter of the 29th Ultimo; With a cheque for pound 4-15-0; which has been handed to the Telegraph Department being cost of your Message.
000003202	08.06.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The demand was passed. The Minister said the increase from pound 2200 was necessary as Indians insisted on joining European School. The demand was opposed on the ground that Blacks were educated to crust the Whites.
000003203	13.06.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	It urged Government to remove restriction on Indian Immigration as it caused a great hardship to them; and as there was no danger of plague, through immigration.
000003204	13.06.1899	12277	PRINCIPAL UNDER SECRETARY	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	1	Government cannot alter the Bill by removing the clause you object to. Since Indians leave their Masters for frivolous complaints thus causing inconvenience and loss to master, the point is of special gravity.
000003206	16.06.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	A very able summary of the History of Indian grievances in Transvaal, and how succeedingly Colonial Secretary's Weakly gave up the cause of Indians. High Court Judgement of Pretoria, was the last act of the tragedy."
000003205	16.06.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	A very strong condemnation of Chamberlain's policy of yielding to Natal clamour which has emboldened Krugar to apply Location Law. Ridicule of Transvaal. High Court Judgement identifying residence and shops as one premise for "low" Indians.
000003208	23.06.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	It is hard on whites when these Blacks run a store on an agent's licence he was refused retail Licence. Colonisation Company upheld whites.
000003209	23.06.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The words of the second memorial to colonial Secretary, are: "highly pathetic and ominous" as colonial secretary states to sir Wedderburn Wm. that friendly means for getting justice have failed.
000003207	23.06.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The Attorney General said it was eminently successful and had solved a problem. Indian children were not now admitted to European Schools. [applause].
000003210	27.06.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	3	A very strong indictment of "the preposterous" clauses. It would drive away Indians from Hotel Service and expose them always to suspicion of crime . Equity flouted.
000003211	28.06.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	It protests against deprivation of trading rights enjoyed by Indians even in non-British European territories in South Africa. British public sympathises with Indian.
000003214	30.06.1899	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	13705	COLONIAL UNDER-SECRETARY	1	Indians to petition if Government does not intend taking out the clause affecting Indians. Please inform.
000003212	30.06.1899	12277	PRINCIPAL UNDER SECRETARY	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	1	I hereby forward a copy of the report of the Protector of Immigrants Its terms were embodied in my letter to you of 29th May.
000003226	01.07.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	3	Mr. Morcom's Vigorous championship of the rights of Natives, and coloured persons who were indirectly dispossessed.
000003215	03.07.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	3	Mr. Morcom rightly denounced it as class Legislation to oust the coloured from Lands rural and urban. It is aimed at "beneficial Occupation" Which is defined as "that by European in rural Land"s Debate proceeding.
000003216	05.07.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	He hit at a weak point in the Bill. It is a grave mistake to lay it down that no native or Indian could beneficially Occupy the land.
000003217	07.07.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	The Only remedy of the innumerable grievances of nitlanders Lies in making Transvaal grant them a share in Government. The Police are "harsh and arbitrary" "as may be evident to you from the current ill- treatment of the coloured people".
000003218	07.07.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Mr. M.K. Gandhi, read the address after a neat speech. The address praised Rudolph's justice. His Worship was visible affected when he replied. [Note *: A heartfelt tribute from "rich and poor Indians"]
000003219	12.07.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Mr. Moecom applied and Khan r. K. Was admitted for practice in the Supreme Court. Khan r. K. proved some what fair for an Indian resembling an Indian
000003221	14.07.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The "Times special correspondent at Johannesburg says it is a monstrous doctrine assuring Indians' mercantile ruin and degradation.
000003220	14.07.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Moosa Hoosen takes over the good will of Suleiman Ebrahim & Co; and is alone liable for debts incurred after 10-7-1899. Notices by both.
000003222	14.07.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Mr. Macleen asks Mr. Chamberlain [Colonial Secretary] if he can explain the grounds of refusing to allow Indian Children to view the festivities in company with whites.
000003223	15.07.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	Though in India, he is treated at mere dirt and human dirt he is British Government's the Time's and Uitlanders' championship will sublimate him.
000003224	18.07.1899	12466	UNKNOWN BROTHER, An	00039	NATAL MERCURY	1	Mr. Gandhi's previous rather unsuccessful efforts have induced other of his stamp to follow suit and should the heavy wheel. Let us hope his advent will be a means to raise their real height.
000003225	18.07.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	Imperial Government was bound down by the previous acceptance of Law 3 of 1885, of the Free State award etc. This grievance is one of the many points of disagreements.
000003231	20.07.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Indians insist on the right of co-education with Whites and hence a new school for Indians. The point will be taken to the supreme Court. It is politic to assist them in their efforts to civilise them selves. Let us be guided by England.
000003230	20.07.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	However, the Native is taking to education increasingly. Granting of some rights of self-management has made them better citizens.
000003229	20.07.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The Leader strongly deprecates such actions at such a crisis. It says they have been printed a farm 5 miles away. This is to benefit the Owner.
000003227	20.07.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	They requested permission to present their address to Mr. Rhodes. The Town Council granted the request.
000003228	20.07.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Since they were asked to take out licences, and there is no profit in calling, they have given up hawking and refused to buy vegetables.
000003232	21.07.1899	00351	INDIAN, An	00124	NATAL WITNESS	1	I hope the law is to apply to Indians also. If so, they must be compelled to register their births etc. to, ensure reliability as to their age. Social ethics of Indians here are gradually approaching those of a Poultry yard.
000003234	21.07.1899	00021	ANGLO INDIAN	00039	NATAL MERCURY	1	Many like myself, say 'amen' to his wishes regarding education; but it is absurd to say that Mr. Khan's advent in the bar may not be liked by Europeans.
000003233	21.07.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	That Indians are a law unto themselves is a disgrace. " An Indian" rightly condemns their morals. Lows must be passed to save them.
000003235	22.07.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	If, as our censor [correspondent] says, he can rise to highest positions in India; why does he come here at all? He is "an unmitigated nuisance"
000003237	24.07.1899	12467	UMA HLOBLO WABANTU	12468	TRANSVAAL LEADER	2	A Very indignant letter detailing the numerous hardships due to probable removal to Locations; "six or seven" miles away from town with little water supply.
000003238	24.07.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	He was allowed merely to state his case "which the state secretary says he did most ably". A reply will be returned later.
000003236	24.07.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	He Pleaded that at least those who entered Transvaal before passing of the Location Law established business should not be removed. He admitted that hawkers should accept the law.
000003239	24.07.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	Unless Sir Milner A.'s minimum demands are granted war, is certain. The driving of the unfortunates to the locations is a new count added.
000003240	25.07.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	A trooper, (an European) of Natal police assaulted vinden David, handcuffed him and put him to other indignities. The Magistrate dismissed the case. A civil action now is threatened.
000003241	25.07.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	State Secretary says that the majority cannot be removed as they are under Long Leases. Contract With Tobiansky's farm does not compel removal there: Still large tenders range from pound 6 to pound 65 for dwellings and pound 5000 to pound 27000 for the whole job.
000003244	26.07.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2
000003243	26.07.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Mr. Escombe called it "applying criminal processes to those who were not such" For fear of stop page of labour supply the resolution was lost.
000003242	26.07.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	Mr. Spark's resolution was defeated by only 3 votes. But it indicates the rising feeling of Natal against Indian Colonisation which is an evil.
000003245	27.07.1899	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	12469	BRITISH AGENT	1	If Locations are to be settled fast, proprietary rights must be granted there to Indians only-and all rights which are possessed by Others. [Note*: The whole petition is typical of Gandhiji in humanity and earnestness of appeal;
000003251	27.07.1899	00302	BURGESS	13111	NATAL ADVERTISER	2	The letter protests against the evident partiality of the Mayor; in refusing to register a purchase by Indians to allow them to bid.
000003247	27.07.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Though Opinion is veering towards stoppage, we cannot deny that demand for Indians is the greatest and that many industries would collapse without them. No Government in the World would agree to Mr. Spark's condition. The fault it ours.
000003248	27.07.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	In Pretoria hawkers continue to trade with out Licence. The Johannesburg Location is entirely unfit for trade, The authorities have postponed action.
000003246	27.07.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	4	It shows that opinion is increasingly getting against immigration. The Supporters must buck up to awaken the Country regarding the danger of Indians.
000003250	27.07.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1
000003249	27.07.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1
000003252	31.07.1899	12420	CAMROODIN & CO. AND OTHERS	12221	GOVERNOR GENERAL OF INDIA	6	At least the right of appeal to the supreme Court must be granted Natal Government 's injunction to Local Boards to be moderate is hardly a relief may only mean gradual weeding out. Pathetic tale of actual woes.
000003254	01.08.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Interviewed by Devakarran Nanjee, he asserted that complete dryness alone (and not disinfectants) was the remedy. It is a vegetable germ, so all vegetation must be destroyed.
000003253	01.08.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Government has informed Tobiansky that their Contract with him is not binding. Mr. Tobiansky thinks it is. Mr. Eloff's property is rejected as being too near the town and as Europeans already live on it. It will be leased to whites.
000003255	02.08.1899	00125	TIDDY F. J.	12468	TRANSVAAL LEADER	1	To deprive us (white Uitlanders) of the vote may be tyranny, but location etc. are robbery by the scale of the map-all for the misfortune of being "British Subjects"- as when 2 Indians were not given tickets and 2 Chinese were:
00003189B	02.08.1899	14659	JUIDDY, F.J.	12468	TRANSVAAL LEADER	1
000003256	02.08.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Every one spoke of the utter uselessness of the Kaffir- I Cooloe woman = 6 Kaffirs. They all supported the existing Immigration Law.
000003257	02.08.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Received from Natal Indian Congress 3 pound-7-6 being premium for pound 750 policy from Date 30-7-1899 to 30-7-1900.
000003283	02.08.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	11	It does not mean a servant but simply 'payment' It is a Tamil word. A Whiteman, with out good manners does not make a gentleman.
000003259	04.08.1899	12470	TATHAM, R. H.	00039	NATAL MERCURY	1	My business arrangements tend to discourage Indians and help Europeans. I am misrepresented by some.
000003261	04.08.1899	12471	BHEER	00039	NATAL MERCURY	1	He dubbed Indians-dirty but skipped over, the fact that the coolie Quarters he mentioned were put up by Europeans. He opposes because we do not buy meat from him.
000003258	04.08.1899	00025	FAIRPLAY	00039	NATAL MERCURY	1	Voters ; Beware; Though he called himself their enemy, he is really their friend, has sold for gain his property and is "interested" in Coolie firms.
000003260	04.08.1899	00126	LAUGHTON, F. A.	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	1	I have agreed to Lower my charges if you think, I have charged Moosa H. Cassim too high May I once more trouble you in that?
000003263	07.08.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	My remarks about "human mind" were to point out your deviation from the issue. You have to pay nothing I wish I had dragged you here:
000003262	07.08.1899	00126	LAUGHTON, F. A.	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	2	I return your cheque of pound 66. I feel that our client have been ungrateful for our trouble. Unless (and only then) you say I have overcharged, I am not going to agree to any deduction.
000003264	08.08.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	He will drive away Europeans if citizens buy his inferior produce at starvation profit. Europeans have Commoned market gardening.
000003266	12.08.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	They neatly evade the bye-law and yet are a boon to Kaffirs. The disturbing factor is that they set a bad example to evade bye-laws.
000003265	12.08.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	An innocent White Painter was charged with impertinence and all Legal fuss was gone through by the Indian ; but the painter was not than a matel for him.
000003274	15.08.1899	12472	I.I.P.L., Secretary	14660	STANDARD & DIGGERS NEWS	1
000003267	15.08.1899	12472	I.I.P.L., Secretary	12473	STANDARD & DIGGERS NEWS	2	"Kennelling" of Coolies Like Dogs" (Rider Haggard) is alright but real helotage is the indenture system. Why do they swallow, pound 60,000,00, of British Indian Government from Opium? what is the state of "Boys" in British Gold Mines? They must look nearer home.
000003269	15.08.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The Court Officials, Amaholwa chiefs, Dutch Farmers and Indians gave addresses. Mr. Gandhi after an eloquent speech, presented it with a souvenir.
000003272	15.08.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Presentation of an address and a silver salver on the eve of his retirement by his staff. Mr. Rudolph replied in suitable words.
000003268	15.08.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	It was only a scare; but volksraad had resolved to compel Uitlanders,Coolies and coloured people to co-operate in defence of Transvaal's independence.
000003273	15.08.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Debate adjourned. Mr. Fell objected to doubling black men's cultivation as not beneficial Mr. Woods characterised it a "Class Bill."
000003270	15.08.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	He was granted retail Licence by Licencing Officer; but it was cancelled by Town Council. But he has opened his store and carries on business.
000003271	15.08.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2
000003275	18.08.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The East Indian trader is indispensable for many years yet. On business and moral grounds I oppose his expulsion from legitimate trade.
000003276	22.08.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Coloured people in Transvaal are prohibited from being in public streets after 9 P.M. And before sunrise. They shall not use foot-paths up to 2 pound or 14 days Labour.
000003278	23.08.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	For labourers' grievances the Indian Government has a remedy stopping supply. To "Free" Indians it is difficult to get relief and with these enhance over troubles in India Some such Scheme may be helpful.
000003277	23.08.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Unless insanitation is proved, location is ultravires. The Paramount Power must be obeyed here also, Allegations re: sanitation must be sanctioned by Britain.
000003279	30.08.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	3	A history in brief and a very able refutation of the 3 charges against Indians Viz. (1) Uncleanliness (2) Cheap Living (3) Dishonesty of Merchants. It is an Imperial problem and aught to be faced as such to calm Indian agitation.
000003280	30.08.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1
000003281	30.08.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	3	Opinion of Mr. Herr Lucas, the Legal Adviser on the Board of German East African Colony; pages 125,126, Britain and South African (British & S. A.) Export Gazette (September 1,1899)
000003282	01.09.1899	12474	SALISBURY STATE	12475	HIGH COMMISSIONER SOUTH AFRICA	1	No special disabilities are imposed on British Indians. Every one is required to Produce Police Certificate of good conduct etc. {Port Elizabeth is in Cape Colony]
000003295	01.09.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Herr Lucas unexpected and so bonafide recognition has as much force in British South Africa as in German East Africa. It is only perverse prejudice that seeks to set-up race -hatred for commercial ends.
000003284	08.09.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	To Print 1300 copies of 5 pages' Memorial (SN 3252 ?) in small piea foolscap folia @ 7/6 etc. pound 5-11-6.
000003285	08.09.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	He was very indignant vehement at Natal's refusal to Gandhiji (in case war broke out) to suspend pound 10 guarantee in the Immigration Act and to provide for Indian refugees.
000003286	08.09.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	A Large Meeting signed a petition to the Queen, and expressed support to Sir Miller A. " A Civilised man is one who was not a loafer".-Rhodes Cecil.
000003288	09.09.1899	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	00130	COLONIAL SECRETARY	1	Earnestly suggest relaxation Immigration Act. After hostilities it may be too late .With heavy white exodus, Indians cannot remain clam. Cannot describe pain that British Subjects cannot be sheltered on British soil,
000003287	09.09.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Natal refuses to accommodate them since while they claim equal rights with British, they shirk their duties. will they (rich) pay for the upkeep of the poor?
000003289	09.09.1899	00130	COLONIAL SECRETARY	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	1	Your wire receiving sympathetic Consideration. Reply Monday.
000003290	11.09.1899	00130	COLONIAL SECRETARY	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	1	Temporary alteration (to grant visitors' passes up to 3 months or more) in regulations published under Government Notice 621/1899 approved.
000003291	15.09.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	Supreme Court unanimously set aside the judgement with all the costs and awarded pound 10 damages Vinden. Jones did not act bonafide.
000003715	16.09.1899	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	12143	EUROPEAN LEADERS	1	Lest the Indian question be neglected in any compromise with Transvaal. I send you the memorial attached herewith to show the injustice to Indians.
00003295A	16.09.1899	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	12143	EUROPEAN LEADERS	1
000003292	18.09.1899	12476	MILLER, W.C.	00039	NATAL MERCURY	1	"Cosmopolitan" and Gandhi state that Indians are Aryans; but only Rajputs and Brahmins are Aryans. The large majority is not Aryan.
000005559	25.09.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	Duplicate of receipt for 3 pound under 3 of 1885 of Hassan Abdoo, also permit to return to Transvaal via Natal
000003293	26.09.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	3	A Detailed Sanitary Report full of condemnation of the 'shanties' (unfit for human habitation) provided by Durban for its Indian Employees Also decided to print certain sanitary bye-laws in Indian Languages. DISPLAY STATUS
000003294	27.09.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	Though Indians are known for uncleanliness it is scandalous that Durban Corporation itself should neglect their employers and provide "shanties" The Question of Indian Locations also must be calmly gone into.
000003297	03.10.1899	11656	COLONIAL-BORN INDIAN	00039	NATAL MERCURY	1	However serious our grievances against the Whites of Natal, we must not be passive spectators but must help in the defence of the colony.
000003296	03.10.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	"Cosmopolite" errs with Max Muller (1861) but later Scientists, anthropologists and craniologists deny any racial affinity (from Language Similarity etc.)
000003298	04.10.1899	12477	WOOLGER & ROBERTS INFORMATION	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	1	May we supply all notices of English and Colonial Press regarding yourself or Transvaal Indians or any other subject? Terms enclosed.
000003299	14.10.1899	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	12143	EUROPEAN LEADERS	2	We must announce this as prominently as we did Natal's refusal to relax. We now feel that though in Natal we are British Subjects and that in a crisis the enchanting phrase has not lost its charms after all.
000003300	18.10.1899	12132	PALMER, William	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	1	Sorry, Mr. Sydney Josiah cannot be spared as Government have assigned him some duty.
000003300	18.10.1899	12478	JOSHUA, SYDNEY E	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	1	We are asked to keep a guard on our line (Natal Government Railway). Hence I cannot go if required. I cannot be shared. Attached Inspector's letter to you.
000003301	19.10.1899	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	00130	COLONIAL SECRETARY	7	We, of the enclosed list, offer our services ;unconditionally and without pay We form 25 percent of the English-educated Durban Indians. Merchants have offered to maintain us and dependents. We will be grateful if prayer is granted
000003304	19.10.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1
000003302	19.10.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	33 Names of (volunteers of war service) including Gandhiji, Khan, Royappan, Nazar (barristers) and other Christians and Hindus.
000003305	23.10.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1
000003303	23.10.1899	00193	BIRD, C. [Principal Under-Secretary]	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	1	Government is deeply impressed by your offer of loyal service. Should the occasion arise Government will gladly avail of it. Inform Indians of the same.
000003306	24.10.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	"The Motive", says a Indian Leader "is to prove that if we insist on right, we recognise duties also. Not money but such offer can prove it."
000003307	24.10.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Picturesque description of a battle-field at night. "Chiefly through their splendid work, the wounded were quickly attended to."
000003308	26.10.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	We promise to attend the meeting on the 28th to consider it and the desirability of further steps. 22 signatures.
000003309	27.10.1899	12480	SULEIMAN, Ibrahim	00232	HABIB, Haji	1	Madrasi women have been stripped naked for examination; and robbed of all money. Indians are being shipped off to some unknown place. Portuguese against our being here from Transvaal.
000003310	27.10.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Their contribution to the latter is a gratifying proof of loyalty. Some Indian ladies also are working such services, we hope, will not be forgotten.
000003314	28.10.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Inspired not by the lust of the battle, but by a sense of duty, to weather the hail of deadly bullets cannot be praised too highly. Hats off to 'Gunga Din'.
000003111	28.10.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Imams said Great Britain saved them from slavery under the Dutch. They owed Britain every thing. It was resolved to consider forming a Muslim Corps.
000003313	28.10.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	I have often called you names; perhaps deserved but let by-gones be by-goness. The Sincere offer of Durban Indians to serve will ever be memorable.
000003312	28.10.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Penniless and starving, many Indians came here from Pretoria. Some people kindly gave them coins to buy foods. The Committee (of whites) also provided help for them.
000003311	28.10.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Imms said Great Britain saved them from slavery under the Dutch They owed Britain every thing It was resolved to consider forming a Muslim Corps,
000003316	30.10.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	These storial and stolid Asiatics did their duty with heroic indifferences and saved many lives. One man was wounded, but got up and carried away his charge.
000003315	30.10.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Their character and temperament are such as give certainly about valuable service. The Indian contingent with the troops and Red Cross has made its mark.
000003317	30.10.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Though they are few in proportion to Indians settled here, yet their offer is a striking proof of loyalty and may be contagious.
000003317	31.10.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	A protest has been sent to British Agent at Pretoria against locations; but the greatest difficulty is that they cannot fly to Natal; a British Colony for safety owing to the Restriction Immigration Act; while Indian troops are defending Natal !
000003318	07.11.1899	12315	ABDOOLA HAJI DADA, Haji	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	1	He took away the keys of the Congress Hall throwing out the beddings of some Muslim travellers. Has he rented it ? What is the proper use of the Hall ?
000003319	09.11.1899	12481	IMAMDIN	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	1	Some Indians offer their services for any duty in the war. Will Government accept them ?
000003323	13.11.1899	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	12132	PALMER, William	2	Possibly they did not know the purpose of League Fund. They have promised all the cost of Volunteer Corps; and help families and are under the terrible strain of feeding incoming refugees still they will help. Coolies are also Indians.
000003322	13.11.1899	12132	PALMER, William	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	1	While Coolies give Durban Women, 3 d. pieces, Arabs do not. Can you explain. When it goes to Press it will appear very strange.
000003321	13.11.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	We promise to attend the meeting on the 15th punctually at 8 p.m....31 signatures including Gandhiji's. Overleaf a list of 26 persons. Some in Gandhiji's own hand.
000003320	13.11.1899	12482	RUFEE A.	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	6	I was called from India on promise of high pay and pension etc.; but after serving 10 years, I was pensioned off forcibly and given a paltry Rs. 75/- per month.
00003319A	14.11.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	This is to certify that Dharamsey Pragji of Jamnanagar, India is registered in the books of his consulate; as a British Subject under No. 769 on....
000003324	15.11.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Though it was 'cruel hardship', law was contravened as the licence of the seller of the business could not be transferred to the buyer. The case showed a legal anomaly - the convicting Magistrate was the President of Licencing Board.
000003326	17.11.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	List of subscribers (subscription to Durban Women's Patriotic league), with the amount subscribed by each.
000003717	22.11.1899	12145	DURBAN WOMEN'S PATRIOTIC LEAGUE	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	3	Many thanks for the spontaneous offer to help us tend the wounded. We shall gladly avail our selves of your offer.
000003718	22.11.1899	00126	LAUGHTON, F. A.	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	2	Mr. Greenace M.P. is highly impressed and he referred to you in most flattering terms. Suggest a deputation to wait on him. He would not forget you.
000003325	24.11.1899	12483	CASSIM CAMROODIN & CO.	12132	PALMER, William	1	We send pound 62-7-3 (Gandhiji 3 pound-3-0). We could have sent more, but we have to support our volunteers' families and thousands of refugees during war depression.
000003327	27.11.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Total stoppage of Indian Immigration. Compulsory return of time-expired Coolies. Coolie Locations. Indian owned lands to be `resumed' with compensation.
000003328	28.11.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Nothing can show better the real feelings of Indians, `who too often have very little said on their behalf' than this display of loyalty.
000003329	29.11.1899	12485	LAWRENCE ADMVIER	12486	SOME NEWS PAPER	2	Apparently a strong condemnation and indignation at the Manifesto. His claim of superiority over 2 seasoned Candidates.
000003330	30.11.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	The Coolie was an unmitigated curse - a social evil. In New South Wales Sugar Industry became a success when coloured labour was diminished.
000003332	02.12.1899	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	00130	COLONIAL SECRETARY	1	Ready for Hospital work. Kindly state its nature, when to start...etc. Most of those who offered will be ready.
000003331	02.12.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	He stood for white labour. White girls were underpaid as cheap coloured labour was there and so if they want astray who was to blame?.
000003333	04.12.1899	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	00130	COLONIAL SECRETARY	1	It would be a serious disappointment if our offer is rejected. 45 people now ready at a moments notice. Some are getting training under Dr. Booth.
000003340	04.12.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	A "Substantial Donation" of pound 62-7-3 from Indian Merchants per Mr. Gandhi, has been received. Indian Ladies offer to make clothes etc. Indian merchants supplying the materials.
000003336	04.12.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Coolies got positions here which should go to whites. They cause unemployment. Indian labour was a social crime and commercial blunder.
000003334	04.12.1899	12412	DONE J.S.	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	2	Please strike of my name as do not want to go through this back- door course, via the protector. It is insulting.
000003335	04.12.1899	12487	HARRY JOHN	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	2	As I am suffering from night emissions etc., please withdraw my name. I think there is no shame to tell you the truth.
000003719	06.12.1899	12620	HARISHANKAR N.	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	1	Here are five more volunteers who offer their services without pay. All of us anxiously waiting for your further orders.
000003338	11.12.1899	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	12489	PRAGJEE BHIMABHAI BELLAIR	1	Ask volunteers be ready - start possibly tomorrow.
000003339	11.12.1899	12490	BOOTH, L. P. (Dr.)	00130	COLONIAL SECRETARY	1	I, and Mr. Gandhi will wait upon you tomorrow morning nine.
000003344	14.12.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Report of (1) Congress Hall Meeting (2) Mr. Escombe's Tea-Party (3) Rustomjee Parsee's Dinner Party: Mr. Escombe's speech briefly reported.
000003345	14.12.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	They met at Rt. Hon. Mr. Escombe's residence where Gandhiji said they were on proving their loyalty and sense of duty. Mr. Escombe said the incident was remarkable.
000003345	14.12.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	They met at Rt. Hon. Escombe's residence where Gandhiji said they were intent on proving their loyalty and sense of duty. Mr. Escombe said the incident was remarkable.
000003342	14.12.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	Just a few Lines of the report of Mr. Escombe's speech. It showed Indians were resolved to promote Imperial solidarity.
000003341	14.12.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1
000003343	14.12.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	Amount up to date pound 180-6-0. Parsee Rustomjee pound 41, Miakhan pound 40, Camroodin pound 21,etc.
000003347	15.12.1899	00107	COLONIST	00039	NATAL MERCURY	1	They have gone from purely mercenary motives and fully 2/3 are indentured pay pound1 per week and ration. Will not 1000 natives got thus some pay ?
000003349	15.12.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Bellair Red cross Society's President gratefully acknowledged the presentation of a purse of $.5-15-1 by Indians of the place.
000003348	15.12.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Most of our volunteers are also paid. The Indian corps under Dr. Booth is unpaid. Credit due to him for all his exertions in behalf Indians.
000003346	15.12.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	It brought 251 passengers. A large number were new castle residents.
000003350	15.12.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1
000003716	16.12.1899	12144	BULLEY, R.E. [B.M.S.]	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	1	I sincerely hope that your offer of help will be accepted. Please let me know when you receive a reply to it.
000003352	16.12.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1
000003353	17.12.1899	12491	POTCHEFSTROOMER	00039	NATAL MERCURY	1	Let is cease now, after Escombe's sympathy and great speech. Has not Gandhi shown what is to be excepted from him in a crisis? And Khan etc's loyalty.
000003354	23.12.1899	12492	IBRAHIM DADA & ALI HABIB	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	1	We have been sleeping there since 2.5 months, but the rent has not been fixed. We are leaving for India, so, kindly charge us reasonable rent so that no slur may be cast on Transvaal Refugees.
000003357	27.12.1899	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	12493	BARNES F.C. [ENGINEER, P.W.D.]	1	Please examine and let me have a cheque for... if correct. Mr. Bhayad's possible expenses not included here for which a 2nd bill may be submitted.
000003358	27.12.1899	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	12494	DISTRICT ENGINEER P.W.D.	1	I first class and 10 third class are sent herewith. 3 third class were used as from pmburg only, bearing numbers.... I reported the matter there at the time.
000003355	27.12.1899	12493	BARNES F.C. [ENGINEER, P.W.D.]	12490	BOOTH, L. P. (Dr.)	1	General Wolfe Marry and Mr. Clarence thank you and Mr. Gandhi for your "valuable service". Can I count upon their service if needed again ? by 1st January.?
000003359	27.12.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	List of Careers brought up by Mr. Gandhi (not free Volunteers) Total number 11 and with their amounts due to them "attach Sunday disbursements all amounting to pound 17-16-10. Rate of career 1 pound per week.
000003356	27.12.1899	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Authorised by the Superintendent (Dr. Booth). Rough draft in pencil amount not totalled but coming to pound 17-11-8. Interesting items.
000003360	29.12.1899	12494	DISTRICT ENGINEER P.W.D.	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	2	Please inform me : (1) Number of men and Sirdars you can supply (2) At what notice (3) Your nearest Railway station, Telegraphic Address etc.

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