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000001558 |
01.01.1897 |
00089 |
INDIAN-BRITISH SNLYECT, An |
00090 |
DIAMOND FIELDS ADVERTISER |
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Mr. Pillay's disclaimer of Gandhiji's pamphlet who was due to
the letter's refusal to pay the former 5 or 10 guineas for some information. |
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01.01.1897 |
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000001559 |
01.01.1897 |
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We can see nothing but harm likely to result from it. It may
bring about a clash with authorities and thus put the Natal Whites in the
wrong box. |
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01.01.1897 |
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The Town Council sub. Committee promised to give every
consideration to the views of the league regarding licences, locations etc.
for Indians. |
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01.01.1897 |
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This stream threatens destruction, and is harmful both
economically and hygienically on account of their dirty habits. |
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01.01.1897 |
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They have been fumigated and passengers disinfected all clothing
being burnt and passengers bathed in carbolic acid solution. |
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000001556 |
01.01.1897 |
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As a result of the careful fumigation, not a blanket is left on
board either of the vessels. |
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000001555 |
01.01.1897 |
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Growth of the Anti-Asiatic feeling is unquestionable as the
following advertisement to attend a meeting for demonstration shows. |
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000001551 |
01.01.1897 |
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The League has received a letter from the Government to the
effect that the Government is considering the problem. |
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000001560 |
02.01.1897 |
09276 |
SWEENY E. |
13111 |
NATAL ADVERTISER |
1 |
The man responsible for turning out my wife was Parsi Rustomji
(Indian Land Lord) under whose orders sweetman acted. |
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000001561 |
02.01.1897 |
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000001562 |
04.01.1897 |
00057 |
PROCUPINE PETER |
13111 |
NATAL ADVERTISER |
1 |
Like Australia we must set aside constitutional scruples to
drive out "Our precious Gandhis, Dadas and Abdullas" etc. Advocates
cessation from the British Empire: |
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000001566 |
04.01.1897 |
00057 |
PROCUPINE PETER |
13111 |
NATAL ADVERTISER |
1 |
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000001563 |
04.01.1897 |
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It has protested against the disabilities placed on Indians in
Africa and appealing to the Government for remedial measures. |
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000001564 |
04.01.1897 |
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As the Victoria Cape Room will be too small, the meeting will be
held in the market square: Polak H.S. |
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000001565 |
04.01.1897 |
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000001571 |
05.01.1897 |
00092 |
NO FAVOUR |
13111 |
NATAL ADVERTISER |
1 |
What about those who come by German boats ? I believe they are
Arabs, not British subjects. Are "17 natives" Kaffirs or free
Indians ? |
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000001575 |
05.01.1897 |
00093 |
ONE WHO KNOWS |
13111 |
NATAL ADVERTISER |
1 |
I am the last to take the part of an Indian Land Lord...but I
suggest an inquiry it will reveal startling things allowed here: |
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000001567 |
05.01.1897 |
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Report of the Town Hall Meeting. "Mr. Gandhi had dragged
our reputation in the gutters of India and he had painted Natal black as his
skin". etc. The Meeting approved repatriation of the passages at the
colony's expense. |
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000001568 |
05.01.1897 |
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Umzinto s. S. arrived with 493 Indian Immigrants and is
quarantined at the bluff. There are 17 natives and 7 Europeans also. The
Indians were only kept in quarantine. |
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000001574 |
05.01.1897 |
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The Demonstration move is heading towards mob-law. Does the
Colonial Patriotic Union approve these extreme steps ? |
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000001572 |
05.01.1897 |
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The Authorities cannot state when they will be released from
quarantine. The Steamer officials believe it will be on Friday or so. |
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000001569 |
05.01.1897 |
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They are still quarantined and it is not certain when they will
be granted pratique. The "Crescent" s. S. is expected from Bombay
soon. |
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05.01.1897 |
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'Umzino' with 493 Indians was given pratique yesterday. The
passengers were taken to the bluff and the vessel brought inside. |
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000001589 |
06.01.1897 |
00096 |
SYMPATHY |
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NATAL MERCURY |
1 |
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000001587 |
06.01.1897 |
00096 |
SYMPATHY |
00039 |
NATAL MERCURY |
1 |
Some remission must be given to them as they have lost all their
crops on account of locusts and are therefore hard hit. |
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000001577 |
06.01.1897 |
00094 |
PRINCIPAL UNDER SECRETARY |
00095 |
ORGANISERS OF THE MEETING |
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The Government holds that a demonstration will thwart
Government's intention to prevent the influx. At present Government has no
power to prevent landing. |
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000001590 |
06.01.1897 |
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000001578 |
06.01.1897 |
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The telegraphic reply of the Government is the outcome of a
cabinet meeting held at Maritzburg yesterday morning. |
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000001579 |
06.01.1897 |
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A Conference of Colonial Patriotic Union and Organisers of the
meeting was held privately. It decided to abandon the demonstration. |
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000001580 |
06.01.1897 |
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While we support every constitutional attempt to prevent the
"Importation" to free Indians, the demonstration idea is foolish
and harmful. |
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000001586 |
06.01.1897 |
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The new law is enforced thoroughly will soon give us a criminal
and destitute population and it will tax our energies to keep them in order. |
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000001585 |
06.01.1897 |
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The Council adopted Mr. Scott Motsson that bye-laws should be
framed to confine Indians of specified categories to locations. |
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000001584 |
06.01.1897 |
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The Government rightly refused to sanction unconstitutional
means. Violence would be playing into the hands of Gandhi. |
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000001583 |
06.01.1897 |
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000001582 |
06.01.1897 |
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A translation of the passport now handed to Aliens who satisfy
the officials of their worthiness (Verbatim Translation). The passport is to
be renewed every 3 months and then every year. |
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000001588 |
06.01.1897 |
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000001576 |
06.01.1897 |
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We must all unite to prevent free Indians Influx and avoid
unconstitutional methods and put principle above self. |
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000001581 |
06.01.1897 |
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"s. S. Crescent" is hourly expected from Bombay and
has a large number of free Indians on Board. |
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000001606 |
07.01.1897 |
00097 |
MITCHESON, P. E. G. |
13111 |
NATAL ADVERTISER |
1 |
Government should prove their bonafides by rushing legislation
to stop the Asiatic Invasion. There may be blood shed even before councils
are summoned. |
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000001607 |
07.01.1897 |
00098 |
AFRICANDER |
13111 |
NATAL ADVERTISER |
1 |
"Before the countless (Indian) microbes pour in and
irremediably flood" the colony. Natalians should go to the shore and
request the Indians to go back unless in the meantime. Government hurry
through bills to prevent the inroad. |
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000001613 |
07.01.1897 |
00099 |
NOBODY ABROAD, A |
00039 |
NATAL MERCURY |
1 |
"Every one derided Dr. Jameson's generalship. Only Colonel
Rhodes, Ex-Secretary to Lord Harris aroused Universal interest here". |
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000001601 |
07.01.1897 |
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Harry Sparks and Mr. Putnam interviewed Attorney General. The
Deputation on return seemed confident and hoped that Government will find
ways of sending back the Indians. |
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000001605 |
07.01.1897 |
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After 23 days' quarantine, i.e. 12 days after the fumigation the
steamers will be granted pratique on Sunday when they can land the
passengers. |
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000001618 |
07.01.1897 |
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The plague should strengthen the hands of the Durban Committee.
Indians and Chinamen have appeared in Cape Town also. An united and
determined attempt by all Colonies should be made. |
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000001602 |
07.01.1897 |
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Harry Sparks stated that the demonstration was not definitely
given up. Their plans had not matured. |
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000001617 |
07.01.1897 |
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A Second meeting was held here which resolved on a third meeting
to consider the demonstration idea to prevent landing. |
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000001616 |
07.01.1897 |
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Energetic steps (Described in detail) are taken by Durban.
Feeling is running high. Unless the Indians are landed secretly a row seems
imminent Gandhiji is said to have a complete printing plan to start a paper. |
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000001615 |
07.01.1897 |
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The Town Council have resolved that the time has come when
Indians and Natives not servants or owners be located outside. |
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000001614 |
07.01.1897 |
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The objection against Gandhiji's translation was upheld by the
court as Gandhiji was not a sworn translator. The opposing counsel urged a
long quarantine for Gandhiji and many week's custody for his client. |
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000001611 |
07.01.1897 |
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The Government rightly refused to approve of the idea of a
demonstration as they cannot agree to ways and means which are not
constitutional. The prevention of influx of Indians is a complicated question
for more even than that of disfranchisement. |
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000001604 |
07.01.1897 |
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The Union is very much alive as seen by its programme of meetings.
Organisations with the same object should amalgamate. |
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000001600 |
07.01.1897 |
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Other Private meetings were held chiefly by the Demonstration
party. Government Attorney General has received a deputation. |
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000001608 |
07.01.1897 |
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Government's reply will give general satisfaction. It was
despatched after a Cabinet meeting in the fore noon. |
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000001612 |
07.01.1897 |
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The Article strongly condemns premature violence and supports
"Witness's" suggestion to call a special Session of the Parliament
and to organise meetings. |
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000001599 |
07.01.1897 |
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The Union does not favour the idea as it is illegal and harmful,
several meetings were held to persuade dropping of Demonstration. |
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000001598 |
07.01.1897 |
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000001597 |
07.01.1897 |
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The Committee of the Monday meeting were divided among
themselves as to the steps they should take in view of Government's reply.
The Committee having no status it was decided to send the wire to Government
as from Harry Sparks. |
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07.01.1897 |
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000001595 |
07.01.1897 |
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The Union will soon have rules etc. Already 2500 have become
members. Meetings will be held all over the colony to gather support. |
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000001594 |
07.01.1897 |
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The Committee urged to various centres - Please hold meetings to
support us and request Government to call a special session of Parliament to
deal with the question. |
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000001592 |
07.01.1897 |
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Another meeting today will consider Government's reply to
Monday's meeting resolution. Colonial Patriotic Union tried in vain to merge
the two Committees. |
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000001603 |
07.01.1897 |
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Secretary of the Natal Indian Congress stated that Government's
reply to the Demonstration meeting did not mean much and denied that the
congress wanted to "import" free Indians as that would mean
competition with those already here: But he added the so called free Indians
are imported by English firms here for their own convenience. |
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000001593 |
07.01.1897 |
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"Please convey the strong popular feeling against their
landing to the quarantined steamer's Indians, request them to return."! |
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000001609 |
07.01.1897 |
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It has caused a profound sensation in the city. It will
strengthen the hands of the Government in dealing with quarantined Indians. |
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000001591 |
07.01.1897 |
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A mass meeting will be held to consider Government's reply to
our resolutions of Monday's meeting and to decide on further actions - Harry
Sparks. |
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07.01.1897 |
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There is no much vitality in it. There is no influential man on
its roll (E.P.Society in PMburg) |
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000001631 |
08.01.1897 |
00102 |
DE.V. |
13111 |
NATAL ADVERTISER |
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Every Government certainly has the power to pass a provisional
drastic measure to overcome all legal difficulties if it really sympathises
with the people. |
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000001629 |
08.01.1897 |
00100 |
COLONIAL PATRIOTIC UNION |
00101 |
DEPUTY MAYOR |
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"Please take steps to cope with this threatened evil of the
landing of Indians as it will cause over crowding and insanitation" -
Chairman. |
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000001634 |
08.01.1897 |
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The question was firmly referred to the committee of the whole
Town Council. The market was characterised as illegal and of stolen goods. |
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000001641 |
08.01.1897 |
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The ravages of the Bombay plague show the wisdom of imposing
quarantine. If necessary all Indians ports should be declared
"Infected". |
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000001633 |
08.01.1897 |
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We hear that many Indian traders also desire restriction of free
Indians' immigration. But they cannot openly sympathise. |
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08.01.1897 |
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But this demonstration plan is harmful. It may lead to violence
and thus defeat its object and force the sympathetic Government to side with
Indians. |
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08.01.1897 |
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Unless Asiatics are excluded English men and particularly
English women cannot make Natal their Home. That should be done even if Sugar
Industry has to perish. |
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000001639 |
08.01.1897 |
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According to 'Natal Advertiser', Indians are indifferent, they
think it Government's job. Colonial Patriotic Union Holds aloof from the move
for demonstration. |
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000001635 |
08.01.1897 |
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000001636 |
08.01.1897 |
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The formalities have been complied with and the Property of
Smith W. M. transferred to Pillay A. M. |
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000001638 |
08.01.1897 |
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It is expected Indians will be landed on Sunday as by then 12
days will have gone since fumigation. |
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000001620 |
08.01.1897 |
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The rumour that they were to be released from quarantine
yesterday has no truth in it. The date is not yet fixed. |
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000001621 |
08.01.1897 |
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Attorney General's statement that Government would reign and not
actively suppress violence was reprehensible. They should have upheld Law. |
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000001627 |
08.01.1897 |
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Signatures are being taken of those "Willing to go to the
point and prevent the landing of Indians by force, if necessary". |
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000001622 |
08.01.1897 |
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Report of the meeting in which Attorney General's statement
(1621) was announced Full of provoking speeches. "Indian ocean is the
fullest peace for the quarantined Indians" etc. From concluding portion
it appears violence to the person of Gandhiji was precontemplated. |
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000001640 |
08.01.1897 |
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We heartily endorse the suggestion of the last night's meeting
to call a special Sessions. That is the legitimate way of dealing. |
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000001628 |
08.01.1897 |
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The Attorney General interviewed, said that there was no hopes
of repatriation compulsory or voluntary. "Government have not such
power". |
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08.01.1897 |
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Government's attempt to get the demonstration dropped failed.
Attorney General will wire the resolutions and get instructions. |
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08.01.1897 |
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"If you are willing to close your store to enable your
assistants to join the demonstration. Please sign below". - Harry
Sparks. |
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08.01.1897 |
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It was held this morning. Active steps are taken to enlist
labour support and the steamers movements are closely watched. |
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08.01.1897 |
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"Natal Advertiser's" report of the meeting. It
resolved on taking out a demonstration also. Complete Report. |
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08.01.1897 |
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"Natal Mercury's" report of the meeting. Reference to
Gandhiji full of hatred - to other Indians also but specially to Gandhiji.
"Sink the Ships". "I would give a month's pay to have one shot
at the ships". |
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08.01.1897 |
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The Supreme Court held as valid a promissory note signed by
Nepaul and endorsed by Nidha as having liability against Nepaul only. |
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08.01.1897 |
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000001663 |
09.01.1897 |
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J. P. B. |
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NATAL MERCURY |
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Let us first ascertain if the "free" Indians who come
are not really indentured by a private agency. If so, they can be easily sent
back as the process is against law. |
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09.01.1897 |
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CIVIS BRITANIARUM SUM |
00039 |
NATAL MERCURY |
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Suitable Immigration law and educational tests for franchise
will do it. But British Empire will never deprive Indians of the proud title
of C.B. & to suit Natal as that would change the constitution of the
Empire: |
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09.01.1897 |
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The following leaders have been appointed for Railway men,
Point-men, Printers, Carpenters, Store-assistants, Brick-layers, etc. |
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000001655 |
09.01.1897 |
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Enthusiasm in running to fever heat. An Australian - resident
for 4 hours was enthusiastically heard and greeted. |
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09.01.1897 |
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Demonstration tries to force the Government to do an impossible
thing. We are for Constitutional agitation - meetings and petitions etc. |
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09.01.1897 |
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Indians employed to distribute handbills to protest against the
invasion. An Indian struck a white boy for pulling down a notice. |
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09.01.1897 |
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It was announced that people should be ready at 5 A.M, when
Indians would land - no, would try to land "Gandhi to the Point". |
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09.01.1897 |
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09.01.1897 |
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Meetings at Dundee and Richmond will be held Richmond Road
Farmer's Association also will hold one. |
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09.01.1897 |
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Inflammatory harangues will most likely lead to violence and
lend colour to Gandhi's mendacious and malicious charges. Government is
weak-kneed when it says that it will resign rather than crush violence. |
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09.01.1897 |
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000001668 |
09.01.1897 |
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The following leaders will guide the divisions against their
names. Mounted trumpeteers will sound the signal. |
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000001669 |
09.01.1897 |
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The proportion of the agitation is an emphatic reply to the
reported intention to claim damages for quarantine. |
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09.01.1897 |
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09.01.1897 |
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Mr. Harry Sparks is emphatic in this desire to organise orderly
demonstration and not a riotous mob. |
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09.01.1897 |
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It has appointed heads of various sections of the trade and
organised volunteers and buglers to inform the public. Response is very
great. |
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Durban Young Men's Parliament will hold a special session, in
response to a requisition to consider the problem. |
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Last Week's activities show that Durban is in earnest means
business. Government has candidly expressed desire to stop "free"
immigration. |
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He would consult his own comfort if he does not set foot on
Durban. His maligning and blackening the colony has provoked us. |
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The organisers of the meetings and demonstration must have
complete control over the crowd while keeping up spirits. |
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They showed Durban's determination. Any false step or precipitate
violence will help Gandhi. Government is with us. |
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A peaceable demonstration is to be made against Indians of the
two steamers if they refused to return Temporary legislation is also
proposed. |
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Natal has to look to the welfare of the Natives as well as
Indians already there: They agree that further influx should be stopped.
Again the demonstration must be peaceful to be successful. - Gandhi wrongly
imagined we would sit still while he continued to pour 1000 to 2000 Indians
per month. The meeting was a success. |
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Government has gone as far as possible to meet the popular view.
It will call a special sessions and resign in case of violence. |
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The question was discussed by the cabinet and then the Governor
had a long interview with Sir Robinson J.(Premier). |
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A mass meeting will be held to pass the Durban resolutions
regarding the Asiatic Question. |
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He was given 2 months and 12 lashes. He refused to plead guilty
and so his counsel retired. He made no statement etc. |
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TAYLOR, GOHU |
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Demonstration will be harmful. I suggest the observance of a
special day when pledges may be taken to prevent immigration, first by
constitutional means and then by force if necessary. |
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3 Soldiers going from Calcutta to London died on board. This is
an excellent lever for our Government to work with to stop immigration. |
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In order to detect secret landing there is very efficient
organisation. Telegrams of assistance have poured in. |
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Some official report that Mr. Gandhi and the Indians are in a
State of "Funk" and willing to return. The Captain has called Mr.
Spratts for negotiation. Mr. Wylie etc. have gone to steamers. |
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11.01.1897 |
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It is temporarily imposed, pending Government orders, as it has
6 Indians from Bombay. |
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Great Britain would see that India is not disaffected by our
treatment of Indians. We cannot stop immigration of a class of Indians and
keep door open for another class (Coolies) East Africa is a good outlet for
India. It would be a tactical blunder to make Gandhi a martyr. He must be let
alone. |
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Interviewed a Natalian, said that he believes in constitutional
means and so suggested that the quarantined Indians must be allowed to land.
But after that the Indian must go to avoid trouble. |
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The movement has got good financial support. It is surmised that
landing will not be tried before Monday. |
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Local Indians (Pretoria Indians) are raising a fund to assist
their Natal brethren in the present struggle. |
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It was suggested that Gandhi may test the fitness of an
applicant to be admitted as an interpreter. But chief Justice decided
otherwise. |
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A Johannesburger who offered 1000 men to support the cause had a
scuffle with an opponent. The former afterwards apologised. |
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Mr. Sparks will stand for Durban County during the next
election. He has good support. |
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The Times of Natal says many men have arranged to go to Durban -
Some foregoing a day's pay. |
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Government is justified in refusing to call a special sessions
since the Demonstration party insist on adopting unconstitutional and violent
means. Government is week kneed towards demonstrationists. |
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He was drunk says. |
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Up to a certain point it has done good but excess is always
dangerous. If they do not Kup within constitutional bounds they would have
created a Frankenstein. |
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Interviewed Capt. Ballard said the quarantined steamers cannot
come before 4 o'clock. He admitted the point was a place of great interest. |
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Meetings at Ladysmith, New Castle and Cape Town were held - All
averse to Asiatic Invasion. |
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It has annoyed the demonstrationists. A Meeting is called to
consider the new aspect. |
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It is understood that cLosing of stores at the time of landing
will be general. Towns people are on the alert. |
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Though a little unfair, it will force Government to pass good
measures. Natal objects to "free" Indians and not labourers. |
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We are glad that the Organisers urge people to be peaceful. The
Immigrants should better land at some other port. |
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"Natal Advertiser's" report of Saturdays and Sunday's
incidents in Durban. |
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Principle Under secretary has informed Mr. Sparks that
Government will introduce a measure in its ordinary Session early in march to
check immigration of free Indians and is taking other steps also. |
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Report full of Pmburg Meeting with the usual flings- Like
"Black Scorpions" against Indians. Report of a Dundee Meeting.
Also. [Note: On the back of this page there are (1) leading article re
Asiatic Invasion and (2) a letter by "Citizen" re: Speeches at
their meetings.] |
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Durban's request to hold a meeting to urge Government to call a
special sessions was complied with by an enthusiastic crowd. |
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The Demonstration Committee were at hand all day. At 9-30 P.M
the Committee informed to public that landing time was not yet fixed. |
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Mr. Wylie announced that a firm had given Rs.25/- for the
movement. Messages of sympathy from various places were read. |
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Meetings are held of and on Perhaps the quarantined Indians will
go to Transvaal. Meetings all over the colony also held. |
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Messages of sympathy from all over Natal were read. Dr. Mckenzie
appealed to the boys to avoid riot and disorder. |
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Pratique was granted this morning at about 10 A.M. The Steamers
will cross the bar at about 4 P.M. Passengers will not land at once. |
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"5000 men walking to the point to down 200 or 300 miserable
coolies... would brand their cause for years and years." |
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One rumour is that they will be conveyed to Transvaal direct.
Another that they will be landed at port Shepstone. |
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The Deputy Mayor informed Mr. Poynton that the Municipal
Corporation realised that there was no accommodation for them. Bye-laws will
be duly enforced. |
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The trumpeteers have been sent to get their horses. Intense
excitement prevails. Health officer went to give pratique at 8.30 A.M. |
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The Meeting did not favour a Special sessions to deal with the
Asiatic problem It left the matter to Government. |
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The Meeting called upon Government to repatriate quarantined
Indians and to stop free Indians immigration for which a special sessions of
the parliament should be called. |
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Men were camping on the Back Beach all night and the encampment
and watch will continue till Indians land. |
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Every one was on the qui vive. Mr. Sparks Harry announced that
pratique may be granted early morning. All should assemble. |
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The Union tug Natal went to fetch the European passengers and
the 2 water police at about 12 noon. |
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"Please support plea special sessions". The Maritzburg
meeting chairman wired "All resolutions passed unanimously". |
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12.01.1897 |
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OLD COLONIST |
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NATAL ADVERTISER |
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Permitting their disembarkation would be a blunder and a crime
with irretraceable effects. Our merchant and public men are to blame. |
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12.01.1897 |
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IMPARTIAL COLONIST |
13111 |
NATAL ADVERTISER |
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I object to the word. They are not enemies. Their insanitation
is due to their poverty. They made Natal. Is this "British Justice"
? |
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12.01.1897 |
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YOUR WELL-WISHER |
13111 |
NATAL ADVERTISER |
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Meetings at hotels lead crowds into temptation to drink and are
therefore dangerous to peace. |
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12.01.1897 |
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COLONIST |
13111 |
NATAL ADVERTISER |
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He could show his practical interest in the anti Indian movement
by cLosing all the bars on his premises. |
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12.01.1897 |
00109 |
ANTI-BUBONIC |
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NATAL MERCURY |
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Why did she take on board the six "Gentlemen"? Perhaps
they came to Delgoa Bay by the "Crescent". The "Greek"
must be treated like "Courland". |
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He said that Indians expect that justice will be dealt to them
by the Government and they will land. Gandhiji is not afraid but he could not
say about "New" Indians. |
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Ship owners are approaching the Committee with a view to
returning Indians: negotiations proceeding. |
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