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Correspondence : 1899 |
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000002906 |
02.01.1899 |
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The 16th Immigration Report shows a record demand unless natives are legally prohibited from going to Transvaal, the problem will remain. |
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000002908 |
04.01.1899 |
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LABISTOUR, C. A. DE R. |
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GANDHI, M. K. |
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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 |
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04.01.1899 |
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LABISTOUR, C. A. DE R. |
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GANDHI, M. K. |
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000002909 |
05.01.1899 |
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CORRESPONDENT, A |
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NATAL MERCURY |
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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. |
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000002910 |
06.01.1899 |
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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. |
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06.01.1899 |
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HERBERT, G.F. |
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GANDHI, M. K. |
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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. |
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000002912 |
07.01.1899 |
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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 |
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000002913 |
08.01.1899 |
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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. |
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000002921 |
10.01.1899 |
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SMITH, M.H.C/OHILLER J.J.SOLICI |
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GANDHI, M. K. |
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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 |
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000002916 |
10.01.1899 |
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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. |
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000002914 |
10.01.1899 |
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A white master was fined pound 10 for what the Magistrate himself regarded as too severe assault A very pathetic tail of persecution. |
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000002920 |
10.01.1899 |
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Bill for pound 1-11-6 for printing memorial to His Excellency the Governor 3 folios f Chap @ 10/6 |
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000002917 |
10.01.1899 |
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Chamber of commerce considered Governments plain assertion that law would be upheld and offenders prosecuted. They decided to reply to Government. |
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000002919 |
11.01.1899 |
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CORDEREY, J. W. |
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RHODESIA ADVERTISER |
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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. |
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000002915 |
11.01.1899 |
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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. |
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000002918 |
11.01.1899 |
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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. |
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000002923 |
11.01.1899 |
12429 |
'KATHIAWAR TIMES' |
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GANDHI, M. K. |
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We shall be obliged it you supply us news and News Papers South African Weekly. Glad to know of your heroic efforts against odds. |
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000002922 |
11.01.1899 |
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Voucher for the above till. |
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000002924 |
12.01.1899 |
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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. |
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000002929 |
13.01.1899 |
12426 |
CORDEREY, J. W. |
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RHODESIA ADVERTISER |
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"Herald" [E. P. H. ?] Congratulates umtalion its effort; it "saves much trouble in the long run" it thinks. |
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000002930 |
13.01.1899 |
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FAIRPLAY |
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RHODESIA ADVERTISER |
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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. |
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000002927 |
13.01.1899 |
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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. |
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000002925 |
13.01.1899 |
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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. |
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000002931 |
13.01.1899 |
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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. |
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000002926 |
13.01.1899 |
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Mr. Casten came to the town on Tuesday evening to investigate the recent anti-Indian demonstration. [Mr. Casten : A Public Prosecutor.] |
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000002928 |
13.01.1899 |
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On Inspector Birch's report the following 16 persons have been summoned. [Names given] Case to be heard this morning. |
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000002933 |
14.01.1899 |
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UNPROTECTED ONE, An |
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NATAL MERCURY |
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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. |
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000002932 |
14.01.1899 |
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HEMSWORTH, A.D. |
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NATAL MERCURY |
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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. |
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000002934 |
15.01.1899 |
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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. |
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000002935 |
15.01.1899 |
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I resolved that while deprecating violence; it heartily sympathises with Umtali and urged either pardon or a very light sentence. |
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000002936 |
16.01.1899 |
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EDWARD P.M. |
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NATAL MERCURY |
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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. |
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000023946 |
17.01.1899 |
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GANDHI, M. K. |
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SHUKLA, Dalpatram Bhagwanji |
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Inquires about some persons informs that as G. could not improve his handwriting he has taken to typing. |
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000002941 |
17.01.1899 |
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IMPERIALIST |
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NATAL MERCURY |
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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. |
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000002937 |
17.01.1899 |
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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. |
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000002939 |
17.01.1899 |
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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. |
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000002940 |
17.01.1899 |
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There are 78000 Muslims in South Africa; and every one united with him with one another. The faith is progressing satisfactorily. |
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000002938 |
17.01.1899 |
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HERBERT, G.F. |
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GANDHI, M. K. |
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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. |
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000002942 |
19.01.1899 |
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OLD INDIAN COLONIST, An |
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NATAL MERCURY |
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The Protector does not record their grievances but asks them to go back to the Cruel Masters All labourers are not liars. |
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000002943 |
19.01.1899 |
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000002944 |
20.01.1899 |
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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. |
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000002945 |
20.01.1899 |
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It has wisely done so. The biggest rascal, if monied, is allowed here and desirable Britishers Germans etc. have been banned entry. |
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20.01.1899 |
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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. |
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000002949 |
21.01.1899 |
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GANDHI, M. K. |
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VARIOUS PERSONS |
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Complete prohibition of indentured migration to Natal alone will meet the Case. which demands immediate earnest attention. |
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000002948 |
21.01.1899 |
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Mr. N . proposed that volunteers be called to prevent Asiatics' landing, it necessary by shooting any who attempted to land. |
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000002947 |
21.01.1899 |
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'The Wily Baniyans' were found to be suffering from a common disease. Natal Government has been informed that the plague scare unfounded. |
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000002950 |
24.01.1899 |
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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. |
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000002951 |
24.01.1899 |
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"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. |
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000002952 |
25.01.1899 |
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PARADOX |
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NATAL MERCURY |
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Barret's offence was trivial compared with provocation which was grave. Indians have become insolent and run to the Protector with false charges. |
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000002953 |
26.01.1899 |
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A well-informed article indignantly protesting against Transvaal's latest move to confine Asiatics to locations showing its injustice. |
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000002955 |
27.01.1899 |
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COMROODIN & CO. & OTHER INDIAN |
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VICEROY OF INDIA |
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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. |
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000002956 |
27.01.1899 |
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Bill of pound 1-5-0 being charges for printing the memorial in 4 hours. Bill of the International Printing Press [Indian Press] |
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000002958 |
31.01.1899 |
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Bulawayo should join Salisbury and Umtali in their fight against the traders. These latter contribute nothing to the upkeep or defence of Rhodesia. |
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000002959 |
03.02.1899 |
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He was bound over for three months in two sureties of pound 100 each. Marley had denied assault on Naik. An appeal was noted. |
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000002960 |
03.02.1899 |
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Bound over for two months with two sureties of $ .100 each. Appeal was noted. |
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000002962 |
06.02.1899 |
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The indefinite postponement was probably due to Imperial interference. I will please poor burghers who had petitioned for relation of Indian shops. |
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000002961 |
06.02.1899 |
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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." |
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000002963 |
07.02.1899 |
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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. |
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000002966 |
07.02.1899 |
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PRINCIPAL UNDER SECRETARY |
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GANDHI, M. K. |
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I am sending herewith circular instructions regarding persons who claim benefits of former domicile in Natal; is sued under Immigration Act. |
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000002965 |
07.02.1899 |
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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. |
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000002964 |
07.02.1899 |
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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. |
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000002967 |
07.02.1899 |
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Proof of actual residence for two years [Continuous] will be sufficient for exemption from operation of the Immigration Restriction Act of 1897. |
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000003337 |
07.02.1899 |
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MOODLEY, S. DORASAMY |
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GANDHI, M. K. |
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Will he give me lessons in the morning as I cannot attend the night-class which is too far off from Greyville? |
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000002968 |
08.02.1899 |
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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. |
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000002969 |
09.02.1899 |
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INSPECTOR OF NUISANCES |
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GANDHI, M. K. |
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Kindly apply to the Town Clerk for a copy. I believe printed copies have been provided by him. |
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000002971 |
09.02.1899 |
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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. |
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000002970 |
09.02.1899 |
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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. |
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000002972 |
10.02.1899 |
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'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. |
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11.02.1899 |
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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. |
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000002974 |
11.02.1899 |
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PRINCIPAL UNDER SECRETARY |
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