000005205

01.01.1911

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Two specimen copies of Gandhi's Bill of Charges to Messrs East India Trading Company, and Dada Osman.

000005206

01.01.1911

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1

Balance sheet of 1910 showing a loss of Pound 223 and odd.

00005241B

01.01.1911

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3

Text of the Act of 1906 of the Cape.

000005210

01.01.1911

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4

(1)Education Test makes passing impossible (2)Wives and Children of domiciled Asiatics become "Prohibited" etc. [Harsher than the Natal and Cape Laws : Handwriting seems to be that of Mr. Ritch]

00005241C

01.01.1911

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11

Act of 1903 also Amended Act of 1906. Act.

00005241A

01.01.1911

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3

Text of your Act of 1906. Any person who can satisfy Immigration officer by writing and signing an application in English can enter.

000005203

05.01.1911

06718

ANANDLAL

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

2

My father will not permit so I have decided to go to South Africa without his permission. I try to keep up Phoenix ideals here:

000009528

08.01.1911

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

01806

GANDHI, Chanchalben

6

I and Ba are glad to receive your long and interesting letter. Havilal will be released tomorrow. He will also be yoceased. I wish that you should not put on ornament ever to pamloev public opinion. Real ornaments are character and chastity both of which you do possess.

000005204

19.01.1911

14386

POLAK, H. S. L.

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

4

Will you continue passive resistance for that case only - if all other points are gained ?

00005206A

23.01.1911

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4

What are the chances of an appeal in Hoosaing's case ? When out of 6 members 4 were persent and I voted in his favour ? Opinion : Though no reasonable certainty of success worth wile to take the risk.

000005211

01.02.1911

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3

Three specimens of Bills of the International Printing Press [Gandhi's Press] which publishes "Indian Opinion"

000005207

11.02.1911

12957

POLAK, Maud (Miss)

00416

GANDHI, Chhaganlal K.

1

We shall get Pound 65/- the expected subscription for the fund. Ritch is leaving England for South Africa. Glad you going to India.

000005208

20.02.1911

06718

ANANDLAL

00899

GANDHI, Maganlal K.

6

He says that Indians are happier in jail than outside. Phoenix seems to have forgotten me. Gandhi's ideal is thus not realised.

00005213B

20.02.1911

06718

ANANDLAL

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

1

It is not certain when I shall come there:

00005213A

20.02.1911

06718

ANANDLAL

03512

PURUSHOTTAMALAL

1

Conveys personal news.

000005213

20.02.1911

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1

Of International Printing Press - Loss Pound 223-18-6. They have to be made with in one year of the enforcement of Act 36 of 1908 i.e. before 21st September 1909.

000005209

25.02.1911

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6

"To amend and all the various provincial laws, to provide for an Immigration Department and Regulate Immigration into the Union.

000005212

28.02.1911

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1

Lepin and Lepin's Bill for legal work. Reference to British Indian Association vs. Smuts J. C. and to appeal of Mahomad Chhotabhai.

000005395

01.03.1911

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1

Trial Balance for March 1911. Loss pound 223-18-6.

000005214

01.03.1911

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1

(1)Racial bar by refusing residential right to educated Indians in Free State. (2)Rights of domicile not fully recognised etc.

000005322

01.03.1911

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1

Names of 10 Chinese Satyagrahis - evidently a very incomplete list with a remark by Gandhi as to their prisons.

000005396

01.03.1911

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1

Total collection 3 pound21-7-10. Balance pound 68-14-10 and Polak's collection at the Cape pound 28-17-2.

000005219

02.03.1911

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08295

RITCH, L. W.

3

With amendments guaranteeing existing rights of India in Natal and Cape, the Immigration will be admirable.

000005220

02.03.1911

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

14584

GOOL, Adam

1

Receive Ritch with due honour. Bill bad for Cape Natal Strenuous opposition necessary. Await letter.

000005223

02.03.1911

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

13471

GREGOROWSKI, R.

2

The Bill baffles me. I am suspicious of Smuts' intentions. I want your interpretation on the following points. Some of 9 points given.

000005221

02.03.1911

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

13838

GOOL, Abdul Hamid (Dr.)

1

It is likely to satisfy satyagrahis of Transvaal, but it deprives the Cape and Natal of good many rights. Status quo should be maintained.

000005215

02.03.1911

12683

REGISTRAR OF ASIATICS

13836

BURNE & BURNE (Messrs)

1

They have to be made within one year of the enforcement of the Act 36 of 1908 i.e. before 21st September 1909.

000005222

02.03.1911

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

13812

UNDER SECRETARY FOR COLONIES

2

If those who pass the education test can remain, the Transvaal Struggle can end. But clarity on the point is essential. What about wives of Registered Asiatics ?

000005218

02.03.1911

00157

GANDHI, M.K.

01588

POLAK, H.S.L.

1

I feel that the Transvaal Struggle will end, but what a terrible thing for Cape and Natal. Herewith draft of wire for Natal to inquire rights of Natal domiciles and their minors etc.

000005217

02.03.1911

00157

GANDHI, M.K.

00730

RUSTOMJEE, Parsee

1

Polak left for Durban Inform him my long letter regarding Bill will reach Saturday etc.

000005216

02.03.1911

08619

GOKHALE

02946

BRITISH INDIAN ASSOCIATION

1

Wire views new proposals arranging here frustrate Natal move Private Gokhale.

000029662

03.03.1911

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08759

DOKE, Olive C. (Miss)

1

Inquiries re: her father's (Rev. Doke's)illness

000029659

03.03.1911

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08759

DOKE, Olive C. (Miss)

1

re: sending Ramdas & Devdas to learn music from her.

000005225

03.03.1911

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

13191

WEST

1

Everything depends upon its progress. If the Bill is altered for the worse we shall need press-notices on it, so keep them.

000005224

03.03.1911

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

00130

COLONIAL SECRETARY

1

Does the Section 1 contemplate entry of educated Asiatics passing the Educational test enter Transvaal without registration under 36 of 1908 ?

000005231

04.03.1911

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08295

RITCH, L. W.

2

It shows that your work and Polak's have told. Schreiner's Opinion should be taken if the cape Indians pay for it. Passive Resistance Fund cannot be used for it.

000005228

04.03.1911

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

14386

POLAK, H. S. L.

1

Gragorowski R.'s view is dead against the Bill. So no ambiguity should be allowed to remain. Passive Resistance Fund cannot be used for this work.

000005233

04.03.1911

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

00157

GANDHI, M.K.

1

Inform all extremely satisfactory wire from Smuts coming evening two Sorabjees.

000005234

04.03.1911

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

00130

COLONIAL SECRETARY

2

Thanks for Smuts' assurance, but special mention should be made to exempt Educated Asiatics who pass the test from Transvaal and Free State Laws, also for minors outside Transvaal and wives of residents, passive resistance will stop then. [Date fixed with reference to "Indian Opinion" 18-3-1911. P. 101]

000005227

04.03.1911

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

00130

COLONIAL SECRETARY

2

Thanks for it to Smuts. But Section 7 militates against that interpretation and wives and minors have no protection of common Law. When these 2 points are made clear passive resistance will stop. Please no victimisation.

000005232

04.03.1911

01342

NATESAN

02946

BRITISH INDIAN ASSOCIATION

1

Cable immediately views New Act. Also advise nature future agitation here:

000005230

04.03.1911

14386

POLAK, H. S. L.

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

1

Strongly urge wire Ritch take Schreiner's Opinion same points. Gregorowski shall be here Monday Tuesday.

000005226

04.03.1911

00130

COLONIAL SECRETARY

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

3

Asia admitted under educational test will not fall under Registration Law or be restricted to provincial limits. Please end passive resistance and its sufferings which have equally distressed Smuts.

000005229

04.03.1911

12972

GREGOROWSKI, R.

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

1

The Draft Act does not aid the Asiatic. He cease to be a prohibited immigrant but in the end he is not better off.

000005239

06.03.1911

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08295

RITCH, L. W.

1

If Smuts does not yield as to the clarification of the points do you think my presence necessary there ?

000005236

06.03.1911

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

12957

POLAK, Maud (Miss)

2

Passive Resistance will cease if our two points [Act 1907 and free legal entry of educated Indians] are gained even if the Bill be bad in other respects. Ritch and Polak doing splendid work. The Bill very bad for cape and Natal.

000005235

06.03.1911

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

14386

POLAK, H. S. L.

2

Registered Transvaal Indians anxious to retain their Natal or Cape domicile should be in Natal or Cape at the time of the enforcement of the Act.

000005238

06.03.1911

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

14589

INDIAN OPINION

1

Translate Bill there, no time.

000005237

06.03.1911

13840

SULEIMAN HAJEE

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

1

Government tries to usurp [also Municipalities] right of ignorant poor Indians to take away their licences. No god leader here:

000005248

07.03.1911

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08295

RITCH, L. W.

2

Though Smuts is at present reasonable and asserts that the Bill does not affect Natal & Cape Indians rights you should see friends.

000005244

07.03.1911

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

13843

DOKE, Joseph J. (Rev. Dr.)

2

Our first demand (1907 Act) is granted but the Bill should be amended to allow free legal entry of educated Indians.

000005246

07.03.1911

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

14386

POLAK, H. S. L.

1

The Petition herewith. After being duly signed it should be sent to Ritch for presentation if he thinks it necessary.

000005242

07.03.1911

02946

BRITISH INDIAN ASSOCIATION

14592

RITCH, L. W. C/O. GOOL A.

1

Association requests authorises you act regarding the Bill as representing Transvaal. This wire your authority to do so.

000005241

07.03.1911

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

13842

CAADIR, ABDUL

1

Have already advised Natal and Cape offer stubborn opposition. Transvaal passive resistance may cease and bill turned-to your good advantage if you do your duty.

000005240

07.03.1911

14590

CAADIR, (Abdul)

00157

GANDHI, M.K.

1

Surprise you accept to-day's "Mercury". You ruin Cape Natal be warned in time don't blunder again.

000005243

07.03.1911

13077

RITCH, L. W.

00157

GANDHI, M.K.

1

Community meets discuss Bill agree remain here pending Bill if funds found locally Harold self well Love.

000005245

07.03.1911

02945

MINISTER OF INTERIOR

00157

GANDHI, M.K.

1

The legal questions raised by your counsel are being gone into by Minister with legal advisers.

000005247

07.03.1911

14386

POLAK, H. S. L.

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

1

Does section 7 take right (of) Natal born Indians going to Cape ?

000005254

08.03.1911

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08295

RITCH, L. W.

1

They will be found from the funds here but Cape and Natal should provide for legal opinion expenses etc. Personal expenses we will bear.

000005249

08.03.1911

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08295

RITCH, L. W.

2

See Schreiner if Cape