|
|
1913 |
January |
2 |
Gandhi left Durban. |
|
1913 |
January |
3 |
Gokhale Reception Committee, Durban, wired
Minister of Interior regarding cases of Agjee and
Ameappan. |
|
1913 |
Before January |
3 |
Gajjar, a Cape Indian, visited Durban, declared
a prohibited immigrant. |
|
1913 |
Before January |
3 |
H.S.L. Polak wrote to Secretary to Minister of
Interior regarding harassment of the Dayal
brothers by Cousins, Natal Immigration Officer; also
wrote to The Natal Mercury regarding the Dayal brothers
and Gajjar. |
|
1913 |
Before January |
3 |
The Natal Mercury, in editorial, severely
condemned Cousins. |
|
1913 |
January |
4 |
Gandhi arrived in Johannesburg. |
|
1913 |
January |
4 |
Writing in Indian Opinion, commended Gokhale’s
speeches on South African Indian problem at Bombay
and at Indian National Congress at Bankipore. |
|
1913 |
January |
4 |
In another article, discussed changes effected
in layout and content of Indian Opinion. |
|
1913 |
January |
4 |
Commenced a series of articles on general
knowledge about health in Gujarati section of
Indian Opinion. |
|
1913 |
January |
7 |
A.M. Cachalia wrote to Secretary to Minister of
Interior regarding Dayal brothers. |
|
1913 |
January |
8 |
Prosecution of Dayal brothers, detained at
Volksrust, ordered by Registrar of Asiatics. |
|
1913 |
Before |
8 |
Cousins replaced by harry Smith as Natal
Immigration Officer. |
|
1913 |
January |
11 |
|
|
1913 |
January |
11 |
Contribution of Rs.2,500 by Nizam of Hyderabad
to Passive Resistance funds announced in Indian
Opinion. |
|
1913 |
Before |
11 |
Gandhi and school shifted from Tolstoy Farm to
Phoenix. |
|
1913 |
January |
18 |
|
|
1913 |
January |
18 |
Indian Opinion announced Gandhi’s decision to
go to India about the middle of the year, if
expected Immigration Bill was passed in forthcoming
session of Parliament. |
|
1913 |
January |
18 |
Gandhi wrote in Indian Opinion of Government’s
failure to keep their promise regarding British
Indians entitled to residence in TVL or Union and hinted
at possibility of a conflagration in the
community. |
|
1913 |
Before |
18 |
H.S.L. Polak met Chief Immigration officer,
Natal, regarding entry of Agjee and Ameappan’s
wives. |
|
1913 |
January |
24 |
|
|
1913 |
Before |
24 |
Split between Botha and Hertzog during
Gokhale’s visit to South Africa reported in The
Star. |
|
1913 |
January |
25 |
|
|
1913 |
January |
25 |
Report in The Times of Natal regarding
Government’s decision to abolish £ 3 tax on
ex-indentured Indians. Gandhi, in Indian Opinion,
welcomed above reported decision. In another
article, discussed provision in proposed Financial
Relations Bill granting |
|
1913 |
January |
27 |
BIA informed by Undersecretary for Interior
that prosecution against the Dayal brothers would
be withdrawn and their registration effected. |
|
1913 |
January |
31 |
In Union Assembly, T. Schreiner protested
against color discrimination in Arms and
Ammunition Bill. |
|
1913 |
February |
1 |
BIA wrote to Ministry of Interior asking that
Indians coming from India and claiming rights of
residence in TVL be issued visiting passes by
Immigration Officers at the coast. |
|
1913 |
February |
7 |
In Union Assembly, Minister of Finance stated
that repeal of £ 3 tax on Indians was still under
consideration. |
|
1913 |
February |
7 |
Ministry of Interior informed BIA that all
inquiries regarding Indians arriving at ports and
claiming rights of entry must be made at the port of
entry. |
|
1913 |
Before |
Before 8 |
Minor son of M.A. Kotwal, on return to Durban
after temporary absence, disallowed landing
despite possession of domicile certificate as his
father was not in Natal. Had to obtain Supreme
Court interdict to avoid deportation. Minor son of
Moulvi Abdul V |
|
1913 |
February |
8 |
Gandhi, in Indian Opinion, criticized "tyrannical
powers" vested in immigration officials. |
|
1913 |
February |
11 |
In House of Lords, Lord Ampthill asked question
regarding outcome of Gokhale’s visit to South
Africa and moved for Papers. Under -Secretary for
Colonies replied the visit was unofficial and he
had no papers to lay before House. |
|
1913 |
February |
13 |
BIA again wrote to Ministry of Interior urging
that Indians returning from India be granted
visiting passes at ports of entry. |
|
1913 |
February |
14 |
Gandhi, in letter to Gokhale, mentioned that,
owning to internal troubles in Botha cabinet, the
promised legislation would again be postponed; if so, he
would not be able to leave for India about the
middle of the year. Said ministers were not
carrying |
|
1913 |
February |
24 |
Undersecretary for Interior informed BIA that
arrangements at ports for TVL Indians seeking entry
could not be altered. |
|
1913 |
February |
28 |
M.A. Gouge lost appeal against Licensing
Officer’s refusal to transfer his trading license
to himself and son. |
|
1913 |
March |
3 |
In Union Parliament, Financial Relations bill,
mentioning proposed abolition of £ 3 tax on
ex-indentured Indians, passed second reading. |
|
1913 |
March |
4 |
BIA, wrote again to Secretary for Interior
regarding removal of hardships at ports for TVL
Indians already registered or eligible to
register. |
|
1913 |
March |
8 |
Dawad Mahomed returned to South Africa after
tour of Middle East and India. |
|
1913 |
March |
9 |
The Johannesburg Indian Literary and Debating
Society formed; Gandhi elected patron. |
|
1913 |
March |
14 |
In Cape Supreme Court, Justice Searle rejected
Hassan Esolp’s appeal against deportation of his
wife, Bai Miriam, on the ground that she was not Hassan
Esop’s lawful wife as her marriage had been
contracted according to Mahomedan. |
|
1913 |
March |
15 |
Gandhi, writing in Indian Opinion, explained
procedure and evidence required for entry of
minors and wives into TVL. |
|
1913 |
March |
20 |
A TVL Syrian appealed to High Court that two
Stands in Wolhuter Township be registered in his
name on ground that Syrians were exempt from laws
applying to Indians and Colored persons; judgment
reserved. |
|
1913 |
March |
Before 22 |
Gandhi, commenting in Indian Opinion on case of
Ebrahim Cassim’s minor son, Hassan Mia, said that
Union Government’s insistence on production of birth
certificates of minors seeking entry showed that
it wanted to create difficulties or to stop entry
of |
|
1913 |
March |
24 |
Wrote to Private Secretary to Minister of
Interior asking that out of six names of educated
British Indians submitted by Gandhi for entry for
the past year, the two rejected by Registrar of
Asiatics be restored, in keeping with terms of
Provisional Set |
|
1913 |
March |
26 |
Tamil Benefit Society meeting held at
Johannesburg to consider Justice Searcle’s
judgment in Bai Miriam’s case. |
|
1913 |
March |
Before 29 |
Master of Natal Provincial division of Supreme
Court, in the case of Bai Janubi, a Mahomedan
widow, questioned validity of her marriage for
assessing succession duty and demanded that
Supreme Court ruling be obtained. |
|
1913 |
March |
29 |
Gandhi, commenting in Indian Opinion, on above
case, ascribed this "unexpected calamity" to new
interpretation of an old law. |
|
1913 |
March |
30 |
Mass meeting of Indians in Hamidia Islamic
Society hall, Johannesburg, called to consider the
Searle judgment, expressed distress and requested
Government to introduce remedial legislation
recognizing validity of marriages solemnized according
to India |
|
1913 |
April |
Before 1 |
In Klerksdrop, European owners of Stands, as
ordered by Public Prosecutor under Gold Law,
served notices of eviction on Indian tenants. |
|
1913 |
April |
1 |
Government of India issued notification
prohibiting recruitment of indentured labor for South
Africa with effect from July 1911. |
|
1913 |
April |
2 |
Gandhi attended meeting of Cape British Indian
Union held to demand changes in Union Immigrants’
Restriction Bill (UIRB henceforth) so as to protect Cape
rights. |
|
1913 |
April |
5 |
In letter to L.W. Ritch, Gandhi expressed
feeling that UIRB would not be passed without the
amendment asked for. Wrote to Maud Polak about hardship
to Transvaal (TVL henceforth) Indians under the
gold Law and about Klerksdrop persecution. |
|
1913 |
April |
|
In Natal Provincial Council, G.H. Hulett moved
resolution seeking Union legislation to grant
Provincial Council control over issue of trading
licences. |
|
1913 |
April |
6 |
In Union Parliament, T.L. Schreiner asked for
abolition of £ 3 tax consequent upon the stoppage
of indenture. General Smuts, answering, refused to
interfere and informed House that attitude in
India being discouraging very few indentured Indian
might c |
|
1913 |
April |
7 |
Gandhi sent to E.F.C. Lane his alternative
proposals for ending TVL struggle; either
amendment of UIRB to exempt educated immigrants
from operation of TVL registration law and Clauses
1 to 6 of Orange Free State (OFS henceforth)
Constitution, and prote |
|
1913 |
April |
8 |
Sought confirmation from E.F. C. Lane that six
educated Indians a year would be allowed to enter
Union or TVL, whichever of his two proposals be
adopted. |
|
1913 |
April |
11 |
Deputation of Durban Indian leaders met Mayor
to discuss position of Indian during Coronation
celebrations. |
|
1913 |
April |
15 |
L.W. Ritch commenced legal practice in Gandhi’s
Johannesburg office. |
|
1913 |
April |
17 |
Joseph Royeppen, Leung Quinn and other passive
registers released. |
|
1913 |
April |
19 |
Smuts, in interview, told Gandhi he would pass
UIRB in current or following session; explained
why "we do not want Asia to come in" and appealed
for peace; asked Gandhi to agree to the Governor
General having power to make regulations regarding
educati |
|
1913 |
April |
19 |
In letter to Smuts, Gandhi urged him to settle
the question of the entry of six educated Indians
a year so that passive resistance could be
suspended. |
|
1913 |
April |
20 |
Communicated to E.F.C. Lane unwillingness of
Natal Indian Congress, British Indian Association
(BIA henceforth) and Cape Indians to cease passive
resistance unless TVL problem was settled.
Expressed hope that his alternative solution would still
be ado |
|
1913 |
April |
21 |
E.F. C. Lane informed Gandhi that Government
could not proceed with UIRB during the current
session; Government keenly desired solution of "vexed
question" and would deliberate over a settlement
during the recess; meanwhile Indians should stop passive
|
|
1913 |
April |
21 |
Gandhi met E.F.C. Lane. Told him passive
resistance could be suspended if certain assurances
were given. Lane telephoned Smuts who agreed to
some assurances being given. |
|
1913 |
April |
22 |
Gandhi, in letter, informed E.F.C. Lane that
passive resistance could be suspended provided
Smuts gave certain assurances. |
|
1913 |
April |
22 |
Smuts, in reply to above, expressed intention
to introduce legislation, during following
session, which would: (a) repeal Act 2 of 1907
(TARA henceforth), subject to reservation of
rights of minor children; (b) give legal equality
for all immigrants; ( |
|
1913 |
April |
22 |
Appeal of Rambhabai Sodha dismissed by
Court. |
|
1913 |
April |
24 |
Gandhi, speaking at Kimberley meeting of
Indians, said they were "nearing a solution of the
difficult question". |
|
1913 |
April |
25 |
Smuts withdrew UIRB in Union
Assembly. |
|
1913 |
April |
26 |
Gandhi returned to Johannesburg. |
|
1913 |
April |
27 |
At meeting of Indians in Johannesburg, Gandhi
explained correspondence with Smuts regarding
Provisional Settlement and advised acceptance of
proposals. Meeting decided (a) to call off passive
resistance if Smuts fulfilled his pledges; (b) to send
H.S.L |
|
1913 |
April |
27 |
Indian Opinion announced that TVL Chinese had
decided to accept proposals for Provisional
Settlement. |
|
1913 |
April |
28 |
Gandhi, in interview to The Star about
Provisional Settlement, announced intention to
retire from public life after finalization of
settlement. |
|
1913 |
April |
29 |
Gandhi met E.F.C. Lane. |
|
1913 |
April |
29 |
Gave, in letter to E.F.C. Lane, British
Indians’ interpretation of the terms of the
settlement and sought Smuts’ confirmation; made
request for R.M. Sodha being allowed to register,
for reinstatement of Government servant, who had been
removed for pass |
|
1913 |
May |
1 |
BIA PETITIONED Secretary of State for Colonies
regarding grievances of TVL Indians, including
those arising from law 3 of 1885, the Gold Law and
Townships Act. |
|
1913 |
May |
1 |
Gandhi Addressed Vrededrop farewell meeting for
Joseph Royeppen. |
|
1913 |
May |
3 (?) |
Gandhi met Smuts. |
|
1913 |
May |
4 |
Wrote to E.F.C. Lane regarding categories of
Indians and Chinese who might apply for voluntary
registration. |
|
1913 |
May |
4 |
Wrote to A.E. Chotabhai thanking him for £ 300
sent for professional services in connection with
his son’s case and saying he intended to hand over
Phoenix to trustees and would use sum for school
there. |
|
1913 |
May |
Before 8 |
Harilal Gandhi left home without informing
Gandhi. |
|
1913 |
May |
8 |
Gandhi wrote to H.S.L. Polak giving him
estimate of expenses for his visit to England and
India and telling him of Smuts’ favorable response
to demands of passive resisters. Writing to Dr.
Pranjivan Mehta, suggested that six Natal satyagrahis be
educat |
|
1913 |
May |
15 |
Natal Indian Congress addressed Memorandum to
Secretary of State for Colonies regarding proposed
arbitrary education test, curtailment of existing rights
in UIRB, and £ 3 tax on ex-indentured
Indians. |
|
1913 |
May |
15 |
Harilal Gandhi returned to Tolstoy Farm from
Delagoa Bay. |
|
1913 |
May |
16 |
Klerksdorp Indians appealed to Minister of
Interior for withdrawal of notices under Gold Law
and repeal of the Law. |
|
1913 |
May |
17 |
Transvaal Draft Municipal Councils Ordinance
(TDMCO henceforth) (Draft Local Government
Ordinance) published in Government
Gazette. |
|
1913 |
May |
Before 18 |
Harilal Gandhi left home finally for
India. |
|
1913 |
May |
18 |
Gandhi wrote to Minister of Interior asking for
Smuts’ answer to his proposals regarding
Provisional Settlement contained in his letter of April
29, 1911. |
|
1913 |
May |
18 |
In House of Commons, questioned asked regarding
Gold Law and Townships Act and resulting hardships
to TVL Indians. |
|
1913 |
May |
19 |
Smuts informed Gandhi that: |
|
1913 |
May |
19 |
Passive resisters with valid claims to
registration, but deported under TARA or TARAA, could
apply for registration by December 31,
1911; |
|
1913 |
May |
19 |
Asiatics with valid claims to registration, who
left South Africa owing to passive resistance,
though not deported, could apply for registration
provided both of above categories did not exceed
30; |
|
1913 |
May |
19 |
About 180 Chinese and Indians in South Africa,
refused registration under the voluntary system,
could apply by December 31, 1911; |
|
1913 |
May |
19 |
The seven educated Indians now in TVL named by
Gandhi would receive temporary authorization for
residence pending alteration of law, when permanent
documents would be issued. |
|
1913 |
May |
19 |
Smuts also expressed hope Asiatic community
would regard acceptance of requests as final
settlement and said that on he hearing from Gandhi
passive resistance prisoners would be released.
Gandhi, in reply to above, said 180 Asiatic passive
resisters in |
|
1913 |
May |
19 |
Wrote to Gokhale apprising him of good results
secured by passive resistance and of the hardships
of Indians in TVL, Natal and the Cape. |
|
1913 |
May |
20 |
Smuts in telegram to Gandhi informed him
that |
|
1913 |
May |
20 |
180 Asiatics included also those who failed to
apply in time on grounds of three years’ prewar
residence in TVL. |
|
1913 |
May |
20 |
Existing individual rights would not be taken
away but various provinces would be affected by
future general and uniform legislation; |
|
1913 |
May |
20 |
Well-known or educated registered Asiatic need
not give thumb or finger-impressions for taking
out licences. |
|
1913 |
May |
20 |
Gandhi, in reply conveyed acceptance of the
Provisional Settlement on behalf of the BIA and gave
list of passive resisters to be
released. |
|
1913 |
May |
After 20 |
Drafted statement for proposed British Indian
Deputation to Smuts. |
|
1913 |
May |
22 |
BIA published notice in Indian Opinion asking
passive resisters eligible to register under the
Provisional Settlement to submit their names to Honorary
Secretary. |
|
1913 |
May |
23 |
Gandhi, in interview to Reuter, explained
Provisional Settlement. |
|
1913 |
May |
26 |
Drafted letter to Registrar of Asiatics
enclosing list of Chinese entitled to register
under Provisional Settlement and also names of
three Mohammedans for special certificates. |
|
1913 |
May |
27 |
Writing in Indian Opinion expressed satisfaction at
Provisional settlement but warned that passive
resistance would be resumed if Smuts did not keep his
promise to repeal TARA and amend TIRA or if fresh
anti-Asiatic legislation was introduced. |
|
1913 |
May |
30 |
In London, H.S.L. Polak spoke on South African
Indian problem at meeting of league of Honor. |
|
1913 |
May |
31 |
Gandhi wrote to G.A. Natesan expressing
satisfaction with Provisional settlement and
praising Natesan’s work. |
|
1913 |
June |
1 |
Klerksdorp Indians informed that Minister of
Interior could not make any alterations in Gold
Law. |
|
1913 |
June |
2 |
Gandhi at Park station saw off R.M. Sodha,
leaving for India. |
|
1913 |
June |
2 |
Five passive resisters released under
Provisional Settlement. |
|
1913 |
June |
2 |
South Africa British Indian Committee (SABIC
henceforth) wrote to Colonial Office regarding
operation of Gold Law and townships Act in TVL and other
hardships of Indians. |
|
1913 |
June |
3 |
Gandhi, writing in Indian Opinion set forth the
achievements of Satyagraha to date. |
|
1913 |
June |
5 |
Gandhi and L.W. Ritch addressed gathering at
Johannesburg after passive resisters’ football
match. |
|
1913 |
June |
5 |
BIA sent petition to TVL Administrator and
Provincial Council protesting against TDMCO. |
|
1913 |
June |
6 |
BIA wrote to Secretary of Interior on behalf of
Klerksdorp Indians regarding operation of Gold
Law. |
|
1913 |
June |
9 |
Gandhi attended banquet given to William Hosken
in Johannesburg. |
|
1913 |
June |
10 |
Writing in Indian Opinion, criticized TDMCO as being
designed to crush Asiatic hawkers. |
|
1913 |
June |
15 |
At Roodepoort, Tamblin, a white, charged under
Gold Law for subletting Stand to Asiatic. |
|
1913 |
June |
16 |
Gandhi spoke at farewell to Sorabji Shapurji in
Durban. |
|
1913 |
June |
17 |
H.S.L. Polak wrote for SABIC to Colonial Office
regarding TVL Indians’ grievances, including
hardships caused by gold Law and Townships Act and £ 3
tax on ex-indentured Indians. |
|
1913 |
June |
19 |
Natal Indian leaders informed Town Clerk,
Durban, that they could not participate in
official Coronation festivities because of racial
discrimination shown. |
|
1913 |
June |
19 |
First meeting of Imperial Conference in London
under president ship of Secretary of State for
Colonies. |
|
1913 |
June |
19 (?) |
India Office Memorandum to Imperial Conference
on position of British Indians in Dominions. |
|
1913 |
June |
21 |
Gandhi, along with Natal Indian leaders, met
Mayor of Durban regarding Coronation
celebrations. |
|
1913 |
June |
22 |
Coronation of King George V at Westminister
Abbey. In Durban, Indians boycotted
celebrations. |
|
1913 |
June |
24 |
Gandhi, writing in Indian Opinion affirmed
loyalty to the King. |
|
1913 |
June |
27 |
Indian Immigration Board deputation discussed
with Smuts problem of finding other labor,
immigration from India having stopped. |
|
1913 |
June |
27 |
In house of Commons, Sir William Bull asked
question regarding operation of TVL Gold Law and
Townships Act against Indians. |
|
1913 |
June |
30 |
Justice Wessels of TVL Division of Supreme
Court in judgment ruled that no Indian could bring
more than one wife into the country and "that must
be a woman who actually was a wife." |
|
1913 |
June |
1 |
Gandhi, writing in Indian Opinion, praised
H.S.L. Polak’s work in England. |
|
1913 |
July |
After 1 |
Wrote to Dr. pranjivan Mehta seeking monetary
assistance to the extent of £ 1,000 for expanding
activities at Phoenix. |
|
1913 |
July |
4 |
Wrote to Dr. Murison regarding
anti-tuberculosis work in Durban. |
|
1913 |
July |
5 |
BIA and Hamidia Islamic society wrote to
Secretary for Interior, asking whether Justice
Wessels’ judgment would affect the existing practice of
permitting Mahomedans to bring in more than one
wife as sanctioned by their religion. |
|
1913 |
July |
8 |
Gandhi, writing in Indian Opinion, discussed
Justice Wessels’ ruling in Bai Rasul’s case that
an Indian may bring in only one wife; said it was not
possible to have in British Dominions laws
insulting to any recognized religion. |
|
1913 |
July |
11 |
At Roodepoort, Tamblin sentenced by Magistrate
to £ 2 fine or 10 days’ imprisonment under Gold
Law for subletting Stands to Asiatics. |
|
1913 |
July |
12 |
In House of Commons, questions asked regarding
TDMCO. |
|
1913 |
July |
20 |
Lord Ampthill and Sir M.M. Bhownaggree wrote
for SABIC ato Colonial Office regarding treatment
of Indians in Colonies and attitude of Imperial
Conference; requested that General Botha be asked
to receive deputation. |
|
1913 |
July |
Before 22 |
BIA and Hamidia Islamic society informed by
Smuts that Justice Wessels’ ruling regarding
immigration of Mahomedans’ had been noted and Smuts
would consider individual cases of hardship
brought to his notice. |
|
1913 |
July |
About 26 |
SABIC wrote to Colonial Office regarding entry
of Indian wives into Natal. |
|
1913 |
July |
28 |
H.S.L. Polak spoke at Universal Races Congress
in London. |
|
1913 |
July |
31 |
Farewell address signed by Gandhi and A.M.
Cachalia presented to H. Kallenbach on his departure
for Europe. |
|
1913 |
July |
31 |
Anti-Asiatic Conference at Potchefstroom
decided to form an organization to protect interests of
whites against Asiatic. |
|
1913 |
August |
31 |
SABIC wrote to Colonial Office regarding entry
of Indian wives into TVL. |
|
1913 |
August |
3 |
L.W.Ritch served with notice by Krugersdorp
Resident Magistrate against transferring or
subletting Standards owned by him to Colored
persons and violating gold Law. |
|
1913 |
August |
5 |
Gandhi, writing Indian Opinion, advised Natal
Indians to help Dr. Murison’s campaign against
tuberculosis in Durban. |
|
1913 |
August |
12 |
Wrote to Secretary for Interior saying he would
try to complete by August 21, 1911, list of
passive resisters covered by Provisional
Settlement. |
|
1913 |
August |
12 |
Writing in Indian Opinion on notice served on L.W.
ritch under Gold Law, called on Indians to remain
firm. |
|
1913 |
August |
13 |
Addressing BIA meeting in Johannesburg,
explained that L.W. ritch was prepared to face
imprisonment to protect Indians’ rights of
equitable ownership in Krugersdorp. |
|
1913 |
August |
14 |
The Times, London, wrote on UIRB and
Provisional Settlement. |
|
1913 |
August |
15 |
BIA wrote to Secretary for Interiro seeking his
intervention in preventing prosecution of L.W.
Ritch for having Colored persons on property
registered in his name at Krugersdorp. |
|
1913 |
August |
18 |
Amended rules for employment of women and
children of indentured Indians published in the Union
Government Gazette. |
|
1913 |
August |
19 |
Gandhi, writing in Indian Opinion,
congratulated L.W. ritch and TVL Indians on their
decision to resist Government’s attempts to oust Indian
merchants under Gold Law and townships
Act. |
|
1913 |
August |
21 |
Forwarded to Registrar of Asiatics revised,
though not yet final, list of Indians covered by
Provisional Settlement. |
|
1913 |
August |
22 |
Union Ministers’ minutes to Governor General on
£ 3 tax and TDMCO. |
|
1913 |
August |
28 |
Governor General forwarded to Colonial Office
Union Ministers’ minutes of £ 3 tax in Natal and
TDMCO. |
|
1913 |
August |
28 |
TVL Division of Supreme Court upheld appeal by
Tamblin against Roodepoort Magistrate’s sentence
under Gold Law. |
|
1913 |
September |
3 |
Gandhi addressed meeting at Johannesburg held
to celebrate Dadabhai Naoroji’s birthday. |
|
1913 |
September |
5 |
Reuter cable announced famine in Punjab and
Rajasthan. |
|
1913 |
September |
6 |
SABIC wrote to Colonial Office regarding
harassment under Gold Law and Townships Act of
Indian equitable owners of property in Krugesdorp,
Klerksdorp and Roodepoort. |
|
1913 |
September |
7 |
H.S.L. Polak wrote to Cape Times regarding
anti-Asiatic agitation. |
|
1913 |
September |
9 |
Gandhi, writing to Maganlal Gandhi, declared
that money spent by individuals in constructing
houses on their share of Phoenix land could not be
returned to them. |
|
1913 |
September |
16 |
In Durban, Natal Indian leaders formed "The
Anti-£ 3 Tax League." |
|
1913 |
September |
23 |
Gandhi, writing in Indian Opinion, welcomed
decision of Germiston Indians to oppose move by
Town Council to prohibit their trading in Georgetown
Location. |
|
1913 |
September |
24 |
In letter to Dr. Pranjivan Mehta, said he was
preparing himself for work in India. |
|
1913 |
September |
27 |
Gandhi, along with Tolstoy Farm’s schoolboys,
attended football match at Johannesburg. |
|
1913 |
September |
28 |
Italy invaded Turkish territory. |
|
1913 |
September |
30 |
Wrote in Indian Opinion regarding Natal Indian
Congress inquiry whether he could preside at the
forthcoming session of Indian National congress, and his
conditional willingness. |
|
1913 |
October |
1 |
Indians served a month’s notice by Germiston
Municipality to vacate Stands in Georgetown
Location. |
|
1913 |
October |
1 |
"The Germiston Indian Association"
formed. |
|
1913 |
October |
2 |
Gandhi attended meeting of Muslims at
Johannesburg held to condemn Italy for waging war
against Turkey. |
|
1913 |
October |
7 |
Wrote in letter to Harilal Gandhi of invitation
to preside at the Indian National Congress. |
|
1913 |
October |
8 |
BIA wrote to TVL Administrator regarding Town
council notice on Germiston Indians to vacate
Georgetown Location. |
|
1913 |
October |
10 |
Gandhi wrote to Dr. Pranjivan Mehta saying it
was not clear from whom the invitation to preside
at the Indian National Congress had come, but he had
accepted it on condition that his presence was
really necessary and his freedom was not compromised.
Sa |
|
1913 |
October |
22 |
Informed Dr. Pranjivan Mehta that cable
regarding president ship of Indian National Congress
was inquiry not invitation; that he had cabled
that his name be not considered. Also informed him
of Manilal doctor’s intention to attend Congress session
in I |
|
1913 |
October |
23 |
Spoke at Johannesburg function to celebrate
Gujarati New Year’s Day. |
|
1913 |
October |
24 |
Wrote to Gokhale, requesting help for Manilal
Doctor in his efforts against indenture
system. |
|
1913 |
October |
30 |
Wrote to Gokhale inviting him to visit south
Africa; also explained misunderstanding over
president ship of Indian National Congress. |
|
1913 |
November |
6 |
A.M. Bhyat opened store in Boksburg in premises
registered in name of L.W. Ritch. |
|
1913 |
November |
8 |
In Boksburg, mass meeting of whites protested
against opening of store by A.M. Bhyat; asked
Government to proceed against L.W. Ritch, under Section
131 of gold Law. |
|
1913 |
November |
11 |
Gandhi, in Indian Opinion, expressed resolved to
fight tooth and nail against £ 3 tax; also called
for funds to help the famine-stricken in
India. |
|
1913 |
November |
13 - 15 |
At Bloemfontein, South African Agricultural
Union Annual Conference passed resolution urging
Government to stop issue of trading licences and
transfer of land to Asiatic. |
|
1913 |
November |
14 |
Indian Opinion announced Reuter’s news that,
Gandhi having withdrawn, Pandit Bishen Narayan
Dhar would be elected President of Indian National
Congress. |
|
1913 |
November |
14 |
Colonial Office replied to part of H.S.L.
Polak’s SABIC letter of June 17, saying the Union
Ministers’ minute of August 22 on the £ 3 tax correctly
represented the facts, that the legislation was
passed with full consent of Imperial Government and
that |
|
1913 |
November |
15 |
At Indian Women’s Association Bazaar in
Johannesburg, Gandhi read out address to Mrs.
Vogl. |
|
1913 |
November |
18 |
Gandhi, in Indian Opinion, condemned as breach of
faith, Natal Government’s attempt to realize £ 3
tax from re-indentured Indians after their circular of
April, 1910, granting exemption. |
|
1913 |
November |
18 |
Natal Indian Congress wrote to Minister of
justice requesting him to abide by Government
circular of April, 1910, and not realize £ 3 tax from
re-indentured Indians. |
|
1913 |
November |
25 |
Gandhi, in Indian Opinion, called on Natal Indians to
take steps for abolition of £ 3 tax. |
|
1913 |
December |
6 |
In House of Lords, Lord Lamington moved for
production of correspondence between Colonial
Office and Union Government regarding position of
British Indians in TVL; asked for information on
working of TVL gold Law, Townships Act and
TDMCO. |
|
1913 |
December |
7 |
Gandhi, in letter to E.F.C. Lane, suggested
that if general legislation could not be passed in
the current session of Union Parliament, TIRA
should be amended. |
|
1913 |
December |
8 |
In letter to Gokhale, renewed invitation to
visit South Africa. |
|
1913 |
December |
9 |
Writing in Indian Opinion, asked Indians to
contribute liberally to Famine Relief Fund. |
|
1913 |
December |
20 |
Spoke at Chinese rally in Johannesburg to pay
homage to Alex Bonson. |
|
1913 |
December |
21 |
Wire from E.F.C. Lane from Pretoria inviting
Gandhi to meet him and see draft of new
Immigration Bill [UIRB (1992)
henceforth]. |
|
1913 |
December |
22 |
Gandhi saw draft of UIRB (1912). |
|
1913 |
December |
On or after 26 |
H.S.L. Polak, Chintamani and Sorabji Shapurji
spoke at Indian National Congress in Calcutta.
Resolutions passed deploring South African Indians’
disabilities, demanding retaliatory measures and
urging Government to totally stop indenture system.
Polak |
|
1913 |
December |
30 |
Gandhi, in Indian Opinion, condemned refusal of
authorities to allow an Indian boy, Nathalia,
entry into Natal and called for matter to be taken to
higher
courts. |
