|
|
1917 |
January |
2 |
Gandhi returned to Ahmedabad from Lucknow after
Congress session. |
|
1917 |
January |
Before 14 |
Explained, in statement, how Lionel Curtis’s
letter to Secretary of "Round Table" was
discovered. |
|
1917 |
January |
17 |
In letter to Narandas Gandhi, conveyed his
resolution to set up a national school. |
|
1917 |
January |
After 18 |
Drew up prospectus of the school. |
|
1917 |
February |
4 |
Presided over anti-indenture meeting at
Ahmedabad. C.F. Andrews and H.S.L. Polak also
spoke. |
|
1917 |
February |
7 |
While opening session of Imperial legislative
Council, Viceroy explained his refusal to allow
Pandit Malaviya’s notice to move Bill to abolish
indentured emigration entirely. |
|
1917 |
February |
After 7 |
In statement, Gandhi thanked Viceroy for his
assurance on indentured labor. |
|
1917 |
February |
9 |
At Bombay public meeting held at Excelsior
Theater under president ship of Sir Jamsetji jeejibhoy,
spoke in support of resolution demanding immediate
abolition of indenture system. |
|
1917 |
February |
11 |
Spoke at anti-indenture meeting held under
auspices of Home rule League, Bombay. |
|
1917 |
February |
19 |
Arrived in Godhra and presided over public
meeting on anniversary of Gokhale’s death. |
|
1917 |
February |
26 |
At Surat meeting, urged stoppage of recruitment
of indentured labor. |
|
1917 |
March |
2 |
Spoke at Home Rule League headquarters,
Karachi, on passive resistance and austerity. |
|
1917 |
March |
2 |
Visited Hardevi Bai Girls’ School and met
Cutchhi and Gujarati communities at Parsi
Theater. |
|
1917 |
March |
2 |
At public meeting, told people to join Defense
Forces in "overwhelming numbers". Sir S.P. Sinha
presided. |
|
1917 |
March |
2 |
At public meeting in Karachi, Gandhi insisted
on abolition of indenture system by May 31,
1917. |
|
1917 |
March |
6 |
Reached Calcutta at Maharaja of Cassimbazar’s
invitation. |
|
1917 |
March |
6 |
Declared at public meeting in Town hall that
India could not tolerate indentured emigration "a
minute longer than the 21st May". |
|
1917 |
March |
12 |
Governor-general -in-Council’s decision
prohibiting labor emigration from India under Defense
of India Act gazetted. |
|
1917 |
April |
8 |
Gandhi attended A.I.C.C. meeting at Calcutta
which decided to send eight-member deputation to England
for Congress work. |
|
1917 |
April |
10 |
With Rajkumar Shukla reached Patna on way to
Champaran. Stayed with Maszhar-ul-Haw. |
|
1917 |
April |
10 |
Welcomed by J.B. Kripalani and others on
arrival at Muzaffarpur, and spent night at students’
hostel. |
|
1917 |
April |
11 |
Met and explained mission to James Wilson,
Secretary, Bihar Planters’ Association. |
|
1917 |
April |
11 |
In evening, met vakils of
Muzaffarpur. |
|
1917 |
April |
11 |
In a rejoinder to Ramsay MacDonald regarding
report of Public Services Commission, stated, Gokhale
would have drawn up "a minority report in
conjunction with Mr. Abdul Rahim." |
|
1917 |
April |
12 |
Wrote letter seeking interview with L.F.
Morshead, Commissioner of tirhut Division and
cooperation of local administration in his
mission. |
|
1917 |
April |
13 |
Met L.F. Morshead at Muzaffarpur. Later, sent
him letter restating scope of mission and enclosing
statement of local leaders. |
|
1917 |
April |
15 |
In letter to Maganlal Gandhi, described
situation in Champaran to be "worse than in Fiji and
Natal." |
|
1917 |
April |
15 |
Arrived in Motihari. |
|
1917 |
April |
16 |
Left to Jassauli in Champaran; served with
notice to leave district by first available train.
Returned to Motihari. Conveyed decision to disobey
the order in letter to W.B. Heycock, District
Magistrate. Conveyed decision to P.S. to Viceroy to
return Ka |
|
1917 |
April |
18 |
Appeared in District Magistrate’s Court,
Motihari, and read out statement explaining disobedience
of order. Case postponed till April 21. |
|
1917 |
April |
19 |
Executive Committee of Bihar Provincial
Association resolved to send protest to Viceroy and
Lt.-Governor regarding order against
Gandhi. |
|
1917 |
April |
20 |
Gandhi issued orders for withdrawal of
proceedings against Gandhi and sent instructions to
local officials to give him facilities during
investigation. |
|
1917 |
April |
21 |
Gandhi wired thanks to Lt.-Governor, Bihar and
Orissa, for withdrawal of proceedings, issued press
statement. Met Heycock. |
|
1917 |
April |
22 |
Left Motihari for Bettiah. |
|
1917 |
April |
23 |
Had interview with Sub-divisional Officer,
Bettiah. |
|
1917 |
April |
27 |
J.T. Whitty, Manager, Bettiah Raj, wrote to
Morshead, protesting against inquiry by Gandhi and
suggested appointment of commission by
Government. |
|
1917 |
April |
28 |
Herbert Cox, Honorary Secretary, Bihar
Planters’ Association, wrote to Morshead protesting
against inquiry by Gandhi. |
|
1917 |
April |
28 |
In letter to S.D.O., Bettiah, Gandhi denied
charge of interference with the former’s
authority. |
|
1917 |
April |
28 |
Imperial War Conference held in London. Sir
S.P. Sinha, Maharaja of Bikaner and Sir James
Meston represented India. Secretary of State
announced decision regarding India’s
representation at future Imperial Conference. |
|
1917 |
May |
1 |
Morshead wrote to Chief Secretary, Bihar and
Orissa, recommending appointment of inquiry
commission. |
|
1917 |
May |
1 |
Gandhi went to Motihari. |
|
1917 |
May |
1 |
Olaha outwork of turkaulia concern in Champaran
destroyed by fire. |
|
1917 |
May |
2 |
Gandhi contradicted newspaper report that
withdrawal of case against Gandhi was ordered by
Government of India. |
|
1917 |
May |
5 |
Directors of Bihar Planters’ Association passed
resolution recording emphatic protest against manner
of Gandhi’s enquiry. |
|
1917 |
May |
9 |
Gandhi was warmly welcomed by people on arrival
in Patna from Champaran. |
|
1917 |
May |
9 |
W. Maude, Member of Executive Council, met
Morshead, Heycock, Lewis and Whitty. |
|
1917 |
May |
10 |
Gandhi met Maude at Patna and agreed to submit
preliminary report of his enquiry. |
|
1917 |
May |
13 |
Wrote report on conditions of Champaran
riots. |
|
1917 |
May |
14 |
Sent copies of report to Maude, McPherson,
Morshead and Heycock. |
|
1917 |
May |
17 |
India Home Rule League held first annual
Conference at Nasik under president ship of Joseph
Baptista. |
|
1917 |
May |
17 |
Gandhi’s contradiction of A.P.I. report on his
mission and Olaha fire and correspondence with
Heycock published. |
|
1917 |
May |
18 |
Kutcherry building of Dhokraha outwork of Loheria
factory was burnt down. |
|
1917 |
May |
19 |
Gandhi wrote to Manager of Loheria concern
regarding oppression of raiyats. |
|
1917 |
May |
20 |
In letter to Home Member, Government of India,
Lt.-Governor detailed action to be taken against
Gandhi. |
|
1917 |
May |
20 |
Bihar Planters’ Association wrote to Morshead
tracing acts of incendiaries to Gandhi’s
mission. |
|
1917 |
May |
20 |
Gandhi wrote to Heycock regarding Belwa and
Dhokraha concerns and complained of intimidation by
planters. |
|
1917 |
May |
21 |
McPherson sought Government of India’s approval
to remove Gandhi and his associates from Champaran
under Defense of India Rules. |
|
1917 |
May |
21 |
Whitty wrote to Maude that Gandhi had "become
the center of agitation against the European." |
|
1917 |
May |
22 |
Gandhi sent to Heycock another statement about
Dhokraha fire. |
|
1917 |
May |
22 |
In letter to Morshead, Heycock attributed
Dhokraha fire to Gandhi’s visit and described his
inquiry as "dangerous to the peace of the
district." |
|
1917 |
May |
24 |
Viceroyheld consultations with his Council.
Later, Home Department of Government of India wired
to McPherson suggesting appointment of a "strong
Committee". |
|
1917 |
May |
26 |
In letter to Esther Faering, Gandhi described
condition of Champaran raiyats as "no better than
that of slaves". |
|
1917 |
May |
27 |
Lt.-Governor-in-Council invited Gandhi for
interview at ranchi on June 4. |
|
1917 |
May |
28 |
In communication to Government of India,
McPherson proposed Gandhi’s name as raiyats’
representative on the proposed
Committee. |
|
1917 |
May |
29 |
In Press statement, Gandhi said any enquiry
covering definite issues would meet existing situation
if known wrongs were immediately
redressed. |
|
1917 |
May |
30 |
In letter to Mcpherson, Gandhi agreed to meet
Lt.-Governor and complained against planters’
obstruction in his enquiry. |
|
1917 |
May |
30 |
Interdepartmental Conference held in London to
discuss a new assisted system of emigration to
British Guiana, Trinidad, Jamaica and
Fiji. |
|
1917 |
June |
1 |
Planters sent representation to
Government. |
|
1917 |
June |
2 |
Home Department, Government of India, wrote to
Bihar Government that enquiry committee be appointed
and investigation started within a
month. |
|
1917 |
June |
2 |
Gandhiji reached Patna. Met Pandit Malaviya, Rajendra
Prasad and others and left for Ranchi. |
|
1917 |
June |
4 |
Gandhiji met Lt.-Governor at Ranchi. |
|
1917 |
June |
4 |
In letter to Maharaja of Darbhangra (Member,
Executive Council), communicated his terms for
enquiry. |
|
1917 |
June |
5 |
Held discussions with Lt.-Governor and saw
members of Executive Council. |
|
1917 |
June |
5 |
Left for Patna. |
|
1917 |
June |
7 |
Arrived in Patna. Conveyed acceptance of
nomination to Enquiry Committee after consulting Pandit
Malaviya. |
|
1917 |
June |
8 |
Secretary, European Association, urged removal
of Gandhiji from Champaran. |
|
1917 |
June |
8 |
Gandhiji returned to Bettiah. |
|
1917 |
June |
10 |
Government resolution announced terms and
composition of Champaran Agrarian Enquiry
Committee. |
|
1917 |
June |
10 |
Gandhiji wrote to McPherson that taking of statements
at Bettiah had been stopped. |
|
1917 |
June |
12 |
Went to Motihari. Taking of statements
stopped. |
|
1917 |
June |
14 |
Honorary Secretary, Bihar Planters'
Association, wrote to McPherson protesting against
Gandhiji's inclusion in the Committee. |
|
1917 |
June |
16 |
Madras Government issued internment order on
Mrs. Besant, G. S. Arundale and B. P. Wadia. |
|
1917 |
June |
17 |
Gandhiji left Bettiah for Ahmedabad. |
|
1917 |
June |
28 |
Returned to Motihari from Ahmedabad with Dr.
Deva, Secretary, Servants of India Society. |
|
1917 |
June |
29 |
In letter to Heycock, proposed sending of
volunteers and Dr. Deva for assistance to
villagers. |
|
1917 |
June |
30 |
Death of Dadabhai Naoroji. |
|
1917 |
June |
30 |
In letter to The Pioneer, Gandhiji refuted criticism
of his dress. |
|
1917 |
June |
30 |
Wrote to J. B. Petit about internment of Mrs. Besant
and others, urging vigorous propaganda in villages
despite prohibition. |
|
1917 |
July |
30 |
Bihar Government issued notice regarding
commencement of enquiry by middle of July. |
|
1917 |
July |
On or after 3 |
Gandhiji in private circular letter from
Motihari detailed expenses and activities of Satyagraha
Ashram and appealed for help. |
|
1917 |
July |
7 |
Writing to P. S. to Viceroy from Patna,
Gandhiji called internment of Mrs. Besant "a big
blunder". |
|
1917 |
July |
9 |
Raja Kirtyanand Singh appointed member of
Champaran Committee in place of Raja Harihar Prasad
Narayan Singh who resigned due to
ill-health. |
|
1917 |
July |
11 |
Champaran Committee held preliminary meeting to
decide procedure and extent of enquiry. |
|
1917 |
July |
12 |
In House of Commons, E. S. Montagu, ex-Under
Secretary of State for India, in speech on Mesopotamian
Commission Report, described Government of India
as "too wooden, too iron, too inelastic, too
anti-diluvian to be of any use for modern purposes. . .
. |
|
1917 |
July |
17 |
E. S. Montague appointed Secretary of State for
India. Public sittings of Champaran Committee
commenced at Bettiah. |
|
1917 |
July |
19 |
Champaran Committee met at Bettiah. |
|
1917 |
July |
25 |
Gandhiji wrote to Secretary, Passengers'
Grievances Committee, Rangoon, regarding lack of
attention to deck passengers of British India
Steam Navigation Company. Bhiar Planters'
Association submitted written statement to
Champaran Committee. |
|
1917 |
July |
26 |
Champaran Committee met at Motihari and
examined W. S. Irwin, Manager of Motihari Ltd. |
|
1917 |
July |
28 |
Congress Committee and Muslim League Reform
Council held joint conference at Bombay. |
|
1917 |
July |
29 |
Gandhiji recorded confidential note on
sharahbeshi for circulation among Champaran
Committee mebers. |
|
1917 |
August |
29 |
In a manifesto, prominent Indian leaders,
including Congressmen, opposed passive resistance in
view of Montagu's proposed visit. |
|
1917 |
August |
8 |
Champaran Committee men at Bettiah. Gandhiji's
suggestion regarding abwab agreed to. |
|
1917 |
August |
10 |
Meeting of Champaran Committee agreed on
abolition of tinkathia. |
|
1917 |
August |
11 |
Gandhiji discussed sharahbeshi and made proposals at
Champaran Committee meeting. |
|
1917 |
August |
12 |
Champaran Committee held discussions with
planters. |
|
1917 |
August |
13 |
Gandhiji wrote to Chairman, Champaran
Committee, and sharahbeshi and tinkathia and
offered terms of compromise with
planters. |
|
1917 |
August |
14 |
Champaran Committee discussed Gandhiji's
suggestions and adjourned. |
|
1917 |
August |
15 |
Gandhiji complained to Manager, Pipra Indigo
Concern, against molestation of raiyats. |
|
1917 |
August |
16 |
Reached Patna on way to Ahmedabad, leaving
behind volunteer camps at Bettiah and motihari to
continue welfare work. |
|
1917 |
August |
20 |
In House of Commons, E. S. Montague declared
British Government's policy of "increasing association
of Indians in every branch of the
administration". |
|
1917 |
August |
24 |
Gandhiji addressed meeting of business men held
in Ahmedabad to demand release of Mrs. Besnt
and coworkers. |
|
1917 |
August |
31 |
Told Mahadev Desai, "I have got in you the man
I wanted" and asked him to join him. |
|
1917 |
September |
31 |
In article entitled "Indian Colonial
Emigration" in Indian Review, discussed
implications of report of Interdepartmental
Conference held in London. |
|
1917 |
September |
1 |
Government of India issued resolution embodying
report of Interdepartmental Conference held in
London regarding emigration to Colonies. |
|
1917 |
September |
1 |
Letter to Shankarlal Banker on satyagraha. |
|
1917 |
September |
2 |
Gadhiji took part in Bombay Provincial Congress
Committee meeting held to consider passive resistance
campaign against coercive measures of
Government. |
|
1917 |
September |
4 |
Returned to Ahmedabad for Madras. |
|
1917 |
September |
11 |
Left Ahmedabad for Madras. |
|
1917 |
September |
Before 13 |
Drafted petition on behalf of Gujarat Sabha for
presentation to Montague. |
|
1917 |
September |
17 |
Mrs. Besant, Wadia and Arundale released,
Gandhiji arrived in Poona. |
|
1917 |
September |
17 |
Contributed to Provincial Cooperative Conference
paper on "Moral Basis of Cooperation". |
|
1917 |
September |
18 |
Left Poona for Ranchi. |
|
1917 |
September |
21 |
In Imperial Legislative Council, Pandit Madan
Mohan Malaviya moved resolution urging holding of
I.C.S. examination in India and England
simultaneously. |
|
1917 |
September |
22 |
Gandhiji reached Ranchi. |
|
1917 |
September |
23 |
In interview with Lt.-Governor at Ranchi,
discussed sharahbeshi and work of volunteers in
Champaran. |
|
1917 |
September |
24 - 28 |
Champaran Committee met in second and last
session at Ranchi, Gandhiji participating. |
|
1917 |
September |
25 |
Gandhiji wrote letter to Press on third class
traveling on railways. |
|
1917 |
September |
27 |
Wrote foreword to G. A. Natesan's booklet, What
India Wants Autonomy within the Empire. |
|
1917 |
September |
29 |
Gandhiji signed agreement with leading planters
at Ranchi regarding reduction of sharahbeshi. |
|
1917 |
October |
2 |
Mrs. Besant unveiled portrait of Gandhiji in
Gokhale Hall, Madras, on his birthday. |
|
1917 |
October |
3 |
Gandhiji along with other members of Champaran
Committee signed the report. |
|
1917 |
October |
4 |
Wrote to Lt.-Governor regarding publication in
the regional language of Government's resolution on
Committee's report. |
|
1917 |
October |
5 |
Reached Patna from Ranchi and left for
Allahabad at attend Congress Committee
meeting. |
|
1917 |
October |
6 |
A.I.C.C. and Council of Muslim League met in
joint session at Allahabad and decided to send
all-India deputation to Viceroy and Secretary of
State in support of Congress-League scheme. |
|
1917 |
October |
6 |
Champaran Committee's report was accepted by
Lt.-Governor-in-Council. |
|
1917 |
October |
About 9 |
Gandhi laid foundation stone for goshala in
Bettiah. |
|
1917 |
October |
15 |
Presided over Bihar Students’ Conference at
Bhagalpur. |
|
1917 |
October |
18 |
Government of Bihar and Orissa passed
resolution on Champaran Agrarian Enquiry Committee
Report which acknowledged "with much pleasure the
good sense and moderation shown by Mr.Gandhi, who
represented the cause of the tenants on the
Committee". |
|
1917 |
October |
19 |
Gandhi, spoke at reception by merchants at
Broach. |
|
1917 |
October |
20 |
Presided over Second Gujarat Educational
Conference. |
|
1917 |
October |
21 |
In concluding address at Conference expressed
desire to lay down life in country’s service. |
|
1917 |
October |
21 |
Proposed vote of thanks at Humanitarian
League. |
|
1917 |
October |
26 |
All-India deputation, including Gandhi, Motilal
Nehru, Tilak, Jinnah and Sapru, waited on Chelmsford
and Montagu. |
|
1917 |
November |
2 |
Gandhi presided over meeting at Godhra to
protest against hardships of third-class railway
passengers. |
|
1917 |
November |
3 |
Presided over First Gujarat Political
Conference at Godhra. |
|
1917 |
November |
4 |
Announced at Political Conference intimation of
Government’s decision to remove customs levy at
Viramgam. |
|
1917 |
November |
5 |
In concluding speech at Conference, exhorted
participants to continue propaganda work and obtain
signatures on petition to Montagu. |
|
1917 |
November |
5 |
Presided over Dhed community meeting. |
|
1917 |
November |
8 |
Arrived at Motihari at night. |
|
1917 |
November |
9 |
Had interview in the morning with J.L.
Merriman, District Magistrate. |
|
1917 |
November |
11 |
Addressed public meeting at Dharamshala in
Muzaffarpur; appealed for support to
Congress-League recommendations. |
|
1917 |
November |
11 |
In the evening attended Conference of Hindu and
Mahomedan leaders; left for Motihari, at 9
p.m. |
|
1917 |
November |
12 |
Declared open Gokhale Library at
Umreth. |
|
1917 |
November |
12 |
J.M. Wilson, Secretary of Bihar Planter’s
Association , published in The Statesman opinion
of planters’ legal adviser. |
|
1917 |
November |
14 |
Gandhi opened school in Bharharwa near Doka, in
Champaran; returned to Bettiah. |
|
1917 |
November |
15 |
Had interview with J.T. Whitty, Manager of
Bettiah Raj. |
|
1917 |
November |
16 |
Visited Koeri; went to Amolwa Station, inquired
into case of police excesses on laborers. |
|
1917 |
November |
20 |
Opened school at Bhitiharwa, near Shrirampur,
about two miles from Amolwa. |
|
1917 |
November |
22 |
Informed J.L. Merriman of his impending absence
from Champaran for over a fortnight and Babu Brijkishore
Prasad representing him. |
|
1917 |
November |
26 |
Had interview with Chelmsford and Montagu at
Delhi. |
|
1917 |
November |
27 |
Had interview with Tilak, Montagu. |
|
1917 |
November |
28 |
Went to Aligarh; spoke on Hindu-Muslim unity at
the Lyall Library Grounds; later, addressed Aligarh
College students on "Truth and Thrift". |
|
1917 |
November |
28 |
Called on Khwaja Abdul Majid. Left at night for
Calcutta by train. |
|
1917 |
November |
29 |
Champaran Bill introduced in Council, referred
to Select Committee. |
|
1917 |
December |
4 and 5 |
Gandhi had discussion with Ahmedabad
mill-owners about workers’ wages. |
|
1917 |
December |
6 |
Spoke (the text of this speech is not
available) on "Some Problems of Gujarat" at Dasa
Khadayata Wadi in Nadiad. |
|
1917 |
December |
6 |
Presided over Committee meetings of First
Gujarat Political Conference and Gujarat Stree
Kelavani Mandal. |
|
1917 |
December |
10 |
Appointment of Rowlatt Committee announced.
Gandhi in letter to Albert West preferred stopping
Indian Opinion to its removal from Phoenix to the
city - Durban. |
|
1917 |
December |
16 |
Addressed large public meeting; visited Hindu
Orphanage before leaving Nadiad. |
|
1917 |
December |
19 |
Communicated views on Champaran Agrarian Bill
to Revenue Secretary, Bihar and Orissa
Government. |
|
1917 |
December |
26 |
Attended 32nd Indian National Congress at
Calcutta. |
|
1917 |
December |
27 |
Announced adjournment of All-India Social
Service Conference in Calcutta. |
|
1917 |
December |
29 |
Moved resolution at Congress session concerning
disabilities of Indians in South Africa. |
|
1917 |
December |
30 |
Proposed, at Indian Social Conference,
resolution regarding education and uplift of depressed
classes. |
|
1917 |
December |
30 |
Spoke at First Bengal Agriculturists’
Conference; also at All-India National Language
Conference. |
|
1917 |
December |
31 |
Addressed session of All-India Muslim League in
Calcutta; also meeting held under auspices of Bengal and
Bombay Humanitarian League at University
Institute. |
|
1917 |
December |
31 |
Delivered presidential address at All-India
Social Service
Conference. |
