|
|
1919 |
January |
10 |
In letter to Maganlal Gandhi, Gandhi explained
how he took to goat’s milk. |
|
1919 |
January |
18 |
Rowlatt Bills published in Gazette of India.
First meeting of Peace Conference at Paris. |
|
1919 |
January |
20 |
Gandhi operated on for piles by Dr. Dalal at
Bombay. |
|
1919 |
January |
27 |
End of Bombay labor strike announced. |
|
1919 |
January |
27 |
Gandhi explained vow of milk in letter to
Narahari Parikh. |
|
1919 |
January |
30 |
Wrote to Counsel for Ali Brothers assuring
action to secure their release. |
|
1919 |
January |
30 |
Sent good wishes to The Independent, new
Allahabad daily. |
|
1919 |
February |
2 |
Bombay Home Rule League protest meeting against
Rowlatt Bills. Gandhi’s letter to S.G. Banker read
out. |
|
1919 |
February |
6 |
Viceroy opened session of Imperial Legislative
Council at Delhi. Rowlatt Bills introduced. |
|
1919 |
February |
6 |
Gandhi wrote to Swami Satyadev detailing steps
for teaching Hindi in Madras Presidency. |
|
1919 |
February |
7 |
Imperial Legislative Council debate on Rowlatt
Bill. Bill referred to Select Committee against
unanimous Indian opposition. |
|
1919 |
February |
8 |
Gandhi wrote to Pandit Malaviya suggesting
countrywide agitation. |
|
1919 |
February |
9 |
Wrote to V.S. Srinivasa Sastri on civil
disobedience compaign against Rowlatt Bills. |
|
1919 |
February |
10 |
Sir W. Vincent announced in Imperial
Legislative Council that Rowlatt Act was to be in
operation for three years. |
|
1919 |
February |
10 |
Second Rowlatt Bill introduced and referred to
Select Committee despite unanimous non-official
opposition. |
|
1919 |
February |
12 |
Gandhi wrote to Sir. W. Vincent, inquiring
about Government’s decision regarding Ali
Brothers. |
|
1919 |
February |
17 |
Spoke at Sabarmati regarding dissatisfaction
among Ashramites. |
|
1919 |
February |
20 |
Wrote to P.S. to Viceroy about release of Ali
Brothers. |
|
1919 |
February |
20 |
Amir Habibullah of Afghanistan
assassinated. |
|
1919 |
February |
23 |
Reuter message announced that Tilak had lost
his case. |
|
1919 |
February |
24 |
Satyagraha Pledge signed at Sabarmati Ashram
meeting, Gandhi attending. |
|
1919 |
February |
24 |
Gandhi wired to P.S. to Viceroy conveying
satyagraha decision. |
|
1919 |
February |
25 |
In telegram to Pandit Malaviya, informed that
he would not go to England in Congress deputation in
view of Rowlatt Bills. |
|
1919 |
February |
25 |
Wrote letter to C.F. Andrews, K. Natarajan,
Stanley Reed and Dinshaw Wachha conveying Satyagraha
Pledge. |
|
1919 |
February |
25 |
Wrote letter to Press on South African Indians’
plight. |
|
1919 |
February |
26 |
Wrote letter to Press on Satyagraha
Vow. |
|
1919 |
February |
26 |
Committee of the Sabha issued Gandhi’s
instructions to volunteers on taking signatures on
satyagraha pledge. Gandhi wrote to The Indian
Social Reformer elaborating views on inter-caste
marriage and Patel Marriage Bill. |
|
1919 |
February |
26 |
Sent letter to press on National School at
Sabarmati. |
|
1919 |
March |
26 |
Issued first "satyagraha leaflet" quoting
extracts from Thorcau. |
|
1919 |
March |
1 |
Select Committee Report on Rowlatt Bills with
dissenting minutes by Indian members presented to
Imperial Legislative Council. |
|
1919 |
March |
1 |
Executive Committee with Gandhi as president
appointed at meeting of Pledge-signatories under
auspices of Satyagraha Sabha at Bombay. |
|
1919 |
March |
2 |
Executive Committee of Satyagraha Sabha
appointed subcommittees for collecting funds and
propaganda work. |
|
1919 |
March |
2 |
Wachha, Banerjea, Sastri, Shafi and others
issued manifesto against passive resistance. |
|
1919 |
March |
2 |
Many took Satyagraha Vow at Allahabad meeting
under president ship of Motilal Nehru. |
|
1919 |
March |
4 |
Conference of Bengal nationalists supported
Gandhi and satyagraha. |
|
1919 |
March |
6 |
Gandhi in Delhi. Interview with
Viceroy. |
|
1919 |
March |
7 |
Attended protest meeting at Delhi. Mahadev
Desai read out speech. |
|
1919 |
March |
7 |
Met Sir James Duboulay, Home
Secretary. |
|
1919 |
March |
8 |
Sir W. Vincent presented Select Committee
Report on Second Rowlatt Bill. |
|
1919 |
March |
8 |
In letter to Srinivasa Sastri, Gandhi explained
decision on satyagraha and differences with
others. |
|
1919 |
March |
11 |
Inaugurated satyagraha meeting at Lucknow.
Supporters signed Pledge. |
|
1919 |
March |
11 |
Gandhi requested P.S. to Viceroy by wire and
letter not to proceed with Rowaltt Bills. |
|
1919 |
March |
11 |
Attended satyagraha meeting at Allahabad, Syed
Hussain presiding. Mahadev Desai read out
speech. |
|
1919 |
March |
12 |
Imperial Council debate on Rowlatt
Bills. |
|
1919 |
March |
12 |
Motion for consideration of Bill as amended by
Select Committee passed. |
|
1919 |
March |
12 |
Gandhi wrote to Sir James Duboulay requesting
release of Ali Brothers. |
|
1919 |
March |
12 |
Satyagraha Sabha rules published. |
|
1919 |
March |
13 |
Debate in Imperial Legislative Council on
Rowlatt bill as amended by Select Committee.
Non-official amendments rejected. |
|
1919 |
March |
14 |
Gandhi with Swami Shraddhanand attended protest
meeting at Bombay. Gandhi’s speech read out. |
|
1919 |
March |
18 |
Motion to circulate Second Rowlatt Bill for
opinion passed in Imperial Council. |
|
1919 |
March |
18 |
Rowlatt Bill passed despite opposition from
non-official members. B.N. Sharma resigned in
protest. |
|
1919 |
March |
18 |
Madras Moderates issued manifesto against
satyagraha. |
|
1919 |
March |
18 |
Gandhi reached Madras. |
|
1919 |
March |
18 |
Attended protest meeting at Madras. Satyagraha
Pledge signed at meeting. |
|
1919 |
March |
19 |
Spoke at meeting of Madras Labor Union, B.J.
Wadia presiding. |
|
1919 |
March |
20 |
Attended protest meeting at Triplicane Beach,
Madras, under chairmanship of C.
Vijayaraghavachari. Gandhi’s speech read
out. |
|
1919 |
March |
21 |
Anarchical and Revolutionary Crimes Act, 1919
(Rowlatt Act) received Governor-General’s
assent. |
|
1919 |
March |
21 |
Gandhi spoke at tramway strikers’ meeting at
Madras. |
|
1919 |
March |
23 |
Announced in letter to press observance of
April 6 as day of humiliation and prayer. |
|
1919 |
March |
23 |
Wrote to Sir. S. Subramania Iyer that
satyagraha was not a party movement. |
|
1919 |
March |
24 |
Spoke at Tanjor meeting. |
|
1919 |
March |
25 |
Spoke at Trichinopoly meeting. |
|
1919 |
March |
25 |
Wrote to Counsel for Ali Brothers on satyagraha
to secure release. |
|
1919 |
March |
26 |
Spoke at Madura meeting. |
|
1919 |
March |
28 |
Spoke at Tuticorin meeting. |
|
1919 |
March |
29 |
Spoke at labourers’ meeting at
Nagapatam. |
|
1919 |
March |
30 |
Satyagraha Day observed. |
|
1919 |
March |
30 |
Riot at Delhi. Mob fired at. |
|
1919 |
March |
30 |
Gandhi left for Bezwada. |
|
1919 |
March |
30 |
At Madras satyagraha Sabha meeting at
Triplicane Beach, his speech read out. |
|
1919 |
March |
31 |
Delhi in mourning. Military control over
city. |
|
1919 |
April |
1 |
Gandhi left Bezwada for Bombay. Day’s halt at
Secunderabad. |
|
1919 |
April |
2 |
Government of India communique on Delhi
disturbances. |
|
1919 |
April |
3 |
Gandhi arrived in Bombay. |
|
1919 |
April |
3 |
Wired congratulations to Swami Shraddhanand on
Delhi’s opposition to Rowlatt legislation. |
|
1919 |
April |
3 |
Wrote letter to Press on Delhi
occurrences. |
|
1919 |
April |
3 |
Wired V.S. Srinivasa Sastri that fight was
against spirit of terrorism. |
|
1919 |
April |
5 |
Government communique on Rowlatt
legislation. |
|
1919 |
April |
5 |
Gandhi wired to Swami Shraddhanand for help to
dependants of victims. |
|
1919 |
April |
5 |
Wrote to Rabindranath Tagore for message on the
movement. |
|
1919 |
April |
6 |
Satyagraha Day observed all over
India. |
|
1919 |
April |
6 |
Mass meeting at Chowpatty Beach, Bombay, under
Gandhi’s presidentship. Jamnadas read out Gandhi’s
speech. |
|
1919 |
April |
6 |
Prayers at Madhav Baug. Gandhi addressed
meetings of Mahomedans and ladies at Bombay |
|
1919 |
April |
6 |
Appeal to people of Madras. |
|
1919 |
April |
6 |
Pandit Malaviya resigned seat in Imperial
Council. |
|
1919 |
April |
7 |
First issue of Gandhi’s Satyagrahi, priced one
pice, came out without registration. |
|
1919 |
April |
7 |
Satyagraha Sabha, Bombay, issued note on
defying laws governing prohibited literature and
registration of newspapers |
|
1919 |
April |
7 |
Sale of proscribed literature by Satyagraha in
Bombay. |
|
1919 |
April |
8 |
Gandhi explained in leaflets, vows on swadeshi
and Hindu-Muslim unity. |
|
1919 |
April |
8 |
Wired to C.R. DAS ON Satyagraha Day
demonstration at Calcutta. |
|
1919 |
April |
8 |
Wrote to Police Commissioner, Bombay, denying
allegations regarding holding up of tram-cars. |
|
1919 |
April |
9 |
On way to Delhi at Kosi served with orders
restricting entry into Punjab and Delhi. |
|
1919 |
April |
9 |
Message to countrymen not to resent arrest or
commit violence. Ram Navami Day celebrations.
Peaceful processions at Amritsar. |
|
1919 |
April |
10 |
Gandhi elected to disorbey prohibition order,
put under arrest and sent to Bombay. |
|
1919 |
April |
10 |
All-India hartal in protest against
arrest. |
|
1919 |
April |
10 |
Incendiarism, riot and mob violence at
Ahmedabad on hearing news of arrest. Police firing,
killing of Europeans and burning of mill and
station yard. |
|
1919 |
April |
10 |
Arrest and deportation from Amritsar of Drs.
Satyapal and Kitchlew. Mob rising and police firing.
Several Europeans killed. |
|
1919 |
April |
10 |
Police firing at Lahore. |
|
1919 |
April |
11 |
Gandhi brought to Bombay and
released. |
|
1919 |
April |
11 |
Spoke at mass meeting at Chowpatty Beach,
administering warning to satyagrahis. |
|
1919 |
April |
11 |
In wire to Swami Shraddhanand, appealed to
people to avoid violence. |
|
1919 |
April |
11 |
Country-wide hartal continued. |
|
1919 |
April |
11 |
Arrests in Bombay. Mob outrage at Ahmedabad.
Telegraph and Collector’s office burnt. Down. |
|
1919 |
April |
12 |
Rabindranath Tagore wrote to Gandhi on
Satyagraha. |
|
1919 |
April |
12 |
Gandhi’s interview to Press representative at
Bombay. |
|
1919 |
April |
12 |
Attended meeting of cloth merchants at Marwari
Chamber. |
|
1919 |
April |
12 |
Broke down on hearing news of Ahmedabad
disturbance. |
|
1919 |
April |
12 |
Left for Ahmedabad. |
|
1919 |
April |
12 |
Meeting at Badshahi Mosque, Lahore. Firing by
troops, derailment and burning of train. |
|
1919 |
April |
12 |
Disturbances in Bombay, Viramgam, Nadiad and
Amritsar. |
|
1919 |
April |
12 |
Riot and bloodshed in Calcutta. |
|
1919 |
April |
13 |
Gandhi reached Ahmedabad with Anasuya Sarabhai.
In message to Ahmedabad citizens, implored them to
be calm and obey orders. |
|
1919 |
April |
13 |
Massacre at mass meeting at Jallianwala Bagh,
amritsar. |
|
1919 |
April |
14 |
Hartal, serious disturbances and bombing at
Gujranwala. Telegraph wires cut at Lahore, Amritsar and
other places. |
|
1919 |
April |
14 |
Martial law proclaimed in Punjab. |
|
1919 |
April |
14 |
Government of India communique on Satyagraha
movement. |
|
1919 |
April |
14 |
Gandhi spoke at mass meeting at
Sabarmati. |
|
1919 |
April |
14 |
Upbraided people for violence, announced
three-day penitential fast. |
|
1919 |
April |
14 |
Wrote to P.S. to Viceroy on
disturbances. |
|
1919 |
April |
14 |
Second issue of Satyagrahi published. |
|
1919 |
April |
15 |
Gandhi wrote to Collector of Ahmedabad,
enquiring about names of English victims to send help to
their families. Visited the wounded at Ahmedabad
Civil Hospital. Wrote to Sir I. Rahimtoola
ascribing cause of disturbances to his arrest. |
|
1919 |
April |
16 |
Assured help to Government in letter to
Commissioner, Northern Division (Bombay). |
|
1919 |
April |
16 |
In Satyagraha leaflet, appealed to people to
render help to victims. |
|
1919 |
April |
16 |
Arrests at Gujranwala. Wire-cutting and
disturbances at several places. |
|
1919 |
April |
17 |
Police firing at Delhi. |
|
1919 |
April |
17 |
Deportation of leaders in Punjab. |
|
1919 |
April |
17 |
The Amrita Bazar Patrika security
forfeited. |
|
1919 |
April |
18 |
Gandhi announced temporary suspension of civil
disobedience. |
|
1919 |
April |
19 |
Attended Hindi Sahitya Sammelan meeting at
Bombay under presidentship of Pandit Malaviya. |
|
1919 |
April |
20 |
All-India Congress Committee meeting at Bombay
under presidentship of Pandit Malaviya, Gandhi and Mrs.
Basent attending. |
|
1919 |
April |
20 |
"Crawling order" issued by General
Dyer. |
|
1919 |
April |
21 |
Satyagrahi suspended publication following
suspension of Movement. |
|
1919 |
April |
21 |
A.I.C.C. passed resolution on Punjab
situation. |
|
1919 |
April |
21 |
Gandhi sent telegram to P.S. to Viceroy against
whipping in public. Wrote to Collector of Ahmedabad
against levy on mill-hands. |
|
1919 |
April |
21 |
Arrived at Ahmedabad from Bombay. |
|
1919 |
April |
24 |
Left for Bombay. |
|
1919 |
April |
24 |
Martial Law Commission began work in
Punjab. |
|
1919 |
April |
25 |
Gandhi spoke at Satyagraha meeting in
Bombay. |
|
1919 |
April |
25 |
Issued leaflet explaining significance of
Satyagraha. |
|
1919 |
April |
26 |
G.B. Horniman served with order to leave
India. |
|
1919 |
April |
26 |
The Bombay Chronicle suspended
publication. |
|
1919 |
April |
26 |
Gandhi issued leaflet on Horniman’s deportation
advising people against violence and
demonstrations. |
|
1919 |
April |
28 |
Congress deputation left for England. |
|
1919 |
April |
28 |
Gandhi wrote to The Times of India correcting
report of Ahmedabad speech. |
|
1919 |
April |
29 |
Wrote to Crerer, Secretary to Bombay Government
on Horniman’s deportation and pre-cencership of
The Bombay Chronicle. |
|
1919 |
April |
30 |
Published in leaflet Horniman’s letter from
s.s. Takada. |
|
1919 |
April |
30 |
Sent Swadeshi Pledge to Sir Stanley Reed and
Governor of Bombay. |
|
1919 |
April |
30 |
Appealed to Sind satyagrahis to be calm despite
prosecutions. |
|
1919 |
April |
30 |
Kasur riot case judgment. |
|
1919 |
May |
2 |
Gandhi in a Satyagraha leaflet indicated
resumption of civil disobedience in July. |
|
1919 |
May |
3 |
Wrote to Secretary, Bihar Planters’
Association. |
|
1919 |
May |
4 |
Wrote to Maulana Abdul Bari praising idea of
mixed Hindu-Mahomedan commission for communal
unity. |
|
1919 |
May |
4 |
Satyagraha Sabha meeting at Bombay decided to
observe fast, hartal, etc. on May 11 in protest
against Horniman’s deportation. |
|
1919 |
May |
5 |
Gandhi sent Swadeshi Pledge to
Viceroy. |
|
1919 |
May |
5 |
Wrote to District Magistrate, Ahmedabad, on
complicity of educated men in Ahmedabad
disturbances. |
|
1919 |
May |
5 |
Wrote to Maganlal Gandhi asking Ashramites to
take up spining. |
|
1919 |
May |
6 |
Called meeting at Bombay to explain observance
of hartal. \ |
|
1919 |
May |
7 |
P.S. to Viceroy wrote to Gandhi seeking help to
stabilize India opinion in face of Afghan
developments. |
|
1919 |
May |
7 |
Gandhi issued message on observance of May
11. |
|
1919 |
May |
7 |
Young India New Series Vol. I, No.I issued as a
bi-weekly every Wednesday and Saturday, from Bombay
under Gandhi’s supervision. |
|
1919 |
May |
8 |
Gandhi spoke at Bombay women’s meeting and
issued leaflet explaining religious significance of
Satyagraha. |
|
1919 |
May |
9 |
Spoke on Khilafat at special meeting of Anjuman
Ziaul Islam at Bombay. M.T. Kadarbhai
presiding. |
|
1919 |
May |
10 |
Wrote to Annie Basent expressing grief over her
accusations. |
|
1919 |
May |
11 |
Bombay hartal in honour of Horniman. |
|
1919 |
May |
11 |
Annie Besant resigned presidentship of Home
rule League. |
|
1919 |
May |
11 |
Gandhi assured help to Viceroy in reply to
latter’s request of May 7. |
|
1919 |
May |
11 |
Sent telegram to District Magistrate,
Ahmedabad, on identification of those accused in
Ahmedabad disturbances. |
|
1919 |
May |
12 |
Congratulate Bombay Citizens on successful
observance of hartal. |
|
1919 |
May |
13 |
Explained "pure" and "mixed" swadeshi vows in
Young India. Names of 47 signatories to swadeshi
vow published. |
|
1919 |
May |
13 |
Police raid on The Independent
Office. |
|
1919 |
May |
15 |
Southbourough Committed Report
published. |
|
1919 |
May |
15 |
Gandhi sent telegram to Viceroy’s Private
Secretary on arrest of Govardhandas and legal defence of
The Tribune editor. |
|
1919 |
May |
16 |
Wrote to Viceroy’s Private Secretary demanding
fullest investigations into disturbances in
Punjab. |
|
1919 |
May |
20 |
Addressed letter to satyagrahis of
Surat. |
|
1919 |
May |
21 |
Addressed circular letter on Bombay conference
of satyagrahis scheduled for May 28. |
|
1919 |
May |
25 |
Wrote to P.S. to Governor of Bombay drawing
attention to 1914 amendment of Foreigners Act *1864)
regarding orders served on two Kathiawari
residents to quit British India. |
|
1919 |
May |
26 |
Sir Edward Maclagan took over as Lt.-Governor
of Punjab from Sir. M. O’Dwyer. |
|
1919 |
May |
27 |
The Bombay Chronicle asked to deposit
Rs.5,000.00 provisionally. |
|
1919 |
May |
28 |
Gandhi addressed conference of satyagrahis at
Bombay. |
|
1919 |
May |
28 |
Wrote foreword to reprint of Indian Home
Rule. |
|
1919 |
May |
29 |
Government of India Bill introduced in House of
Commons by E.S. Montagu. |
|
1919 |
May |
30 |
Gandhi wrote to Viceroy’s Private Secretary on
martial law administration in Punjab. |
|
1919 |
May |
30 |
Wrote to H.S.L. Polak on Rowlatt
legislation. |
|
1919 |
May |
31 |
presided over public meeting held at Bombay to
honour B.G. Tilak. |
|
1919 |
May |
31 |
Meeting resolved to collect funds to defray
Tilak’s expenses in England in connection with case
against Sir Valentine Chirol. |
|
1919 |
June |
1 |
Rabindranath Tagore renounced
knighthood. |
|
1919 |
June |
3 |
Pandit Malaviya re-elected to Viceregal
Council. |
|
1919 |
June |
5 |
Second reading of Government of India Bill in
House of Commons. |
|
1919 |
June |
9 |
Gandhi wrote to P.S. to Viceroy regarding
judgement in Kalinath Roy’s case. |
|
1919 |
June |
9 |
Security of Rs.10,000 demanded from The Bombay
Chronicle. |
|
1919 |
June |
10 |
Martial law withdrawn from Punjab except from
railway lands. |
|
1919 |
June |
11 |
In a signed leader in Young India, Gandhi
pleaded for immediate release of Kalinath Roy. |
|
1919 |
June |
11 |
Appealed to lawyers and journalists and wrote
to C.F. Andrews for support in securing release of
Roy. |
|
1919 |
June |
12 |
Wrote to secretaries of Satyagraha Sabha on
resumption of civil disobedience in July. |
|
1919 |
June |
12 |
Wrote to S.T. Sheppard of The Times of India
for support in securing release of Kalinath
Roy. |
|
1919 |
June |
13 |
Mercy petition of Kalinath Roy rejected by
Lt.-Governor of Punjab. |
|
1919 |
June |
14 |
Gandhi wrote to E.S. Montagu justifying
movement against Rowlatt legislation. |
|
1919 |
June |
15 |
Executive Committee of Satyagraha Sabha met at
Bombay and decided on resumption of civil
disobedience in beginning of July and vested full powers
in Gandhi to guide movement. |
|
1919 |
June |
15 |
Protest meeting of Indian Association,
Calcutta, against Government of India despatch of March
5. |
|
1919 |
June |
16 |
Gandhi issued second leaflet explaining
Swadeshi Vow. Gave evidence before Chief
Presidency Magistrate, Bombay, in connection with
Dr. Kitchlew’s trial before Martin Law
Commission. |
|
1919 |
June |
18 |
Wrote to P.S. to Viceroy conveying decision to
resume civil disobedience in July. |
|
1919 |
June |
18 |
Opened Shuddha Swadeshi Vastra Bhandar at
Bombay. |
|
1919 |
June |
19 |
Presided over Swadeshi Sabha meeting at
Bombay. |
|
1919 |
June |
20 |
order of pre-censorship on The Bombay Chronicle
rescinded by Government. |
|
1919 |
June |
24 |
Gandhi sent cable to Secretary of State for
India that he would resume civil disobedience in
July unless Rowlatt legislation was withdrawn and
a committee was appointed to enquire into Punjab
disturbances. |
|
1919 |
June |
24 |
Presided at Bombay meeting to protest against
Rowlatt legislation and Horniman’s
deportation. |
|
1919 |
June |
25 |
Wrote letter to G.A. Natesan enclosing
instructions on Satyagraha campaign. |
|
1919 |
June |
26 |
Wrote P.S. to Viceroy conveying protest
resolution of Satyagraha Sabha against justification
of Horniman’s deportation by Secretary of
State. |
|
1919 |
June |
26 |
A.I.C.C. sent cable to British Prime Minister
and Secretary of State requesting suspension of sentence
by Martial Law Commission pending
enquiry. |
|
1919 |
June |
26 |
Government of India declined postponement of
sentences. |
|
1919 |
June |
27 |
Gandhi sent to Viceroy memorial signed by Sir
D.E. Wachha, Sir N.G. Chandavarkar and others
praying for Kalinath Roy’s release. |
|
1919 |
June |
27 |
Presided over Bombay meeting under auspices of
Satyagraha Sabha. |
|
1919 |
June |
27 |
Wrote to S.T. Sheppard regarding anti-Indian
legislation in South Africa. |
|
1919 |
June |
28 |
Treaty of Versailles signed. |
|
1919 |
June |
28 |
Gandhi sent reply to letter from P.S. to
Viceroy on resumption of civil disobedience. |
|
1919 |
June |
28 |
Spoke on swadeshi at meeting in
Bombay. |
|
1919 |
June |
29 |
Wrote to Mahomed Ali on Moslem
question. |
|
1919 |
June |
29 |
Spoke at foundation laying of Vanita Vishram at
Ahmedabad. |
|
1919 |
June |
30 |
Wrote to Deputy Superintendent of Police,
Ahmedabad that he would give notice to authorities
before resuming civil disobedience. |
|
1919 |
June |
30 |
Wrote instructions for satyagrahis in terms of
Sabha Committee’s resolution of June 15. |
|
1919 |
June |
30 |
Left Ashram for Bombay. |
|
1919 |
July |
Before 1 |
Drafted rules of Swadeshi Sabha. |
|
1919 |
July |
1 |
Interview with Inspector-General and
Commissioner of Police, Bombay. I |
|
1919 |
July |
1 |
In statement said he would not resume civil
disobedience before July 8 and would inform authorities
beforehand. |
|
1919 |
July |
1 |
Inaugurated Central Swadeshi Sabha at Bombay
with branches all over India. |
|
1919 |
July |
1 |
Press Association of India sent cable to
British Prime Minister and Secretary of State urging
repeal of press Act. |
|
1919 |
July |
1 |
Gandhi thanked S.T. Sheppard for The Times of
India’s leading article on South African
question. |
|
1919 |
July |
3 |
Wrote to Press and to Commerce and Industry
Member, Government of India, against restrictions
on Indians in South Africa. |
|
1919 |
July |
3 |
Wrote to R.B. Ewbank seeking his interest in
swadeshi movement. |
|
1919 |
July |
4 |
Spoke at Bombay meeting under auspices of
Swadeshi Sabha. |
|
1919 |
July |
5 |
Secretary of State for India cabled Governor of
Bombay advising interview with Gandhi to dissuade
him from resuming Satyagraha. |
|
1919 |
July |
5 |
Gandhi wrote in Young India on Smuts-Gandhi
Agreement. |
|
1919 |
July |
5 |
Sent letter to H.S.L. Polak regarding civil
disobedience and south African matter. |
|
1919 |
July |
6 |
Governor-General-in-Council reduced Kalinath
Roy’s term of imprisonment from 2 years to 3
months. |
|
1919 |
July |
6 |
Gandhi addressed mass meeting at Nadiad on
satyagrahis’ duty and spoke on swadeshi at women’s
meeting. |
|
1919 |
July |
9 |
Martial Law Commission delivered judgment in
Amritsar Conspiracy Case. |
|
1919 |
July |
10 |
Sir N.G. Chandavarkar appealed to Gandhi
through Press not to resume Satyagraha. |
|
1919 |
July |
12 |
Gandhi arrived in Poona. Interview with
Governor of Bombay. Addressed students at
Fergusson College, R.P. Paranjapye
presideing. |
|
1919 |
July |
12 |
Spoke on swadeshi at citizens’ meeting.
Swadeshi Association formed under Gandhi’s
presidentship. Returned to Bombay. Wrote in Young
India on conviction of editor of Pratap. |
|
1919 |
July |
13 |
At Home Rule League meeting in Bombay moved
protest resolution against anti-Indian legislation
in Transvaal. |
|
1919 |
July |
14 |
Wrote letter to R.P. Paranjapye answering his
criticism of swadeshi. |
|
1919 |
July |
16 |
Wrote in Young India on Paranjapye’s
observations on swadeshi. |
|
1919 |
July |
16 |
Lala Govardhandas sentenced to 3 years R.I. by
Special Tribunal. |
|
1919 |
July |
17 |
Gandhi wrote to A.H. West regarding Indian
Opinion. |
|
1919 |
July |
18 |
Addressed meeting under auspices of Imperial
Citizenship Association to protest against Asiatic
Land and Trading Amendment Act. |
|
1919 |
July |
20 |
A.I.C.C. met at Calcutta. |
|
1919 |
July |
21 |
Gandhi issued letter to press announcing
postponement to civil disobedience in deference to
warning of Viceroy and other friends. |
|
1919 |
July |
23 |
Sir Sankaran Nair resigned office as member of
Viceroy’s Council. |
|
1919 |
July |
23 |
Gandhi wrote in Young India on Lahore
judgment. |
|
1919 |
July |
24 |
Privy Council granted leave to appeal to 21
Indians convicted under martial law for riots in
Amritsar. |
|
1919 |
July |
25 |
Lt.-Governor of Punjab reduced term of
imprisonment of Radha Krishna, editor of Pratap, from
18 to 2 months. |
|
1919 |
July |
26 |
Gandhi wrote to Commerce and Industry Member,
Government of India, on Transvaal Asiatic Law. |
|
1919 |
July |
27 |
Wrote to The Mahratta on judge’s remarks in
Hindvasi case judgment. |
|
1919 |
July |
28 |
Addressed students of Sarvajanik College at
Surat and inaugurated Swadeshi Store. |
|
1919 |
July |
28 |
Sent cables to V.S. Srinivasa Sastri and
Sarojini Naidu on agitation against Rowlatt
legislation |
|
1919 |
July |
28 |
Special Bench of Calcutta High Court dismissed
appeal of The Amrit Bazar patrika against
forfeiture of security.; |
|
1919 |
July |
29 |
Sir Charles Munro’s dispatch on India’s part in
War published in Gazette. |
|
1919 |
July |
30 |
Gandhi wrote in Young India on sentence on
Jagannath by Martial Law Tribunal. |
|
1919 |
August |
1 |
In Kalol, Gandhi visited handloom factory;
spoke on swadeshi. \ |
|
1919 |
August |
2 |
In Young India supported appeal of Swami
Shraddhanand for Rs.1.5 lakhs to help victims of
martial law atrocities. |
|
1919 |
August |
4 |
In Bombay interviewed by a representative of
The Hindu, announced intention to resume civil
disobedience if Government failed to repeal Rowlatt
Act. |
|
1919 |
August |
5 |
Presided over Gujaratis’ meeting in Bombay in
memory of Amritlal Sunderjee. |
|
1919 |
August |
6 |
In Young India described action of Ahmedabad
district Judge as "impudent" in proceeding against
barristers who took Satyagraha pledge. |
|
1919 |
August |
8 |
In Poona, at Deccan Sabha meeting, spoke
against anti-Indian legislation in Transvaal;
spoke on swadeshi at Gujarati Bandhu
Samaj. |
|
1919 |
August |
14 |
In Godhra, opened Swadeshi Bhandar; held
conference with Collector, local leaders on
question of forced labour; visited Stuart Library;
spoke on swadeshi at women’s meeting and at public
meeting. |
|
1919 |
August |
5 |
At crowded public meeting, called upon
Government to conduct impartial inquiry into
Punjab situation, exhorted people to contribute to
relief fund. |
|
1919 |
August |
19 |
In Bombay, announced at satyagrahis’ meeting
intention to start Gujarati paper on lines of
Young India and to resume Satyagraha against Rowlatt Act
after petitioning Government. |
|
1919 |
August |
22 |
Appealed to Lord Willingdon against proposal to
extern Esther Faering from India; pleaded that she
might be allowed to join Sabarmati Ashram. |
|
1919 |
August |
25 |
Enunciated concept of swadeshi in letter to
Cowie and sought Bombay Governor’s approval and
encouragement for the movement. |
|
1919 |
August |
27 |
Wrote to Maulana Abdul Bari that it was
inopportune to ask for Ali brothers’ release. |
|
1919 |
August |
28 |
Deputation led by Surendranath Banerjea waited
on Montagu to protest against Transvaal Trading
Act. |
|
1919 |
August |
31 |
In Dohad, Gandhi spoke on swadeshi at women’s
meeting; later, exhorted weavers to shed
distinctions of caste, community, etc. |
|
1919 |
September |
31 |
Viceroy announced appointment of Commission to
go into question of |Punjab troubles; referred to
Commissions to set right problems regarding South Africa
and Fiji. |
|
1919 |
September |
6 |
In Bombay, Gandhi attended meetings of Swadeshi
Sabha and Satyagraha Committed. |
|
1919 |
September |
7 |
Opened Gujarat swadeshi Store in Girgaum,
Bombay spoke on swadeshi; participated in swadeshi
sabha meeting. |
|
1919 |
September |
7 |
First issue of Navajivan in Gujarati was
published. |
|
1919 |
September |
8 |
Government of India telegraphed Bombay, Madras
Government that "existing orders against Gandhi
should be relaxed and all restrictions removed when Lord
Hunter arrives in Indian." |
|
1919 |
September |
12 |
Bombay Government confidentially informed
Madras Government that they concur with the
Central Government in relaxing restrictions
imposed upon Gandhi. |
|
1919 |
September |
17 |
Gandhi left Ahmedabad for Bombay. |
|
1919 |
September |
18 |
In Bombay, spoke on Khilafat at public meeting.
Indemnity Bill protecting Government servants
introduced in Legislative Council, opposed by
Malaviya. |
|
1919 |
September |
21 |
Gandhi opened school for untouchable in
Ahmedabad. |
|
1919 |
September |
21 |
Public meetings held in Madras and Wardha to
celebrate 51st birthday of Gandhi. Wardha citizens
presented purse to be placed at Gandhi ‘s disposal.
Indemnity Bill was passed. |
|
1919 |
September |
25 |
In Rajkot, Gandhi spoke on swadeshi at meeting
in Revashanker Jagjivan’s bungalow; spoke to women
at Vanik Bhojan Shala in afternoon; later, spoke in
Connaught Hall on social service. |
|
1919 |
September |
26 |
Visited schools for untouchables. |
|
1919 |
September |
27 |
Opened Swadeshi Bhandar in Gondal State,
Saurashtra; spoke on swadeshi at meetings of men
and women. |
|
1919 |
September |
28 |
At Moti Marad, presided over Kathiawar Patidar
Conference. |
|
1919 |
September |
28 |
Spoke on Hindu-Muslim unity at Dhoraji;
addressed gathering of Antyajas. |
|
1919 |
September |
29 |
On return to Ahmedabad, wired Bombay Government
withdrawing apology given by Navajivan publishers for
supposed breach of law regarding newspaper
publication. |
|
1919 |
October |
1 |
In Bombay presided over public meeting at
Excelsior Theatre, to celebrate 73rd birthday of Annie
Besant; opened Kalbadevi Shuddha Swadeshi
Bhandar. |
|
1919 |
October |
1 |
Government of India asked Punjab, Delhi and
Madras to withdraw restrictions imposed upon Gandhi from
October 15. |
|
1919 |
October |
2 |
Gandhi attended reception at Vanita Vishram
Hall of Bhagini Samaj and received purse
containing Rs,20,100; addressed meeting of Muslim
students in evening. |
|
1919 |
October |
4 |
Wired Madras Governor to expedite granting
permission to Miss Faering to join Sabarmati
Ashram. |
|
1919 |
October |
6 |
Madras Governor’s Private Secretary wrote to
Gandhi informing readiness to grant Esther Faering
permission to join him if she would apply in usual
way. |
|
1919 |
October |
7 |
Young India was reported to have been taken
over to Ahmedabad. |
|
1919 |
October |
7 |
Gandhi received letter informing Bombay
Governor’s approval of swadeshi movement. |
|
1919 |
October |
8 |
In Baroda, spoke on physical exercise at
Manikrao’s gymnasium, witnessed demonstrations.
First issue of Young India under Gandhi’s editorship
appeared. |
|
1919 |
October |
9 |
Gandhi spoke at Maharaja Theatre, Baroda;
opened swadeshi bhandar and visited brush factory
and school for untouchables; attended meeting of
Stree Samaj in Nyaya Mandir; proceeded to
Amreli. |
|
1919 |
October |
10 |
Opened spinning-wheel class in
Amreli. |
|
1919 |
October |
11 |
Reached Bhavnagar at night. |
|
1919 |
October |
12 |
Taken in procession, was presented with address
by Cooth Merchants’ Association; spoke on
swadeshi; visited school for untouchables; advocated
spinning in spare time at women’s meeting; left
for Ahmedabad. |
|
1919 |
October |
13 |
Presided over farewell to Anandshankar Dhruva
at Gujarat College; later spoke to College
students at meeting presided over by Robertson,
Principal. |
|
1919 |
October |
15 |
Restrictions imposed on April 9, 1919,
prohibiting Gandhi’s entry into Punjab, were
removed. Bombay High Court warned satyagrahi
lawyers who took Satyagraha pledge. |
|
1919 |
October |
17 |
Khilafat Day observed all over India. |
|
1919 |
October |
18 |
Registrar, High Court, Bombay, summoned Gandhi
to attend His Lordship’s on October 20 to explain
action in publishing private letter of Ahmedabad
District Judge. |
|
1919 |
October |
20 |
Gandhi telegraphed Registrar expressing his
inability to attend Court on October 20, owing to
Punjab tour. |
|
1919 |
October |
22 |
Sent explanation to Registrar from Sabarmati
Ashram regarding publication of Ahmedabad District
Judge’s private letter. |
|
1919 |
October |
22 |
Informed Madras Governor of Esther Faering’s
arrival at Ashram. |
|
1919 |
October |
22 |
Participated in function to felicitate
Dhruva. |
|
1919 |
October |
22 |
Left Ahmedabad for Lahore via Baroda. |
|
1919 |
October |
24 |
Lahore citizens accorded warm reception to
Gandhi at station. |
|
1919 |
October |
24 |
Government of India, Home Department, informed
Bombay Government, Judicial Department, that it had no
intention to restrict Gandhi’s
movements. |
|
1919 |
October |
27 |
Gandhi had interview with Lt.Governor Sir
Edward Maclagan and Deputy Commissioner. |
|
1919 |
October |
28 |
Addressed students at Pandit Rambhuj Dutt
Choudhri’s house. |
|
1919 |
October |
28 |
Left for Delhi with C.F. Andrews to attend
Punjab Inquiry Committee meeting. |
|
1919 |
October |
28 |
Government of Indian informed Chief Secretary,
Madras State, of withdrawal of restrictions imposed upon
Gandhi with effect from October 5, 1919, and asked
latter to do likewise. |
|
1919 |
October |
29 |
Gandhi attended Punjab Inquiry Committee
meeting; met Lord Hunter and other officials. |
|
1919 |
October |
29 |
Addressed public meeting under Swami
Shraddhanand’s chairmanship. |
|
1919 |
October |
31 |
Wired Sabarmati Ashram not to have "peace
celebrations" on December 13 and 14 if Khilafat
question remained unsettled. |
|
1919 |
October |
31 |
Bombay High Court Registrar declared Gandhi’s
explanation to be unsatisfactory and demanded
publication of apology. |
|
1919 |
November |
1 |
Gandhi gave interview to Associated Press of
India on South African Commission. |
|
1919 |
November |
1 |
Attended public meeting of Delhi citizens at
Pataudi House, but meeting abandoned due to
disorder. |
|
1919 |
November |
2 |
Delhi martyrs meeting was resumed. Gandhi
addressed gathering. |
|
1919 |
November |
3 |
First open session of Punjab Inquiry Committee
convened. |
|
1919 |
November |
3 |
Gandhi was reported taking evidence in martial
law cases. |
|
1919 |
November |
4 |
At Amritsar Golden Temple, was presented with a
turban; spoke on swadeshi at women’s meeting;
visited Jallianwala Bagh and Khalsa College. Left for
Lahor with Andrews. |
|
1919 |
November |
7 |
Telegraphed Registrar, High Court, Bombay for
leave till receipt of counsel’s opinion. |
|
1919 |
November |
11 |
Held conference with Madan Mohan Malaviya,
Motilal Nehru, C.R. Das and Andrews. |
|
1919 |
November |
11 |
Malaviya was refused permission to visit
Harkishen Lal in jail. |
|
1919 |
November |
11 |
Disorders Inquiry Committee arrived at
Lahore. |
|
1919 |
November |
15 |
Gandhi spoke at meeting to bid farewell to
Andrews who was proceeding to South Africa. |
|
1919 |
November |
20 |
Visited Gujranwala; addressed public meeting at
Gurukul. |
|
1919 |
November |
21 |
Recorded statements from witnesses at
Gujranwala; addressed women’s meeting. |
|
1919 |
November |
23 |
Spoke at Khilafat Conference at Delhi, attended
exclusively by Muslims. |
|
1919 |
November |
23 |
M.A. Jinnah regretted inability to
attend. |
|
1919 |
November |
24 |
Gandhi presided over joint Hindu-Muslim session
of Khilafat Congress; spoke in Hindi. Resolution
declared Indians’ unwillingness to participate in peace
celebration until Khilafat question was
settled. |
|
1919 |
November |
24 |
Advisory committee against peace celebrations
formed; one pice of Gandhi auctioned for
Rs.501. |
|
1919 |
November |
26 |
Gandhi visited and spoke at Nizamabad and
Kasur. |
|
1919 |
November |
29 |
Visited Akalgarh. |
|
1919 |
November |
30 |
Visited Ramnagar. |
|
1919 |
December |
1 |
Recorded statements at Hafizabad. |
|
1919 |
December |
2 |
Addressed Hafizabad students’ and women’s
meetings. |
|
1919 |
December |
3 |
Reached Sangla Hill in evening, collected
evidence; left for Lahore. |
|
1919 |
December |
4 |
Indian Reforms Bill discussed in House of
Commons. |
|
1919 |
December |
5 |
In Sheikhupura, Gandhi addressed meeting on
Hindu-Muslim unity. |
|
1919 |
December |
5 |
Indian Reforms Bill passed third reading in
house of commons. |
|
1919 |
December |
6 |
Gandhi left Sheikhupura for Chuharkana, spoke
on need for discipline when detained by crowd at
railway station. |
|
1919 |
December |
7 |
Visited Lyallpur in evening, received
statements. |
|
1919 |
December |
8 |
Addressed meeting of women at noon and public
meeting in evening. |
|
1919 |
December |
8 |
Indian Reforms Bill had first reading in House
of Lords. |
|
1919 |
December |
9 |
Gandhi arrived in Lahore. |
|
1919 |
December |
11 |
Spoke at celebration of Sabha Mandal. |
|
1919 |
December |
11 |
Wrote to Registrar, High Court, Bombay that he
"could not conscientiously offer any apology". |
|
1919 |
December |
11 |
Registrar’s application suo moto for "a rule
nisi calling upon Messrs Gandhi and Desai to show
cause why they should not be committed or otherwise
dealt with according to law for contempt of court"
granted. |
|
1919 |
December |
24 |
Reforms Bill received Royal assent; Royal
Proclamation announcing clemency to political
prisoners issued. |
|
1919 |
December |
28 |
At Amritsar, Gandhi dissolved
All-India-Humanitarian Conference on account of
disorder. |
|
1919 |
December |
29 |
Attended Indian National Congress session;
moved resolution regarding South African Indians’
hardships. Attended All-India Muslim League
session. |
|
1919 |
December |
30 |
Moved resolution at Indian National Congress
session on Punjab and Gujarat disturbances. |
|
1919 |
December |
31 |
Attended Congress
session. |
