Chronology of Mahatma Gandhi's life/India 1919

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India 1918

Chronology of Mahatma Gandhi's life ~ India 1919 written by Mohandas K. Gandhi

India 1920

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.