Chronology of Mahatma Gandhi's life/South Africa 1912

Documents libres.

South Africa 1911

Chronology of Mahatma Gandhi's life ~ South Africa 1912 written by Mohandas K. Gandhi

South Africa 1913

1912, January 1

Inaugural meeting of African Political Organization held at Johannesburg under president ship of Dr. Abdur Rahman.

1912, January 4

Labor Conference at Bloemfontein demanded abolition of indenture system.

1912, January 4(?)

Dr. Porter reported serious outbreak of smallpox in Malay Location, Johannesburg.

1912, January 5

BIA complained to Secretary for Interior regarding case of an infant below one year for whom Durban immigration authorities had demanded a visitor’s pass.

1912, January 6

Indian Opinion reported famine in Bombay presidency, Kathiawad, Ahmedabad and Kaira.

1912, January

Writing in Indian Opinion, Gandhi appealed for funds for famine relief in India; commended H.S.L. Polak’s work at Indian National Congress, and welcomed decision of Gokhale to visit South Africa as "joyful news".

1912, January 9

H.S.L. Polak wrote to Government of India regarding £ 3 tax on ex-indentured Indians.

1912, January 12

Gandhi, in letter to Gokhale, welcomed his visit to South Africa; suggested visit on way to London.

1912, January

L. W. Ritch received legal notice to deliver title-deed and possession of Boksburg Stands to Government in cancellation of his ownership.

1912, January 13

Gandhi, in Indian Opinion, warned Indians not to conceal cases of smallpox.

1912, January 15

Gave interview to Evening Chronicle on TDMCO, smallpox, trading licences etc.

1912, January 16

Cases of plague discovered in Durban.

1912, January 18

Durban Indians formed Plague Committee to help Public Health Department.

1912, January

Gandhi met M. Chamney.

1912, January, before 20

Indian hawkers informed that they would be refused licences to hawk in Kimberley.

1912, January

Supreme Court dismissed appeal of Indian minor, Mahomed Hassan, against Government’s refusal to register him on ground that he was over 16 years of age when he arrived.

1912, January 29

Gandhi wrote to E.F.C. Lane saying the gazetted version of UIRB (1912) differed somewhat from the draft he had seen; discussed Sections 5, 7, 25 and 28.

1912, January

Abdoolla Hajee Adam, founder-president of Natal Indian Congress, died.

1912, January 30

First reading of UIRB (1912) in Union Assembly.

1912, January

Gandhi wired Smuts regarding Sections 5, 7, 25 and 28.

1912, January

Received reply to above that second reading of Bill was not until February 8 and matters mentioned were being considered.

1912, January 31

In wire to Gandhi, Secretary for Interior upheld Sections 5, 7, 25 and 28 of Bill.

1912, February 1

Gandhi wired E.F.C. Lane expressing dissatisfaction with reply of January 31 and requesting alterations in Sections 7 and 8. Said he was refraining from public action pending reply.

1912, February 3

Writing in Indian Opinion on the Bill, said it did not quite fulfill Smuts’ promise. Criticized provisions vesting power in immigration officers to determine domiciliary rights of wives and minors, taking away right of judicial appeal and disturbing existing rights of inter provincial movement of educated persons.

1912, February

Wired Cape British Indian Union to pass resolutions against these provisions.

1912, February

In Gujarati section of Indian Opinion, translated and commented on important sections of the Bill.

1912, February 4

Meetings held in Cape and Natal to protest against bill.

1912, February 7

Secretary for Interior replied to Gandhi’s wire of February 1, saying the Bill nowhere excluded appeal to law courts; system of domicile certificates all over Union was quite impossible; Section 8 of the Bill regarding sworn declarations required in OFS was being considered. Appealed to Gandhi to persuade his compatriots to accept Bill.

1912, February

In reply to above, Gandhi wired asking for amendment in Bill to secure existing legal rights regarding inter provincial immigration of educated Asiatic; said he would still postpone public action pending reply.

1912, February 8

Smuts replied that he hoped to give satisfactory assurances regarding above.

1912, February

Gandhi wired that nothing short of assurance of retaining existing legal position would do. Reserved right to criticize Bill regarding other features not covered by Provisional settlement.

1912, February 9

Natal division of Supreme Court confirmed magistrate’s decision that N. Mudaly was liable to pay £ 3 tax in spite of having centered on contract of service on expiry of indentures.

1912, February 10

Gandhi, waiting in Indian Opinion, severely criticized UIRB (1912) for its policy of Asiatic exclusion and for interfering with vested rights. Hoped Government would sympathetically consider Indian protests.

1912, February 11

At Kimberley, mass meeting of Indians held to protest against the bill.

1912, February 12

Gandhi received H. Kallenbach at Krugersdorp on his return from Europe.

1912, February 13

In TVL Supreme Court, appeal of Fatima Jussat against Barberton magistrate’s refusal to allow her entry dismissed by Justice Wessels on ground that a Mahomedan could bring in only one wife.

1912, February 15

Gandhi wrote to E.F.C. Lane that he still awaited reply and that he intended to take legal opinion regarding UIRB (1912) in matter of appeal to law courts.

1912, February

Wrote to R. Gregorowski seeking legal opinion on certain provisions of the Bill.

1912, February

BIA and Hamidia Islamic Society wired Minister of Interior seeking his intervention in Fatima Jussat’s case.

1912, February, before 17

Petition setting forth Cape Indians’ objections to UIRB (1912) submitted to the Senate and House of Assembly.

1912, February 17

Gandhi commented in Indian Opinion on Supreme Court judgment on N. Mudaly’s appeal.

1912, February 18

Sorabji Shapurji arrived from India.

1912, February 19

In House of Lords, Lord Ampthill raised debate on TVL Indians.

1912, February 21

Gandhi telegraphed Registrar of Asiatic regarding visiting permits for Khoja representatives of the Aga Khan.

1912, February 22

L.W. Ritch and A.M. Bhyat summoned by Supreme Court in connection with the Boksburg Stands.

1912, February 24

Gandhi wrote to E.F.C. Lane informing him of Counsel’s opinion that UIRB (1912) ousted jurisdiction of law courts, except by way of mandamus and took away certain existing rights; requested that the defects might be remedied.

1912, February 27

In imperial Legislative Council, Calcutta, Gokhale asked questions regarding indentured laborers in Natal.

1912, February 29

BIA wired reminder to Minister of Interior regarding Fatima Jussat’s case.

1912, March 2

BIA informed telegraphically by Minister of Interior that Fatima Jussat’s case did not warrant his intervention.

1912, March 4

At All-India Muslim League session in Calcutta, resolution passed regarding South African Indians; H.S.L. Polak also spoke.

1912, March

In Imperial Legislative Council, Calcutta, Gokhale’s resolution on total abolition of indentured labor for Colonies defeated by 11 votes.

1912, March 5

BIA wrote to Secretary for Interior again seeking intervention in Fatima Jussat’s case.

1912, March 7

In Imperial Legislative Council, Calcutta, Gokhale asked question on removal of Indians from Vrededrop Township.

1912, March 9

Gandhi, writing in Indian Opinion, deplored refusal of Colonial Office to intervene in the case of Indian minor, Nathalia, who had been refused entry into Natal; also called on Indians to fight against deportation of Fatima Jussat.

1912, March

At Johannesburg farewell to Pragji Khandubhai Desai and Surendrarai Medh, commended their work at satyagrahis.

1912, March 13

In letters to BIA and Hamidia Islamic Society Minister refused to reconsider his decision in Fatima Jussat’s case.

1912, March 16

Gandhi, writing in Indian Opinion, commended Gokhale’s efforts to get resolution on total abolition of indenture passed in the Imperial legislative Council.

1912, March 26

Meeting of Indian South African League held in Madras passed resolutions regarding ill-treatment of Indians in South Africa, UIRB (1912) and ending of system of indenture.

1912, March

White Paper containing correspondence between Union and Imperial Governments regarding position of British Indians under Gold Law and Townships Act published in London.

1912, April

Gandhi, in public letter to Ratan Tata, gave account of receipts and expenditure of Passive Resistance funds.

1912, April 2

At Pretoria, white league congress pledged itself to preventing equality between whites and Colored persons.

1912, April 4

Gandhi, writing to E.F.C. Lane, inquired whether UIRB (1912) would come up that session or be abandoned.

1912, April 11

Writing to E.F.C. Lane, drew attention to remark of Acting Secretary for Interior and hoped this would not mean exclusion of educated persons from OFS.

1912, April 15

The Titanic sank in the Atlantic.

1912, April 19

H.S.L. Polak wrote to Government of India regarding rights of Indian owners of property in South Africa, specially in Boksburg, and regarding entry of Mahomedan wives into South Africa.

1912, April 24

Magistrate Jordan at Johannesburg, in case of Hassin Mahomed’s wife, declared that her marriage could not be considered valid and she had no right to be in TVL.

1912, April 27

H.S.L. Polak wrote to Government of India regarding Germiston Location.

1912, April 28

Gandhi, A. M. Cachalia, L.W.Ritch, Sorabji Shapurji, Thambi Naidoo and others spoke at meeting held in Germiston Location.

1912, April 29

In House of Commons, question asked regarding Nathalia’s case.

1912, May, before 4

In letter to Sporting Star Gandhi opposed division of Asiatics into higher and lower classes for purposes of admission to the Wanderers Ground.

1912, May

Reelected patron of the Natal Indian Football Association.

1912, May 11

Writing in Indian Opinion, condemned Magistrate Jordan’s decision disallowing wives of polygamous marriage from entering TVL.

1912, May 14

Letter from E.F.C. Lane enclosing proposed change in Section 28 of UIRB (1912) concerning sworn declaration required in OFS and informing Gandhi of Smuts’ intention to settle the question of domicile.

1912, May 16

Gandhi criticized TVL Provincial Council’s decision to refuse separate school for Indians at Johannesburg.

1912, May

In House of Commons, question asked regarding quit notice served on Germiston Indians; Colonial Secretary expressed inability to interfere.

1912, May 21

Gandhi, replying to E.F.C. Lane, expressed satisfaction that Government were willing to settle the difficulty about declaration in OFS and about domicile rights under UIRB (1912).

1912, May 30

Second reading of the Bill moved in Union Assembly.

1912, May 31

Gandhi wrote to E.F.C. Lane regarding inter provincial movement of educated Indians under the Bill.

1912, June, before 1

Cape British Indian Union’s petition regarding trading license presented in House of Assembly.

1912, June 1

Writing in Indian Opinion on "An Unfortunate Case" Gandhi described the cruel treatment of an indentured Indian woman by her employer and condemned the whole indenture system.

1912, June 6

Case against L.W. Ritch and A.M. Bhyat heard in Supreme Court, Pretoria.

1912, June 7

Gandhi sent to Pretoria and met M. Chamney and E.F.C. Lane.

1912, June 22

In Union Assembly debate on second reading of UIRB (1912) Smuts expressed Government’s keenness to pass measure, if possible, that session.

1912, June 24

Union Parliament prorogued until September 23, 1912 and bill shelved.

1912, June 25

Gandhi telegraphed Secretary for Interior inquiring about Government’s intentions regarding the Bill and future of Provisional Settlement in view of prorogation of Parliament.

1912, June 26

Gandhi wired SABIC regarding notices served on European owners of Vrededorp Stands to remove Asiatic occupants within three months.

1912, June

Spoke at meeting of Tamil Benefit Society on UIRB (1912) .

1912, June 27

Meeting of Cape British Indian Union held to discuss situation arising from shelving of the Bill.

1912, June 28

Arrived in Durban.

1912, June

Spoke at Durban farewell to Dawad Mahomed and other Haj pilgrims.

1912, June 30

Presided at Prize-giving ceremony at H.L. Paul’s Indian Educational Institute at Durban.

1912, July 3

Gandhi saw off Dawad Mahomed who left for Mecca. H.S.L. Polak wrote to Government of India regarding Indian education in Natal.

1912, July

Gandhi left Durban for Johannesburg.

1912, July, before 6

In case regarding Boksburg Stands, Supreme Court decided against L.W. Ritch and A.M. Bhyat; ordered Ritch to deliver possession of Stands and ejected Bhyat.

1912, July 6

Gandhi wrote to E.F.C. Lane inquiring about Government’s intentions regarding UIRB (1912) and future of Provisional settlement.

1912, July 7

Arrived in Johannesburg from Durban.

1912, July 11

Met M. Chamney, Registrar of Asiatics.

1912, July, before 13

Cousins appointed Acting Immigration Officer, Natal.

1912, July 13

Gandhi, in Indian Opinion, criticized Dr. Murison’s statement that Indians were given to lying.

1912, July

Condemned the circular issued by the Natal Immigration officer, Cousins, laying down evidence required for entry of Indian wives.

1912, July

Advised Natal Indian Congress to fight about stoppage of issue of domicile certificates.

1912, July 16

Informed by Acting Secretary for Interior that Government would introduce amended measure next session; meanwhile, administration of existing legislation would continue.

1912, July 17

In reply to Secretary for Interior, said he understood Provisional Settlement would continue pending passage of satisfactory legislation and therefore a certain number of educated Asiatics would be admitted for the year; would submit names on confirmation.

1912, July

In House of Lords, Lord Ampthill gave instances of violation of spirit of Provisional Settlement; said Abraham Fischer [who had replaced Smuts as Minister of Interior] was less amicable towards Indians than Smuts.

1912, July 19

Acting Secretary for Interior confirmed that previous year’s Provisional Settlement would continue pending passage of legislation and six educated Indians would be admitted for the year.

1912, July 20

Gandhi, in Indian Opinion, again criticized Natal Immigration Officer, Cousins, for wanting fresh proof from those returning from i1; desired Natal Indian Congress to take up matter.

1912, July

Advised Indians to render Dr. Murison all help and not conceal cases.

1912, July 21

Spoke at meeting in Johannesburg held to mourn death of Mrs. Tilak.

1912, July 22

Wrote to Registrar of Asiatics demanding that waiting accommodation be provided for Indians with business in his office.

1912, July

Wrote to Secretary for Interior requesting that R.M. Sodha be issued trading license without being asked to produce registration certificate.

1912, July

Spoke at Johannesburg farewell party for V.A. Chettiar.

1912, July 23

Met M. Chamney.

1912, July 25

Gokhale cabled Gandhi that he would sail from England for South Africa on October 5.

1912, July 26

Gandhi informed by M. Chamney that no accommodations for Indians visiting his office could be provided.

1912, July

Natal Indian Congress wrote to Secretary for Interior protesting against circular issued by Immigration Office Cousins requiring proofs of marriage from immigrant Indian wives.

1912, July

Manilal Doctor left Cape for Fiji.

1912, July 29

Gandhi wrote to Registrar of Asiatic again regarding waiting accommodation at his office.

1912, July 30

Gokhale appointed member of Royal Commission on Indian Public Services.

1912, July 31

A.O. Hume died.

1912, August 1

Gandhi spoke at banquet given by Johannesburg Tamil Community to V.A. Chettiar.

1912, August

Wrote to Minister of Interior regarding right of educated persons to earn livelihood; asked for decision regarding trading license for R.M. Sodha.

1912, August 10

Went to Roodepoort and Krugersdorp with A.M. Cachalia.

1912, August

Writing in Indian Opinion, called on Indians to unite in according fitting welcome to Gokhale on his arrival in South Africa.

1912, August 11

Returned to Tolstoy Farm.

1912, August 16

Registrar of Asiatics informed Gandhi that R.M. Sodha and other specially exempted educated Asiatics could not be issued trading licences pending legislation validating their residence.

1912, August 17

Writing in Indian Opinion, drew attention of Indians to report of a second outbreak of smallpox in Johannesburg and called for help to Dr. Porter in fighting the disease.

1912, August 22

Spoke at Johannesburg Theosophical Lodge.

1912, August

In interview to The Transvaal Leader opposed compulsory segregation of Colored races as measure to check smallpox.

1912, August 25

Spoke at BIA meeting held to arrange welcome to Gokhale; announced Age Khan’s intention to visit South Africa and East Africa.

1912, August 30

Left for Durban with Kasturba and others.

1912, August 31

Arrived at Durban; proceeded to Phoenix.

1912, August

Wrote in Indian Opinion on the late AO. Hume.

1912, August

Commented on the case of five Indians returning to Cape Town, who were refused entry because the ship bringing them had been delayed by bad weather.

1912, September 4

H.S.L. Polak and Mrs. Polak arrived in Durban from India.

1912, September 7

Gandhi, in Indian Opinion, commended work done by H.S.L. Polak in India.

1912, September 12

In Johannesburg Magistrate’s court, proceedings commenced to compel whites to eject Colored tenants from Stands at Vrededorp.

1912, September 14

Phoenix trust Deed published in Indian Opinion. Gandhi, writing in Indian Opinion, criticized illegal actions of Natal Immigration Officer, Cousins, regarding Indians seeking entry.

1912, September

Announced intention to discontinue advertisements in Indian Opinion.

1912, September

Left Durban for Johannesburg.

1912, October 5

Gokhale left England for South Africa.

1912, October 8

Montenegro declared war on turkey.

1912, October 9

Gandhi met M. Chamney.

1912, October 16

In letter to Harilal Gandhi, explained why he chose Sorabji Shapurji rather than him for study of law in England.

1912, October 18

Left for Cape with H. Kallenbach and others.

1912, October 20

Arrived in the Cape.

1912, October 21

Met Cousins.

1912, October

Gokhale Reception Committee wrote to Botha to suspend £ 3 tax on ex-indentured Indians in view of Gokhale’s approaching visit.

1912, October 22

Gokhale arrived in Cape Town.

1912, October

Reception in City Hall; Mayor presided. General address read by Dr. A.H. Gool. Addresses presented by Hindu Association, Konkney Muslim League and Tamil Community. Speeches by Gandhi, W.P. Schreiner and Dr. Abdurrahman. Speech in reply by Gokhale.

1912, October

Gandhi, in interview to Cape Argus, said Gokhale would investigate the whole Indian question in South Africa.

1912, October 23

Gokhale had interviews with W.P. Schreiner and Sir Fredric Smith. Also met Reception Committee; discussed grievances.

1912, October 24

Interview with John X. Merriman at Civil Service Club.

1912, October

Left for Kimberley, accompanied by Gandhi.

1912, October

Deputation of Indians at Wellington.

1912, October 25

At De Aar, deputation of Indians. Met Mrs. Cronwright Schreiner (Olive Schreiner).

1912, October

Special train from Kimberley with 200 Indians met Gokhale’s train at Modder river.

1912, October

Reception at Beaconsfield by Mayor and others.

1912, October

Reached Kimberley at 5.30 p.m. Received by Mayor and others.

1912, October

Reception in town Hall Mayor presiding. Gandhi addressed gathering.

1912, October 26

Visit to the mines.

1912, October

J. McLaren called to state Bloemfontein Indians’ grievances. Banquet in City hall at 8.45 p.m. with Mayor of Beaconsfield in chair; Gandhi spoke.

1912, October 27

Indian Reception at Constantia Hall.

1912, October

In evening, Gokhale and Gandhi left Kimberley at 6 p.m. Presentation of addresses at Windsorton, Christiana and Bloemhof. Leading Europeans present at all these places.

1912, October 28

At Klerksdorp, met by special train from Johannesburg carrying over 200 persons. Reception and Exchange hall at 6.30 a.m., with Mayor presiding. Statement of grievances by British Indians.

1912, October

Reached Potchefstroom, 8.30 a.m. Reception and addresses at the Town Gardens.

1912, October

Reached Krugersdorp, 2.00 p.m. Received by Mayor; presentation of addresses at station. Drove to Indian Location, Burghersdorp.

1912, October

Reached Johannesburg, 4.00 p.m. Received by Mayor at station. Addresses presented by BIA (read out by Gandhi), by Johannesburg Hindus, Hamidia Islamic Society, Tamil Benefit Society, Patidar Association, Pietersburg Indians and Cradock Indians.

1912, October 29

Reception to Gokhale at Carlton Hotel by Johannesburg European Committee. Speeches by Patrick Duncan, Drummond Chaplin and William Hosken. Gokhale, in reply, explained the object of his mission to South Africa.

1912, October 30

Creswell and other M.L.A.’s and Portuguese Consul called on Gokhale.

1912, October

The Transvaal Leader representative interviewed Gandhi and Gokhale.

1912, October

Gokhale received Parsee deputation.

1912, October

In afternoon, Gokhale and Gandhi attended conference at William Hosken’s House.

1912, October 31

Banquet at Masonic hall by BIA, with the Mayor presiding. Speeches by Mayor Ellis, William Hosken, Patrick Duncan, J.J. Doke, L.W. Ritch, Gokhale and Gandhi.

1912, November 1

Gokhale entertained by Chinese Association.

1912, November

Interviewed Pathan Deputation, Essop Mid Deputation, Habib Motan Deputation, Merchant’s Deputation.

1912, November

Reception by TVL Women’s Association; addressed presented by Mrs. Vogl.

1912, November

Indian meeting at Drill Hall.

1912, November 2

Gokhale and Gandhi left for Tolstoy Farm.

1912, November 3

Gandhi wrote to Srinivasa Sastri regarding Gokhale’s visit and his proposed departure for India.

1912, November 5

Gokhale, with Gandhi, returned to Johannesburg after two days’ rest at Tolstoy Farm.

1912, November

Tea at Drummond Chaplin’s; met Sir Percy Fitzpatrick.

1912, November 6

Visited Germiston and Boksburg Locations.

1912, November

Called on Ellis.

1912, November

Left for Natal.

1912, November 7

Addresses presented at Newcastle and Dundee Received people at Ladysmith.

1912, November

Arrived in Maritzburg. Reception in Town Hall; Gandhi spoke.

1912, November 8

Discussed Indians’ grievances at meeting in India High School.

1912, November

Interview with Licensing Officer.

1912, November

Luncheon at Camden Hotel by Maritzburg Reception Committee; Gandhi spoke.

1912, November

In afternoon, left by special train for Durban.

1912, November

Arrived in Durban. Received at station by Mayor, Chief Magistrate and others. Procession to Mr. Moosa’s house.

1912, November

In evening, reception at town Hall with Mayor presiding.

1912, November

Speeches by Mayor and others. Addresses presented. Gandhi also spoke.

1912, November 9

Merchants’ Deputation.

1912, November

Distributed prizes at Childrens’ Sports at Albert Park.

1912, November 10

In morning, heard grievances of £ 3 taxpayers at meeting at Lord’s ground.

1912, November

In afternoon, went by special train to Isipingo, returning at 5 p.m.

1912, November

In evening, motored to Phoenix.

1912, November 11

Left Phoenix in afternoon and returned to Durban.

1912, November

In evening, banquet in Drill Hall, Sir David Hunter presiding; Gandhi also spoke.

1912, November 12

Visited Syndenham College. Met Chamber of Commerce.

1912, November

Visited Mount Edgecombe; met indentured Indians there.

1912, November

Attended Reception Committee meeting held to thank Parsee Rustomjee.

1912, November

Left for Pretoria.

1912, November 13

On the way, addresses presented at Volksrust, Standerton and Heidelburg.

1912, November

In evening, reached Pretoria. Received at station by Deputy Mayor, M. Chamney and others.

1912, November 14

In morning, interview with Ministers-Botha, Smuts and Fischer.

1912, November

In evening, Reception at Town Hall; Gandhi also spoke.

1912, November 15

In morning, motored to Johannesburg to see Wyndham.

1912, November

Lunch with governor General.

1912, November

In afternoon, left for Lawley.

1912, November 16

Governor General sent to Imperial Government confidential minute regarding his talk with Gokhale.

1912, November 17

Gokhale and Gandhi met Sir Thomas Smartt at Chaplin’s house.

1912, November

Called on Chairman, Hamidia Islamic Society, Chairman, Patidar Association and Mr. Phillips.

1912, November

Left for Lourenco Marques, 8.45 p.m.

1912, November 18

Banquet at Lourenco Marques; Gandhi also spoke.

1912, November

Took steamer for Beira.

1912, November 20

Arrived in Beira.

1912, November 21

Address presented at Beira.

1912, November 23

Left Beira.

1912, November 25

Arrived in Mozambique. Addressed in the city.

1912, November

In afternoon, left Mozambique.

1912, November 26

On board ship, Gandhi promised Gokhale he would not leave for India without arranging for work to be carried on in South Africa in his absence; affairs would probably be left in H.S.L. Polak’s hands.

1912, November 27

Arrived in Zanzibar. Visited city. Function in Victoria Gardens.

1912, November 28

Addressed presented in city in afternoon.

1912, November

Gokhale, Gandhi and H. Kallenbach sailed by s.s. President.

1912, November 29

In morning, reached Tongaat.

1912, November

In afternoon, parted from Gokhale.

1912, November

Gandhi and H. Kallenbach boarded s.s. Trebora, traveling deck class.

1912, November 30

Gandhi and H. Kallenbach reached Zanzibar.

1912, December 1

Reached Dar-Es-Salaam. Landed. Gandhi wore Indian dress.

1912, December 3

Address presented in Dar-Es-Salaam.

1912, December 6

Left Dar-Es-Salaam.

1912, December 7

Arrived in Mozambique.

1912, December 8

Left Mozambique.

1912, December 13

Gandhi arrived in Delagoa Bay. Detained before being permitted to land.

1912, December

Gokhale reached Bombay.

1912, December 14

Gandhi arrived in Johannesburg and went to Lawley.

1912, December

At Bombay, Gokhale addressed public meeting on position and problems of Indians in South Africa.

1912, December 18

Gandhi left for Durban.

1912, December 21

Interview with Sir John Hulett in Durban.

1912, December 22

The Dayal brothers, coming from India to the Transvaal along with their wives, disallowed landing at Durban by Immigration Officer, Cousins.

1912, December 28

Gokhale’s resolution demanding total abolition of indenture system passed at Indian National Congress at Bankipore.

1912, December

Writing in Indian Opinion, Gandhi condemned terrorist’s attempt at Delhi on Lord Hardinge’s life.

1912, December 30

Agjee and Ameappan, both having remarried, and returning from India, reached Durban. Agjee’s wife disallowed to land and Ameappan’s wife refused admission.