Chronology of Mahatma Gandhi's life/South Africa 1913

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South Africa 1912

Chronology of Mahatma Gandhi's life ~ South Africa 1913 written by Mohandas K. Gandhi

South Africa 1914

1913, January 2

Gandhi left Durban.

1913, January 3

Gokhale Reception Committee, Durban, wired Minister of Interior regarding cases of Agjee and Ameappan.

1913, Before January 3

Gajjar, a Cape Indian, visited Durban, declared a prohibited immigrant.

1913, Before January 3

H.S.L. Polak wrote to Secretary to Minister of Interior regarding harassment of the Dayal brothers by Cousins, Natal Immigration Officer; also wrote to The Natal Mercury regarding the Dayal brothers and Gajjar.

1913, Before January 3

The Natal Mercury, in editorial, severely condemned Cousins.

1913, January 4

Gandhi arrived in Johannesburg.

1913, January 4

Writing in Indian Opinion, commended Gokhale’s speeches on South African Indian problem at Bombay and at Indian National Congress at Bankipore.

1913, January 4

In another article, discussed changes effected in layout and content of Indian Opinion.

1913, January 4

Commenced a series of articles on general knowledge about health in Gujarati section of Indian Opinion.

1913, January 7

A.M. Cachalia wrote to Secretary to Minister of Interior regarding Dayal brothers.

1913, January 8

Prosecution of Dayal brothers, detained at Volksrust, ordered by Registrar of Asiatics.

1913, Before 8

Cousins replaced by harry Smith as Natal Immigration Officer.

1913, January 11

1913, January 11

Contribution of Rs.2,500 by Nizam of Hyderabad to Passive Resistance funds announced in Indian Opinion.

1913, Before 11

Gandhi and school shifted from Tolstoy Farm to Phoenix.

1913, January 18

1913, January 18

Indian Opinion announced Gandhi’s decision to go to India about the middle of the year, if expected Immigration Bill was passed in forthcoming session of Parliament.

1913, January 18

Gandhi wrote in Indian Opinion of Government’s failure to keep their promise regarding British Indians entitled to residence in TVL or Union and hinted at possibility of a conflagration in the community.

1913, Before 18

H.S.L. Polak met Chief Immigration officer, Natal, regarding entry of Agjee and Ameappan’s wives.

1913, January 24

1913, Before 24

Split between Botha and Hertzog during Gokhale’s visit to South Africa reported in The Star.

1913, January 25

1913, January 25

Report in The Times of Natal regarding Government’s decision to abolish £ 3 tax on ex-indentured Indians. Gandhi, in Indian Opinion, welcomed above reported decision. In another article, discussed provision in proposed Financial Relations Bill granting

1913, January 27

BIA informed by Undersecretary for Interior that prosecution against the Dayal brothers would be withdrawn and their registration effected.

1913, January 31

In Union Assembly, T. Schreiner protested against color discrimination in Arms and Ammunition Bill.

1913, February 1

BIA wrote to Ministry of Interior asking that Indians coming from India and claiming rights of residence in TVL be issued visiting passes by Immigration Officers at the coast.

1913, February 7

In Union Assembly, Minister of Finance stated that repeal of £ 3 tax on Indians was still under consideration.

1913, February 7

Ministry of Interior informed BIA that all inquiries regarding Indians arriving at ports and claiming rights of entry must be made at the port of entry.

1913, February, before 8

Minor son of M.A. Kotwal, on return to Durban after temporary absence, disallowed landing despite possession of domicile certificate as his father was not in Natal. Had to obtain Supreme Court interdict to avoid deportation. Minor son of Moulvi Abdul V

1913, February 8

Gandhi, in Indian Opinion, criticized "tyrannical powers" vested in immigration officials.

1913, February 11

In House of Lords, Lord Ampthill asked question regarding outcome of Gokhale’s visit to South Africa and moved for Papers. Under -Secretary for Colonies replied the visit was unofficial and he had no papers to lay before House.

1913, February 13

BIA again wrote to Ministry of Interior urging that Indians returning from India be granted visiting passes at ports of entry.

1913, February 14

Gandhi, in letter to Gokhale, mentioned that, owning to internal troubles in Botha cabinet, the promised legislation would again be postponed; if so, he would not be able to leave for India about the middle of the year. Said ministers were not carrying

1913, February 24

Undersecretary for Interior informed BIA that arrangements at ports for TVL Indians seeking entry could not be altered.

1913, February 28

M.A. Gouge lost appeal against Licensing Officer’s refusal to transfer his trading license to himself and son.

1913, March 3

In Union Parliament, Financial Relations bill, mentioning proposed abolition of £ 3 tax on ex-indentured Indians, passed second reading.

1913, March 4

BIA, wrote again to Secretary for Interior regarding removal of hardships at ports for TVL Indians already registered or eligible to register.

1913, March 8

Dawad Mahomed returned to South Africa after tour of Middle East and India.

1913, March 9

The Johannesburg Indian Literary and Debating Society formed; Gandhi elected patron.

1913, March 14

In Cape Supreme Court, Justice Searle rejected Hassan Esolp’s appeal against deportation of his wife, Bai Miriam, on the ground that she was not Hassan Esop’s lawful wife as her marriage had been contracted according to Mahomedan.

1913, March 15

Gandhi, writing in Indian Opinion, explained procedure and evidence required for entry of minors and wives into TVL.

1913, March 20

A TVL Syrian appealed to High Court that two Stands in Wolhuter Township be registered in his name on ground that Syrians were exempt from laws applying to Indians and Colored persons; judgment reserved.

1913, March, before 22

Gandhi, commenting in Indian Opinion on case of Ebrahim Cassim’s minor son, Hassan Mia, said that Union Government’s insistence on production of birth certificates of minors seeking entry showed that it wanted to create difficulties or to stop entry of

1913, March 24

Wrote to Private Secretary to Minister of Interior asking that out of six names of educated British Indians submitted by Gandhi for entry for the past year, the two rejected by Registrar of Asiatics be restored, in keeping with terms of Provisional Set

1913, March 26

Tamil Benefit Society meeting held at Johannesburg to consider Justice Searcle’s judgment in Bai Miriam’s case.

1913, March, before 29

Master of Natal Provincial division of Supreme Court, in the case of Bai Janubi, a Mahomedan widow, questioned validity of her marriage for assessing succession duty and demanded that Supreme Court ruling be obtained.

1913, March 29

Gandhi, commenting in Indian Opinion, on above case, ascribed this "unexpected calamity" to new interpretation of an old law.

1913, March 30

Mass meeting of Indians in Hamidia Islamic Society hall, Johannesburg, called to consider the Searle judgment, expressed distress and requested Government to introduce remedial legislation recognizing validity of marriages solemnized according to India

1913, April, before 1

In Klerksdrop, European owners of Stands, as ordered by Public Prosecutor under Gold Law, served notices of eviction on Indian tenants.

1913, April 1

Government of India issued notification prohibiting recruitment of indentured labor for South Africa with effect from July 1911.

1913, April 2

Gandhi attended meeting of Cape British Indian Union held to demand changes in Union Immigrants’ Restriction Bill (UIRB henceforth) so as to protect Cape rights.

1913, April 5

In letter to L.W. Ritch, Gandhi expressed feeling that UIRB would not be passed without the amendment asked for. Wrote to Maud Polak about hardship to Transvaal (TVL henceforth) Indians under the gold Law and about Klerksdrop persecution.

1913, April

In Natal Provincial Council, G.H. Hulett moved resolution seeking Union legislation to grant Provincial Council control over issue of trading licences.

1913, April 6

In Union Parliament, T.L. Schreiner asked for abolition of £ 3 tax consequent upon the stoppage of indenture. General Smuts, answering, refused to interfere and informed House that attitude in India being discouraging very few indentured Indian might c

1913, April 7

Gandhi sent to E.F.C. Lane his alternative proposals for ending TVL struggle; either amendment of UIRB to exempt educated immigrants from operation of TVL registration law and Clauses 1 to 6 of Orange Free State (OFS henceforth) Constitution, and prote

1913, April 8

Sought confirmation from E.F. C. Lane that six educated Indians a year would be allowed to enter Union or TVL, whichever of his two proposals be adopted.

1913, April 11

Deputation of Durban Indian leaders met Mayor to discuss position of Indian during Coronation celebrations.

1913, April 15

L.W. Ritch commenced legal practice in Gandhi’s Johannesburg office.

1913, April 17

Joseph Royeppen, Leung Quinn and other passive registers released.

1913, April 19

Smuts, in interview, told Gandhi he would pass UIRB in current or following session; explained why "we do not want Asia to come in" and appealed for peace; asked Gandhi to agree to the Governor General having power to make regulations regarding educati

1913, April 19

In letter to Smuts, Gandhi urged him to settle the question of the entry of six educated Indians a year so that passive resistance could be suspended.

1913, April 20

Communicated to E.F.C. Lane unwillingness of Natal Indian Congress, British Indian Association (BIA henceforth) and Cape Indians to cease passive resistance unless TVL problem was settled. Expressed hope that his alternative solution would still be ado

1913, April 21

E.F. C. Lane informed Gandhi that Government could not proceed with UIRB during the current session; Government keenly desired solution of "vexed question" and would deliberate over a settlement during the recess; meanwhile Indians should stop passive

1913, April 21

Gandhi met E.F.C. Lane. Told him passive resistance could be suspended if certain assurances were given. Lane telephoned Smuts who agreed to some assurances being given.

1913, April 22

Gandhi, in letter, informed E.F.C. Lane that passive resistance could be suspended provided Smuts gave certain assurances.

1913, April 22

Smuts, in reply to above, expressed intention to introduce legislation, during following session, which would: (a) repeal Act 2 of 1907 (TARA henceforth), subject to reservation of rights of minor children; (b) give legal equality for all immigrants; (

1913, April 22

Appeal of Rambhabai Sodha dismissed by Court.

1913, April 24

Gandhi, speaking at Kimberley meeting of Indians, said they were "nearing a solution of the difficult question".

1913, April 25

Smuts withdrew UIRB in Union Assembly.

1913, April 26

Gandhi returned to Johannesburg.

1913, April 27

At meeting of Indians in Johannesburg, Gandhi explained correspondence with Smuts regarding Provisional Settlement and advised acceptance of proposals. Meeting decided (a) to call off passive resistance if Smuts fulfilled his pledges; (b) to send H.S.L

1913, April 27

Indian Opinion announced that TVL Chinese had decided to accept proposals for Provisional Settlement.

1913, April 28

Gandhi, in interview to The Star about Provisional Settlement, announced intention to retire from public life after finalization of settlement.

1913, April 29

Gandhi met E.F.C. Lane.

1913, April 29

Gave, in letter to E.F.C. Lane, British Indians’ interpretation of the terms of the settlement and sought Smuts’ confirmation; made request for R.M. Sodha being allowed to register, for reinstatement of Government servant, who had been removed for pass

1913, May 1

BIA PETITIONED Secretary of State for Colonies regarding grievances of TVL Indians, including those arising from law 3 of 1885, the Gold Law and Townships Act.

1913, May 1

Gandhi Addressed Vrededrop farewell meeting for Joseph Royeppen.

1913, May 3 (?)

Gandhi met Smuts.

1913, May 4

Wrote to E.F.C. Lane regarding categories of Indians and Chinese who might apply for voluntary registration.

1913, May 4

Wrote to A.E. Chotabhai thanking him for £ 300 sent for professional services in connection with his son’s case and saying he intended to hand over Phoenix to trustees and would use sum for school there.

1913, May, before 8

Harilal Gandhi left home without informing Gandhi.

1913, May 8

Gandhi wrote to H.S.L. Polak giving him estimate of expenses for his visit to England and India and telling him of Smuts’ favorable response to demands of passive resisters. Writing to Dr. Pranjivan Mehta, suggested that six Natal satyagrahis be educat

1913, May 15

Natal Indian Congress addressed Memorandum to Secretary of State for Colonies regarding proposed arbitrary education test, curtailment of existing rights in UIRB, and £ 3 tax on ex-indentured Indians.

1913, May 15

Harilal Gandhi returned to Tolstoy Farm from Delagoa Bay.

1913, May 16

Klerksdorp Indians appealed to Minister of Interior for withdrawal of notices under Gold Law and repeal of the Law.

1913, May 17

Transvaal Draft Municipal Councils Ordinance (TDMCO henceforth) (Draft Local Government Ordinance) published in Government Gazette.

1913, May, before 18

Harilal Gandhi left home finally for India.

1913, May 18

Gandhi wrote to Minister of Interior asking for Smuts’ answer to his proposals regarding Provisional Settlement contained in his letter of April 29, 1911.

1913, May 18

In House of Commons, questioned asked regarding Gold Law and Townships Act and resulting hardships to TVL Indians.

1913, May 19

Smuts informed Gandhi that passive resisters with valid claims to registration, but deported under TARA or TARAA, could apply for registration by December 31, 1911;

1913, May 19

Asiatics with valid claims to registration, who left South Africa owing to passive resistance, though not deported, could apply for registration provided both of above categories did not exceed 30;

1913, May 19

About 180 Chinese and Indians in South Africa, refused registration under the voluntary system, could apply by December 31, 1911;

1913, May 19

The seven educated Indians now in TVL named by Gandhi would receive temporary authorization for residence pending alteration of law, when permanent documents would be issued.

1913, May 19

Smuts also expressed hope Asiatic community would regard acceptance of requests as final settlement and said that on he hearing from Gandhi passive resistance prisoners would be released. Gandhi, in reply to above, said 180 Asiatic passive resisters in

1913, May 19

Wrote to Gokhale apprising him of good results secured by passive resistance and of the hardships of Indians in TVL, Natal and the Cape.

1913, May 20

Smuts in telegram to Gandhi informed him that

1913, May 20

180 Asiatics included also those who failed to apply in time on grounds of three years’ prewar residence in TVL.

1913, May 20

Existing individual rights would not be taken away but various provinces would be affected by future general and uniform legislation;

1913, May 20

Well-known or educated registered Asiatic need not give thumb or finger-impressions for taking out licences.

1913, May 20

Gandhi, in reply conveyed acceptance of the Provisional Settlement on behalf of the BIA and gave list of passive resisters to be released.

1913, May, after 20

Drafted statement for proposed British Indian Deputation to Smuts.

1913, May 22

BIA published notice in Indian Opinion asking passive resisters eligible to register under the Provisional Settlement to submit their names to Honorary Secretary.

1913, May 23

Gandhi, in interview to Reuter, explained Provisional Settlement.

1913, May 26

Drafted letter to Registrar of Asiatics enclosing list of Chinese entitled to register under Provisional Settlement and also names of three Mohammedans for special certificates.

1913, May 27

Writing in Indian Opinion expressed satisfaction at Provisional settlement but warned that passive resistance would be resumed if Smuts did not keep his promise to repeal TARA and amend TIRA or if fresh anti-Asiatic legislation was introduced.

1913, May 30

In London, H.S.L. Polak spoke on South African Indian problem at meeting of league of Honor.

1913, May 31

Gandhi wrote to G.A. Natesan expressing satisfaction with Provisional settlement and praising Natesan’s work.

1913, June 1

Klerksdorp Indians informed that Minister of Interior could not make any alterations in Gold Law.

1913, June 2

Gandhi at Park station saw off R.M. Sodha, leaving for India.

1913, June 2

Five passive resisters released under Provisional Settlement.

1913, June 2

South Africa British Indian Committee (SABIC henceforth) wrote to Colonial Office regarding operation of Gold Law and townships Act in TVL and other hardships of Indians.

1913, June 3

Gandhi, writing in Indian Opinion set forth the achievements of Satyagraha to date.

1913, June 5

Gandhi and L.W. Ritch addressed gathering at Johannesburg after passive resisters’ football match.

1913, June 5

BIA sent petition to TVL Administrator and Provincial Council protesting against TDMCO.

1913, June 6

BIA wrote to Secretary of Interior on behalf of Klerksdorp Indians regarding operation of Gold Law.

1913, June 9

Gandhi attended banquet given to William Hosken in Johannesburg.

1913, June 10

Writing in Indian Opinion, criticized TDMCO as being designed to crush Asiatic hawkers.

1913, June 15

At Roodepoort, Tamblin, a white, charged under Gold Law for subletting Stand to Asiatic.

1913, June 16

Gandhi spoke at farewell to Sorabji Shapurji in Durban.

1913, June 17

H.S.L. Polak wrote for SABIC to Colonial Office regarding TVL Indians’ grievances, including hardships caused by gold Law and Townships Act and £ 3 tax on ex-indentured Indians.

1913, June 19

Natal Indian leaders informed Town Clerk, Durban, that they could not participate in official Coronation festivities because of racial discrimination shown.

1913, June 19

First meeting of Imperial Conference in London under president ship of Secretary of State for Colonies.

1913, June 19 (?)

India Office Memorandum to Imperial Conference on position of British Indians in Dominions.

1913, June 21

Gandhi, along with Natal Indian leaders, met Mayor of Durban regarding Coronation celebrations.

1913, June 22

Coronation of King George V at Westminister Abbey. In Durban, Indians boycotted celebrations.

1913, June 24

Gandhi, writing in Indian Opinion affirmed loyalty to the King.

1913, June 27

Indian Immigration Board deputation discussed with Smuts problem of finding other labor, immigration from India having stopped.

1913, June 27

In house of Commons, Sir William Bull asked question regarding operation of TVL Gold Law and Townships Act against Indians.

1913, June 30

Justice Wessels of TVL Division of Supreme Court in judgment ruled that no Indian could bring more than one wife into the country and "that must be a woman who actually was a wife."

1913, June 1

Gandhi, writing in Indian Opinion, praised H.S.L. Polak’s work in England.

1913, July, after 1

Wrote to Dr. pranjivan Mehta seeking monetary assistance to the extent of £ 1,000 for expanding activities at Phoenix.

1913, July 4

Wrote to Dr. Murison regarding anti-tuberculosis work in Durban.

1913, July 5

BIA and Hamidia Islamic society wrote to Secretary for Interior, asking whether Justice Wessels’ judgment would affect the existing practice of permitting Mahomedans to bring in more than one wife as sanctioned by their religion.

1913, July 8

Gandhi, writing in Indian Opinion, discussed Justice Wessels’ ruling in Bai Rasul’s case that an Indian may bring in only one wife; said it was not possible to have in British Dominions laws insulting to any recognized religion.

1913, July 11

At Roodepoort, Tamblin sentenced by Magistrate to £ 2 fine or 10 days’ imprisonment under Gold Law for subletting Stands to Asiatics.

1913, July 12

In House of Commons, questions asked regarding TDMCO.

1913, July 20

Lord Ampthill and Sir M.M. Bhownaggree wrote for SABIC ato Colonial Office regarding treatment of Indians in Colonies and attitude of Imperial Conference; requested that General Botha be asked to receive deputation.

1913, July, before 22

BIA and Hamidia Islamic society informed by Smuts that Justice Wessels’ ruling regarding immigration of Mahomedans’ had been noted and Smuts would consider individual cases of hardship brought to his notice.

1913, July, about 26

SABIC wrote to Colonial Office regarding entry of Indian wives into Natal.

1913, July 28

H.S.L. Polak spoke at Universal Races Congress in London.

1913, July 31

Farewell address signed by Gandhi and A.M. Cachalia presented to H. Kallenbach on his departure for Europe.

1913, July 31

Anti-Asiatic Conference at Potchefstroom decided to form an organization to protect interests of whites against Asiatic.

1913, August 31

SABIC wrote to Colonial Office regarding entry of Indian wives into TVL.

1913, August 3

L.W.Ritch served with notice by Krugersdorp Resident Magistrate against transferring or subletting Standards owned by him to Colored persons and violating gold Law.

1913, August 5

Gandhi, writing Indian Opinion, advised Natal Indians to help Dr. Murison’s campaign against tuberculosis in Durban.

1913, August 12

Wrote to Secretary for Interior saying he would try to complete by August 21, 1911, list of passive resisters covered by Provisional Settlement.

1913, August 12

Writing in Indian Opinion on notice served on L.W. ritch under Gold Law, called on Indians to remain firm.

1913, August 13

Addressing BIA meeting in Johannesburg, explained that L.W. ritch was prepared to face imprisonment to protect Indians’ rights of equitable ownership in Krugersdorp.

1913, August 14

The Times, London, wrote on UIRB and Provisional Settlement.

1913, August 15

BIA wrote to Secretary for Interiro seeking his intervention in preventing prosecution of L.W. Ritch for having Colored persons on property registered in his name at Krugersdorp.

1913, August 18

Amended rules for employment of women and children of indentured Indians published in the Union Government Gazette.

1913, August 19

Gandhi, writing in Indian Opinion, congratulated L.W. ritch and TVL Indians on their decision to resist Government’s attempts to oust Indian merchants under Gold Law and townships Act.

1913, August 21

Forwarded to Registrar of Asiatics revised, though not yet final, list of Indians covered by Provisional Settlement.

1913, August 22

Union Ministers’ minutes to Governor General on £ 3 tax and TDMCO.

1913, August 28

Governor General forwarded to Colonial Office Union Ministers’ minutes of £ 3 tax in Natal and TDMCO.

1913, August 28

TVL Division of Supreme Court upheld appeal by Tamblin against Roodepoort Magistrate’s sentence under Gold Law.

1913, September 3

Gandhi addressed meeting at Johannesburg held to celebrate Dadabhai Naoroji’s birthday.

1913, September 5

Reuter cable announced famine in Punjab and Rajasthan.

1913, September 6

SABIC wrote to Colonial Office regarding harassment under Gold Law and Townships Act of Indian equitable owners of property in Krugesdorp, Klerksdorp and Roodepoort.

1913, September 7

H.S.L. Polak wrote to Cape Times regarding anti-Asiatic agitation.

1913, September 9

Gandhi, writing to Maganlal Gandhi, declared that money spent by individuals in constructing houses on their share of Phoenix land could not be returned to them.

1913, September 16

In Durban, Natal Indian leaders formed "The Anti-£ 3 Tax League."

1913, September 23

Gandhi, writing in Indian Opinion, welcomed decision of Germiston Indians to oppose move by Town Council to prohibit their trading in Georgetown Location.

1913, September 24

In letter to Dr. Pranjivan Mehta, said he was preparing himself for work in India.

1913, September 27

Gandhi, along with Tolstoy Farm’s schoolboys, attended football match at Johannesburg.

1913, September 28

Italy invaded Turkish territory.

1913, September 30

Wrote in Indian Opinion regarding Natal Indian Congress inquiry whether he could preside at the forthcoming session of Indian National congress, and his conditional willingness.

1913, October 1

Indians served a month’s notice by Germiston Municipality to vacate Stands in Georgetown Location.

1913, October 1

"The Germiston Indian Association" formed.

1913, October 2

Gandhi attended meeting of Muslims at Johannesburg held to condemn Italy for waging war against Turkey.

1913, October 7

Wrote in letter to Harilal Gandhi of invitation to preside at the Indian National Congress.

1913, October 8

BIA wrote to TVL Administrator regarding Town council notice on Germiston Indians to vacate Georgetown Location.

1913, October 10

Gandhi wrote to Dr. Pranjivan Mehta saying it was not clear from whom the invitation to preside at the Indian National Congress had come, but he had accepted it on condition that his presence was really necessary and his freedom was not compromised. Sa

1913, October 22

Informed Dr. Pranjivan Mehta that cable regarding president ship of Indian National Congress was inquiry not invitation; that he had cabled that his name be not considered. Also informed him of Manilal doctor’s intention to attend Congress session in I

1913, October 23

Spoke at Johannesburg function to celebrate Gujarati New Year’s Day.

1913, October 24

Wrote to Gokhale, requesting help for Manilal Doctor in his efforts against indenture system.

1913, October 30

Wrote to Gokhale inviting him to visit south Africa; also explained misunderstanding over president ship of Indian National Congress.

1913, November 6

A.M. Bhyat opened store in Boksburg in premises registered in name of L.W. Ritch.

1913, November 8

In Boksburg, mass meeting of whites protested against opening of store by A.M. Bhyat; asked Government to proceed against L.W. Ritch, under Section 131 of gold Law.

1913, November 11

Gandhi, in Indian Opinion, expressed resolved to fight tooth and nail against £ 3 tax; also called for funds to help the famine-stricken in India.

1913, November 13 - 15

At Bloemfontein, South African Agricultural Union Annual Conference passed resolution urging Government to stop issue of trading licences and transfer of land to Asiatic.

1913, November 14

Indian Opinion announced Reuter’s news that, Gandhi having withdrawn, Pandit Bishen Narayan Dhar would be elected President of Indian National Congress.

1913, November 14

Colonial Office replied to part of H.S.L. Polak’s SABIC letter of June 17, saying the Union Ministers’ minute of August 22 on the £ 3 tax correctly represented the facts, that the legislation was passed with full consent of Imperial Government and that

1913, November 15

At Indian Women’s Association Bazaar in Johannesburg, Gandhi read out address to Mrs. Vogl.

1913, November 18

Gandhi, in Indian Opinion, condemned as breach of faith, Natal Government’s attempt to realize £ 3 tax from re-indentured Indians after their circular of April, 1910, granting exemption.

1913, November 18

Natal Indian Congress wrote to Minister of justice requesting him to abide by Government circular of April, 1910, and not realize £ 3 tax from re-indentured Indians.

1913, November 25

Gandhi, in Indian Opinion, called on Natal Indians to take steps for abolition of £ 3 tax.

1913, December 6

In House of Lords, Lord Lamington moved for production of correspondence between Colonial Office and Union Government regarding position of British Indians in TVL; asked for information on working of TVL gold Law, Townships Act and TDMCO.

1913, December 7

Gandhi, in letter to E.F.C. Lane, suggested that if general legislation could not be passed in the current session of Union Parliament, TIRA should be amended.

1913, December 8

In letter to Gokhale, renewed invitation to visit South Africa.

1913, December 9

Writing in Indian Opinion, asked Indians to contribute liberally to Famine Relief Fund.

1913, December 20

Spoke at Chinese rally in Johannesburg to pay homage to Alex Bonson.

1913, December 21

Wire from E.F.C. Lane from Pretoria inviting Gandhi to meet him and see draft of new Immigration Bill [UIRB (1992) henceforth].

1913, December 22

Gandhi saw draft of UIRB (1912).

1913, December, on or after 26

H.S.L. Polak, Chintamani and Sorabji Shapurji spoke at Indian National Congress in Calcutta. Resolutions passed deploring South African Indians’ disabilities, demanding retaliatory measures and urging Government to totally stop indenture system. Polak

1913, December 30

Gandhi, in Indian Opinion, condemned refusal of authorities to allow an Indian boy, Nathalia, entry into Natal and called for matter to be taken to higher courts.