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This article describes the reaction of Bramwat Singh and other members of the public to the potential standoff between the Komagata Maru and the Rainbow.
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Discusses a group of Sikh men planning to apply for admission to a local militia group and, if denied entry, apply to Ottawa for permission to form their own regiment. Also discusses negative reaction from members of the militia and loopholes in the…
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This article discusses unrest in Durban, Natal, Union of South Africa and a large scale strike by South Asian immigrant workers.
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This article discusses the departure of the Komagata Maru from Canadian waters. It describes an all-day spectacle, comparing to a --regatta-- with a number of small ships and crafts floating among the larger ones.
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Discusses the lack of any law that would disallow South Asian immigrants to vote and the return of a number of immigrants from the interior to Vancouver.
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This article discusses the decision on the first court case testing the Natal act. The South Asian immigrants charged with defying the act were fined 0.00 each or, if they could not pay the fine, sentenced to one year in prison. The South Asian…
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This article briefly discusses the assignment of two Indian divisions to Great Britain for defence purposes and the declaration from several --leading citizens-- that India will, in spite of internal conflicts, fully support the British Empire in a…
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This editorial discusses Chinese immigrants and the amount of money they send to friends and relatives in China every year. It also discusses the implications for the British Columbia and Vancouver economy.
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This is an editorial discussing Canadian immigration laws and criticizing the liberal government for mismanaging immigration policy while praising the conservative opposition for pursuing more --effective-- legislation which would allow the…
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Discusses a government publication warning South Asian emigrants they may be turned away upon arrival in Canada due to anticipated --congestion-- of the labour market.----
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This article describes the militia being called to serve aboard the Rainbow in order to assist in escorting the Komagata Maru out of the Vancouver harbour.
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This article details an attempt made by a small group of South Asians to communicate with those aboard the Komagata Maru as well as a report on the increasingly poor conditions aboard the ship and several requests for assistance.
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This article discusses pending amendments to the immigration act and the C.P.R.--s decision to hold South Asian immigrants in Hong Kong before bringing them on to Canada or refusing to carry them further, depending on the outcome of the proposed…
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This--editorial discusses the debunking of rumors in Britain that the Sikh military regiments in India were preparing to side with the nationalist movement if fighting occurred. It also discusses British rule in India.
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This article describes a South Asian immigrant, Bischa Singh, suing the C.P.R. for discrimination as the company refuses to sell him a steamer ticket to transport his wife to Canada from India.
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This article discusses an investigation into the alleged manufacture of bombs by South Asian immigrants in British Columbia for use by the nationalist movement in India.
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This article discusses the relaxing of certain immigration laws in order to allow the admittance of the families of landed South Asian immigrants to Canada.
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Article discusses the local and federal government response to Indian immigration and describes an inspection by the Trades and Labour council to investigate the impact of Indian immigration to the white labour market in British Columbia. Also…
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This article discusses the proposed immigration of a large group of South Asian immigrants from British Columbia to California for agricultural work.
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This editorial discusses the shooting of Inspector Hopkinson and discusses the unrest in The South Asian community regarding the Komagata Maru incident and the nationalist sentiments it has aroused in a small portion of that community. ᅧ
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This article discusses forced relocations of residents from condemned housing in Vancouver and those evicted from their residence in South Vancouver to temporary shelters set up in the Greenwood cannery at Eburne. It also discusses local authorities…
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This article discusses an incident in Lahore where a newspaper owner and editor were both fined and sent to prison over printing an article accusing a British officer of murder and the British government of covering it up.
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Article discusses federal laws making it illegal for--municipal or provincial authorities--to prevent South Asian immigrants from coming to British Columbia.
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This article describes a failed attempt by landed South Asian immigrants to board the Komagata Maru and speak to the passengers on board. It also discusses the transfer of the charter from Gurdit Singh to Rahim Singh, who was among those who…
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This article discusses the decision of the federal government to allow the families of South Asian immigrants already in Canada to come to Canada