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This article discusses a proposed amendment to the immigration bill which would legally exclude any --Asiatics-- entering from countries where a treaty or agreement regarding immigration has not been made. It also discusses the conflict between…

This editorial discusses the rising Indian Nationalist movement and specifically addresses the end of Lord Minto--s term as viceroy and the appointment of his successor as well as the extension of the Bill for the Prevention of Seditious Meetings,…

Discusses the deportation of a number of immigrants who arrived on the Empress of China as well as immigrant labourers leaving Vancouver to find work and some returning from the interior.

This article discusses the resentment the treatment of the Komagata Maru passengers has caused in India, particularly among members of the nationalist movement.

This article describes H.H. Stevens, a Vancouver M.P., criticizing Dr. Sunder Singh as a seditionist and --exploiter of his fellow-countrymen-- and Dr. Singh--s denial as well as his accusation that Mr. Stevens poses as a champion of labour and…

This article discusses the proposal of Teja Singh to establish a South Asian farming community in B.C. and the delay of a potential land acquisition for it.

This article describes H.H. Stevens, a Vancouver M.P., criticizing Dr. Sunder Singh as a seditionist and --exploiter of his fellow-countrymen-- and Dr. Singh--s denial as well as his accusation that Mr. Stevens poses as a champion of labour and…

This article discusses the proposal of Teja Singh to establish a South Asian farming community in B.C. and the delay of a potential land acquisition for it.

This article discusses the upcoming deportation of two South Asian women who arrived from India with their husbands, both of whom have been landed immigrants in British Columbia since 1906, under the Continuous Journey regulation and their legal…

This article describes seven passengers of the Komagata Maru being sentenced to death for participating in a riot after the ship arrived in Calcutta in October of 1914.

Caption below picture: This is a splendid photograph taken especially for The Province of the Hindus aboard the Japanese tramp steamer which has just arrived in the harbor.-- As many as could be conveniently ranged on the deck stood in front of the…

This article briefly describes an incident in Singapore between an Indian sepoy regiment and the British.

This article discusses the upcoming deportation of two South Asian women who arrived from India with their husbands, both of whom have been landed immigrants in British Columbia since 1906, under the Continuous Journey regulation and their legal…

This article briefly describes an incident in Singapore between an Indian sepoy regiment and the British.

This article describes the formation of the Garu Nanak Mining & Trust company.

This article discusses an offer of the shore committee, represented by Rahim Singh, to fund the balance owing on the charter of the Komagata Maru and the reported refusal of Gurdit Singh to allow it.

This article describes the arrival of South Asian immigrants on the steamship Tartar and how many were excluded and on what grounds.

This article discusses the first Sikh temple erected in British Columbia and the dedicatory service, which nearly one thousand people attended.

This article discusses the city of Vancouver appealing to Commissioner King for a larger police force due to the influx of immigrants into the city and the need for increased forces to maintain law and order. Also refers to an incident in Vancouver…

This article discusses the legal battle being waged on whether or not the South Asian immigrants will be allowed to land. It also discusses the steps taken in the landed South Asian immigrant community in Vancouver to assist those aboard, including…

This article shares some criticisms of the Komagata Maru situation and it--s handling by officials printed in newspapers around Canada.

This is an editorial condemning Prime Minister Laurier for signing a treaty, as a dominion under the British Empire, with Japan which allows for Japanese immigration to Canada and challenges provincially enacted exclusionary laws such as the Natal…

This article discusses an anti-European riot in Rawalpindi in 1907.

This is an editorial condemning Prime Minister Laurier for signing a treaty, as a dominion under the British Empire, with Japan which allows for Japanese immigration to Canada and challenges provincially enacted exclusionary laws such as the Natal…

This editorial discusses the unsuccessful attempt of immigration authorities and Vancouver police to board the Komagata Maru and restore control to its captain so the ship would depart. ￊ