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This article discusses an appeal made by the South Asian community in B.C. to the visiting Maharajah of Mourbhang to gain his official support in challenging federal immigration laws and his refusal to discuss it.

This article discusses Pan Sing being investigated and charged with fraud for extorting money from arriving immigrants under false pretenses due to testimony given to Mackenzie King during his investigation for his 1907 Royal Commission Report.

This unsigned editorial discusses Chief Justice Hunter--s decision that the orders-in-council preventing South Asian immigration (the Continuous Journey Regulation and the Reasonable Cash Qualification) are invalid calls for new immigration…

This editorial discusses the refusal of South Asian immigrants to go to Honduras, the conditions there, and alleged bribe offered to the Honduras delegates. It also discusses the potential conditions the unemployed South Asian immigrants would face…

This editorial discusses the refusal of South Asian immigrants to go to Honduras, the conditions there, and alleged bribe offered to the Honduras delegates. It also discusses the potential conditions the unemployed South Asian immigrants would face…

This unsigned editorial discusses Chief Justice Hunter--s decision that the orders-in-council preventing South Asian immigration (the Continuous Journey Regulation and the Reasonable Cash Qualification) are invalid calls for new immigration…

This article describes a report that South Asian immigrants are being recruited to return with the Komagata Maru in order to lead a rebellion against the British government on its return to India. It also describes a number of ventures, including…

This article briefly discusses a plan to send members of the shore committee to assist in the negotiations.

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…

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…

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.

Article discusses federal laws making it illegal for--municipal or provincial authorities--to prevent South Asian immigrants from coming to British Columbia.

This article describes E.P.--s Bowens-- trial for the murder of Darga Sing.

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 describes the outcome of a court case where Sundar Singh sued the Komagata Maru shore committee for the return of a 0.00 loan to extend the Komagata Maru--s charter against the sale of the cargo. The shore committee contended that the 0…

Discuses an incident in South Vancouver where one hundred South Asian immigrants were forcibly evicted from a legally rented residence with no notice and forced to spend the night outside in extremely cold conditions.

This article discusses British authorities taking steps to curtail South Asian immigration from India due to difficulties faced by South Asian immigrants in South Africa. The article goes on to describe some of the conflict in South Africa,…

This editorial links recent violent incidents in the Vancouver South Asian community with the Komagata Maru incident and the Indian nationalist movement. ------------------

This editorial links recent violent incidents in the Vancouver South Asian community with the Komagata Maru incident and the Indian nationalist movement.

This article discusses Indian troops being stationed in France and the general enthusiasm for the war in India.

This article discusses the pending court case against a group of South Asian immigrants being detained on charges of defying the Natal Act and the magistrate--s refusal to grant them bail.

This article describes a proposal from the Indian viceroy to create an agreement between Canada and India regarding immigration similar to the agreement between Canada and Japan that would allow limited South Asian immigration to Canada. It also…

This article discusses--the pro-revolutionary movement--in the Indian press and the great number of Indian newspapers that are printed and oppose imperial rule. It also discusses the role of the press in increasingly violent actions against British…

This article describes E.P.--s Bowens-- trial for the murder of Darga Sing.

This article describes E.P.--s Bowens-- trial for the murder of Darga Sing.