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This article discusses the conflict between the Komagata Maru passengers and the owners of the ship. The passengers are refusing to allow the ship to return unless their fairs to Calcutta and all provisions are paid for by the company.

This editorial discusses the unrest aboard the Komagata Maru and suggests some potential solutions, including the use of the Vancouver Police Department to subdue the passengers until the ship is out of Canadian waters.

This article discusses renewed hostilities between two factions in the Vancouver South Asian community caused by the attempted murder of Bela Singh, the murder of Rattan Singh and the injury of Amor Singh. Jagit Singh, an alleged supporter of Mewa…

This article discusses the refusal of the passengers of the Komagata Maru to allow the ship to leave port. It also speculates on the close relationship and possible collusion with Captain Yamamoto, who appears to be close friends with Gurdit Singh.…

This article discusses the reported decision of Gurdit Singh and the passengers of the Komagata Maru to give up attempting to enter Canada and return with the ship. The case heard in the Victoria Supreme Court resulted in the court upholding the…

This editorial is a response to the criticisms of some British officials who believe that Canada is failing in her imperial obligations by excluding South Asian immigration and therefore causing serious conflict in other parts of the empire.

This editorial criticizes M.P. Stevens for suggesting that the court system is unjust if it decides against popular sentiment and that a verdict deciding for the passengers of the Komagata Maru would result in rioting. ￊ

This editorial calls for strict exclusionary immigration laws, discusses an economic argument for why Canada should implement them, and the need to do so openly and without apology or equivocation. The author criticises attempts to find diplomatic…

This article discusses an incident occurring in India involving the returning passengers of the Komagata Maru. It alleges that some of the passengers were involved a plan to derail a train, challenge an incoming regiment of Territorial soldiers, and…

This editorial discusses the voyage of the Komagata Maru and the order-in-council prohibiting any immigration of labourers and artisans. The writer openly discusses the order as contrived to block South Asian immigration and suggests that the…

This editorial discusses the author--s opinions on the final days of the Komagata Maru in the Vancouver harbour, the attempted boarding by immigration officials and police, and the negotiations that led to her departure.

This article discusses the final preparations and negotiations for the departure of the Komagata Maru.

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 article is a publication of a letter sent to the Province from K.H.S. Sandho, a passenger aboard the Komagata Maru.

This editorial praises the efforts of the police and immigration officials when attempting to board the Komagata Maru and condemns the passengers for their refusal.

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 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 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 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

This article briefly describes the potential for large scale rebellion in INdia against the British government should Canada exclude South Asian immigrants from landing.

This article is a report of M.P. Steven's description of the departure of the Komagata Maru and how the settlement with the federal government and immigration authorities and the shore committee and the passengers was reached.

This article discusses the news that the Komagata Maru is sailing to Vancouver with a large number of South Asian immigrants on board and the possible legal barriers to their entry. It also mentions the efforts of the federal government, in…

This article is a brief report of the criticisms directed at the Canadian government by a British Statesman regarding exclusionary immigration laws directed at South Asians.--