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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.

Describes an incident where a number of South Asian immigrants were violently forced from a ship sailing to Valdez, Alaska, where they hoped to find work.

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

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

This article discusses the pending arrival of the steamship Monteagle and how federal and provincial immigration laws will be enacted to deny entry specifically to South Asian immigrants. It also discusses the potential legal battle if the South…

This article discusses the intention of the British Columbia provincial government to deny a large group of South Asian immigrants from landing under the Natal Act.

This article discusses the opinion of a travelling South Asian graduated engineering student on the British occupation of India and local opposition to it.

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 discusses the arrival of a large number of immigrants on the steamship Monteagle and the anticipated difficulties for the South Asian immigrants to find housing.

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,…

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 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 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.