African Nationhood

Chapter 426 Deportation of Indian Immigrants

The Central Parliament has promulgated a series of laws one after another, the most important of which is the South China Autonomous Territory Nationality Law.

This law clearly stipulates that the civilians who can obtain the nationality of the South China Autonomous Territory only include immigrants from the Qing Kingdom in the Far East and women who married Qing immigrants, white people of different ethnic groups originally on the land of southern Africa, and European immigrants.

Other ethnic groups are not eligible to become free citizens of the South China Dominion.

In other words, if a non-white indigenous woman wanted to obtain the citizenship of the South China Dominion, the only way was to marry an arriving Qing immigrant.

However, Qing immigrants in the South China Autonomous Territory were not allowed to marry women other than white and yellow women as wives and concubines.

This in disguise excludes the possibility of blacks and black South Asians becoming civilians in the South China Dominion.

For these temporary residents, the South China Dominion granted them the same indentured labor status as black indigenous people. This status was only a temporary identity card.

There is no possibility of long-term residence, and you need to undergo inspections by the police department at any time, or even be deported.

As soon as this law was promulgated, the South China Autonomous Territory had a legal basis to expel foreigners.

At the Natal Administrative Office, High Commissioner Winston Brown looked at the thin Indian lawyer in front of him and smiled.

Winston Brown hasn't figured out how to destroy him yet, but there are still many things he can do.

The thin Gandhi still looked calm, "This is not fair. We have given everything for this land. You can't treat us like this."

In addition, we are willing to provide you with land so that your people can start a normal life on Sumatra Island. Isn't this great? "

You can't treat us like this. We demand fair treatment and real civil rights. The British have promised us before that they will not discriminate against us. "

Chairman Shi left this matter to himself because he believed in himself and he must handle this matter well.

Your disobedience is a rebellion against the authority of our South Chinese people. Our government will never be soft on those who resist.

This way he could no longer use his influence to lead Indian immigrants.

Gandhi took Commissioner Brown's warnings seriously, knowing that there were people among his countrymen who were willing to do anything for profit.

We, the South Chinese people, now have the final say on this land, and our laws have made it very clear.

Our government is very open-minded. You people here in Natal have no land and can only engage in some day labor and commercial trade. You have no future.

It would be better to destroy him and make him infamous among Indian immigrants.

Winston Brown chuckled: "What did the British promise you? You can go to the British.

"Mr. Gandhi, I hope you can cooperate with us. Our country's law has been promulgated. You Indian immigrants are illegal immigrants in South Africa. So please calm down and accept our arrangements."

"Mr. Gandhi, you can go back and think about it carefully. I have plenty of patience. At the same time, you must also understand that your disagreement does not mean that others disagree."

This guy repeated this sentence over and over again, leaving Commissioner Winston Brown speechless.

Gandhi adjusted his glasses and said calmly: "Our people have arrived here for decades. They have thrived here for a long time, and we have regarded this place as our hometown.

This Gandhi was a bit difficult to handle. In 1893, he led local Indian immigrants to fight against the Natal colonial authorities, so he enjoyed a high reputation among Indian immigrants.

You need to think carefully!

……

Killing him is unrealistic and will only further irritate Indian immigrants.

So he was thinking about how to win the consent of the majority of Indian immigrants when he returned to avoid traitors.

As soon as he reached the door of the office, he saw a fat Indian wearing a suit and turban walking quickly.

Gandhi waved to the oncoming Indians: "Singh Ambrose, what are you doing here at the Commissioner's House?"

Singh Ambrose is a well-known rich man among Indian immigrants. He runs several shops and has huge influence among Indians.

Gandhi had lobbied the rich man before, but he did not accept Gandhi's ideas.

"Commissioner Brown summoned me to discuss matters."

After saying this, Singh Ambrose hurried past. It was difficult for him to have a common language with people like Gandhi.

Looking at his retreating figure, Gandhi sighed. He wanted to fight for the rights and interests of all his compatriots, but these people who regarded interests as their blood were really unbearable.

……

The moment he saw Commissioner Winston Brown, Singer Ambrose had a flattering smile on his face.

"Commissioner Brown, what brings you to me?"

Winston Brown did not speak directly, but pointed to a map in front of him and said: "This is the land that our South China country bought from the Dutch in Sumatra, covering more than 5 square kilometers.

Now that oil fields have been discovered there, most of the black slaves we sent there have become oil workers. We originally planned to develop plantations there. The temperature of the land there is suitable for growing sugar cane, rubber and cocoa.

Nowadays, the plantations there are short of labor. I hope you Indians can move there to help us build plantations, and we can sign a purchase agreement with you.

In addition, each past Indian immigrant was allocated one acre of land for the purpose of building a home.

The black slaves over there can also be left under the control of you Indians. Even if it is work in the oil fields, as long as you want to do it, I can make the decision for you. "

Hearing Commissioner Brown promise so many benefits, Singer Ambrose immediately became excited.

Not to mention anything else, just one acre of land for every Indian immigrant who came over was a huge profit.

There are now more than 20 Indian immigrants in South Africa, and if all were taken, they would have more than 20 acres of land. Such huge benefits are enough to impress many people. As long as the operation is done well, 20 acres of land can be obtained for free.

Who doesn’t want to do such a good thing?

"Commissioner Brown, your conditions are too generous. I am willing to do it. Do you have any other conditions?"

"The plantation must ensure that crops are grown according to our requirements. In addition, the plantation is not given for free. It must be purchased with funds. If you don't have enough money, we can give you a loan.

In addition, we must ensure that black slaves can complete our requirements and tasks with quality and quantity.

As for the family residence and building houses that you need to build on your own, there is another thing I need you to help me vilify Gandhi. This person makes me very unhappy! "

Singer Ambrose hesitated slightly, "This matter is not easy to handle. Gandhi is very influential among Indian immigrants."

Winston Brown chuckled and said, "Is it really difficult? If you can't do it, I can still ask Pran Akshi or Goswan Karunya. They all want to find some business, and I can recruit them at any time. them……"

Hearing the two names mentioned by Commissioner Brown, Singer Ambrose immediately panicked.

"Commissioner Brown, I will get it done as soon as possible. I have methods for people like him."

Winston Brown smiled and nodded, "Well, I look forward to good news from you."

……

Five days later, Gandhi was attacked and knocked unconscious while rushing to the home of an Indian immigrant.

When he woke up, there was a naked girl lying next to him, surrounded by tattered clothes.

He was a little panicked, and then a group of men came, led by the girl's father, and saw such a scene that was inexplicable.

There were people in the crowd who wanted to tell Gandhi apart, but the girl's father did not dare to ignore it and rushed forward and broke Gandhi's head.

Then several men who had obviously arranged it tied up Gandhi and sent him to the local police station. The police station took this matter very seriously and immediately took Gandhi into custody.

Later, Indian immigrants broke the news that Gandhi not only raped young girls, but also often accepted black money from others.

When he was litigating cases for Indian immigrants, he also threatened the prisoners' families, not only demanding black money but also forcing them to rape them.

In addition, Gandhi collaborated with the police to deliberately arrest Indian immigrants so that he could reap illegal benefits.

The witnesses are all there, and everyone’s opinions shine brightly.

For a time, Gandhi's character and influence declined sharply, and Gandhi, who was in prison, had no way of knowing what was going on outside.

……

Then the big businessman Singer Ambrose announced that he would recruit workers to develop plantations in Sumatra, and they would all have the right to receive monthly wages.

Indian immigrants can take a cruise for free, and each Indian immigrant in the past will be given a wooden house to settle down.

At the same time, after arriving there, every Indian was eligible to purchase land at 3 pounds per acre.

(This condition was renegotiated by Singer Ambrose and Commissioner Brown.)

Suddenly, the lower class Indian immigrants were greatly moved and signed up to go to the Sumatra plantation.

In just one month, more than 3 Indian immigrants were transported.

Seeing that Singh Ambrose was making such a big fuss, other rich men Puran Akshay and Goswan Karunya couldn't sit still. They also found Commissioner Brown to investigate the situation.

After learning the truth, they also promised Commissioner Brown that they were willing to help the Administrative Office solve the problem.

Winston Brown immediately agreed to the same preferential terms.

As a result, the three richest Indian immigrants began to compete with each other for immigrants, and the conditions became increasingly higher.

Finally, the three people sat down and reached an agreement. The immigrants who went there were given a house and a relocation fee of 3 shillings.

The three of them worked together to relocate more than 100,000 Indian immigrants in just two months.

The remaining Indian immigrants were mostly of modest means and were reluctant to leave Natal.

The Natal Administrative Office issued an announcement: In view of the nationality law announced by the South China Autonomous Territory, all immigrants who do not meet the conditions for naturalization will be deported.

As soon as this announcement was made, the Indian immigrants in the Natal Administrative Office panicked.

They have found three wealthy people to sign up, hoping to move here as soon as possible to avoid being evicted by the government.

By the end of 1904, there were very few Indian immigrants left in Natal.

The Natal Administrative Office once again issued an announcement that in addition to requiring all illegal immigrants to leave within a time limit, the Administrative Office will also confiscate their properties.

Now the wealthy Indians are also panicking. They will either move to Cape Town or to other British colonies or the British mainland.

In the early spring of 1905, the Indian immigrants in the Natal Administrative Office were basically settled.

At this time, Gandhi was acquitted by the Natal Police Department on the grounds that the previous accuser had left Natal.

Now that the plaintiff has left, there is no need to try the case again.

Gandhi stood alone in the empty Indian community, speechless for a long time.

(End of this chapter)