INDIANS IN THE TRANSVAAL.
A CONCESSION. United Press Association—Copyright LONDON, Jan. 31. The Standard’s Johannesburg correspondent says that signature will supersede finger prints. Mr. Ghandi and other Indians will he released. IRRITATING RESTRICTIONS REMOVED. United Press Association —Copyright (Received Jan. 31, 9.49 p.m.) PRETORIA, Jan. 31. ■Mr. Smuts has accepted the assurance of the leaders of the Asiatics that they will make voluntary registration effective. The sentences on all in prison have been remitted. Finger prints have been dispensed with in the case of educated Asiatics or property owners, and others who could be identTied. Mr. Smuts allows that all Indians are entitled to register. An opportunity to register will be given during the next three months, and no information offending religious susceptibilities will bo asked for.
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Gisborne Times, Volume XXVI, Issue 2104, 1 February 1908, Page 3
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127INDIANS IN THE TRANSVAAL. Gisborne Times, Volume XXVI, Issue 2104, 1 February 1908, Page 3
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