Indian Revolt in South Africa
MINE operators in the Transvaal and Natal districts in Africa encouraged large numbers of people from India to come there to assist them in their work. To these Indians were promised proper treatment, and good wages that would result in permanent homes, if they would come. Sufficient numbers of them have in this way been brought into that territory so that the white residents have come to regard them as a menace, and legislation, which includes a poll-tax of $15 a head, has been enacted that is very offensive to them. In consequence they are in alarming revolt. Among the scenes that are pictured are immense crowds addressed by women as well as male speakers. The agitation has spread to India proper, and England is struggling with the problem in both countries.