Explains to Xuma that he has not been well recently, yet had been unaware that Xuma was awaiting receipt of information from him, expresses his antipathy towards Xuma's proposed visit to prominent Indian politicians in Natal without prior consultation with Natal Congress officials, and notes his ill-feelings about the Conference in Bloemfontein.
Dan Tloome to Provincial Offices
Requests that work be done to collect, levies for the fighting fund.
Requests Champion's advice regarding an invitation from this Chief Native Commissioner to attend a function in honour of the British king.
Thanks Champion for a successful visit to Natal, and notes the undercurrents of factionalism within the Natal Congress; mentions a crisis fomented by Basner and Mosaka who have launched a 'fighting fund' to rival that of Congress.
Advises Msomi to address his request to Msimang as Provincial Secretary.
Thanks Champion for a reminder and tenders his apologies for a meeting he will be unable to attend.
Requests Champion to address a meeting on the subject of the Unemployment Insurance Act.
Thanks Champion for a circular received by him.
H. Selby Msimang to L.P. Msomi
Responds to the question of attending the Royal visit festivities, clarifying the stand taken by Congress on the subject.
Mentions a meeting; held at Mpendle where a vote was passed unanimously opposing the proposal of the Native Commissioner that European tractors be allowed to buy grazing sites in scheduled areas; a book on Penal and Prison Reform with which he has been involved.