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Jan. 5. In a letter to Fazl-i-Husain, informed him that on his suggestion the All India Muslim League Council had unanimously agreed to ask Fazl-i-Hussain to preside over the All India Muslim League session.
Jan. 23. All India Muslim University secretaries GOI Legislative Dept., New Delhi, sent him an Office Memorandum, informing him about the allotment of a married suite. No. 27, Western Court, at the confessional rate along with garages No. 19 and servants' quarter No. 24.
Jan. 27. Ahmad Yar Khan Daultana, Luddan, Multan, sent him the third installment of his article "Film plays with Muslim theme and character".
Jan. 30. Received a letter from The Hoo, Wellington, Sussex, about the amount (£119/5/6-1/2) sent to Miss Browne on account of the expenditure incurred by Dina, along with details of expenditure.
Feb. 9. Had a meeting with Khaliquzzaman at Delhi to discuss All India Muslim Leagues' reorganization.
Feb. 10. Participated in Assembly debate on Dr. N.B.Kharre's adjournment motion to consider a definite matter of urgent public importance, viz., the misuse and misapplication of legislative rules in disallowing adjournment motion in Benda incident resulting in serious encroachment upon rights and privileges of Member Spoke on general principles of law in this regard.
Feb. 14. Participated in discussion on Italian Loans and Credits Prohibiting Bill moved by Sir James Grigg, Finance Member
Feb. 18. In a telegram Chowdhury Shabad, President, Anjuman Ittehadul Tujjar, Lahore, informed him that they were await-in" his visit as it was their last hope.
In a telegram, Ahmad Yar Khan Daultana, Luddan, informed him that the All India Muslim League Council meeting, if held earlier then 24 Feb., would suit him; said that Mohammed Ali Jinnah's visit to the Punjab was always welcome and badly needed.
Home member, Viceroy's Council, informed him that he had a message from Sir Herbert Simpson for him.
Feb. 19. In a telegram, to Inayatullah, President/Presidency Majlisi-Ittehad-i-Millat, Badshahi Mosque, Lahore, said "Received your letter and copy of the Resolution highly appreciate. Many thanks, will do all in my power for an honorable settlement for Muslim Arriving Friday (21 Feb.) morning."
Feb. 20. Asked Ittehad-i-Millat not to organize a procession on his arrival at Lahore the following day.
In a letter, A.M.K. Dehlavi acknowledged his letter of 14 Feb. and informed him that he was sending him a copy of his suggestions. Hoped that they would be useful.
In a telegram, Abdur Rauf, Pandharkada, C.P., informed him that he was arriving at Bombay on Tuesday. (25 Feb.) Morning.
Shujauddin, secretary of Anjuman Himayatul Islam, wished him success in his mission of peace towards inter-communal harmony.
Feb. 21. Haji Hafiz Sufi Syed Pir Jamaat Ali Shah, Majlis-i-Markazia, Ittehad-i-Millat-i-Hind, Lahore, requested him to arrive at the gate of the Badshahi Mosque before prayer time SQ that he could receive him along with Haji Aminuddin Sehrai.
Arrived at Lahore from Delhi. Addressed a mammoth meeting of Muslim at Badshahi Masjid after Friday prayers. Asked them "to keep calm and to understand me. By stopping this movement in deference to my wishes you have proved yourself to be a disciplined community...." Promised to do his utmost "to secure an honorable settlement for Muslim ".
Feb. 22. Met deputation of Sikh leaders including Master Tara Singh for over three hours at Khan Bahadur Mian Ahmad Yar Khan Daultana's residence at Lahore; utmost Secrecy about the talks was maintained.
Feb. 23. Fazl-i-Husain, Lahore, informed him that he came to know about his arrival and engagements through the newspapers; offered his services towards the solution of Shahidganj dispute.
Had talks with Master Tara Singh on Masjid Shahidganj issue.
Feb. 24. Met separately with Punjab Government officials, leading Member of Unionist Party in Punjab Legislative Council, and other leaders.
Welcomed Punjab Government's communiqué removing all restrictions on the Shahidganj internees, and thanked Sikh and Hindu leaders and the press for their "good wishes and cooperation", and appealed to them "to help me in every way they can in my task".
Feb. 25. At a tea party given in his honor at Hafiz Husain Bakhsh's residence in Lohari Mandi, Lahore, established personal contact with reps. of the different mohallas of Lahore City.
Feb. 26. Addressing a public meeting, said that he considered "the Sikhs a very fine community. I have rendered them whatever service I could, not for fee but out of regard for them...." Urged Muslim to ask themselves, "Is our house in order? Are we an organized and united community? If you speak with half a dozen different voices how can you expect anybody to accept any of those voices as the voice of Muslim Not only in the case of Muslim, but in the case of the Indian nation as a whole, a lot of spade work has to be done. Whether it is the Muslim community or the India, if it is rotten at the bottom, what can you do with a few genuine men at top? How can you make Representative Government a success?... a Representative Government can be a success only if the electorate is intelligent and can make an intelligent choice of its leaders. The Muslim Community not only in the Punjab but also in India as a whole is a No Man's Land.... You must make an intelligent choice of your leader and see that he renders to you the account of his stewardship."
Feb. 27. Addressing a garden party hosted in his honor by Muslim Students' All India Muslim League, Lahore, said that the decision to abandon the CDO was not "because we were afraid nor at anybody's bidding" but because a careful review of the situation and his consultation indicated that it was in their interest to abandon it and "pursue our remedies through constitutional and peaceful methods". Assured that they were not going to abandon the Shahidganj question but that they were "going to make every possible effort to come to an amicable understanding with the Sikhs".
Feb. 28. Addressing the Muslim after Juma prayers at Badshahi Mosque said that CDO was abandoned after prolonged consideration and consultations with Muslim leaders; and that all efforts should be directed towards a settlement of the dispute through constitutional and peaceful means. Urged the Government to declare a general amnesty.
At a tea party arranged by the Taj Company Ltd. in his honor, reiterated his stance on the Shahidgan dispute.
Punjab Government granted amnesty to "Shahidganj prisoners", as a result of his efforts to bring the situation to normal.
Feb. 29. Reached Delhi in the morning. Presided over All India Muslim League Council meeting at Delhi, 24 Member were present members requested him to nominate the President of the ensuing All India Muslim League session at Bombay, but he declined, saying that he wanted the members to decide the question themselves and that he would gladly accept their decision. Subsequently, Council unanimously decided to elect Wazir Hasan to preside over the 24th annual session at Bombay, on 11-12 April. Hasan was considered his favorite, while the other candidate, Raja of Salempur, was being backed by Shaukat Ali.
All India Muslim League Council appreciated his services regarding settlement of Shahidganj dispute and wished him success in resolving differences between various communities of Punjab; commended the attitude of the Punjab Government regarding communal peace in Punjab; and condoled the death of Kamala Nehru.
Left for Lahore in the evening.
March 1. Delivered a speech at a reception given in his honor, and presided over by the Bishop of Lahore at Town Hall. Explained the position relating to the efforts made in connection with the Masjid Shahidganj dispute, and was assured by the leaders of different communities of their cooperation towards finding a solution to the dispute.
March 1-2. On arrival at Lahore, refuted the report in a Delhi paper and said that he had not disclosed to anybody at what stage the Shahidganj negotiations were and that he only said that they had to find a solution which was honorable to both parties. Said he would leave no stone unturned to arrive at a settlement.
March 2. In a public speech at Lahore, exhorted Muslim to organize themselves and to be aware of the machinations of those who were out to see Muslim divided. Described the Communal Award as a temporary arrangement.
March 4. Attended Eid prayers at Lahore.
Met Fazl-i-Husain who told him that he welcomed Wazir Hasan's selection as President /Presidency of All India Muslim League's forthcoming session in his, Fazl-i-Husain's place.
March 5. Was the chief guest at the annual meeting of the speakers' Union of Dayal Singh College, Lahore. Said "the salvation of India lies in non-Sectarian feelings. It was this creed I had in the past, I have at present and I will have in future". Referred to Gokhale's services to India, and said. "Give me more Gokhales".
March 6. Entertained to tea by Bashir Ahmad, met Fazl-i-Husain, Jahan Ara Shah Nawaz and others.
Addressing a meeting of the Rotary Club, Lahore, said "that the Resolution of the Shahidganj problem ... was nothing but a human problem.
Addressing a crowded public meeting sponsored by the Servants of India Society, Lahore, said "The possible way to face real issues is that the leaders meet together and sit down as politicians and statesmen and not as Hindu and Muslim, or Christians, and see what danger lies ahead of them and then devise ways and means of destroying that danger".
March 7. In a statement on the eve of his departure for New Delhi, expressed his views on the Shahidganj Mosque, and said that the situation had been improving and that after his meeting with Sikh and Muslim Leaders, he had concluded that both the sides were willing to have a compromise so as to achieve unity in the larger interests of Punjab. Also, "that the dispute was not between two individuals but between two great communities".
Left Lahore for Delhi; could not see Fazl-i-Husain as scheduled earlier, because of too many visitors.
March 9. Expressed his concern for establishment of a cantonment in the tribal areas (Razmak) of Northwest Frontier Province, and on relationship with Afghanistan, during Budget debate.
March 10. Speaking on Budget, expressed dissatisfaction on constitutional arrangement in India, as voice of elected members of Legislative Assembly was not being paid heed to by Government Voted for reduction of expenditure under "Executive Council" and "Baluchistan" demands. Believed that in matters of major issues, policies and principles, wishes of legislature should be respected.
March 11. Participating in Budget discussion on Grant for Army said that Government benches should first clearly explain motion and then views of Opposition should be asked for.
Spoke on matters of martial races including Muslim.
Supported Khalid Latif Gauba's motion in the Indian Legislative Assembly regarding cut in grant of Services Dept.
March 12. Participated in Budget debate in Assembly on reduction of demand under head, "Home Department", by Rs.100.
March 13. Asked questions regarding steps being taken by British Government to redress Indians' grievances due to discrimination by certain countries.
March 16. Participated in Assembly debate on Indian Finance Bill moved by Sir James Gregg, Finance Member
March 18-19. Asked Government benches about action taken against printer and publisher who published speech of Pundit Krishna Kant Malaviya without his knowledge or permission.
Also in support of Pandit Nilakantha Das's amendment to clause 2 relating to remittance of salt duty w.e.f. 1 April 1936; on other clauses of Bill; and on business procedure of House.
March 21. Attended luncheon given by Viceroy to the Indian Legislative Assembly member.
March 23. Spoke: on Dr. P. N. Banerjea's amendment to schedule I of Indian Finance Bill relating to Post Cards, etc.; on Nilakantha Das's adjournment motion to discuss internment of Subhas Chandra Bose.
March 25. Continued participation in Assembly debate on motion relating to postcards in Indian Finance Bill.
On demand for Supplementary Grants, voted against amendment in clause 2. Took part in discussion on motion of cut in salt duty, in Indian Finance Bill. Spoke on Simon Commission. Report, Royal Military College, and on Indian Territorial Force, etc.
March 26. (?) Tabled motion in the Indian Legislative Assembly for the termination of the Ottawa Trade Agreement and for appointing a Committee to examine feasibility of the trade treaties with various countries.
March 27. In a letter, Begum Ismail Khan, President and Member of Working Committee, Anjuman Islahul Khawateen, Meerut, referred to the Sarda Bill due to come up in the Indian Legislative Assembly on 31 March, and requested him to nominate a Muslim lady to represent the All India Muslim League; and named Miss Khan as a possible Representative from Meerut. Enclosed a copy of their telegram to Viceroy. Continued participation in the Indian Legislative Assembly debate on motion regarding appointment of Committee to examine Ottawa Trade Agreement
March 30. In a letter to him, Sheikh Abdullah Khan from Iraq, a cousin of the Aga Khan, appreciated his efforts towards achieving freedom for Indian Muslim and hoped that he would do something for Iran as well. Offered his services to serve as his Mohammed Ali Jinnah's Representative in Iran and Iraq. (The original Letter was in Persian, which was translated for Jinnah into English).
Moved the amendment to the Ottawa Trade Agreement: In his speech, showed his willingness to withdraw his motion regarding appointment of Committee to examine Ottawa Trade Agreement if he was convinced that by his motion he was "doing something harmful to the country". Sir Abdur Rahim, Indian Legislative Assembly President, said that Mohammed Ali Jinnah's motion was the most comprehensive of all and put it to voting; motion passed by 70 to 65 votes. Sir Cowasji Jehangir and Sir H.P. Mody voted for the Government while Desouza and N.M. Joshi, the nominated members, voted in favor; two Burma members also voted for the amendment.
In a letter, Shaukat Ali apprised him of the difficulties faced by All India Muslim League members in their task to reorganize the All India Muslim League.
March. On the assurance of Government, appealed Muslim to call off Civil Disobedience Movement to enable settlement of Shahidganj Mosque affair by constitutional methods, in an address to Muslim congregation at Badshahi Masjid, Lahore. His call was followed and the Government also announced general amnesty to the Shahidganj prisoners.
April 6. Released a statement which said that the forthcoming All India Muslim League session was very important in the sense that the All India Muslim League would have to take important decisions about Muslim position in Provincial Government's, which were to be formed under the GOI Act, 1935.
April 8. In a letter, Nawab of Chhatari regretted that he was unable to attend the All India Muslim League meeting due to his preoccupation. Enclosed a copy of his letter to Wazir Hasan.
April 9. Inaugurating the Jamiatul Ulama-i-Hind Conference, at Delhi, outlined the policy, which the Muslim should follow in the wake of the enforcement of the GOI Act, 1935, which would lead to the formation of Provincial Government's. Said, "The Hindu and Muslim must be organized separately, and once they arc both organized, they will understand each other better and then we will not have to wait for years for an understanding. Do not listen to the taunts. I am helping eighty million people and if they are more organized they will be all the more useful for the national struggle..."
His speech was translated in Urdu by Asaf Ali.
April 11-12. Attended All India Muslim League session, Bombay. Declared that "responsible Self-government." in India was All India Muslim Leagues' goal. Moving the main Resolution, said that the "All India Federation / Federal Scheme ... is fundamentally bad" and that "it is calculated to thwart and delay indefinitely the realization of India's most cherished goal of complete responsible Government and is [therefore] totally unacceptable". Proposed four other Resolutions relating to organizational matters, including the one to elect Liaquat Ali Khan by. President of the U.P. Legislative Council, as Hon. Secretary for three years.
The session, through a resolution, paid tributes to him on his contribution in the settlement of the Shahidganj issue.
April. Attended Jamiat-ul-Ulama Conference, Delhi, declared that 80 million Muslim were prepared to fight for freedom along with other communities; urged Muslim to become united.
April 18. In a letter to Meade, Colvin House, Mayo College, Ajmer, said that his fees was RS. 1,500 per day from the day he started from Bombay till the day he returned, both days being counted.
Lord and Lady Wellington left for England. The Marquees of Linlithgow was installed as Viceroy at New Delhi, Viceroy made his first broadcast to the people of India.
April 19. Abdul Matin Chowdury informed him of the names of notables who attended Unity Board. Working Committee meeting at Shaukat Ali's Delhi residence. Sent him proposals for consultative meeting called by him on 27-28 April.
April 20. Mohammed Shareef, Nagpur, assured him of his support in implementing All India Muslim League's Resolution regarding the Parliament/Parliamentary Board.
April 21. In a letter, Abdul Majid, Karachi informed him of his efforts to form an Azad Party for the purpose of elections.
April 25. Arrived at Delhi. M.Y. Shareef, C.P. expressed his inability to attend the meeting called by him on 27-28 April, due to some urgent court cases, but recommended to him some names to represent C.P. in Central Parliament/Parliamentary Board.
April 26. Presided over All India Muslim League Council meeting at Delhi, which was attended by 45 Member S.M. Abdullah and Husain Malik were duly elected Joint. Secretary and the question about the formation of Central and Province Election Board were discussed. Considered the report of the Committee, suggesting some changes in the All India Muslim Leagues' constitution and Rules and decided to have them circulated before the next session. Decided to postpone the consideration of the question of improving the financial condition of All India Muslim League to the next Council meeting.
Speaking at a reception arranged in his honor at Maiden Hotel, New Delhi, advised the audience not to have faith either in the Government or the Hindu Said with unity and discipline in their ranks, 80,000,000 Muslim could avoid a catastrophe.
April 27. Issued a press statement in Delhi regarding Muslim attitude vis-a-vis the national struggle. Regretted that his speech at Maiden Hotel was misrepresented by Delhi newspapers; clarified that he did not say anything against the Congress but had stressed the need for unity among the Muslim without which no settlement between Hindu and Muslim could be possible.
April 28. Amiruddin Kidwai, Barabanki, Lucknow, in a letter, endorsed his scheme about the reorganization of Muslim and Muslim League; assured him of his cooperation.
April 29. In a letter, Nawab Mohammed Ahmed Said of Chatari sought his Kashmir address. Informed him that he was consulting Muslim opinion in his Province and would give him a correct and firsthand account and that his consent to serve on the Parliament /Parliamentary Board was provisional Inquired about the result of his talks in the Punjab.
Arrived at Lahore. Presided over a meeting of Shahidganj Conciliation Committee, and met a number of Muslim leaders including the Ahrar leaders.
April 29-May 1. Met leaders of Unionist Party including Sir Fazl-i-Husain; also Zafar Ali Khan and Ahrar leaders, consulted with them his proposal to form a new party designed as "Progressive Party", and they discussed with him the problems of cooperation between All India Muslim League and Unionists for purposes of running the Punjab Ministry. Reportedly advised Fazl-i-Husain to cooperate with Chottu Ram in the Assembly, but out side the Assembly he should take part in elections as a Leaguer. Their meeting did not bear any tangible result.
May 1. Addressing Muslim after Juma prayers at the Badshahi Mosque, Lahore, informed them that as was decided in the All India Muslim League session at Bombay on 1 1-12 April, authorizing him to form a board, consisting of 35 Members, he was actively finalizing the list of Member. Said All India Muslim League was a far better organization that Indian National Congress in all respects.
May 2. In reply to his letter of 21 May, Shamsul Hasan informed him that his letter of 23 March was not received in the All India Muslim League office. Said that in view of the All India Muslim League session, the office was shifted to Bombay for three weeks. Also discussed matters relating to the preparation of ensuing elections. Hasan's letter, written in Urdu, is in Roman script.
May 3. In a letter, Husainbhoy A. Laljee, Bombay informed him about the report and the interview that had appeared in the Times and the Chronicle said that he had a list of gentlemen to whom he would like to invite. Informed him that he would see him the following day (?) at his chamber.
May 4. Left Lahore for Rawalpindi en route to Kashmir.
May 5. Arrived at Rawalpindi in morning; received by prominent Muslim at railway station. Discussed elections program with local leaders, and later addressed a public meeting attended by a large number of people from all communities.
May 6. Left Rawalpindi for Kashmir.
May 7. His election scheme, put forward in his talks with leaders at Lahore was welcomed by Iqbal, President, Punjab All India Muslim League, and eight other All India Muslim League leaders.
May 13. Sir Shafaat Ahmad Khan, Allahabad, disapproved of Mohammed Ali Jinnah's scheme to run elections on All India Muslim League ticket.
May 16. In a letter, Malik Barkat Ali informed him that Habib of the 'Siyasat' had published a false story to the effect that in a Letter to a friend had acknowledged the failure of his work in the Punjab and had decided to proceed straight to Delhi or Bombay on his return from Srinagar. Suggested 7 June for the Central Parliament/Parliamentary Board's meeting in place of 9 June.
May 18. Amiruddin Kidwai, Barabanki, thanked him for his letter of 11 May and for accepting his sincere offer of cooperation. Said that Mohammed Ali Jinnah's scheme for uniting various parties, and his Leadership would be accepted by all selfless and practical workers.
May 20. In a letter, Amiruddin Kidwai informed him that the "Muslim Comrades of India", an organization consisting of educated Muslim, wanted to join All India Muslim League.
May 21. In accordance with the All India Muslim League Resolution of 12 April, announced the composition of the All India Muslim League Central Parliament/Parliamentary Boards with power to constitute or affiliate Province Parliament/Parliamentary Boards of various Provinces, to contest the elections on the All India Muslim League ticket. Also announced the meeting of the board in Lahore on 8-9 June.
May 24. In reply to him, Hakim Fateh Mohammed Sehwani, Karachi, said that the selection of reps., for Central Board was satisfactory and requested him to change the date of the Board meeting as it clashed with the inauguration of the Sindh Advisory Council session.
May 27. M.A.H . Isphahani, Calcutta, thanked him for nominating him on the Central Parliament/Parliamentary Board. Introduced to him the United Muslim Party of which he and some other Muslim were members.
May 28. Mirza Mohammed Jaffar Husain, Hon. General Secretary, All India Shia Conference Lucknow, sent him a copy of their Resolution demanding justice and fair play to avoid a setback in Muslim body politics.
May 29. Issued a statement from Srinagar regarding the list of Central Parliament/Parliamentary Board's members.
May 31. In a Letter, Raghib Ahsan, Secretary of All India Muslim Youth All India Muslim League, expressed his views on different socio-politico-economic matters relating to Muslim unity, on All India Muslim League Election Board and on representation of Bihar in consultation with prominent Bihar Leaders. Enclosed a pamphlet containing his articles. Also expressed confidence in his leadership, appreciated his efforts towards promoting the Muslim cause, and discussed some important features of Muslim politics.
June 2. In a letter, Hatim Alvi, Karachi sent him a cutting from the Times of India and his views on Sindh Parliament/Parliamentary Board.
June 3. All India Muslim League meeting held under the presidentship of Iqbal hailed his idea of a Central Muslim Parliament/Parliamentary Board for the election of members for Provincial Assemblies.
June 4. In a letter, Husain Shahid Suhrawardy, Calcutta informed him about the formation of a United Muslim party in Bengal; assured him that this party in no way clashed with the All India Muslim League or its Provincial body.
June 6 Arrived at Lahore from Kashmir to attend All India Muslim League Council and Central Parliament/Parliamentary Board meetings.
June 8-9 (?) In a Letter, Iqbal sent him a draft along with cutting from The Eastern Times. Hoped that Board's statement would meet all the objections advanced against it. Suggested a warning to Muslim that they would lose their past 16 years' gains if they failed to adopt the scheme presented to them; and points for incorporation in the statement and requested him to return it to him (Iqbal) before its release to the press. Inquired about the result of his talks with Sikandar at Bombay. Informed him of the declaration the Muslim Members of the Unionist Party were ready to make in return for certain declaration by the Provincial. All India Muslim League party; sought his opinion on the proposed declarations.
June 9. Presided over a meeting of All India Muslim League Council at Malik Barkat Ali Muslim Hall, Lahore. Those attended it including Mian Ahmad Yar Khan Daultana and Begum Shah Nawaz, prominent Member of the Punjab Unionist Party. Council filled in the vacancies between the Unionist and others; passed a Resolution protesting against British policy in Palestine and expressing sympathy with Palestinians.
Presented a letter from Nehru to the All India Muslim League Muslim League Council meeting about formation of a Civil Liberties Union in India. Council appreciated the principle underlying Indian Civil Liberties Union, but could not express any opinion in the absence of further details. The letter was recorded with thanks and the Resolution was communicate to Jawarharlal Nehru.
June 10. All India Muslim League Parliament/Parliamentary board discussed election manifesto drafted by him in consultation with Iqbal and other All India Muslim League leaders. The manifesto was reportedly designed to avert the danger of Muslim breaking up into Provincial parties and losing sight of their All India identity. According to a spokesman, the elections would be "fought between local Muslim parties and the All India Muslim League Board on the issue whether local interests should be subordinated to the All-India interests of the communities or vice versa".
June 11. In a letter to him, Afzal Haq, Ahrar leader, expressed inability to attend the meeting and opined that -the preamble of the program or manifesto should indicate that the All India Muslim League would run on more democratic lines in order that Muslim classes and masses would in complete cooperation march with the spirit of the times and that the masses be awakened to take their proper share in framing the destiny of the country.
In pursuance of the Bombay (1930) All India Muslim League's decision, issued the All India Muslim League Parliament/Parliamentary Board. Manifesto from Lahore. The Manifesto briefly recounted the history of the All India Muslim League, referred nostalgically to the Lucknow Pact, and reaffirmed All India Muslim League's stance on the GOI Act, and stressed cooperation with like minded groups.
June 15. Nawab of Chhatari and Nawab Sir Mohammed Yusuf resigned from All India Muslim League Parliament/Parliamentary Board. They had revived the National Agriculturist Party.
Dr. R.K. Mukherji of Lucknow University suggested inter-communal marriages as a means to settling the differences between Hindu and Muslim.
June 20. In a letter, Maulana Ahmad Saeed, Delhi, informed him that in view of the upcoming elections, it was high time for the All India Muslim League Member and workers to become more active. Requested him to tour and visit certain important centers of political activity throughout India. Suggested starting an Urdu daily, or at least a biweekly, wholly devoted to the cause of the All India Muslim League as a paper was badly needed to popularize the All India Muslim League's cause.
June 21. Presided over an All India Muslim League Parliament /Parliamentary Board meeting at his bungalow which decided to reconvene the meeting on 5 July. In a statement said that the All India Muslim League Leaders had assured him of their cooperation.
June 22. Asked U.P. Muslim leaders to change their attitude towards Central Parliament/Parliamentary Board.
Interviewed on the defection of certain Member from the All India Muslim League Central Parliament/Parliamentary Board, said that out of 56 leading men appointed, only four expressed their unwillingness to serve; these included Nawab of Chhatari, Sir Mohammed Yusuf and Zafar Ali Khan. Said that Chatari had changed his mind, which Yusuf desired to be a joint candidate of All India Muslim League and National Agriculturist Party, and Zafar Ali Khan believed in complete independence. Asserted that All India Muslim League would cooperate with any group whose aims were approximately similar to its aims.
June. Convened first meeting of All India Muslim League Central Parliament/Parliamentary board at Lahore. Received letter from Sir Muhammad Iqbal, calling upon him to warn Muslim Provincial Representative not to act against Muslim India's interests.
June 23. In an interview to a press Representative, said All India Muslim League would cooperate with Congress in the constitution making Committee to press the Government to replace the present constitution by another, which would be acceptable to all the people.
June 25. In a letter, Iqbal requested him to keep him abreast of his deliberations with Sikandar Hayat Khan who was out of Lahore and might-see him at Bombay.
June 29. In a letter, Shaukat Ali suggested him to extend invitation to Yasin Nuri, Barrister, in view of his influence in Ahmadabad and Gujerat.
July 3. Except for the Federation / Federal part, the GOI Act, 1935 came into force partially when its electoral provisions became operative.
July 4. M.M.S. Isphahani, Bombay, requested him for a meeting.
July 5. Presided over a meeting of 200 Muslim leaders in Bombay; prominent among them being Shaukat Ali; Husainbhoy Lalljee, Member Assembly; Sir Suleman Cassum Mitha; and Sir M. A.K. Dehlavi, Minister, Bombay After a three-hour discussion, Province, Parliament /Parliamentary Board was formed; he (Mohammed Ali Jinnah) and Sir Suleman Mitha were elected President and Secretary of the Provincial Board respectively.
July 8. In a telegram, Hamid Husain, Bhopal, informed him of the adjournment of hearing on account of Mohammed Ali Jinnah's illness. Requested him to wire next suitable date, preferably in Aug. on payment of Rs.500 daily as his fee.
S. Akhtaruddin, Registrar, Bhopal High Court, informed him that the appeal, in the case of Anwar Jehan vs. Sahibzada Mohammed Ismail Ali Khan, had been adjourned and would be fixed at his convenience during July-Aug. on payment of costs.
July 10-11. In a lengthy letter to the Nawab of Dacca, M.A.H. Isphahani, A.R. Siddiqi and Khawaja Nuruddin resigned from the United Muslim Party, Bengal.
July 13. Executive Council of the Bengal United Muslim Party invited him to visit Calcutta in connection with the coming elections.
July 16. In a letter, Maulana Ahmad Saeed, General Secretary, Jamiatul Ulama-i-Hind, informed him that in the Bengal and C.P. Provinces the Parliament/Parliamentary Boards could not be established without his presence and personal influence.
Syed Mohammed, Wakil, Bhopal, informed him that in the appeal of Anwar Jehan Begum Vs Sahibzada Mohammed Ismail Ali Khan, the HE could not agree to his (Mohammed Ali Jinnah's) telegraphic request to fix hearing on 1 Aug. as 8 Aug. had already been fixed with the consent of the other party.
July 18. M.A.H. Isphahani sent him a copy of his resignation letter from united Muslim Party. Inquired whether 6 Aug. would suit him for a visit to Calcutta.
July 19. Bombay Provincial /Presidency Muslim League Parliament /Parliamentary Board meeting, attended by 60 prominent Muslim leaders, elected a nine Member of Working Committee with Mohammed Ali Jinnah as Provincial /Presidency accepted All India Muslim League Parliament/Parliamentary Board's policy and program; and appointed a four Member of Sub-Committee, comprising Mohammed Ali Jinnah, Sir Ali Mohammed Khan Dehlavi, Husainbhoy Lalljee and Mohammed Suleman Cassum Mitha.
July 26. (?) Had a five-hour meeting with Members of Central Parliament/Parliamentary Board who arrived at Bombay for the formation of the Provincial Parliament/Parliamentary Board, after which their differences were reconciled. Said, he hoped to visit U.P. in the middle of Aug.
July 31. Malik Barkat Ali suggested to him that as Fazl-i-Husain was no more on the All India Muslim League's Parliament/Parliamentary Board, Maulana Zafar Ali Khan be taken in his place.
Aug. 2. Working Committee of Muslim League Parliament/Parliamentary Board, Bombay President held its first meeting under his presidentship. It approved the draft manifesto with some amendments and asked prospective candidates for All India Muslim League tickets to send in their applications by 13 Sept.
Aug. 6. Editor, Siyasat, an Urdu daily from Lahore, requested him to send a message for publication in the special issue entitled "Afghanistan Number".
Aug. 12-13. All India Students' Conference at Lucknow was inaugurated by Jawarharlal Nehru and presided over by Mohammed Ali Jinnah. Jawarharlal Nehru characterized the communal problem as a "nuisance", saying that such problems were generally made to crop up in subject countries by the rulers.
In his presidential address on 12 Aug., Mohammed Ali Jinnah deplored the lack of a common platform in the country where the best minds of all communities could meet and devise ways and means to solve the various and patently insoluble problems, Agreed with Jawarharlal Nehru in his exhortation to students not to indulge in aggressive politics, but, as leaders of tomorrow, to keep themselves abreast of world problems. Exhorted students not to be led away by emotions but probe Deep into problems and face realities; to cultivate toleration and fellow-feeling, and thereby minimize regrettable differences and pave the way for the ultimate goal of independence. Affirmed that he would not mind a revolution, even bloodshed, if it brought self-government within 24 hours.
The Conference proceedings were marked by some unsavory incidents, which subsequently prompted the few Muslim students attending it to found the All India Muslim Students' Federation. During Jawarharlal Nehru's inaugural speech, when the Muslim students demanded a recess for Maghrib prayers, the Hindu students began protesting and yelling. During Mohammed Ali Jinnah's speech when he declared that the Congress was a predominantly Hindu body, while the Muslim, who had a separate identity, were represented by All India Muslim League, he was "booed and hooted", and there was shouting, but he remained calm and unperturbed. After it had died down, he repeated in clear, ringing tones, "I say, the Congress is a Hindu body and the All India Muslim League represents the Muslim". After the Conference the Muslim students including Mohammed Noman, Wajid Bakhsh Qadri, and Rahat Saeed Chatari saw him, and the first steps towards the formation of the All India Muslim Students' Federation were taken.
Aug. 13. Informed Isphahani about his arrival at Calcutta on 15 Aug.
Aug. 14. Lucknow Municipal Corp. presented him with an address of welcome and held a civic reception for him.
Aug. 15. Addressing a gathering of 400 Muslim reps. from all the diets at Lucknow exhorted them to forget there past differences and work for Muslim unity under the All India Muslim Leagues' flag.
Announced communal and inter-communal unity to be as All India Muslim Leagues' aim, in a meeting of U.P Muslim.
Aug. 17-21. Visited Bengal Province and met prominent Muslim leaders including A. K. Fazlul Haq and Khawaja Nazimuddin with a view to unite Muslim political organizations of Bengal. Fazlul Haq agreed to dissolve his Proja Party but after Mohammed Ali Jinnah's return from Bengal went back on the compromise formula to unite three Muslim Organizations in Bengal under All India Muslim League's auspices.
Aug. 17. Arrived at Calcutta and was accorded a rousing reception by about 1,000 Muslim at Howrah railway station. Those who received him included Fazl-ul-Haq, Isphahani, H S. Suhrawardy, Maulana Akram Khan, Khawaja Nooruddin, Haji Adamjee Dawood, Abdul Jabbar Wahidi (Editor, Asr-i-Jadid), and J. C. Gupta.
Aug. 18. Private Secretary to the Bengal Governor informed him that He would be glad to renew his acquaintance with him at 12:20 p.m. on 20 Aug. during his visit to Calcutta.
Aug. 19. Explained the aims of the All India Muslim League Parliament/Parliamentary Board to a gathering of students in Calcutta.
Aug. 20. Was presented a welcome address by Islamia College Union, Calcutta. Declared that the All India Muslim Leagues' goal was to bring about solidarity in Muslim ranks. Held talks with Krishak Proja Samity Leaders headed by Fazlul Haq, after which reconciliation was effected between them and the All India Muslim League.
Attended Bengal Provincial /Presidency Muslim League Council meeting in the evening.
Was accorded a spontaneous reception at Town Hall, Calcutta.
Aug. 21. Participated in Juma prayers at Masjid-i-Nakhuda, Calcutta; went round the mosque and met the Imam and Mufti.
Addressing a crowded meeting of Calcutta University students at Asutosh Hall Calcutta University said, "India's salvation lies in the unity of all communities especially Hindu and Muslim ". "We want a free India and an India that has the Government in its own hands." Urged students (of all denominations) to exchange views, develop "lifelong friendship", and "find a solution of the problems of unity as statesmen and practical politicians.
Shyama Prasad Mukherji, Vice Chancellor, presided over the meeting. Later attended a reception in his honor.
Postponed his departure from Calcutta since his negotiations with various Muslim leaders and parties for forging a united front had not been completed.
Aug. 23. In a letter, Iqbal informed him of the compromise formula between the All India Muslim League Parliament/Parliamentary Board and the Unionists, and sought his opinion and suggestions. Inquired about the terms of compromise between the Haq's proja party and the All India Muslim League Parliament/Parliamentary Board, which he had brought about in Bengal.
Aug. 26. In an interview at Calcutta, emphasized "the complete unity" achieved by Bengal Muslim as a result of a tripartite agreement arrived at between Krishak Proja Party, United Muslim party and Provincial /Presidency Muslim League, which he had helped to bring about.
Aug. 29. Arrived at Bombay. In a statement, said that while forming the Provincial Board they would not compromise with basic principles because All India Muslim League would consists of "progressive patriotic and independent men" with the object of serving not only "Muslim but India as a whole". Denied report being spread by some circles that All Bengal Proja Party was not willing to join the All India Muslim League Parliament/Parliamentary Board. Giving his expressions relating to his tour of U.P. and Bengal said that the All India Muslim League would get the "fullest backing" from "progressive and independent Muslim" and almost all Sections of politically "minded Muslim ".
Aug. 30. In a letter to Syed Hamid Husain, Indian tutor to Sahibzada Mohammed Ismail Khan, Tonk, Rajputana, informed him that traveling expenses had to be paid, apart from his normal fee per day for appearing in a case; also that the minimum loss owing to the sudden adjournment of the case was Rs.3, 000; (on 25 Sept. he informed Hamid Husain that the case had been won).
Sept. 3. In a Letter, Francis H. Browne, Sussex informed him of the circumstances, which led to the final closure of the school where his daughter, Dina, was a student. Informed him of Dina's exam results.
Sept. 10. Asked Government benches about the fact that "His Majesty's Government have issued a communiqué threatening to declare martial law and troops have already been dispatched to Palestine".
Participated in Assembly debate on Indian Companies (Amendment) Bill as it emerged from Select Committee. Report; asked whether at that stage he could move for abolition of managing agency system; infuriated, Sir Nripendra Sircar made attack on him.
Sept. 11. Asked Treasury Benches about matters relating to recommendations of Royal Commission on Agriculture. Asked whether Government noted sentiments of Indian Muslim, manifested by public meeting against sending troops to Palestine.
Participated in Assembly debate on Indian Companies (Amendment) Bill (clause 2) and voted against amendment in this clause.
Sept. 12. In a letter, requested Allah Bakhsh Yusufi to apprise him of the situation regarding constitutional reforms in the NorthWest Frontier Province.
Sept. 14. Asked Treasury Benches: "Are the Government of India aware that Great Britain as the mandatory power is carrying out its mandate in a way, which must result in the destruction of the Arabs?" On behalf of Government, Sir Henry Craik answered in the negative.
Sept. 14-18. Participated in the Indian Legislative Assembly debate on the various clauses of Indian Companies (Amendment) Bill.
Sept. 19. Reviewed working of the All India Muslim League's Parliament/Parliamentary Board since its inception, at Board meeting, Simla.
Sept. 20-30. Participated in Assembly discussion on various clauses of Indian Companies (Amendment) Bill.
Oct. 1. Participated in Assembly debate on Dr. Khan Sahib's Resolution regarding interference from Public Servants in ensuing elections.
Oct. 2-6. Participated in Indian Legislative Assembly discussion on clause 42 of the Indian Companies (Amendment) Bill. Opposed the amendment saying that he wanted steps to be taken to ensure that Indian accountants should be able to pass the examination in India in order to acquire the same status as Chartered Accountants in England.
Oct. 7. In a letter, Hakim Fateh Mohammed Sehwani, Karachi apprised him about Sindh politics.
Oct. 10. Arrived at Lahore. Initiated negotiations with Sir Sikandar Hayat Khan and his Unionist Party leaders with a view to persuading them to join the All India Muslim League.
Oct. 11. Launched election campaign in Lahore. Addressed a mammoth meeting and appealed to Punjab Muslim to vote for the Muslim League nominees, and to stand shoulder to shoulder with Muslim in the rest of the country.
Oct. 14. At a meeting of students in Lajpat Rai Hall, Lahore, advised his audience to postpone the settlement of the separate vs. joint electorates problem and first attend to the problem of "sending men of advance political views" to the Legislative Assembly, saying that "if the intelligentsia of the Punjab are not careful, believe me the ministry will be formed by those who will merely carry out the Gov.'s orders".
Oct. 17. Sent telegram to Agha Syed Lal Badshah, intimating him about his arrival at Peshawar. (He was staying at Hotel Falettis, Lahore.)
Oct. 18-24. Visited Peshawar to organize Muslim in the North West Frontier Province was accorded a warm welcome at Peshawar railway station by about 400 persons, including about 30 Khaksars and 78 boy scouts, and Sahibzada Sir Abdul Qaiyum, Ghulam Samdani, Pir Bakhsh, Lal Badshah, Chand Badshah, Mohammed Usman Naswari, Rahim Bakhsh, Ataullah and Abdul Haye. Taken out in a procession, reaching Sahibzada Qaiyum's residence at Mundiberi in about two hours.
Oct. 18. Met Ghulam Mohammed Lundkhwar, Abdul Qaiyum Khan, Qasim Shah Mian and Dr. C .C. Ghosh in the evening.
In an interview to the press, expressed his earnest desire for organization and solidarity among Muslim.
Oct. 19. Visited Edward College, Peshawar, at the invitation of Muslim students of the College. In his address, dilated on the political awakening in the North West Frontier Province, and said that the purpose of his visit to the North West Frontier Province was to apprise the Muslim as to how to protect their rights under the 1935 Act.
In his speech at a public meeting at Shahibagh under the auspices of Independent Party and presided over by Agha Lal Badshah, exhorted the audience which included all communities, to forge unity in their ranks, merge themselves into one solid group and send their best men to the assembly.
Oct. 20. Addressed students at Islamia College on Khyber Union's invitation; advised students to advance themselves politically and educationally. At their request, agreed to become honorary life-Member of Khyber Union and signed the membership register.
Oct. 21-22. Visited Landikotal and Torkham at the invitation of Malik Murad Khan Shinwari and Malik Shaida Khan Shinwari; the latter hosted a lunch for him. Photographed at the Torkham border with workers. Felt sick and had a temperature on his return journey; could not attend the tea hosted in his honor by Sahibzada Sir Abdul Qaiyum.
Oct. 23. Attended Juma prayer in Masjid Mahabat Khan, wearing a fez.
Oct. 24. Met Abdul Wadood Sarhandi and others who apprised him of All India Muslim League's chances in forthcoming elections.
Left Peshawar in the evening; seen off at railway station by about 50 persons.
Nov. 1. Received a copy of Resolution, authorizing him to call a meeting of the All India Muslim League Parliament/Parliamentary Board Bengal, soon after Eid-ul-Fitr.
Nov. 3. In an interview to pressmen at Bombay, released the correspondence exchanged with Fazlul Haq and the reasons for the termination of his membership from the All India Muslim League.
Nov. 14-15. After a prolonged sitting, Bombay President All India Muslim League Parliament/Parliamentary Board selected 26 candidates for the 30, Bombay Assembly and five Council seats, and postponed selection of the remaining candidates to the next meeting.
Dec. 4. In a letter, Mirza S.M. Ansari, Azamgarh, expressed his desire to serve under him, so that he could be groomed up as a useful servant of the Muslim
Dec. 7. In a telegram, Shaikh Abdul Majid, Karachi informed him of the convening of a Conference on 2n Dec for setting up the All India Muslim Leagues' Provincial Parliament/Parliamentary Board under his presidentship. Sought J's concurrence.
Suhrawardy requested him to visit Calcutta at least for a week and four the Province required as to the time and date of his arrival, and the period of his stay.
Dec. 8. In a letter, Iqbal, President, Punjab Provincial Parliament /Parliamentary Board requested him to visit Punjab before the polls to achieve maximum success.
Dec. 9. Manager, the Imperial Publishing Co., Lahore, in a reminder, requested him for his latest photograph and bibliographical notes to be inserted in H.I. M. King George V and the Indian Empire, or presentation to King Edward VIII and the Queen Mother Mary on the occasion of the Coronation ceremony in May 1937.
Dec. 15. In a note, Mohammed Ali Jinnah appreciated the withdrawal of M.I. Raoji from East Khandesh constituency and Mohammed Suleman Cassum Mitha from Bombay constituency of their candidature in the larger interest of Muslim Nominated Cassum Mitha as a candidate for East Khandesh constituency and Husain A. Bag Mohammed for Bombay constituency.
In a letter, Cassum Mitha informed him of the withdrawal of his candidature for Bombay South Muslim constituency, to which the All India Muslim League had nominated him.
Addressing a meeting held under the auspices of Muslim Students Union, Bombay, said "When an issue comes, wherever we are, either in the legislature or outside, we will never desert the national cause to fight for the country". Said, "separate electorates would continue till the time Hindu and Muslim ceased thinking as Hindu and Muslim ".
Dec. 16 Mohammed Suleman Cassum Mitha sent him back Mohammed Ali Jinnah's note nominating Mitha officially from the East Khandesh Muslim constituency and Husain Beg Mohammed for the Bombay South.
Dec. 21. Received a telegram from Moulvi Abdul Haq, Anjuman-i-Taraqqi-i-Urdu, Delhi, and saying, "All India Urdu Conference at Delhi 29 and 30 Dec Your participation very helpful to national cause. Kindly attend or favor message."
Dec. 24. Manzoor Ahmad, Amritsar, greeted him on his birthday, and lamented at the wretchedness of the "poor" Muslim community of which Mohammed Ali Jinnah was "the only selfless leader to steer them to the shore".
Dec. 27. In a telegram Khwaja Nazimuddin informed him that his presence in Bengal by 3 Jan. was essential. Expressed belief that a grand victory was sure for them.