June 24
Government Meeting
The Government held its meeting under the chairmanship of Noe Zhordania to discuss the appointment of Mates of Ministers. The meeting decreed to prohibit all provinces to export wheat from Georgia.
October 4
New Name of the Legislative Council
The National Council’s meeting debated the new name of the Legislative Council. The proposition of the Social Democrats was upheld, and the Legislative Council was renamed the Parliament of Georgia. Noe Zhordania commented, “In that we renamed the National Council into Parliament, it did not turn into a parliament. Essentially, it remained the National Council.”
October 8
National Council Renamed
The National Council was renamed into the Parliament of Georgia. Noe Zhordania explained that renaming would not cause changes in its functions.
November 2
Workers’ Convention
The People’s House hosted the Workers’ Convention with Noe Zhordania as a rapporteur.
November 10
Conference of the Transcaucasian Republics
Noe Zhordania opened the Conference of Representatives of the Transcaucasian Republics.
December 1
Six Months Anniversary of the Restoration of Independence
The six month anniversary of the restoration of Georgia’s independence was celebrated with a folk festival in the capital and a festive procession organized by the students of the Tbilisi State University from the university to the House of Government. Prime Minister Noe Zhordania and the Government’s members addressed the audience.
December 19
Extraordinary Parliament Meeting
Because of Armenia’s incursion, the Parliament of Georgia held an extraordinary meeting, with Chairman of the Government Noe Zhordania, Army Minister Grigol Giorgadze, and Commander Valiko Jugheli of the National Guard, other MPs, and representatives of national minorities delivering speeches. They unanimously condemned the attack and called for strengthening defense.
December 23
Rally
A large group of seasoned soldiers from the Gori Province arrived in Tbilisi, marching in military formation. They were joined by the local population in a rally proceeding to the Palace where they were greeted by Chairman of the Government Noe Zhordania and Interior Minister Noe Ramishvili.
December 25
The Law on the Muslim Community for Georgia
The Parliament of Georgia and Chairman of the Government Noe Zhordania adopted the Law on the Muslim Community for Georgia granting autonomy to Adjara within the republic of Georgia.
January 14
Festive Parade
A festive parade was held in from of the Palace of the Government to celebrate victory in the war with Armenia. Veterans of the war participated in the parade, which also featured army equipment. After the parade, airplanes flew over the Palace of the Government. The parade was supervised by Chairman of the Government Noe Zhordania.
February 15
Meeting with Forrestier-Walker
Noe Zhordania held a meeting with Commander Forrestier-Walker of the British Armies in the Caucasus, who practically prohibited the Georgian side from attacking Denikin who had just entered the Gagra District.
March 18
Constituent Assembly Meeting
The Constituent Assembly held a meeting putting Noe Zhordania in charge of forming and leading a new Cabinet.
March 21
Election to the Office of Chairman of the Government
The Constituent Assembly elected Noe Zhordania to the Office of Chairman of the Government who also served as the Supreme representative of the Republic of Georgia.
April 4
The death of Andreika Zhordania
Andreika Zhordania, Noe Zhordania’s third son, passed away.
April 5
Andreika Zhordania’s Body Transported
The body of Andreika Zhordania was transported from Tbilisi to Lanchkhuti. The viewing was attended by members of the Government and Constituent Assembly of Georgia, as well as ordinary citizens.
April 6
Letters of Sympathy
Chairman of the Government Noe Zhordania received letters of sympathy over the death of his son, Andreika Zhordania, from representatives of the Georgian Government, local self-governments, and armed forces.
May 3
Festive Prayer Service
At noon, the Polish community celebrated a festive prayer service to commemorate the May 3 Constitution of Poland. The service was attended by Chairman of the Government Noe Zhordania, Foreign Minister Evgeni Gegechkori, Deputy Chairman of the Constituent Assembly Alexandre Lomtatidze, and some members of the Government and Constituent Assembly.
May 28
Telegram to the Armenian Government
Chairman of the Georgian Government Noe Zhordania sent a telegram to the Chairman of the Government of the Republic of Armenia Khatisov, in which he offered help amid famine. “In reaffirming my sincere desire and our commitment to lending a helping hand to Armenia by ensuring transit for food supplies, I request from you to respond rapidly and issue a decree on the timely unloading and return of railroad cars presently found within the Republic of Armenia,” the telegram reads.
June 5
Delegation of the National Council of Armenians
The delegation of the National Council of Armenians held a meeting with Chairman of the Georgian Government Noe Zhordania and requested permit to hold elections to the National Council of Armenians. The meeting also discussed the state of affairs of the Armenians in the Sochi and Sokhumi Districts. The delegation appealed to the Chairman of the Government to delegate a commission to study the conditions of the Armenians in these districts.
September 7
Delegation of Georgia’s Muslim Community
A special railroad train delivered to Tbilisi the Chairman and representatives of the Council of Georgia’s Muslim Community to secure the approval of the Decree on the Council. At the station, they were greeted by members of the Government and Constituent Assembly of the Republic of Georgia, and the City Mayor. The representatives of Adjara’s population had previously held a meeting with Chairman of the Government Noe Zhordania.
September 10
Reception Honoring Nasib Bek Usubbekov
Noe Zhordania attended a reception at the Georgian Club honoring Chairman of the Azerbaijani Government Nasib Bek Usubbekov visiting Tbilisi.
December 18
Report in Sakartvelos Respublika Newspaper
Sakartvelos Respublika (Georgian Republic) published Noe Zhordania’s report on foreign and domestic policies, relations with neighboring nations, domestic activities, and the state of affairs in the judiciary and economy.
December 28
The Palace of Proletariat Opens
Tbilisi’s proletariat held an opening ceremony to celebrate the opening of its palace adorned with red flags and garlands. At noon, the hall was packed with workers, and the event was attended by representatives of the Constituent Assembly and Government, also representatives of Tbilisi’s self-government. Noe Zhordania delivered a speech.
February 8
Noe Zhordania’s bust
Sculptor Iakob Nikoladze completed working on Noe Zhordania’s bust.
February 15
Telegram from Azerbaijan
Chairman of the Government Noe Zhordania received a telegram from the Tatars living in the south-western section of Azerbaijan, in which they complained about Armenian attacks and urged Zhordania, “For the sake of humanity and justice, do not reject us and take measures to curb Armenians’ actions along the border.”
May 1
Noe Zhordania’s Compilation of Works
The Georgian Print Partnership started publishing a compilation of works by Noe Zhordania, one volume a months at 55 maneti per copy.
May 2
Meeting of Workers’ Delegates
Zubalashvili People’s House hosted, under the chairmanship of Noe Zhordania, a joint meeting of representatives of Tbilisi Council of Workers’ Delegates and all trade unions.
May 7
Recognition of Independence from Russia
An agreement of recognition of independence was signed with Russia, and Noe Zhordania delegated Grigol Uratadze to sign the document.
May 11
Zhordania’s Telegram to Grigol Uratadze
Chairman of the Government Noe Zhordania sent a telegram to Grigol Uratadze, a member of the Constituent Assembly, congratulating him on striking a treaty and pointing out his firm belief in the elimination of all misunderstanding between Russia and Georgia.
May 20
Meeting with Kiziki Residents
Chairman of the Government Noe Zhordania met with residents of Kiziki who expressed readiness to join the Government in defending the Zakatala District. Should the Government refuse the offer, the delegates said, they would defend the district on their own.
September 17
Visit by Pontific Delegate
Noe Zhordania welcomed Pontific Delegate Morionti visiting Tbilisi.
September 26
Probing into Declining Bread Quality
Noe Zhordania assigned Gabriel Khundadze to conducting a comprehensive study of the declining quality of bread distributed among service sector employees and workers.
September 28
Meeting with Housman
Chairman of the Government Noe Zhordania held an hour-long discussion with Housman, a member of the European Socialists’ delegation.
October 3
Day of Karl Kautsky
Tbilisi’s proletariat held an opening ceremony to celebrate the opening of its palace adorned with red flags and garlands. At noon, the hall was packed with workers, and the event was attended by representatives of the Constituent Assembly and Government, also representatives of Tbilisi’s self-government. Noe Zhordania delivered a speech.
October 31
The People’s University Opens
The opening ceremony of the People’s University was attended, among others, by Noe Zhordania and Karl Kautsky.
December 1
Reporting to the Constituent Assembly’s Meeting
Noe Zhordania, at the Constituent Assembly’s meeting, delivered a report on the draft Constitution. According to him, the goal was to create a constitution ensuring a Unitarian democratic republic, distribution of rights between central institutions, the people, and local government bodies.
December 2
Convention of the Union of Cooperatives
The first convention of delegate of the Georgian Union of Cooperatives elected Head of Government Noe Zhordania as its Honorary Chairman.
January 10
Certificate of Trust
German Ambassador Rauscher handed the Certificate of Trust to Noe Zhordania.
January 19
Conference of the Workers’ Party
At the Conference of the Workers’ Social Democratic Party of Georgia, Noe Zhordania delivered a report on Party Discipline. According to Zhordania, what undermined party discipline was the emergence of the opposition force gathering around Akhali Skhivi newspaper.
January 30
List of Items Handed to the Defense Fund
Sakhalkho Sakme newspaper published a list of items donated to the Defense Fund by prominent statespersons and their families. For example, Noe Zhordania donated a silver fork.
February 6
Big Celebration
A big celebration was held in Tbilisi to commemorate Georgia’s de jure recognition. The city was adorned with flowers and national flags.
February 21
Second Verdun
At the Constituent Assembly’s meeting, Noe Zhordania—unable, similar to the members of the Constituent Assembly, to hold back his excitement over the recent victories near Tbilisi—referred to Tbilisi as a Second Verdun.
February 24
Leaving Tbilisi
The Georgian army started to retreat. Zhordania left Tbilisi on the last departing train, subsequently spending two days in Kutaisi, and then settling in Batumi.
March 17
Leaving Georgia
Zhordania, in the company of the Government’s members, left Georgia on a ship.
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