File 1377/1905 Pt 2 'Perso-Baluch Frontier: Border Meetings' [‎59v] (114/224)

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(d) That the Ala-ul-Mulk at Kerman has consented, and agieed to by
the Charbar meeting, that another meeting will take place at Pismu
between the British and Persian authorities in January 1906, tof
settlement of all outstanding cases, three months’ notice of this
meeting to be given by both Persian and British Governments to
all concerned.
4 With reference to proposal (^), the Native vernacular writer The lowest of the four classes into which East India Company civil servants were divided. A Writer’s duties originally consisted mostly of copying documents and book-keeping. at Charbar,
Mulla Musa, has been sent by me with the Zahir-us-Sultan He reports up 10
date from near Bampur that only seven cases have been settled, but as the Za hir«
us-Sultan has been removed nothing further will be done pending arrival of the
new Governor. The Karguzar of Mohamirerah has also sent a munshi A term used in the Middle East, Persia and South Asia to refer to a secretary, assistant or amanuensis. Munshis were employed in the British administration in the Gulf. with
the Zahir us-Sultan to watch the cases.
5. Further report is unnecessary, as the translations of the documents
forwarded explain fully the result of the meeting.
6 Mr. Pinsent, the officer in charge of the Charbar Station, acting as my
deputy, has rendered most excellent service during the protracted enquiry of forty
days, and the Nazim of Mekran, through his firm, tactful and patient behavi-
our towards the Persian officials, has effected the excellent resuks reported;
and 1 would strongly recommend both for handsome presents in recognition of
their services.
h His Excellency the Karguzar of Mohammerah rendered valuable asistance
as Mamoor, his long and frequent telegrams to Tehran resulted in several strong-
ly worded messages from the Prime Minister and other high Persian officials,
thus facilitating the work in hand. Throughout the enquiry he backed up the
Nazim in every way, and was always favourably disposed towards us. I would
recommend a present be given him.
8. His Highness the Zahir-us-Sultan in the long run did well, his behaviour
throughout was courteous. He took upon himself as much responsibility as
could be expected of one in his difficult position. I have no doubt he would have
carried out every agreement entered into if he had been retained in his position.
It is left to be seen whether his successor will be ordered or pressed by the Ker
man authorities to carry out these agreements.
9. Sardar Leader of a tribe or a polity; also refers to a military rank or title given to a commander of an army or division. Mehrab Khan, Chief of Kej, and Munshi A term used in the Middle East, Persia and South Asia to refer to a secretary, assistant or amanuensis. Munshis were employed in the British administration in the Gulf. Jhanda Khan of the
Nazim’s staff, gave good assistance: the former with his advice as an experienced
Sardar Leader of a tribe or a polity; also refers to a military rank or title given to a commander of an army or division. of Mekran, and the latter in composing and writing out the numerous
documents that have been drawn up. Mulla Musa, the Charbar Station vernacu
lar letter- writer The lowest of the four classes into which East India Company civil servants were divided. A Writer’s duties originally consisted mostly of copying documents and book-keeping. , also did very well, and 1 would recommend them for presents
suitable to their positions.
10. As I have only one munshi A term used in the Middle East, Persia and South Asia to refer to a secretary, assistant or amanuensis. Munshis were employed in the British administration in the Gulf. in my office, and the political work was very
heavy during the Charbar meeting and subsequently, I have had to get the cor
respondence clerk in my office to work after office hours to help him. bor the
services rendered by him I wish to give him a present of Rs. 30, which I beg you
will sanction.
11. Captain Haworth, the British Consul at Kerman, will be furnished with
a full report of the meeting, and the documents in the vernacular which the
Nazim submitted in duplicate.
Report of the meeting held at Charbar during the months of April and May
1905 .
Translation of a Murasila No. 227 , dated the 7 th May 1905 .
From—The Nazim of Mekran, Charbar,
To—The Officer in Political charge, Mekran Coast, Karachi.
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After compliments .—I beg to inform you that I left Turbat for Charbar
under the orders of the Political Agent A mid-ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Agency. , Kalat and yours, the action taken by me
in your cases with the Governor of Baluchistan, and the Karguzar of Moham
merah and the special Mamoor of Persia, is as follows. Two lists (copies) of