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. Telegram P., No. S. 719, dated the 8th September 1914.
From-^-The Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign and Political
Department, Simla,
To—His Britannic Majesty's Minister, Tehran.
■VVe have received a report from Maskat, to the effect that German
Mission comprising three Turks, three Germans and 12 servants proceeded about
commencement of the war via country north of Baghdad to Tehran where
they intended to pay Court of Persia their respects and then proceed to
Afghanistan. It is said that Mission is carrying a letter to Amir from German
Emperor. Can any confirmation of this report be obtained by you ? If so,
kindly let us know which route is being followed by Mission and what steps
are, in your opinion, practicable to intercept them.
From— Messrs. MacKinnon, Mackenzie, & Co., Limited, Calcutta,
To—The Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign and Political Depart-
Your telegram 334 W., to-day. Owing scarcity tonnage, are giving
mails Bombay Gulf preference, but will endeavour arrange extra tonnage for
dates.
Telegram P., No, 212, dated (ana received) the 8th September 1914.
From—The Political Agent, Maskat,
To The Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign and Political Depart
ment (repeated to the Political Resident in the Persian Gulf).
Please refer to my telegram No. 211, dated the 7th instant. Police
Inspector was informed to-day by a British subject, who is an employe of
Syad Yusuf and Abdul Kadir, that he had been informed 25 days ago that
Amir had been advised by Germany that present crisis offers favourable
opportunity for offensive action being taken against India by Afghanistan.
Telegram, No. H. 731, dated the 8th September 1914.
Prom The Secretary to the Government of India, Marine Department,
To—The Political Resident, Bushire.
Your telegram of 5 th September, No. 1060, to Foreign and Political
Department. Government of India do not desire to purchase Seistan s
cargo of coal for Persian Gulf coaling station.
Copy of the above forwarded to the Foreign and Political Department,
with reference to their 328 W., dated the 7th September 1914.
Telegram P., dated the 8th (received 9th) September 1914.
From—His Britannic Majesty's Ambassador at Constantinople,
To His Excellency the Viceroy, Simla.
Bis Maiesty’s Representative at Baghdad has been informed by me that
you approve his paying exemption tax of Native Agent. This is with reference
to your telegram No. 708.
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Telegram, dated (and received) the 8th September 1914.
ment.
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No. H. 731, dated Simla, the 6th September 1914 (Confidential).
Endorsed by Marine Department.