ملف ١٩١٦/٣٣٦٠ الجزء ١ "مراسلات بلاد فارس (١٩١٦-١٩١٧)" [و‎‎٢‎٠] (٨٠٤/٤٤)

Telegram P., No. 36, dated the 10th (received 11th) September 1917, i
From—His Majesty's Consul-General, Ispahan,
To—-His Majesty's Minister, Tehran (repeated Basrah, 158 to Tehran).
Noel’s telegrams 405 and 11.
Zugmeyer’s diary shows Zafar did far more for us and, against our enemies
than we supposed and I have always held that in view of course pursued by late
Consul we could hardly have expected more,of him. At present he appears to
be our only friend amongst Khans and I think it would be a pity to throw
him over. , <f , .
He was much encouraged by the telegram of congratulation which
you sent him on his agreeing to accept Illkhaniship and has been much dis
heartened by recent absence of support from us. He has written and sent mess*
ages to me on this subject more than once and informed me that he was only
waiting Noel’s arrival to tender his resignation but I believe this danger
has been averted for the present. I think that he well deserves the support
suggested.
Suggested threat to Mohtasham and Murtaza Quli Khan is well deserved
owing not only to their intrigues against Zafar but also to their continued
depredations in villages of Zil-es-Sultan’s family. Similar hint might suffice
to bring Tehran Khans to their senses which appears to me to be necessary for
intrigues in which they and Mohtasham and Murtaza Quli are engaged are
not merely outcome of dissatisfaction with Zafar but are directed against us and
existing regime in Persia. I hope to be able to let you have further inform
ation on this subject in a day or two.
(7)
Telegram R., No. 417, dated the 10th (received Hth) September 1917.
From— Captain Noel, Ispahan,
To—The Hon'ble the Political Resident in the Persian Gulf, Basrah.
Khans are prepared to hand over provisioning of caravansarais on
Bakhtiari itoad to Lynch. As possible basis of agreement they suggest
company should be formed and capital subscribed in equal shares by them
selves and Lynch. Khans will hand over all caravansarais to Lynch and
give them monopoly of sale of fodder.
They suggest Lynch should send fully accredited agents to discuss terms
with them.
As above concession is one we have (strived) for years to obtain, I
trust every encouragement be given to Lynch to take up question in earnest.
Telegram R%, No. 6454, dated the 11th September 1917.
From—The Hon'ble the Political Resident in the Persian Gulf, Basrah,
To— Captain Noel, Ispahan.
Your telegram 417. I presume this is likewise addressed to Minister ard
that you are taking action with Lynch. If you wish action to he taken at this
end please make specific proposals.
(9)
Telegram R., No. 414, dated the 10th (received 11th) September 1917.
From— Captain Noel, Ispahan,
To—The Hon'ble the Political Resident in the Persian Gulf, Basrah.
Reference Ispahan telegram 35 of September 7th.