"ملف [XI C/ ١٦] التحية الملكية بالمدافع التي يطلقها السلطان في المناسبات السنوية البريطانية" [و‎‎٩] (٣٢/١٧)

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Slips t.iat t'aey intend to fire a royal salute in. celebration
of the occasion. It has at the same time been suggested by
I.B.M'e Consul to '{is "Tighness that a salute should also be
fired from 'Tis '{ighness* saluting battery in celebration of fck
the anniversary.Time not admitting of discussion before the
fact,His 'Tighress has complied on both occasions, but at the
same time, on the last occasion, he pointed out in a private
and friendly way that old prec edent only provided for the
firing of two Royg d Salutes and the payment of two ceremonial
visits; and that the recognition of a third anniversary in-
-volving the incidence of 2 Royal Salutes so soon after one
another was a little inconvenient and was also calculated to
lead to demurs from other Consuls; he acoordiiigly requested,
as you will remember, during your last visit to liuacat,tliat
a conv«nieat opportunity be taken to represent tne matter
to higher authority, with a view, If possible, to the British
anniversaries being restricted to Proclamation Day,January
1st, and His Majesty the King's Birthday,Juno 3rd.
T Hicn now have the honour to submit the matter for
favour of reference to Government.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Political Age^t ar.d 't.B.M's consul,Muscat.