ملف ١٩١٦/١٣٢٣ الجزء ١ "بلوشستان: الأوضاع المضطربة على الحدود الأنجلو فارسية. الإدارة المستقبلية لولايات مكران وسرهد وقلات" [و‎‎٢‎٤‎٧] (٨٩٦/٤٩١)

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Delhi, 2nd December, 1923,
Deceived 3rd December, 1923, 3 aom.
1607/S, Following finm Gould, Birjand, 302, November
A-t Mirza Muhammad Khaa formerly Chief of
Police at Se.i31-an p has been appointed Jroyernor of Duzdav
Be is the nominee of Smukat and ColquhotiJi. Officer
Commanding at Duzdap will act until he arrives from Meshed,
2, Salar Mjad leaves Birjand in a few days with
70o troops for Seiston in order to be at hand when Baluchistan
situation develops. He has beea ordered to recruit 3^
extra troops in accordance with programme
reserves decision regarding recruitment of levies
3, It seems to have been finally decided that Shaukal.
is to be permanent Governor of Persian Baluchistan and that
the policy of the Persian Government will be to order him to
explore the possibility of bringing Dost Muhammad to terms
before deciding to embark on costly military operations
_ 4,, From guarded conversations with Salar and Shaukat
if appears that we shall get into deep water if we offer to
remain at Sarhad on condition that the Persians keep out
of it. On the other hand, they would be dismayed, and
tackling of Baluchistan problem may be iMefinitely delayed
if we decide to abandon Sarhad as’sg>n[£)C^go there
Ultimate control of Baluchistan depends upon aur helping
the Persians to make a good start„ If the Agent to the
Governor^General’s objection to the maintenance of the present
arrangements
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