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Telegram, dated the 28th October 1903.
From—His Excellency the Viceroy, Simla,
To— Sir A. Hardinge, His Britannic Majesty’s Minister, Tehran.
I have been carefully through programme and regret it is impossible to
alter it, because I have to be back at Karachi on given date in order to proceed
to Eajputana to install an Indian Prince also on fixed date. This can only
be done by return at full speed from Bushire to India. If journey is broken
up in manner proposed these arrangements will be impracticable. Please ex
press my sincere regrets to the Persian Government, and my desire, subject to
above, to meet convenience of Governor-General of Ears in every possible way.
Telegram, dated the 28th October 1903.
From—The Foreign Secretary, Simla,
To—The Political Agent at Maskat, Maskat.
The following is suggested as programme for Viceroy’s visit. Please tele
graph if approved.
November 18 th arrive via Oman Coast at 11 A. M.
Sultan’s visit at 12 noon. Viceroy and small party will lunch at Residency
at 2 p. m. View dances on beach and receive address from British residents
after lunch. Return visit 4 p. M. Dinner on board at 8 p. H. Eireworks on
shore after dinner.
November Darbar on Argonaut at 10 or 11 a. m. as most con
venient to you.
Telegram, No. 2586-E. A., dated the 28th October 1903.
From—The Foreign Secretary, Simla,
To—The Political Resident, Bushire.
Please communicate following to Burton. Begins :—Viceroy would like
to make acquaintance of Sheikh of Muhammerah during forthcoming visit to
Gulf. Regrets that he is unable to proceed himself to Muhammerah, but has
suggested to Sir A. Hardinge who agrees that Sheikh might be invited to
meet him at Bushire. Viceroy will arrive there on 2nd December. Please
communicate this invitation to Sheikh and jbrmg him with you. Ends. What
present would you recommend for Sheikh and if C.I.Es. are given to Koweit
and Bahrein should he receive same ?
Telegram, dated the 28th October 1903.
From — Mr. Grant Duff, Tehran,
To—His Excellency the Viceroy.
Shah quite understands that, owing to reasons given in your telegram of
27 th October, Viceroy will not be able to stay at the residence which His
Majesty has provided at Bushire. The Persian Government, however, hope
that Viceroy will consider house provided as his official residence, where he will
receive visitors on land.. This will enable Governor-General of Ears to pay
Viceroy first visit. If Viceroy has not an official residence provided by Persian
Government, the latter wish following change to be made in programme ;
Governor-General of. Ears to receive Viceroy at lauding place, and to
proceed together to Persian Government House, where former will* receive
Viceroy.
Persian Government expect immediate answer. Repeated to Minister at
Ispahan.
Telegram, dated the 28th October 1903.
From — Sir A. Hardinge, His Britannic Majesty’s Minister, Tehran,
To—His Excellency the Viceroy.
Mr. Grant Duff, who acts for me, while absent in Tehran, has communi
cated explanations in your two telegrams of yesterday to Persian Government.