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As regards Haidar Khan to defend Bandar Big against attack is out of
the question. We should offer to remove Haidar Khan and his family for the
time being to an asylum in India or Basrah if Bandar Big is seriously
threatened.
^ As regards Bakhtiaris and Mohammerah, I support the proposals put
forward in Sir Cox’s telegram No. 1082 B., though there seems little hope of
the former cordially co-operating with us, and I recommend that he be
authorised to negotiate on these lines as to steps to be taken in the event of the
outbreak of war but that he should be careful not to commit us too deeply
should war be avoided and the situation improve.
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Telegram R., No. 1105 B., dated (and received) the 14th May 1915.
Prom—The Hon'ble Lieutenant-Colonel Sir Percy Cox, K.C.I.E., C.S.L,
Political Resident A senior ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul General) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Residency. in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. , Basrah,
To—The Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign and Political Depart
ment, Simla.
My telegram, No. 1093 B. Following telegrams from Shiraz :—
First begins. My telegram No. 135. Aangman tells me that he does
not take order in question very seriously. Be seems to think that it is intend
ed merely as a demonstration, or protest, to bring pressure to bear on Persian
Government, to make them produce funds. He does not propose to take any
action himself until he receives further instructions.
Addressed Basrah and Bushire. Ends.
Second begins. I have spoken to Kawam who assures me that there
will be no collision between his men and gendarmerie.
Situation seems to be improving, but pro-German party is still (very ?)
active. Governor-General does nothing to check or punish agitators, and on
the contrary has been spending hours in private conterence with Wassmuss
since return of latter. Gendarmerie here are fast deteriorating, and cannot be
trusted to safeguard roads much longer, unless supplied with funds.
I trust that, in the circumstances, Persian Government will agree, at any
rate, to make Kawam responsible for order and safety at bhiraz, pending
dismissal of Governor-General. Ends.
Third begins. I gather that Wassmuss has met with no success in his | |
efforts to induce iSoulet to support German plans. *
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Telegram R., No. 1106 B., dated (and received) the 14th May 1915.
p rom The Hon'ble Lieutenant-Colonel Sir Percy Cox, K.C.I.E., C.S.L,
Political Resident A senior ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul General) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Residency. in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. , Basrah,
ip 0 iphe Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign and Political Depart
ment, Simla.
Minister’s telegram, dated 8th May, No. 161.
Following from Minister, Tehran :—
Begins. Situation is fast steadying here. Government is showing signs
of dealing hrmiy with German agitation having had part of German Minister s
baggage searched and having obtained recall of (Pugin ?) to lehran.
Addressed Shiraz, Ispahan, Bushire, Basrah,