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'Persian Gulf Gazetteer, Historical and Political Materials, Maskat [Muscat] territory, 1872-1903' [‎61] (63/138)

The record is made up of 1 file (66 folios). It was created in 1903. It was written in English. The original is part of the British Library: India Office The department of the British Government to which the Government of India reported between 1858 and 1947. The successor to the Court of Directors. Records and Private Papers Documents collected in a private capacity. .

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supply Agent with copy of French agreement (15-2). No answer from Sultan,
and Kesident placed matters in hands of Admiral who peremptorily summoned
Sultan to come aboard flag-ship " Eclipse " at 2 p.m ., and caused " Eclipse "
to be warped broadside on to the town and shipping to be cleared out of line
of fire. Immediately after, letter arrived from Sultan with documents pur
porting to be copies of public notification published in Maskat and Matra and
of letter of cancellation (on ground of 1891 agreement) to French Consul and
of agreement with French about coalinsr place (last dated 7th March 1898).
> Resfdent decided these were not sufficient and requested Admiral to obtain
full compliance. No notice was taken of a letter from Sultan statin? a Darbar A public or private audience held by a high-ranking British colonial representative (e.g. Viceroy, Governor-General, or member of the British royal family).
had been convened and seeking to avoid visit to flag-ship. Admiral refused .
even to allow brother of Sultan on board at 1 p.m . Ultimately Sultan came
on board before 2 pm . After prolonged discussion he placed himself un
reservedly in bands of British Government and left ship under salute of
21 guns. On Itith French Consul protested in writing against cancellation
of lease and Sultan wrote Jenebeh to return flags accepted by them from foreign
powers. On 17th Sultan requested French Consul to use some person other than
Abdul Aziz, Eeuwahi, as a medium of communication, on the ground that
he could not be received into tbe Sultan's house in future. Same day Sultan
informed French Vice-Consul that he did not recognise French jurisdiction
over Maskat subjects on Maskat soil: French practice was contrary to decla
ration of 1862. On 17th Admiral called on Sultan and in afternoon at general
darbar A public or private audience held by a high-ranking British colonial representative (e.g. Viceroy, Governor-General, or member of the British royal family). , attended by all leading men of Maskat, Sultan announced renewal of
amicable relations with British Government and cancellation of agreement
with French for coaling-place, which had been entered into in forgetfulness of
rights of British Government (18-1). Instructions not to insist on public
cancellation of French agreement reached M^skat too late. Viceroy instructed
Resident that Sultan might be assured of support, including protection against
France if necessary if he continued to follow British advice. Subsidy might
be paid to him, future continuance to be dependent on friendly behaviour.
Sultan, on renewal of subsidy, should be invited to promise due regard in
future to advice of British representative Secretary of State and Foreign
Office considered public cancellation of lease a serious mistake (19-2)] (20-2).
Secretary of State, with reference to these instructions, authorised assurance of
effective support to Sultan if necessary ; but hoisting of British flag for that
purpose would be unnecessary and indefensible. Continued presence of British
Naval force at Mlaskat should be sufficient. Inquired particulars as to British
coal depot at Maskat (21-2). French Ambassador complained to Salisbury
of excessive action of British Admiral at Maskat, o£ publicity and of tone of
press. Dissented from Salisbury's view that independence of Maskat seriously
threatened if either signatory of 1862 declaration, acting as a Sovereign State,
could lease Maskat territory. Denied designs of permanent^ occupation and
objected to acquisition of coaling station in name of French^citizen. Suggest
ed France should retain acquisition and formally disclaim inferences deroga
tory to Maskat independence or suggesting establishment of French rights on
littoral (24-2). Sultan of Maskat appealed to Constantinople for help in his
differences with England. Porte not disposed to meddle in matter (24-2).
Viceroy did not dispute of treaty rights of France, but regarding her policy as
hostile protested against their exercise in unfriendly manner, where French
interests were insignificant and British interests supreme. Strongest objection
to revival of Jissa arrangement after compelling its cancellation, French in
trigues at Maskat were designed solely to annoy Great Britian and assist
Russian policy in Gulf. Parity of treaty-right, but no other parity (25-2).
French Government accepted English reading of Treaty of 1862, that neither
State might accept any cession or lease of Maskat territory, and they no longer
pressed proposal that they should keep grant of Jissa under formal assurances
excluding idea of territorial right. They wished coal dep6t on exactly same
terms as English, viz., on sufferance (27-2). Secretary of btate directed Govern
ment of India to write to Sultan expressing satisfaction at his acceding to the terms
and binding himself to abide by advice of Agent. If hereafter French Government
asked for coaling facilities British Government would not object if request were
limited to shed or sheds and carried no territorial or political rights. Result of
recent action combined with such procedure should be to establish for future,

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The file consists of Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. Gazetteer, Historical and Political Materials, Maskat Territory, 1872-1903 (Simla: G C Press, 1903).

The Gazetteer summarises events in Oman, Gwadur [Gwadar], Dhofar, and Zanzibar on a year-by-year basis, and has separate sections on Maskat [Muscat], again on a year-by-year basis, covering: British policy; Zanzibar subsidy and British loans; protection of British subjects; British extra-territorial jurisdiction; British Government establishments and property; trade and customs; and sanitary matters. The text contains references to original letters, telegrams, and other documents (not included), which are indicated by numbers in brackets.

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Pagination: the item has original pagination, which commences at 1A on the front cover, and continues through to 135 on the back cover. These numbers are printed, with additions in pencil, and can be found in the top centre of each page. Pagination anomalies: 1A, 1B.

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