'Persian Gulf Gazetteer, Historical and Political Materials, Maskat [Muscat] territory, 1872-1903' [64] (66/138)
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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Fagan to maintain right to be consulted by Sultan, but to show every considera
tion to French suceptibilities and meet French wishes as far as possible
(3-6). Fagan reiterated condition about consulting Indian Government in
announcement to Sultan about terms on which British Government approved
grant of a place to French (8-6). Government of India pointed ont to Resident
mistake of Fagan in substituting reference to Government of India for reference to
himself on two occasions. Intention was that Fagan should not make difficulties
and should inform Sultan beforehand of approval of British Government on cer
tain conditions : he was nevertheless to let it be known that he expected to be
informed of, and consulted about any proposition French Agent might make.
Fagan to be informed for guidance in future conversation with Sultan (18-6).
Foreign Office, London, acquitted Fagan of intentionally exceeding instructions
and recognised difficulty and delicacy of his position in consequence of decla
ration of 1862; but thought he had not recognised importance of avoiding lang
uage inconsistent with Sultan's independence : ".g., his statement that he would
forward French proposal to Government of India, through the usual channel, for
approval. Foreign Office also commented on his asking Sultan for explanation
why he received Abdul Aziz (4 -7). French Ambassador said room at
Makalla not sufficient and suggested Eiyam (25-7). Fagan reported room
at Makalla sufficient and Riyam unsuitable for coaling place. Riyam, an an
chorage for Suri dhows, could easily be fortified and might become sort of French
settlement. Ridge surrounding Riyam commanded entrance to Matra harbour,
Maskat -Matra road and town of Maskat. Decision not to allow French site
outside Maskat harbour was generally known and should be maintained
(4-8). Viceroy deprecated withdrawal (6-8). Secretary of State left treat
ment of subsidy to Government of India. Early resumption of payment pro
bably advisable in interests of a good understanding (11-8). Government of
India thought no essential difference between Riyam and Jissa (17-8).
French Government informed, 10th August, that British Goverument could
not agree to Rivam site. Offer of third store, Makalla cove, renewed (18-9).
Ratansi Parshotam was friend of Ottavi, Agent of " Messageries Maritimes " in
1896, farmer of Maskat customs and creditor of Sultan whom he persuaded to
resist reform of finances and customs (20-9). Fagan reported Faisal's bias in
favour of French, due merely to fear of English designs. He was never favour
able to English, was further alienated by failure to assist him in 189c and
finally was imbued with distrust of English by Ottavi. His behaviour in
quarantine affair proved his suspicions. Stoppage of subsidy failed to bring him
in as he simply ceased to subsidise tbe tribes, who had lost all their promin
ent leaders and were deterred from attacks on Maskat and Matra by British
notification. Income from customs ($470 a day) and lately confiscated estate of
a Baluch murdered at Sib worth $25,000 kept Sultan in funds. He had lately
utilised Abdul Aziz to deal with Beni Ruwahah garrison at Rostak; he would
never cease to cause anxiety to Governmeut of India and would never of own free
will allow British influence again to predominate at his Court (28-9). Govern
ment of India orderea that if Sultan received Captain Cox, new Agent, in friendly
spirit and Cox and Resident favoured resumption of subsidy payments Govern
ment of India would be inclined to acquiesce. Arrears of subsidy due since last
payment for November 1898 should only be paid subject to deductions for loan
of 1897 and to display by Sultan of sincere desire to resume friendly relations.
Monthly payments should be resumed first. Balance of indemnity of 1895,
should also,'if convenient, be liquidated from arrears (2-10).
1900.
Sultan agreed to use Saiyid Said, ex -
Wazir
Minister.
, as medium of communication
with British ^Consulate (16-5). Double barrelled Lee-Metford rifle with 1,000
cartridges presented to Sultan in return for sword, etc., given by him to Naval
Commander -in-Chief on 18th February 1899 (15-5). Promptitude and energy
with which Rear-Admiral Douglas acted in 18y9 recognised by
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.
(13-7) and by Fo reign Office (21-7). FiveKhabura boatsattacked in Socotra
waters by Somalis of Italian territory, who killed three Omanis, looted boats
and kept three men prisoners Communicated to British Consul Generalj Zan
zibar (16 -7).
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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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