'File 10/8 Overseas trade enquiries' [‎202r] (403/495)

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THE CIT STOI.CHOU SE. .
3AHRAITT:
28th April, 1932.,
22nd Dhulha^, 1350.,
Political Agent A mid-ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Agency. ,
BAHRAIN:
Sir,
I have the honour to refer to your letter No:450.,
of the 26th April, 1932, and to state that in regard to the
products of Messrs Josiah Parkes & Sons Ltd ( whose letter
and leaflets I return herewith), there does not appear to
be any extensive demand in this district.
The l^cal Ara>> doe^ not ^eel any confidence In
locks fitted into doors etc., "but prefers to rely upon the
old-fashioned heavy ornate brass bolt to which he applies
a heavy padlock, certainly for rooms upon ground level,
though it is possible that he may slowly accustom himself
to the use of door bolts, similar to ?To.8076, and door-locks
x"jx* upstaii* rooms.
The present volume of trade in this kind of article
is not worth more than five hundred rupees Indian silver coin also widely used in the Persian Gulf. a year; and the
hardware is brought here from India, its country of origin
being G-ermany. Hence these articles are, compared v/ith the
English product, said to be much cheaper.
The only local firm to shew any interest are
Messrs Afimiwalla & Sons, who think they might do a little
business in item ITo:8076 (marked "A"); and for this reason
they ask if Messrs Josiah Parkes & Sons Ltd, would care to
send them their full catalogue, including padlocks, they
will do their best to place an order.
I have the honour to be.
Sir,
Your most obedient Servant,
nnclos:-
OF CUSTOMS,
and
POHT OFFICER. BAHRAIN.