'File 19/12 Bahrain, Precis of Zobara Affairs in 1895' [‎104v] (216/230)

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Office Memo. No. 765, dated Simla, tlie 19th August 1895.
jr rom M ajor P. A. A uckland , Assistant Secretary to the Governmeob of India,
Marine Department,
To—The Foreign Department.
"With reference to the correspondence ending with Marine Department
No 761 of the 17th August 1895, the undersigned is directed to forward here
with copy of a telegram from the Director, Koyal Indian Marine, from which
it will be seen that the K. I. M. S. Canning can be got ready in five days
for the conveyance of a wing or regiment of Native Infantry from Bombay to
Bahrein, and that the shortest space of time in which the journey could
be performed is five days. The troops would be ready to embark as soon as
the ship was ready.
Telegram dated the 17th August 1895.
from—The Director of the Royal Indian Marine,
To The Secretary to the Government of India, Marine Department.
Your 764. From Bombay to Bahrein 5 days. Crews of ships at their
homes near Ratnagiri, but can have Canning ready in five days from date
of an order from Government to get ready. She must be back at Bombay
by October 1st to begin trooping programme, bringing regiment from Burma
to meet home trooper. If this will not suit must hire or else throw out home
trooping programme. Please wire decision.
Telegram dated London, the 20th August 1895.
From—Secretary of State, London,
To—His Excellency the Viceroy, Simla.
Foreign.—Secret. Your telegram of 18th August. Her Majesty's Gov
ernment approve your proposals. Let me know what answer you gave to the
request for additional vessel and small force troops.
Telegram No. 1608-E., dated Simla, 2iind August 1895.
From—The Foreign Secretary, Simla,
To—The 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. , Bushire.
Your telegram of 16th August. Demonstration against Bahrein may be
resisted by fire if Commander first satisfies himself that fleet advancing is
hostile; if under Turkish colours explanation must be demanded, and if not
satisfactory warning given that advance within 3 miles' limit will be
resisted by force. Will telegraph as soon as possible reply to request for
troops. Fig eon ordered to Bahrein 17 th.
No. 81, dated Bushire ; the 10th August 1895.
f rom — C olonel F. A. W ilson , 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. ,
To—The Secretary to the Government of India, Foreign Department.
I have the honour to report, for the information of the Government of
India, that the intimation and warning conveyed in your confidential telegram
of the 4ith instant, have been communicated to the Turkish representative at
Zobarah, through the Commander of ELM.S. " Sphinx."
2. From Commander Felly's report of the 6th instant, of which I enclose
a copy, it will be seen that the Turkish assumption of control of the situation,
and intervention in the affairs of the Albin-Ali, have become very pronounced.
It would appear that the Turkish flag has been given to the Zobarah boats and