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'Administration Reports 1905-1910' [‎211v] (427/616)

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The record is made up of 1 volume (304 folios). It was created in 1907-1911. 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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ADMINISTRATION REPORT OF THE PERSIAN GULP
(ii) the acquisitiion by the Dutch Syndicate above referred to of an
option, obtained from the Persian Government, for an exten
sive irrigation project from the Karun River. In view of the
firm attitude adopted by His Majesty's Government towards
the scheme, there are good grounds to hope that we shall not
be seriously troubled by the activities of the Syndicate:
{Hi) though no tangible result has yet been noticed from the visit of
the German Vice-Consul at Bushire, to Arabistan, for the pur
pose of making a report on the oil industry, Herr Wassmuss's
excursion affords interesting evidence of the readiness of Ger
many to concern herself with all questions of commercial deve
lopment in the region of the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. .
Turning to Tribal politics, I would mention the breach which has occur
red between the Wall of Pusht -i-Kuh and his son, Amanullah Khan, which
may have important results upon the politics of Luristan and North Arabi-
stan. . i i n
Finally, I would allude to the interesting and valuable tour accom
plished by His Majesty's Consul in the Kuhgelu country. It is a satisfactory
step to have broken the ice with this tribe, and to have made the acquain
tance with some other tribal elders. ^
The internal affairs of Oman call for
Maskat • no special comment.
As regards the burning question of the arms traffic to Mekran, it is
satisfactory at any rate to find that there has been considerable diminution
in the imports into Maskat during the year ; but it is noted that the German
steamers are now credited with slightly more than half the sea-borne traffic.
With 27 thousand and odd rifles exported to Mekran, and other large quanti
ties believed to have gone to Katr, Kuwait, Bahrain and Persian ports, it is
clear how comparatively exiguous are the genuine requirements of Oman
itself. It is encouraging to learn at the end of the year that measures for
a fully effective blockade are to commence with the new year; and, in the
meanwhile, it is to be hoped that the French Government, when they realise
that we are in the position to kill the trade if we so have the mind, will find it
worth while to come to reasonable terms. The protracted continuance of
the present conditions cannot fail to have a most demoralizing effect oh His
Highness the Sultan and his relations with us.
The " Kadra " Dhow A term adopted by British officials to refer to local sailing vessels in the western Indian Ocean. incident related by Mr. Holland was an unfor
tunate one. The Italian Government appear to have acted in regard to it
with no little arbitrariness and severity, and if they prove disposed to main
tain their present attitude. His Majesty's Government is likely to experience
a good deal of trouble in getting the case settled in a way satisfactory to His
Highness.
The inception of the new hospital is a matter for much congratulation,
and the readiness with which local subscriptions were forthcoming^ and the
liberal scale of them, must be attributed to the zeal and good influence
brought to bear by Mr. Holland in promoting the project.
The pearling season was a prosperous one, the year passed without any
„ . , ^ dissensions to speak of among the
rucia oast - Trucial Chiefs. The aged Chief of Abu
Thabi died on the 19th of May, and was succeeded by his second son Tahnoon
bin Zaid, whose succession was recognised in due course by the Government
of India.
The Abu Musa Oxide dispute with the German Government was in a
state of suspension during the year, pending the receipt by His Majesty's
Government of the German reply to our arguments of July 1908. This reply
is understood to have been received in London at the end of December.
Major Prideaux relinquished the Bahrain Agency An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, headed by an agent. on his departure on
furlough in May after holding the
appointment for 4| years. Under his
firm control the British position in Bahrain has been greatly improved and
consolidated. It remains for his successor to maintain the position which
he has acquired for ;the British Eepresentative.

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The volume contains Administration Report on the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. Political Residency An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, established in the provinces and regions considered part of, or under the influence of, British India. for 1905-1906 (Calcutta: Office of the Superintendent of Government Printing, India, 1907); Administration Report on the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. Political Residency An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, established in the provinces and regions considered part of, or under the influence of, British India. and Maskat Political Agency An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, headed by an agent. for 1906-1907 (Calcutta: Superintendent Government Printing, India, 1908); Administration Report of the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. Political Residency An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, established in the provinces and regions considered part of, or under the influence of, British India. and the Maskat Political Agency An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, headed by an agent. for 1907-1908 (Calcutta: Superintendent Government Printing, India, 1909); Administration Report of the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. Political Residency An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, established in the provinces and regions considered part of, or under the influence of, British India. and the Maskat Political Agency An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, headed by an agent. for April-December1908 (Calcutta: Superintendent Government Printing, India, 1909); Administration Report of the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. Political Residency An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, established in the provinces and regions considered part of, or under the influence of, British India. for the Year Ending 31st December 1909 (Calcutta: Superintendent Government Printing, India, 1911); and Administration Report of the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. Political Residency An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, established in the provinces and regions considered part of, or under the influence of, British India. for the Year 1910 (Calcutta: Superintendent Government Printing, India, 1911).

The Reports contain reviews by 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. and chapters on each of the consulates, agencies, and other administrative regions that made up the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. Residency An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, established in the provinces and regions considered part of, or under the influence of, British India. . The Reports contain information on political developments, territorial divisions, local administration, principal tribes, British personnel and appointments, trade and commerce, naval and marine matters, communications, judicial matters, archaeology, pearl fisheries, the slave trade, arms and ammunition traffic, medical matters and public health, oil, notable visitors and events, meteorological data, and related topics.

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1 volume (304 folios)
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There is a list of contents at the front of each Report.

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Foliation: the foliation sequence commences at 1 on the front cover and terminates at 306 on the back cover. These numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and can be found in the top right hand corner of the recto The front of a sheet of paper or leaf, often abbreviated to 'r'. page of each folio. The following folios need to be folded out to be read: ff. 40, 261.

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