'File 19/176 II (C 40) Bahrain Finances' [‎42r] (96/528)

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The 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. ,
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The Secretary to the Hon'ble 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.
I have the honour to refer to your letter No:188-S dated
the 30th March 1932 and to say that in the telegram of the
G-overntaeat of India (No:715) of which a copy has been sent to
me,there is no mention of an all round increase of in the
since it now stands at 5^,an impossible figure which has never
"been suggested or even considered "by myself or the G-overnment
of Bahrain.
2. Nor is the telegram of the Grovermnent of India clear for
they say 'we agree that duty on luxury articles mentioned may
be raised from S/o to 10^ T . Later they say "instructed the
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. to advise them to make similar all round increase
in tariff rates". This can only mean that the whole tariff
should be at a flat rate of 10fo.This has never been asked for
and is not desired by the Bahrain Government. So far as I am
aware they have never applied for any increase other than the
enhancement of the duty on luxuries by 2i^ bringing it up from 5"^
to\ to 7ifo,I cannot understand why the amount of has been
introduced.
3. To revert to your above quoted letter. I assume that the
words " all round increase of 7^ " is an error since it would
cripple the trade of Bahrain and lead to a general exodus of its
innabitants. It occurs to me that perhaps an "all round increase
of Zkfo bringing the tariff rate up to 7i$" is meant,and I give
my views on this in case that is what is required,and also an
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Sir,
tariff rate. Such a rise would bring the total duty to 12-1^