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‘Administration Report on the Persian Gulf Political Residency and Maskat Political Agency for 1898-99’ [12v] (24/128)
The record is made up of 1 volume (63 folios). It was created in 1899. 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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ADMINISTKATION EEPQRT ON THE
PERSIAN GULF
The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran.
POLITICAL
P art II.—ADMINISTRATION REPORT OF THE MASKAT
POLITICAL
AGENCY
An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, headed by an agent.
FOR THE YEAR 1898-99.
POLITICAL.
The year under report has been one of exceptional tranquillity in the
interior and is remarkable for the comparative absence of internecine wars
among the tribes. Seldom has Oman enjoyed so long a period of tranquillity.
This quiet is partly attributable to the removal by death of several of the
most troublesome of the tribal leaders, notably of Saiyid Ibrahim bin Keisj
of Rostak.
The following incidents, regarding all of which special reports have been
submitted, occurred during the year under report:—-
Rising of the Jeneheh at Sur. —In March 1898, Suleiman bin Suweylim,
Governor of Sur, arrived at that place from Dhofar, and after summoning the
Sheikhs of the Jenebeh he informed them that he did not intend in future
to respect khafir (a system of safe conduct in vogue amongst the tribes). He
then dismissed the Sheikhs and proceeded the same day to Maskat, leaving
his son, a youth of 12, in charge of the Governorship. The Jenebeh were
much incensed at the Suleiman's averred intention to disregard the ancient
custom of khafir, but it is improbable that they would have faken any active
steps to show their disapproval had reasonable tact been shown in' dealing
with them. 1 0
. But subsequent high-handed acts on the part of the Suleiman's son, coupled
with an attempt on his part (under instructions from his father) to build a fort
on a spot commanding at one time the water-supply of the town and the
caravan route leading to the interior, so incensed the Jenebeh that the various
sections ot the tribe combined to protect their own interests.
Their efforts in this direction were, however, marked throughout with
commendable moderation, ahey commenced by sending a petitfon to the
Sultan praying His Highness to stop the building of the fort and to remove
Suleiman s son from the post of acting Wall. The Sultan ultimately acceded
to their wishes and tent a new Wall and a fresh garrison to Sur which w P n>
duly accepted by the Jenebeh, and the affair was thus peaceably settled
„ I"'P™onmer : t oj Dhofar Chiefs.—On the 12th Mav a report was
that Sheikh Salim bin Hamad al Mahrooni had been arrested it DVmfi
and had been brought to Maskat and placed in irons in .Port Jellalv (Maskat (
It was further reported that the arrest of this Sheikh had been' instigated
by Suleiman bin Suweylim out of revenge for the death of his son, who was
killed by the Dhofar tribes in the late rebellion, which it will be rememberw)
oflndia 7 aCtlVe aSSiStan0e aff0rded t0 tlle Sultan b ' v Goverament
In June a further report was received of the arrest at TIW,,. ci -i ,
Oomer bin Abdulla al Mahrooni, cousin ot Sheikh Salim hi, 7 u i S1 1 leikh
the instigation of Suleiman bin Suweylim and for the'same reasons hf 0
tins occasion the prisoner was taken to Sohar (Suleiman's head nnaH-
and incarcerated m the fort there. Ile aa-quait9rs )
Both these men were released in December.
Attempts to levy a punitive tax.—ln July His HMme^ ih* ^ t
to this
Agency
An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, headed by an agent.
his intention of levying a punitive tax of 5 dpi- f n 1 ? otlfie(i
produce of the tribes residing at RosS ^ the
to punish but on British traders. W m lt was desired
from whom they hXhienkvied! 6121 ' 30 '" ^ t,le 6X0688 dues returned to those
traders, Klmshaldas iLt-aram'TnY sfokhra\~ Je MarCl , tW0 - Bl ' itish Indian
reported at this Political
Agency
An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, headed by an agent.
that a rakH.^ 1! j reSldents at Shinas,
days previously by a band of about 100 S 150 n/t? 0r twe1 ^
had looted the complainants of S 3 480 and IS fin i 16 enl . K,ta h tribe, who
jewels, besides seriously mounding tno of tfeir se^vantT 136 ^ Ca8b and
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Administration Report of 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. and Maskat [Muscat] Political Agency An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, headed by an agent. for 1898-99, published by the Office of the Superintendent of Government Printing, India (Calcutta), forming part of Selections from the Records of the Government of India, Foreign Department, and based on reports sent to Government 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. in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. and 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. at Muscat.
The report is divided up into a number of sections and subsections, as follows:
Part 1 , is a General Summary (folios 4-7) written by Lieutenant-Colonel Malcolm John Meade, 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. that provides a summary of developments during the previous year. It is divided up as follows:
1. General
2. Oman-Maskat
3. Oman-Pirate Coast
4. Bahrein [Bahrain]
5. Nejd
6. Koweit [Kuwait]
7. Persian Arabistan
8. Fars and Persian Coast
9. Persian Baluchistan
10. Slave Trade
11. Piracy
12. Royal Navy
13. Official Changes
14. Observatory
Appendix A to part 1 (folio 8) contains the following tables:
Table No. 1 - Statement showing the force and prevailing directions of the wind and recorded rainfall at Bushire for the year 1898-99.
Table No. 2 - Abstract of Meteorological Observations for the year ending March 1899 taken at the 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. Observatory, Bushire.
Appendix B to part 1 (folios 9-12) contains the following tables:
Table No. 1 - Statement showing the number of Dispensaries in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. during the year 1898.
Table No. 2 - Statement showing the number of In-door and Out-door Patients treated in the Dispensaries of the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. during the year 1898.
Table No. 3 - Statement showing the diseases of the In-door and Out-door Patients treated in the 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. Dispensary, Bushire, during the year 1898.
Table No. 3a - Statement showing the Surgical Operations performed in the 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. Dispensary, Bushire, during the year 1898.
Table No. 4 - Statement showing the Classes and Sexes of the In-door and Out-door Patients treated in the 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. Dispensary, Bushire, during the year 1898.
Table No. 5 Part 1 - Statement showing the Income and Expenditure of the 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. Dispensary, Bushire, during the year 1898.
Table No. 5 Part 2 - Account of Invested Capital of the 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. Dispensary, Bushire, for the year 1898.
Part 2 , is an Administration Report of the Maskat Political Agency An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, headed by an agent. for the Year 1898-99 (folios 12v-13) written by C. G. F. Fagan, 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. and Consul, Maskat. The report provides a summary of developments in Maskat during the previous year.
Appendix A to part 2 (folios 13v-16) contains the following tables:
Table No. 1 - Statement showing the number of Dispensaries in Maskat during the year 1898.
Table No. 2 - Statement showing the number of In-door and Out-door Patients treated in the Civil Hospital, during the year 1898.
Table No. 3 - Statement showing the Diseases of the In-door and Out-door Patients treated in the Civil Hospital, Maskat, during the year 1898.
Table No. 4 - Statement showing the Classes and Sexes of the In-door and Out-door Patients treated in the Civil Hospital, Maskat, during the year 1898.
Table No. 5, Part 1 - Statement showing the Income and Expenditure of the Civil Hospital, Maskat, during the year 1898.
Table No. 5, Part 2 - Account of Invested Capital of the Civil Hospital, Maskat, clearing the year 1898.
Part 3 , is a Trade Report of the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. for 1898 (folios 17-19) that provides a detailed description of trade developments in the region during the previous year.
Appendix A to part 3 (folios 20-57) contains a series of 27 tabular statistics charts related to several aspects of trade in the region.
Part 4 , is a Trade Report for Maskat for 1898-99 (folio 58) written by Major Christopher George Forbes Fagan, 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. and Consul, Maskat. The report provides a brief description of trade in Maskat during the previous year and is followed by Appendix A (folios 58v-59) which contains the following tables:
Table No. 1 - Imports into Maskat.
Table No. 2 - Exports from Maskat.
Table No. 3 - Showing total number and tonnage of Vessels of each nation that entered the Port of Maskat.
Table No. 4 - Showing total number and tonnage of each nations that cleared from the Port of Maskat.
Part 5 , is a Report on the Trade of Mohammerah [Khorramshahr] and the Karun River for the Year 1898 (folio 60). It is followed by Appendix A which contains a series of tables related to trade to/from Mohammerah and the ports of the Karun River.
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- 1 volume (63 folios)
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The report is arranged into a number of sections and subsections, with statistic data in tabular format directly following written sections. There is a contents page at the front of the report (folio 3) which list the report's contents.
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