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File 1377/1905 Pt 2 'Perso-Baluch Frontier: Border Meetings' [‎7v] (10/224)

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The record is made up of 1 item (111 folios). It was created in Dec 1903-Mar 1907. 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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Dizak, where he is collecting revenue, and that Kerman authorities have told
him to hold meeting Dizak and nowhere olse. McConaghey left Pasm 26th
and is moving to Panjgur unless he receives further news at lurbat. As it
is not likely that telegraph claims can he taken up at Dizak, the meeting there
should be comparatively short in duration.
Telegram, No. S.—116, dated the 5th March 1907.
From—The Foreign Secretary, Calcutta,
To— Major P. Z. Cox, C.I.E., 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. .
Please refer to my telegram No. S—113 of 3rd March. Captain
McConaghey telegraphs that news has reached him that the Governor of
Bampur is camped close to Zangian in Dizak, and that his orders from Kerman
authorities require him to hold the meeting at Dizak and nowhere else.
Telegram, No. 247 C., dated the 7th March 1907.
From—The Hon'ble Mr. A. L. P. Tucker, C.I.E., Officiating Agent to the
Governor-General in Baluchistan, Sibi,
-The Foreign Secretary, Calcutta.
My telegram 213 C. of 2nd. McConaghey telegraphs on first from
Turhat that he has received reply from Governor stating that it is impossible
bring Sardars to Pishin, and again urging Dizak for meeting. He is asking
Governor to fix early date for meeting at Isfandak, which is halfway between
Dizak and Kuhak, and would meet both Nazim and himself. McConaghey
expects further check as Persian New Year is close at hand, hut is making every
effort to bring about meeting. I have approved his action.
Telegram, No. 117, dated the 9th March 1907.
From— Major P. Z. Cox, C.I.E., 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,
To—The Foreign Secretary, Calcutta.
With reference to previous correspondence on the subject of the Frontier
Meeting, Director, Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. Telegraphs, elects to postpone telegraph cases
until next season.
Addressed Foreign Department, Calcutta; repeated Agent to the Governor-
General, Quetta.
Telegram, No. S.—124, dated the 11th March 1907.
From—The Foreign Secretary, Calcutta,
To— Major P. Z. Cox, C.I.E., 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.
Please refer to my telegram of 5th March, No. S.—116. Captain
McConaghey telegraphs on 1st March that Governor, Bampur, replies it is
impossible bring Sardars to Pishin, and again urges that Dizak be decided upon
for meeting. McConaghey has suggested Isfandak, which is about halfway
between Kuhak and Dizak. J
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Part 2 contains correspondence relating to meetings between Persian and British officials to address matters of dispute and to promote order along the frontier zone. The correspondence is between the Foreign Department of the Government of India, Viceroy of India, Foreign Office, and 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. . Included as enclosures are letters, telegrams, and memoranda from the following:

Several matters are covered by the papers, including:

  • the question of a garrison of Persian troops at Irafshan [Īrafshān];
  • the demolition of a fort at Magas;
  • British opinion of the incoming Governor-General of Kerman and Governor of Baluchistan;
  • proposals for closer ties between British authorities in Kerman and those in Baluchistan;
  • the arrangement of annual meetings between Persian and British officials to discuss frontier matters;
  • the outcome of these meetings for the years 1905 and 1906;
  • the postponement of the 1907 meeting owing to unrest in Dizak following the death of the Shah of Iran (Muẓaffari’d-Dīn Shāh Qājār);
  • the question of political control over the Mekran border;
  • the case of Persian government official, Mir Ahmad Khan, entering British territory in pursuit of tribesmen who were allegedly avoiding the payment of taxes.
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