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File 2869/1906 Pt 2 'Arms traffic: Mekran Coast and Baluchistan. Correspondence (1908-9)' [‎70r] (148/554)

The record is made up of 1 volume (286 folios). It was created in 1908-1909. 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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away from ihe Afghan Frontier. Action along the Mekran Coast has the
certain following advantages, in addition to the support of the Navy, over action
m the interior :— J
(1) Good telephonic communication all along the Coast between Jask
and Chahbar.
(2) The tracks leading from one small harbour to the next run parallel
to and are close to the Coast line. Thus the question of transport
for stores, etc., is greatly simplified.
(3) The Country is level and going good, except after heavy rains.
(4) The local people are, I know, more friendly disposed than those of
the interior.
7. I do not propose in this letter to deal with the extensive trade in arms
with Koweit and the other parts of Arabia, This trade appears at present to
be in a a fluctuating stage. The meeting of the Conference had a retarding
influence, but as soon as the news arrived that no agreement had been come to,
extensive orders to Europe for fresh supplies were sent. The recent rumour
that Basreh is to be an open port is creating a great stir in the local Market, as
this would mean that the more extensive and profitable part of the trade would
desert Maskat for Basreh.
8. A copy of this letter will he forwarded to the Government of India in
the Eoreign Department.
No. 2932, dated Shiraz, the 28th September (Bushire the 4th October) 1908.
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. ,
To—S. H. Butt.er, Esq., C.I.E., Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign
Department, Simla.
In continnation of my telegram No. 101 (Shiraz) of to-day’s date, I have the
honour to forward a copy of Mr. New’s sketch of the field covered by the
movements of the Arms Smugglers on the Mekran Coast.
I thought a copy of the sketch had been sent direct to the Foreign Depart
ment by the Director, Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. Telegraphs, simultaneously with Mr. New’s
report.
Telegram P., No. S.-628, dated the 21st October 1908.
From—The Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign Department,
To—The Hon’ble Major Sir H. McMahon, K.C.I.E., C.S.I., Agent to the
Governor-General in Baluchistan.
Arms traffic. Please submit, as soon as possible, by telegraph, any sugges
tions regarding measures for suppressing traffic from Mekran Coast during
forthcoming season, which you may have to offer.
Telegram P., No. S.-629, dated the 21st October 1908.
From—The Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign Department, Simla,
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. .
New’s arrangements for telephones and patrols on Mekran Coast should be
repeated this season, with such variations as may be rendered advisable by local
circumstances.
Any recommendations or suggestions which you may have to make regard
ing measures for the suppression of the arms traffic from Mekran Coast to
Afghanistan during the forthcoming season, should be submitted, as soon as.
practicable, by telegram.
19
G. C. B. P., Simla.—No, C-432 F. D.—20 1-09.—44.—E. A. D’Sv

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The correspondence discusses the arms traffic on the Mekran coast and Baluchistan.

The volume includes reports on the importation of arms from Muscat and measures taken by the British to curtail the trade. The reports were authored by the Senior Naval Officer, Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. .

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1 volume (286 folios)
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The subject 2869 (Arms traffic: Mekran Coast and Baluchistan) consists of two volumes, IOR/L/PS/10/101-2. The volumes are divided into two parts with each part comprising one volume.

The explanation of the cover sheet/divider at the front of each volume (regarding the correspondence series numbers which have been put together to form the volumes) will be given in the scope and content.

Each part includes a divider which gives the subject and part numbers, year the subject file was opened, subject heading, and list of correspondence references contained in that part by year. This is placed at the back of the correspondence.

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Foliation: the foliation sequence commences at the first folio with 1 and terminates at the last folio with 271; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto The front of a sheet of paper or leaf, often abbreviated to 'r'. side of each folio. An additional mixed foliation/pagination sequence is also present in parallel between ff 69-80 and between ff 221-238; these numbers are also written in pencil, but are not circled. The foliation sequence does not include the front and back covers, nor does it include the two leading and ending flyleaves.

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