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18th, without fighting, and I presume, therefore, terms were accepted. No
doubt Uggla will communicate full particulars later from Borasjun. I
returned to-dny from Kumarij after consultation with TJggla regarding his
future moyements and plans. Am proceeding Shiraz.
Enclosure No, 4.
Telegram R., No. 420—1911, dated the 20th November 1913.
From—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,
To— His Britannic Majesty’s Minister, Tehran (repeated Shiraz).
Your telegram* 389. Promise and clear understanding now alluded to
• Enclosure No. J, ante. by Conimandant seem a little incom-
t Enclosure No. i to Senai No. 74 . patible with terms of your telegramf
No. 230, dated 10th June last{, but all I am anxious about is that any
measures now contemplated with our endorsement which affect headmen in
touch with 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. , should be above suspicion, and 1 beg you to make my
acknowledgments to Colonel for present assurances.
I trust we shall be informed as soon as possible of the nature of the terms
arrived at in each case.
Delay in payment of subsidy promised to Borasjun was not due to any
fault at this end, but to failure of Central Administration to place provincial
finance agents in funds.
Enclosure No. 5.
Telegram, No. 387, dated (and received) the 21st November 1918.
From—His Majesty’s Consul, Shiraz (Dastarjin),
To—His Britannic Majesty’s Minister, Tehran (repeated Resident, Bushire,
No. 284).
Your telegram 257. Situation at Shahpur as follows: Muhammad Ali
Khan has left after paying revenue demanded by Finance Agent. Latter is on
spot investigating claims to various properties which will be restored to proper
owners. Gendarmes are in occupation of various villages and towers. Outlaw
Ali Muhammad still at large, but every effort being made to capture him.
Enclosure No, 6,
Telegram, No. 388, dated (and received) the 21st November 1913.
From—His Majesty’s Consul, Shiraz (Dastarjin),
To—His Britannic Majesty’s Minister, Tehran (repeated Resident, No. 285).
TJ(*gla wires from Borasjun, 20th, that gendarmerie are in occupation of
Konar Takhteh, Daliki and Borasjun. Conditions of occupation of two former
are, I believe, as follows :— First, abolition of Bahdari; second, payment to
Khans of subsidies as already suggested by Governor-General; third, local
tufangchis retain possession for present of certain towers, but gendarmerie have
established posts in caravanserais and other important places including
Borasjun caravanserai A roadside inn providing accommodation for caravans (groups of travellers). .
§ Serial No. 74.
J Tide enclosure No. 1 in 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. letter§ 1898, dated 15th
June, to Foreign Department, vit. :—
“He gave the headmen whom he saw along the road no assurances of a definite character.he sa.s, as he had no
authority to do so ; nevertheless, it would appear that, when he came to explaming the objects of the
gendarmerie, he gave them to understand that, when measures were taken to restore orier, their inteiests
would not be overlooked. ”