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File 948/1909 'Persia: Situation in the South; Condition of the Roads. Attack on Mr Bill. Road Guard Scheme.' [18r] (40/744)
The record is made up of 1 volume (370 folios). It was created in 1909-1911. 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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iV al ' 8 ' "y,™ ^ Senerany Delieyed to be working for a reconciliation
between Sowlet and the Kawamis.
It has been rumoured for some time that Nizam, at the instigation of Sow-
let, is contemplating hostilities with Mullah Khurshid of Kamarii. Khurshid
keeps his district m perfect order, has never rebelled against the Government
pays his Mahyat regularly. It is therefore fitting that he should he harried by
the Government which whimsically rewards rebellion and discourages loyalty.
Of course, if Khurshid resists, Nizam acd Sowlet will have their work cut
out to get into Kamanj. But resistance would brand the unfortunate Khurshid
as a rebel.
Sowlet is much disturbed by the reported resignation of his friend Ain-ed-
IJowleh, and ° n Januar y 2 7th be telegraphed from BojSasiun to the Pars
deputies that, if a new Minister were appointed every day, he would cease
co-operating in the interests of order and retire to his tribe. On the same day
Hap Muhammad Kerim Khan telegraphed to Sowlet that some “ Innelabian "
had been going for Haji Agka (Pars deputy and Sowlet’s paid supporter in
the Mejhs), and that Sowlet should at once send a strong protest. It almost
looks as if the see-saw at Tehran was again inclining towards the Kawamis.
In view of the collapse of the northern postal service, the Assistant Super
intendent of the Indo-European Telegraph Department is experimenting with a
departmental kasid system. The trial telegraph ghulam leaves tomorrow
with letters for Abadeh, whence they will be forwarded by ordinary post. I
am, therefore, closing my weekly diary today instead of tomorrow.
The Boir Ahmedi have captured the town of Behbehan and taken over
the Arsenal, Government buildings, etc. Some reports state that they have
completely sacked the town, others assert that they have behaved with com
parative moderation. The Bushire road is still blocked by snow, neither cara-
vansjjor posts passing. Mr. Knox cut his way though on foot, with a Persian
ghulam of the Indo-European Telegraph Department from Mian Kotal to Khan-
i-Ziniyan, where he arrived today. This feat, which must have entailed some
danger and considerable endurance, has excited much admiring astonishment
among the Shirazis. The reliefs of the
Sepoy
Term used in English to refer to an Indian infantryman. Carries some derogatory connotations as sometimes used as a means of othering and emphasising race, colour, origins, or rank.
detachment and
sowar
In the East India Company army and later Indian Army, an ordinary native cavalryman or mounted cavalryman.
escort
Shiraz :
28tk J anuary 1911.
W. A. SMART.
Enclosure 3.
Shiraz News.
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The volume comprises telegrams, despatches, correspondence, memoranda, and notes relating to the security situation in south Persia, 1909-1911.
The discussion in the volume relates to the deteriorating security situation for travellers and trade in south Persia (which was held to be a British sphere of influence) caused by fighting among the Kashgai, Lur and Arab tribes who had rejected the authority of the Governor-General of Fars. A further cause of insecurity relating to this is referred to in a note (ff 335-336) by the 2nd Assistant Resident, Bushire, J S Crosthwaite, who describes how tribesmen had invested their money in rifles and could only earn their living by robbing the caravans of commercial travellers.
Correspondence discusses how this culminated in an attack upon J H Bill, Acting British Consul, Shiraz, in which two horsemen or ' sowars ' were killed, as he travelled along a caravan route. Correspondence discusses measures to be taken as a result of this attack, including a claim for compensation from the Persian Government, a punitive expedition against the Kashgais tribe and the role of Soulet et-Dowle, Governor General, Fars. Measures discussed include using the guards ( gholam ) of the Indo-European Telegraph Department paid for by a surcharge on customs duty levied by the British at Bushire; implications for relations with the Persian Government and the Russian Government are also discussed.
Included in the volume is a 'Memorandum respecting the Disorders on the Trade Routes of Southern Persia' by H G Trick, Vice-Consul for Fars.
The principal correspondents in the volume include Sir Edward Grey, Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs; Viscount Morley of Blackburn, Secretary of State for India; Percy Zachariah Cox, 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 Sir George Head Barclay, Minister at Tehran.
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- 1 volume (370 folios)
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The subject 948 (Persia: situation in the south) consists of 1 volume.
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Foliation: the foliation sequence commences at the first folio with 1 and terminates at the last folio with 366; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located at the top right corner of the recto The front of a sheet of paper or leaf, often abbreviated to 'r'. side of each folio.
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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- front, back, spine, edge, head, tail, front-i, 2r:146v, 147v:224v, 226r:369v, back-i
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