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'A Précis of the Relations of the British Government with the Tribes and Shaikhs of 'Arabistan By Lieutenant A T Wilson, Acting Consul for Arabistan' [‎35r] (74/143)

The record is made up of 1 volume (68 folios). It was created in 1912. It was written in English and Farsi. 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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55
CIIAPTEK IX.
I he Relations of the Shaikh of Mohammerah with the Turks.
From the foregoing narrative of the Turko-Persian frontier it will be
apparent that whilst along other parts of the frontier, in the words of
Mr. Parkers memorandum “ the whole weight of tradition and documentary
proof goes to show that Persia and not Turkey is the aggrieved party,” in
Arabistan the Persian Government has at no time had serious reason to
complain of Turkish aggression and has for the last 50 years enioyed a
locally recognized boundary line more favourable than that defined by the
mediating Commissioners and practically identical with that claimed by the
er^ian Commissioners. Hawlzeh, moreover, which has always been Persian,
remains so together with the country in its vicinity to the westwards though
the mediating Commissioners’ line bisects the town.
1 his state of things is due partly to Turkish military and administra-
tive weakness along this frontier, partly to the fact that the tribes on either
side of the borader are of the same religion, though the Turks themselves
are Sunnis, and partly to the wise policy adopted by successive Shaikhs of
Mohammerah m their relations wrth the Turks. The last-named factor
forms the subject of the present Chapter.
The relations of the representatives of the Persian and Turkish Govern
ments here, as elsewhere along the frontier, are nominally governed by the
provisions of the Treaty of Erzeroum, 1848, the Protocol of 1869 and the
Convention of 1875. 2
By the Treaty oC 1746 between Turkey and Persia, extradition of fugi
tives is mutually compulsory on both Powers.
Extract Translation. —If after the date of the present Treaty any of the subject* *
of the two Courts should take refuge in the respective State's no protection will
be accorded to such fugitives, on the contrary they will be handed over on demand to
tru* Charge d’Affaires concerned.
By the Treaty of 1823 between Turkey and Persia (confirmed in 1847)
non-interference in the internal affairs of either State is enjoined and if
frontier tribes of either side pass the boundary customary tribute must be
paid.
Extract—Translation.— The two High Powers do not admit each others inter
ference in the internal affairs of their respective States. From this period on the side
of Baghdad and Kurdistan no interference is to take place * * *. And on thfc
frontier (sc. that of Kurdistan) should the tribes of either side pass the boundaries for
a winter or summer residence, the Agents of His Royal Highness the Heir-apparent,
with the Pasha An Ottoman title used after the names of certain provincial governors, high-ranking officials and military commanders. of Baghdad shall arrange the tribute customary to be paid, the rent of
tht pasture lands, and other claims, in order that they mav not cause any misunder
standing between the two Governments.
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4. In conformity with ancient engagements, the deserters from either country shall
not be received; and in like manner, from this period, the wandering tribes and others
quitting Persia for Turkey, or Turkey for Persia shall not receive protection from either
party.
By the Treaty of Erzeroum, 1847, privileges and protect/ion are to be
enjoyed by Persian pilgrims and all Persian subjects. In regard to the sup
pression of brigandage on the frontiers (Article 8) :—
Extract — Translation. — The two High Mussalman Powers undertake to adopt and
put into execution the measures necessary in order to prevent and suppress robberies and
acts of brigandage of the tribes and other peoples established on the frontiers, to whica
end they will place troops at suitable spots. And they undertake to acquit themselves
of their duty as regards every kind of act of aggression, such as pillages, depredation,
or murder, which the two High Powers will leave once for all to the free will of th»
1 Vide Article I of the Treaty of Peace between Turkey and Persia, 1727 (Hertslet's Persian Treaties, 1«61,
p. 154) (“ La province d’Huveise et la jurisdiction de Sultanie doivent &tre c.dee a V. H. comme | aisant partio de
la Rovaume de Perse.") (It had never however been in Turkish hand's.)
1 I'ide Aitchison’s Treaties, Vol. XII, 4th Edition, App. 17 to 20.
• See Ilertskt’s '' Persian Treaties," 1891, p. 159.

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This volume consists of a précis issued by the Government of India which provides comprehensive details regarding the history of relations between the British Government and the tribes and rulers of 'Arabistan. The volume is divided into eleven sections as follows:

  • I. British Interests in 'Arabistan;
  • II. 'Arabistan: Internal Politics up to the death of Haji Jabir and genealogical table of Shaikhs of Mohammerah, 1527-1881;
  • III. Shaikh Miz'als's rule, 1882-1897;
  • IV. Shaikh Khaz'al's rule, 1897-1910;
  • V. Shaikh Khaz'al and the Persian Customs;
  • VI. Shaikh Khaz'al: Political Relations with British Government;
  • VII. Piracies;
  • VIII. Turko-Persian Frontier Question;
  • IX. Shaikh of Mohammerah and Turks;
  • X. Irrigation in 'Arabistan;
  • XI. Acquisition and Tenure of Land in 'Arabistan with Annexes.

Between folios 51-70, the volume contains a number of appendices including copies of various relevant agreements. On folios 69-70, the volume contains the Persian text of a concession granted to the Nasiri Company for running ships from Ahwaz to Shushtar.

The volume was compiled by Lieutenant Arnold Talbot Wilson, Acting Consul for 'Arabistan. The printing statement reads, 'Calcutta: Superintendent Government Printing, 1912'

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1 volume (68 folios)
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The volume opens with a contents page (folio 4) followed by a prefatory note (folio 5), a list of relevant officials (folio 6), a schedule of appendices (folio 7), eleven chapters of text (folios 8-50) and ends with sixteen appendices (folios 51-70).

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Foliation: the foliation sequence commences at the front cover with 1 and terminates at the inside back cover with 70; 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. An original printed pagination sequence is present in parallel between ff 8-65.

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English and Farsi in Latin and Arabic script
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