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File 1032/1914 Pt 2 'Persian Gulf: TRADE with Gulf Ports' [71r] (135/306)
The record is made up of 1 item (152 folios). It was created in 26 Mar 1914-2 Jan 1919. 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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^ Telegram No. 5032, dated the 10th (received 11th) November 1917.
M
From—The Hon-’ble 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.
, Baghdad,
To—The Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign and Political Depart
ment, Delhi.
My telegram dated 24.tli October, 4570. Merchants of Ahwaz and
Mohammerah have received telegrams from their Bombay Agents Shaikh
Mohamad saying export of wheat still refused. Kindly telegraph what posi
tion is. Prohibition to export of wheat to
Persian Gulf
The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran.
Ports would greatly
embarrass us at present.
8
Telegram No. 5055, dated the 11th (received 12th) November 1917.
From—The Hon'ble 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.
, Baghdad,
To—The Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign and Political Depart
ment, Delhi.
My telegram dated October 24th, 4570 and 5032, November 10th. Assis
tant Wheat, Karachi, telegraphed November 2nd to Basrah :— Begins. Please
telegraph whether shipment wheat and wheat flour still urgently required from
India. High prices being paid by shippers to
Persian Gulf
The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran.
Ports are affecting
our purchase for Boyal Commission and if wheat not urgently required pro
pose temporary restriction or prohibition of such shipments. Ends. Second
telegram begins. Could you arrange purchase wheat only through me and
distribute from Basrah to
Persian Gulf
The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran.
Ports. Can supply wheat now at
rupees
Indian silver coin also widely used in the Persian Gulf.
four annas twelve per maund P. O. B., Karachi, if you can arrange shipment
and payment here. Export of wheat here by private merchants could then be
prohibited and prices kept under control. Ends.
9
Telegram No. 1117-W., dated the 23rd November 1917.
From—The Foreign Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign and
Political Department, Simla,
To—The Hon ; ble 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.
, Baghdad.
Your telegram dated 11th November, 5055. It is presumed you accept
proposal of Assistant Wheat Commissioner, Karachi. If so, action would be
taken accordingly.
10
Telegram No. 5434, dated the 25th (received 26th) November 1917.
From—The HoiFble 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.
, Baghdad,
To—The Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign and Political Depart
ment, Delhi-
Your telegram November 23rd, 1117-W. With the possible exception of
Basrah I do not consider it practicable Political and Consular Officers at Persian
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Part 2 concerns the shipping of goods between India and Southern Persian ports. Much of the correspondence discusses exports of metals and the possibility of such exports falling into enemy hands. It covers the following subject matter:
- discussion of Foreign Office concerns regarding exports of copper and other metals from India to Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. ports, and the possibility of some of these exports reaching the enemy;
- requests 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. for the Bombay and Karachi customs authorities to allow the passage from India of foodstuffs destined for Bahrein [Bahrain] and Maskat [Muscat], and discussion of the possibility of wheat being exported from Basra to ports in the Gulf;
- discussion regarding imports of tin from India to Persia (which are subject to permits and quarterly rations);
- enquiries made both to the 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. and to the Government of India by various shipping companies and agents, regarding shipments of consignments of prohibited or rationed goods;
- details of the annual ration of imports of copper and other metals into Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. ports;
- discussion of 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. 's request for an increase in the tin ration for Mesopotamia.
The principal correspondents are the following: the Government of India's Commerce and Industry Department; 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. ; the Secretary to the Government of India's Foreign and Political Department; the Foreign Office; the British Minister, Tehran (Charles Murray Marling); the Secretary to the 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. 's Political and Secret Department (John Evelyn Shuckburgh); the British Consul General, Ispahan [Isfahan]; the War Trade Department.
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