File 1855/1904 Pt 6 'Koweit:- Status of Koweitis in Persia.' [‎305r] (119/154)

Extracts from the Diary of the Political Pendency in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. for the meek
ending 24th September 1904,
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Mohammerah.
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13. September 13th, 1904.— Customs steamer f< Muzafferi ’* arrived
from the mouth of the river with two native boats (bum) in tow, which she
had seized on account of having arms on board. One belongs to Koweit and
had 28 rifles and ammunition concealed in the sides of the vessel, and the other
which belongs to the Shatt-el-Arab had 12 rifles.
in ^ September 14th I501.-The “ Muzafferi” left during the night for
the mouth of the river, where she had left her boats. The two boats are under
detention pending the arrival of the Persian gun-boat “ Persepolis.”
Bushire.
23. September 23rd, 1904. —H. P. M. S. “ Persepolis,” with the Director-
General of ^ Customs on board, accompanied by tbe Persian Revenue steamer
Muzafferi, returned to Bushire. They brought a dhow A term adopted by British officials to refer to local sailing vessels in the western Indian Ocean. belonging to Koweit
with them.
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No. 336, dated Bushire, the 24th September (received 1st October) 1904.
From— Captain A. P. Trevor, for Officiating 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—The Secretary to tbe Government of India in the Foreign Department.
In continuation of my letter No. 332 of to-day’s date on tbe subject of tbe
proceedings of tbe Persian gun-boat Persepolis, and Revenue steamer
Muzafferi, in the Shat-el-Arab, I have tbe honor to forward, for the infor-
* No. 24, dated the 4th September 1904. nation of the Government of India, a copy
ot a communication* I have received from
tbe Political Agent A mid-ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Agency. , Koweit, together with a copy of a petition from Sheikh
Mubarak, regarding tbe seizure of Koweit boats by tbo Muzafferi,
2. Tbe two vessels returned to Busbire yesterday having a dhow A term adopted by British officials to refer to local sailing vessels in the western Indian Ocean. in tow.
This dhow A term adopted by British officials to refer to local sailing vessels in the western Indian Ocean. is believed to be tbe Koweit dhow A term adopted by British officials to refer to local sailing vessels in the western Indian Ocean. captured with 28 rifles on
board —vide entry No. 13 in my diary for tbe week ending 24tk September
1904.
It is reported that another Koweit dhow A term adopted by British officials to refer to local sailing vessels in the western Indian Ocean. was seized with ten rifles on board,
but was released at Mohammerah on payment of a fine of 8,000 krans.
I am making further enquiries into tbe matter, and also asking the
Director General of Customs on what grounds these dhows were seized.
No. 24, dated the 14th September 1904.
From— Captain S. G. Knox, Political Agent A mid-ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Agency. , Koweit,
To— Major P. Z. Cox, C.I.E., Officiating 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 tbe Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. ,
Busbire.
I have tbe honour to forward herewith a copy (witb translation) of a letter
received from Sheikh Mubarak, in which he complains of a fresh set of acts of
interference with Koweit vessels on tbe part of the Customs Administration of
Persia.
2 . I have not had time to verify tbe allegations, as tbe letter only reached
me yesterday, and Sheikh Mubarak is anxious that you should be acquainted
with his complaint without delay.