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File 868/1912 Pt 1 'Arms traffic: arrangements at Muscat for its regulation' [25r] (56/458)
The record is made up of 1 volume (225 folios). It was created in 1910-1912. It was written in English and French. 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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From Secretary of State to Viceroy, Foreign Department,
26th August 1912.
Foreign Secret. My telegram dated 20th. August. Muscat. His Majesty s j
Government approve Rule 11, ou the understanding that clause (b) means ;
that a license will be refused to a purchaser only if he already possesses 4
arms in sufficient quantities to justify the inference that he does not require
them only for his own use, and not merely if he possesses any arms at all.
From Viceroy, 28th August 1912.
{Repeated to Residejit at Bushire and
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.
, Maskat.)
Your telegram of the 23rd August last. Maskat.
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.
reports
that Sultan objected strongly to expression “ to expect him to compensate
would be unreasonable ” in the reply suggested in your telegram of
20th August.
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.
accordingly allowed him to alter this to
“ payment of compensation would be unreasonable. this appeals
unobjectionable. Sultan replied accordingly. Knox telegraphed on 25th
August:— . . , . . , ,.
“ French Consul has now replied to His Highness communication stating
that he has no doubt as to His Highness’ independence and foreign I owe!
(sic) but he does not see the connection between them and subject ol his
letters
“ Next refers to freedom of trade and limit of duties to 5 per cent.
“ Lays stress upon French Treaty of 1844 and fact that it cannot le
changed without the consent of signatories of the Treaty. _
“ Repeats orders of his Government and that it will not admit enforcement
of new arrangement without compensation. „ .
“ He says that rights of France are preserved according to law ot nations
although His Highness will not accept liability for compensation.”
We consider Sultan should now be advised to reply, “ Four attitude m
regard to my proposed regulation of trade does concern and affect my
independence which is jointly guaranteed by Governments of France and
Great Britain. The question is one for discussion between those Govern
ments, and I regret I cannot further discuss this question with you. i into
to proceed with the regulation of arms traffic as announced, lo t 118 “ ^
shall publish on 1st September an order to effect that sale or removal of a
and ammunition'VUrnot be permitted except after passing through special
warehouse, and that Maskat subjects will be severely punished if they assist
m such ske or removal. I trust you will direct French subiects to comp y
like others with rules and deposit their stocks in warehouse I “"ke to
hold such stocks in trust pending decision of question by two Goveinmec ,
in Europe.” r i, u u
Should modus vivendi with French Government not be reache y
1st September we propose that Sultan should issue ^LLrehouse o^
after fortnight’s grace should order seizure and removal to warehouse o
all fresh consignments coining by sea. As regards existing stocks he should
place cordon round refractory dealers’ warehouses and arrest al Maskat
subiects assisting in sale or removal. In accordance with preamble of the
original notification Sultan should on or about 14 th September publish
subsidiary notification confirming all rules approved by that date.
From Viceroy, ‘61st August 1912.
Foreign Secret. Mv telegram' of 28th August. Muscat. Cox and
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.
at Muscat telegraph urging desirability oi putting nl '' 8I "
force from 1st September, and thereafter taking all consignments of arms
arrivine bv sea or now lying in Customs House into special warehouse. Such
action ts not only expected locally, but Sultan has committed himself on
snbiect and expressed determination to supervise work himself, ft is most
undesirable to^damp him at this juncture. Moreover, Knox reports that
French dealers as test case are intentionally allowing consignments to he in
Customs House. Further, German steamship “ Eklatana arrives on .,1st
August with small consignment for Muscat, and Knchs steamship Mask.on
£ expected to arrive on 10th September with large consignment
We have accordingly authorised Knox to advise Sultan to act according y.
This does not of course, affect question of confiscation which under rules
r oes not arise till a month after confirmation of rules, but merely ensures that
consignments by sea and in Customs House will be sent to warehouse, and
not allowed to leak out into the countiy. ^
From Secretary of State to Viceroy Foreign Department,
31st August 1912.
Foreign Secret. Your
proposals are approved. Extra territorial ng
respected.
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- Content
The volume contains telegrams, despatches, correspondence, memoranda, notes, printed reports and a press cutting relating to the arms traffic in Muscat and arrangements for its regulation.
Issues discussed include:
- negotiations between the Foreign Office, 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 the Sultan of Muscat for supervision of arms exports from Muscat by creation of a bonded warehouse;
- the Sultan of Muscat's proposed arrangements for regulating the sale of arms;
- the Foreign Office's approval of the Sultan of Muscat's draft notifications and conditions and a proposal on communicating these notifications to the Press;
- the 1844 Franco-Muscat Treaty and the 1862 Anglo-French declaration which guaranteed France's right to trade with Muscat;
- Anglo-French diplomacy on the matter involving the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs;
- correspondence between the French Consul, Muscat and the Sultan of Muscat;
- Authorisation for British naval ships to board dhows flying the French flag if requested by the Sultan of Muscat;
- implementation of the new rules involving the removal of arms and ammunition to a warehouse;
- formal protests by French subjects against the regulations.
The file includes two press cuttings: from the Times (f 182) and a French newspaper (f 178).
The principal correspondents in the volume include: 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. , Percy Zachariah Cox;the Senior Naval Officer, Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. ; the 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. at Muscat; the Viceroy; the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Sir Edward Grey; the Under Secretary of State, Foreign Office; the Ambassador to France, Sir Francis Bertie; the Lord Commissioners of the Admiralty; the Commander-in-Chief, East Indies.
The volume is part 1 of 7. The part includes a divider which gives the subject and part numbers, year the subject file was opened, subject heading, and list of correspondence references contained in that part by year. This is placed at the back of the correspondence (f 2).
- Extent and format
- 1 volume (225 folios)
- Arrangement
The papers are arranged in approximate chronological order from the rear to the front of the volume. The subject 868 (Arms Traffic - Muscat) consists of 6 volumes, IOR/L/PS/10/235-240. The volumes are divided into 7 parts with parts 1, 2, 3, 6 and 7 comprising one volume each and parts 4 and 5 comprising a volume.
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Foliation: The foliation sequence commences at the first flyleaf with 1 and terminates at the last folio with 225; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in 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.
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- File 868/1912 Pt 1 'Arms traffic: arrangements at Muscat for its regulation'
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- front, back, spine, edge, head, tail, front-i, 1r:177v, 178v:181v, 182v:225v, back-i
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