![File 3136/1914 Pt 2 ‘German War. Situation in Turkish Arabia & Persian Gulf’ [‎162r] (330/504)](https://iiif.qdl.qa/iiif/images/81055/vdc_100000000419.0x000166/IOR_L_PS_10_463_0330.jp2/full/!1200,1200/0/default.jpg "File 3136/1914 Pt 2 ‘German War. Situation in Turkish Arabia & Persian Gulf’ [‎162r] (330/504)")
File 3136/1914 Pt 2 ‘German War. Situation in Turkish Arabia & Persian Gulf’ [162r] (330/504)
The record is made up of 1 volume (248 folios). It was created in 1 Oct 1914-8 Dec 1914. 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. .
Transcription
This transcription is created automatically. It may contain errors.
6. Having gleaned all possible information at Kuwait, I left the same
evening and arrived at Bahrain the morning of the 29th Septemher.
Shaikh Isa soon sailed off to meet me, and, after the usual preliminary
courtesies and when 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.
had joined us, I asked the Shaikh
to accompany us to the aft-cahin for a private interview at which we
three only were present. Shaikh Isa said that Bin Saud was quietly at Riadh,
that he had not heard of his making any hostile moves in any direction, that
he was on fairly good terms with the Turks but wanted and expected better
conditions and more honour from them, when he would come down to A1 Ahsa,
where he was expected shortly. Asked if he had heard news of any foravs
or raids in prepartion, he replied that Bin Saud was not in strength sufficient
to pursue a very active policy, that he was afraid of the Araif who were with
the Sbariff of Mecca. I expressed surprise at this, but he assured me that it
was the case and likened Bin Saud to a bird who had lately been badly harassed
and frightened (presumably by his alarm of the threat of the Turks to move
against him) but had got over its troubles, settled down in peace for the
moment and praised God. 1 just mentioned Syria without further detail and
Shaikh Isa said that it was impossible. All his accounts were that Bin Saud
was expected shortly at Al Ahsa. Later on Yusuf Kanoo, who personifies
Bahrain rumour, told me the same thing. 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.
also had no
other information.
7. I remain of the opinion that I was, before I started on my travels,
that the Cairo rumours are impossible and probably originated with the Turkish
authorities in those parts who are using them, to impress people with the
notion that, if the Turks are attacked, Arabia will rise to defend Constanti
nople. Nothing seems less probable.
a/-
No. Cf. 282, dated Bushire, the 1 st October 1911 (Confidential).
From— Major S. G. Knox, 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 the
Persian Gulf
The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran.
,
To—The Foreign Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign and Political
Department, Simla.
In continuation of my telegram No. 1149 of 26th September, giving the
gist of telegrams alleged to have been sent by Enver
Pasha
An Ottoman title used after the names of certain provincial governors, high-ranking officials and military commanders.
, Constantinople, to
Bin Saud and the Turkish authorities at Basrah, I have the honour to forward
copies of translations of the same.
Translations of what purport to he cypher telegrams, communicated to me by Muhammad
Amin ; dates are only approximate.
Dated the 15th July 1914.
From—The Ministry of the Interior,
To—The Wali of Basrah.
In the Balkan war, the German Government rendered assistance to the
Turkish Government. On this account, the Turkish Government has agreed
with the German Government for help in soldiers should there be a war among
the Governments. Mesopotamia and Irak should be on the watch to defend
themselves.
Dated the 10th July 1914.
From—Enver
Pasha
An Ottoman title used after the names of certain provincial governors, high-ranking officials and military commanders.
,
To—The Commandant at Basrah.
Under the German flag a ship will reach you, in which (here wdll be 5,000
boxes of Mausers and 8,000 boxes of Mauser cartridges. And these will be
openly for us and secretly for the German Government and at the time of
discharging cargo by either party you should assist.
About this item
- Content
Papers concerning events in Mesopotamia and in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. , leading up to and immediately after the outbreak of war between Great Britain and Turkey. The file is a chronological continuation of File 3136/1914 Pt 1 ‘German War. Situation in Turkish Arabia A term used by the British officials to describe the territory roughly corresponding to, but not coextensive with, modern-day Iraq under the control of the Ottoman Empire. & Persian Gulf’ (IOR/L/PS/10/462). Subjects covered include:
- Concerns amongst British officials that Turkey will lay mines in the Shatt al-Arab.
- Reports of the spreading of anti-British and pro-German propaganda by Turkish officials, including an undated manifesto (translated into English from Arabic) issued by an organisation called the Moslem Committee of Learned Men (ff 139-143).
- British intelligence on the movements, actions and correspondence exchanged between the region’s most prominent rulers and key figures, including the former Governor (Wali) of Basra, Seyyid Talib [Saiyid Talib ibn Saiyid Rajab], the Emir of Najd and Al-Aḥsā, Bin Saud [‘Abd al-‘Azīz bin ‘Abd al-Raḥmān bin Fayṣal Āl Sa‘ūd] and the Turkish Minister of War, Ismail Enver Pasha An Ottoman title used after the names of certain provincial governors, high-ranking officials and military commanders. .
- Reports on public opinion amongst the Arab populations of the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. , and proposed British propaganda measures, including plans to distribute copies of the Illustrated War News to the various rulers in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. (ff 199-203).
- The breaking-off of diplomatic relations between Great Britain and Turkey on 30 October 1914.
- Reports, submitted by Lieutenant-Colonel Percy Zachariah Cox, Chief Political Officer of Indian Expeditionary Force D (IEFD), on the progress of IEFD at Basra, including reports of military action at Fao [Al-Fāw], (f 56, f 65, ff 67-68, ff 116-120, f 123).
- The death of Captain Richard Lockington Birdwood, Assistant Political Officer to Cox, at Basra, on 17 November 1914 (ff 90-91).
- Reports of anti-British propaganda and activities at Erzeroum [Erzurum], as reported by the city’s British Consul (ff 84-89, ff 103-104).
- Proposals, including those set out in a letter written by Captain Arnold Talbot Wilson of the Indian Political Department, to the British Consul at Mohammerah [Khorramshahr], dated 28 November 1914 (ff 14-17) for Mesopotamia to become an Indian colony after the war.
The file’s principal correspondents include: 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. (John Evelyn Shuckburgh; Edmund George Barrow; Arthur Hirtzel); the Foreign Office (Eyre Alexander Barby Wichart Crowe; Louis du Pan Mallet); the Chief Political Officer of IEFD (Percy Zachariah Cox).
The file includes a small number of copies of diplomatic exchanges between the British, Ottoman and Persian Governments ( notes verbale ), which are written in French.
- Extent and format
- 1 volume (248 folios)
- Arrangement
The papers are arranged in approximate chronological order from the rear to the front of the volume.
The subject 3136 (German War) consists of 6 volumes, IOR/L/PS/10/462-467. The volumes are divided into 6 parts, with each part comprising one volume.
- Physical characteristics
Foliation: the foliation sequence commences at the first folio with 1 and terminates at the last folio with 248; 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.
A previous foliation sequence, which is also circled, has been superseded and therefore crossed out.
- Written in
- English and French in Latin script View the complete information for this record
Use and share this item
- Share this item
File 3136/1914 Pt 2 ‘German War. Situation in Turkish Arabia & Persian Gulf’ [162r] (330/504), British Library: India Office Records and Private Papers, IOR/L/PS/10/463, in Qatar Digital Library <https://www.qdl.qa/archive/81055/vdc_100036675433.0x000083> [accessed 25 April 2024]
https://www.qdl.qa/en/archive/81055/vdc_100036675433.0x000083
Copy and paste the code below into your web page where you would like to embed the image.
<meta charset="utf-8"><a href="https://www.qdl.qa/en/archive/81055/vdc_100036675433.0x000083">File 3136/1914 Pt 2 ‘German War. Situation in Turkish Arabia & Persian Gulf’ [‎162r] (330/504)</a> <a href="https://www.qdl.qa/en/archive/81055/vdc_100036675433.0x000083"> <img src="https://iiif.qdl.qa/iiif/images/81055/vdc_100000000419.0x000166/IOR_L_PS_10_463_0330.jp2/full/!280,240/0/default.jpg" alt="" /> </a>
This record has a IIIF manifest available as follows. If you have a compatible viewer you can drag the icon to load it.https://www.qdl.qa/en/iiif/81055/vdc_100000000419.0x000166/manifestOpen in Universal viewerOpen in Mirador viewerMore options for embedding images
Copyright: How to use this content
- Reference
- IOR/L/PS/10/463
- Title
- File 3136/1914 Pt 2 ‘German War. Situation in Turkish Arabia & Persian Gulf’
- Pages
- 162r
- Author
- Imperial Government of the Ottoman Empire xx Government of Ottoman Turkey
- Usage terms
- The copyright status is unknown. Please contact copyright@bl.uk with any information you have regarding this item.