File 3136/1914 Pt 1 ‘German War. Situation in Turkish Arabia & Persian Gulf’ [19r] (46/672)
The record is made up of 1 volume (332 folios). It was created in 20 Jun 1914-25 Oct 1914. 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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CONFIDENTIAL.
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914
V.
(No. 1003.)
Sir L. Mallet to Sir Edward Grey.—(Received October 18j 8 p.m.)
Constantinople, October 18, 1914.
) (October 18, 5'45 p.m.)
FOLLOWING from consul at Jerusalem, No. 52 of 18tli October:—
“ Aeroplane, three airmen, and several mechanics left Beersheba yesterday.
“ Governor left Jaffa with a view to allaying panic.
“ Following, obtained from Mr. Cassar, is resume of intercepted telegram from
Minister, of: War to Jaffa commandant :—
W On the approach of enemy warships destroy boats and lighters, kill horses,
break carriages, and destroy railway. Strictly guard telegraph. When surrender of
town is demanded ask for time to consult Jerusalem. If Jerusalem instructs you not
to surrender oppose landing of the enemy by force of arms. See no looting of town
takes place and find suitable place to shelter your archives. Explain above to The
population and arm them, taking oath from them. At signal not to surrender send
away women and children. Hoist flag on konak and barracks so as not to have other
places bombarded. Break enemy’s flagstaff and remove insignia from the door of his
consulate.’
“ Bedouins have refused to allow registration of names on taking census. It is
unlikely that they will consent to return of rifles, and their fidelity to the Government
is a very doubtful quantity.”
[ 1002 - 800 ]
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Papers concerning diplomatic tensions between the British and Ottoman Governments at the outset of the First World War, including social unrest and military/naval movements in Baghdad, Basra, and the Shatt al-Arab. The volume’s papers were produced prior to the Ottoman Ruler Sultan Mehmed V’s declaration of war on Britain, France and Russia on 11 November 1914. The papers cover:
- The activities of Seyyid Talib [Saiyid Talib ibn Saiyid Rajab], former Governor (Wali) of Basra, in June 1914, including his attack on Basra and occupation of Zobeir [Zubayr].
- Reports of growing anti-British sentiment at Basra and Baghdad, and proposals to evacuate British women and children from the area in the event of war with Ottoman Turkey.
- Diplomatic exchanges between the British and Ottoman Governments, over the presence of British vessels (in particular HMS Odin ) in the Shatt al-Arab, and in international waters off the coast of Mohammerah [Khorramshahr].
- Interruptions to British steamship services at Basra and Baghdad, particularly those of the Euphrates & Tigris Steam Navigation Company, as a result of Ottoman actions that include the requisitioning of coal at Basra.
- British officials’ concerns over the status of Anglo-Persian Oil Company’s operations at Abadan, including the reluctance of vessels to travel up to the head of the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. to Abadan, and the British Government’s assurances that vessels travelling to Abadan and Mohammerah would be covered by War Insurance.
- British officials’ concerns over rumours that the Ottoman Navy plans to mine the Shatt al-Arab.
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 Viceroy of India (Charles Hardinge); 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. (Major Stuart George Knox).
- Extent and format
- 1 volume (332 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 for this description commences at the first folio with 1, and terminates at the last folio with 330; 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 front and back covers, along with the leading flyleaf and ending flyleaf, have not been foliated.
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- IOR/L/PS/10/462
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- File 3136/1914 Pt 1 ‘German War. Situation in Turkish Arabia & Persian Gulf’
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- 14r, 19r:19v
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- Imperial Government of the Ottoman Empire xx Government of Ottoman Turkey
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