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File 3136/1914 Pt 1 ‘German War. Situation in Turkish Arabia & Persian Gulf’ [‎51v] (111/672)

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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fairly certain that German mission had been sent to Afghanistan. Abdul Kadir
stated that this mission consisted of three Turkish and three German officials
with 12 followers. He said that mission had proceeded “ about the beginning
of war to Tehran via the country north of Baghdad, where they would pay their
respects to Court of Persia and then proceed to Kabul”. Abdul Kadir also
remarked that an understanding had already existed for some time between
Germany and Afghanistan. A telegram has been received by the Officer
Commanding Troops at Maskatfrom the General Officer Commanding, Karachi,
asking for information on the above subject. Officer Commanding has replied
to the effect that details are being furnished by me which will no doubt be
communicated to him by the Poreign and Political Department through
General Staff Branch.
7#
No. H. 703, dated Simla, the 7th (received 8th) September 1911. (Secret).
Endorsed by Marine Department.
A copy of the undermentioned paper is forwarded, in continuation of
Marine Department No. H. 655, dated the 4th September 1914, to the Foreign
and Political Department.
Telegram from His Excellency the Naval Commander-in-Chief, No. 79, dated the 6th
September 19H.
Telegram P, No. 79, dated (and received) the 6th September 1914.
From—His Excellency the Naval Commander-in-Chief,
To—The Secretary to the Government of India, Marine Department.
Without sending the " Lawrence” to Bombay the four-inch guns could
not he mounted in her. If considered desirable the “ Dalhousie”, when armed
with her six-inch guns, could be sent to the Persian Gulf—-the larger Royal
Indian Marine auxiliaries with four-inch guns draw too much water to go up
the river.
This telegram has been repeated to 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, as also the Director, Royal Indian Marine.
: — #
No. H. 708, dated Simla, the 7th (received 8th) September 1914 (Secret).
Endorsed by Marine Department.
A copy of the undermentioned paper is forwarded to the Foreign and
Political Department.
Telegram from His Excellency the Naval Commander-in-Chief, East Indies, No. 80,
dated the 6th September 1914.
Telegram P., No. 80, dated (and received) the 6th September 1914.
From—His Excellency the Naval Commander-in-Chief,
To—The Secretary to the Government of India, Marine Department.
The following telegram which has been sent to 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. is repeated to you:— Begins. Reference your telegram
No. 1060. “ Seistan” cargo not required for His Majesty’s ships. We have
already more coal Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. than we can use for many months. Ends.
y&
No. Cf. 163, dated Bushire, the 25th August 1914 (Confidential).
Prom— 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,
To—The Foreign Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign and Political
Department.
In case it may prove of interest and in amplification of my telegram No.
996, dated 20th August 1914, I have the honour to forward herewith, for the

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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).

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1 volume (332 folios)
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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.

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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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