File 3136/1914 Pt 1 ‘German War. Situation in Turkish Arabia & Persian Gulf’ [158v] (325/672)
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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Telegram No. 580 S., dated the 17th August 19H.
ji^onj The Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign and Political
Department, Simla,
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 tbe
Persian Gulf
The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran.
, Bnshire.
I am to request you please to repeat to Admiral and Senior Naval Officer,
as matter of course, any telegrams despatched by you to the address of the
Poreign and Political Department referring to matters of military or naval
3 ti tercet
Secondly. What is location, at moment, of His Majesty's ships in Persian
U Thirdly. Is there any further news of “ Marmmaris ”, the Turkish gun
boat, last reported at Basrah ?
Telegram P., No. 960, dated the 16th (received 17th) August 10H.
From 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.
, Bushire,
To The Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign and Political Depart
ment, Simla.
I propose to leave Bushire on about the 21st or 22nd of August on a tour
to Mohammerah, returning on about tbe 25th idem. Thereafter, I would
proceed to Bahrain and the
Trucial Coast
A name used by Britain from the nineteenth century to 1971 to refer to the present-day United Arab Emirates.
for about two weeks. I consider it
of importance that the situation up river should be examined, as the people of
Abadan are nervous and have asked for a man-of-war to be sent there.
Except occasionally, I shall be out of telegraphic touch during the last
fortnight. In view of the present situation, I venture to ask the permission
of the Government of India before undertaking the projected tour. I wish
to try to take (in) the situation at the pearling ports this cold weather in time,
as I fear acute distress will prevail at these ports.
7
Telegram P., No. 582 dated the 18th August 1914,
From—The Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign and Political
Department, Simla,
To—The Naval Commander-in-Chief, H. M. S. “ Swiftsure”, Bombay.
It is of urgent importance, in view of the uncertain attitude of
and the fact that so far as the Government of India are aware the Turkish
gunboat “ Marmmaris” is in Shatt-el-Arab, that one of His Majesty’s ships
should be located in Shatt-el-Arab to protect British interests and especially
the Oil Company’s works at Abadan. The Government of India also suggest
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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)
- 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.
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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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- File 3136/1914 Pt 1 ‘German War. Situation in Turkish Arabia & Persian Gulf’
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- front, back, spine, edge, head, tail, front-i, i-r:i-v, 1r:13v, 14v:18v, 20r:46v, 49r:51v, 52v, 53v:66v, 68r:138r, 139r, 140v:176v, 178r:189v, 191r:211v, 215r:215v, 218r:218v, 222r:226v, 229r:330v, ii-r:ii-v, back-i
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