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way to interfere in the estates or molest the dependents or relatives of His
Excellency Amir-i-Mufakhkham and Sardar Leader of a tribe or a polity; also refers to a military rank or title given to a commander of an army or division. -i-Jang except in case of necessity
(which Heaven forbid) with the express previous eognizanee and by the
explicit orders of the British Legation.
(Signature and seal of Sardar Leader of a tribe or a polity; also refers to a military rank or title given to a commander of an army or division. -i-Muhtasham.)
299
Telegram, No. 1777 W., dated the 24th September 1915.
From—The Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign and Political
Department, Simla,
To—His Britannic Majesty's Consul for Sistan and Kain.
Please refer to your telegram, dated 14th September 217 C., and wire
what additional tents are required for officers. Government have sanctioned
Rs. 3,000 for provision of mess rooms for the men.
301
Telegram P., No. 1285 B., dated the 25th (received 26tb) September 1^1§.
From—The Hon'ble Lieutenant-Colonel Sir P. Z. Cox, K.C.I.E., G.S.I.,
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. , Basrah,
To—The Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign and Political Depart
ment, Simla.
I have received the following from British Minister at Tehran Begin*.
No. 301, dated September 22nd. Please refer to your telegram No. 2068 B. Por
following reasons it appears to me quite impossible to negotiate such a compact:
(1) Notorious discord among Khans of which evidence is afforded in your
telegram No. 2040 B. (2) Present dispersal of Khans. Owing to reasons one
and two, for months negotiations would drag on, and I infer that your
suggestion is based on present and urgent political and military considerations.
Your telegram No. 2040 B. seems to offer me more hope of success than I have
entertained hitherto that best course we could adopt in order to secure
immediate results is to persevere in policy of endeavouring by means of cash
inducements to secure loyal Khans and as soon as X can get into touch with
Grahame I would propose to instruct him to use those inducements to best
advantage and to keep in as close touch as possible with Muhtasbam. Ends.
302
Telegram R.,No. R. 17, dated the 25th (received 26th) Septemper 1915.
From—The Hon'ble Lieutenant-Colonel Sir P Z. Cox r t f n q t
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. , Basrah, ' '
Ta-The the Government of India in the Foreign and Political Depart-
My telegrams, Nos. 2040 and 2068, and your telegrams, Nos. 302 and 301.
,. T 0 ,f l t i!? u a . ppe k? somewhat confused. Communications from soi-
disant Ilikham and Illbegi to Sheikh appear to have been sent iointlv and
their value as far as Sheikh is concerned, consisted in fact that his friend Amir
Mujahid on whom he chiefly relies, was one of parties. I do not tMnk tha ,
as regards his own affairs, Sheikh would place any reliance on good fait,
of Sardar Leader of a tribe or a polity; also refers to a military rank or title given to a commander of an army or division. Mnhtasham (group undeoypherable) regarding these communications
and I can hardly give assurances through Sheikh of Mohamm^rab i*
Exael'fJ.v C ,a de Mujahid ’ and as U is ' 1 assurances which Your
Excellency has given or proposes to give throuoh Sheikh to Sardar Leader of a tribe or a polity; also refers to a military rank or title given to a commander of an army or division. TV/r 1 7 \
alone will not be understood by sLkh, wit^t atood deal o^expWbn 1
and will place him m a dilemma. I beg that I mav Lp ^ •
terms of them. As regards further assurances to be g^en! t?e ZdJu
indicated in your telegram and assurances communicated by yourself Zuvh
Sheikh of Mohammerah do not seem to leave an y satisfaetLv 7“ i.- S u
I can draft any. I trust therefore that YourEx7eCcy^rgo ZuVwhh
necc'S" " S ‘ Ve Grahame SUCh ^ urt ^ er instructions as you mayTonsTder