File 3516/1914 Pt 14 'German War: Persia; general situation' [‎241r] (486/532)

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1V , A „ remonstrance was sent by Deputy Governor to Vice-Consul savins
that aii his soldiers were in a ferment and that they would have created troublf
but they had no ammunition fortunately, as they were about to be paid their
wages, and their cartridges had been returned into store for check He
added that Ah Khan was in 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. Khudadad Khan’s village This we
know is not true. & *
Vice-Consul was also informed by the Chief of Police that a large number
of soldiers m Sistan (who are all Kainis) are of family of Mir Husain Sultan.
It thus becomes clear that Germans possibly have commenced intriguing with
most formidable Baluch 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. and are also trying to suborn all the Persian
troops in Sistan.
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Telegram R., No. 3113 B., dated (and received) the 22nd September 1915.
From—The Hon'ble Lieutenant-Colonel Sir P. Z. Cox, K.C.I.E., C.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.
Following from Hamadan, September 21st:— Begins. “ Abdulla Effendi,
Special Envoy from Sultan to Shah, arrived at Hamadan September 20th. He
will remain a few days and proceed to Tehran via Malayir. (?)
Sent to Tehran; repeated to Basrah. Ends.
Addressed to India; repeated to Bushire.
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Telegram R., No. 2108 B., dated the 21st (received 22nd) September 1915.
From—The Hon'ble Lieutenant-Colonel Sir P. Z. Cox, K.C.I.E., C.S.L, Poli
tical Resident in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. ,
To—The Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign and Political Depart
ment, Simla.
Following from Bushire, 560 C., September 19th:— Begins. “ Tribal situa
tion. One, Kashgai. Telegram from Soulet to Shabankareh through Ulema
has been sent here. He threatens to attack friendly Khans with Kashgai tribes
unless they unite with hostile Khans to attack British.
“ Have also seen letter from notorious Mahomet Ali Khan, Kashkuli, to
friendly Hayat Da wood Khans couched in similar terms and using same threats.
As this section is now migrating to usual winter quarters on border of Hayat
Dawood Khan, he can easily put his threat into action. One branch of ^ Kash-
kulis under Mahomet* Khan is already at Kisht and taking part in local
dissensions. Two, Kuhgilu. I have sent you by post letters from Saiyid
Helpnullah, deputy in Medjliss, regarding German activities in Behbehan. In
continuation of my telegram No. 554 C., Saiyid Hassan has visited severa
sections in neighbourhood of Behbehan with object of persuading them o
come down and attack Lirawi. It is reported that Nasrullah Khan Garmsir
Boirahmadi has consented and other Chiefs will follow.
“This Chief is personally known to us here and formerly professed friend
ship ; and friendly letters have been addressed to him and other Chiefs of n e
warning them against German intrigues.
** Addressed Tehran; repeated Basrah, Shiraz.** Ends*